Alfa Romeo Owner's Bible

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Alfa, Guided Tour, 27
Other Things in the Engine Compartment 43
Reservoirs 43
Brake and Clutch Cylinders 43
Anti-roll Bars see Suspension

B

Body/Interior
Audio and Other Electronics 215
CB Transceivers 216 Theft Deterrence 216
Convertible Tops 214
Duetto and Later 214
Giulietta 214
Removal and Replacement 214
Maintenance 92
Air Conditioning 92
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (ER)
Failure Modes 144
General 47, 143
Air-flow Sensor 48
Auxiliary Air Device 49
Bosch EFI Logic 240
Cold-Start Injector 49
Decel Valve 49
Engine Speed Sensor 49
Fuel Filter 50
Fuel Pump 50
Full-Throttle Switch 48
Injectors 49
Injector Rail 50
Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor 49
Pressure Regulator 50
Principles of Operation 48
Temperature Sensor 48
Thermo Time Switch 49
Throttle Position Sensor 48
Maintenance 90
Modifications 145, 240
System Checks 144 \Ar+h a vnna 1
Brakes
ABS 180, 184, 187
Bleeding 192
Disc Brake Pad Replacement 190
Alfetta Rear Pad Replacement 190
General 186
Giulia, 1750, 2-liter 190
Fluid 191
Giulia 190
Giulietta 189
Drum Brake Adjustment 189
Buying an Alfa 63 Buyer"s Checklist 74
How to Use the Checklist 74
Buying a New Alfa 63
Buying a Used Alfa 64
An Example 67
Buying From a Commercial Lot 66
Buying From a Private Party 65
Closer Inspection 70
The Decision 70
Epilogue 73
First Checks 66
Initial Inspection 68

C

Carburetors
Fuel Jets 123
Idle Mixture Adjustment 119
Weber Idle Mixture Richness 122
Solex Idle Mixture 120
Synchronize Weber Throttle Plates 122
Weber Setup 122
Maintenance 88
Solex, general 44
Weber, general 44
Modifications 234
Weber racing 235
Chassis
105 Chassis 177
116 Chassis 179
750/101 Chassis 176
Derivative 179
Modifications 247
Clutch 750- to 105-Series Clutches 151
Clutch Linkage Adjustment 151
Clutch Replacement 151
Alfetta Transaxle Clutch 152, 158
General 150
Troubleshooting 150
V-6 Clutch 152
Convertible top see Body/Interior
Cooling system Maintenance 76

D

Detensioner, V-6
General 40
Rebuilding 115
Differentials 170
750- to 105-Series Differentials 171
Final Drive Ratios 171
General 153
Limited-Slip Differentials 171
Distributor/Coil Ignition 50
Donut
General 54
Replacement 165
Driveline Balance 170

E

Electrical System
General 59
Charging System 61
Fuses 61, 218 Horn Relay 60
Inertia Switch 62
Power Windows 60
Relays 60
Starter 61
Windshield Wiper 61
Wiring Diagrams 59, 217
Jump-Starting an Alfa 222
Looking For a Few Good Grounds 218
Maintenance 92
Alternator/Generator 92
Fuse Block 93
Starter 92
Troubleshooting 219
Emission Controls 50
Air Pump 51
Catalytic Converter 52
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) 52
Intake Air Heater 51
Maintenance 90
Vapor Separator 90
Vapor Separator 52
Engine, Failure Modes 95
Cooling System 101
Crankshaft 98
Crankshaft Oil Plugs 98
Faulty Head Gasket 97
Low Performance 103
Oil Burning 102
Oil Leaks 102
Oil Pump 100
Scored Crankshaft Journals 99
Spun/Loose Rod/Main Bearing 99
Timing Chains 100
Toothed Drive Belts 101
Won"t Start 97
Engine, General
Alfasud Boxer 41
2-Liter and 1900 43
4-Cylinder 29
Block 34
Camshaft Cover 29 Coolant Drain 36
Coolant Temperature Sensor 33
Crankshaft 35
Distributor 37
Exhaust Manifold 34
Head 30
Head Casting Marks 32
Hemispheric Combustion Chamber 31
Intake Manifold 33
Oil Filter 36
Oil Pan 38
Oil Pressure Sensor 36
Tachometer Drive 37
Timing Cover 36
Water Pump 37
6-Cylinder 2600 41
Montreal 43
V-6 Engine 38
Block 40
Head 39
Oil Pan 40
Why Alfa Chose a V-6 Design 14
Engine, Maintenance 76
Coolant System 76
Cylinder Head Nuts 79
Engine Oil Change 77
Oil Filter Change 78
Head Gasket Replacement 104
In-line (4- and 6-cylinder) Engines 104
V-6 Engines 113
Timing Belt Tensioner 79 Timing Chain Tensioner 78
Valve Adjustment and Camshaft Timing 79
4-Cylinder Camshaft Timing 83
4-Cylinder Engine Valve Adjustment 80
V-6 Engine Valve Adjustment 84
Engine, Modifications 223, 224
Air Cleaners 231
Block 233
Increased Displacement 233
Flywheel 149
Head 226
Camshafts 227
Porting and Polishing 229
Valves 228
Headers and Mufflers 230
Hot Setup 251
Increased Compression Ratio 232
Race Tuning 223
Turbo/Supercharging 242
Exterior 194
A Tribute to Zagato 198
Aerodynamic Hang-Ons 202
Dents 200
Door Protection Strips 201
Dress-Up Accessories 203
Euro-Spec 203
Painted Surfaces 196
Rust 194
Striping 200
Touch-up Paints 200
Trim 201

