1998 Alfa Romeo 156 climbing a hill is daunting

1998 ALFA ROMEO 156
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MANIO2
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I struggle to climb a hill and all seem fine on a level plain. Also selecting gears fail every now and then
Feb 16, 2010 at 5:23 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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How recent is tune ? has fuel pressure been checked? any starting issues? what do you mean by gears fail every now and then?
Feb 16, 2010 at 7:54 AM
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MANIO2
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I have not recently checked the fuel pressure and the selection of gear whilst the engine is running has now become impossible. Started on Sunday.
Feb 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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So it will not go into gear? When you where loosing power going uphill did RPMS increase but not speed?
Feb 17, 2010 at 2:14 AM
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MANIO2
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yes
Feb 17, 2010 at 4:10 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Your clutch is worn out need replacement
Feb 18, 2010 at 7:00 AM
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