F

Fuel Injection, general 45
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection, see Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection SPICA Fuel Injection, see SPICA Fuel Injection

H

Head Gasket Replacement
see Engine, Maintenance
History
A.L.F.A. and the Cars of Merosi 2
2.4, 4-liter 2
6-liter 2
G1 4
RL Series 4
Alfa Badge 2
Alfa"s Racing Effort 11
German Competition 13
Cars of Vittorio Jano 6
6C1750 8
8C2300 9
Grand Prix P2 6
Founding of Alfa 1
Modern Era 25
Passenger Cars 14
16419, 25
1900 17
2000 23
260018, 20
6C2300 14
6C2500 16
6C3000 15, 18
8C2900 15
Alfasud 24
Duetto 23
From Giulia to 1750 to Alfetta 23 Milano 25, 26
Montreal 23, 24
Postwar Revival 16
Prewar Cars 14
Satta"s Giulietta Dynasty 20
Postwar Alfa Passenger Cars seen in U.S.A. 22 Tipo A, B 11 Tipo C 13

I

Ignition System General 50,147
Maintenance 85
Distributor 86
Spark Plugs 85
Timing 147
Interior 203
Accessory Instrumentation 212
Carpeting 212
Headliner 211
Instruments 211
Interior Trim 208
Seats 203
Seat Belts 205
Steering Wheels 206
Steering Wheel Lock/Ignition
Switch 207
Window Winders 211

M

Maintenance
see under individual headings, such as Engine, Maintenance

R

Racing 247
A Serious Effort 252
Regulations 248
Safety 248 Rust 57, 173, 194

S

Spark plugs
see Ignition System
SPICA Fuel Injection, General 45, 124, 236
Barometric Sensor 45
Cold-Start Solenoid 46
Fuel Cutoff Solenoid 47
Fuel Injection Pump 45, 88
Injectors 47
Long Link 47
Pump Operation 125
Logic Section 126
Pump Section 125
Set Screws 51
Short Link 47
SPICA Logic 240
Thermostatic Actuator 46
SPICA Fuel Injection, Maintenance 88
Drive Belt 89
Fuel pump 142
Injection Pump Repair 137
Fault Correction 140
Pump Disassembly 138
Pump Removal 137
Reassembly 142 Tune-up 128
Cold Adjustment 129
Hot Adjustments 131
Troubleshooting 133
Car Starts but Runs Badly 136
Car Will Not Start 135 Compensator Link Spring Clip Position 36
Missing Plastic Cap Over the Pump Gap Screw 134
SPICA Fuel Injection, Modifications 236, 238
Cam Timing 237
Camshaft Selection 237
Engine Fan 236
Ignition 237
Steering 182
Suspension 179
Anti-roll (stabilizer) Bars 179, 246
Limit Straps 177, 246
Shock Absorbers 181, 246
Springs 180
Torsion Bars 179, 247
Suspension, modifications 246
Shock Absorbers 246

T

Tires 58
Bias-Ply and Radial 58
How to Read a Tire 58
Transmission, general 153
Second-Gear Synchronizer Failure 154
Front-Mounted Transmissions 155
Removal and Disassembly 156
Alfetta Transaxle 158
Clutch/Transmission Removal 158
Complete Transaxle Removal 163
Disassembly 162
Transmission/Differential, modifications 244
Transmission and Drivetrain, General 53
Alfetta and Later 59
Chassis 56
Front-Wheel-Drive 56
Pre-Alfetta Cars 53
Transmission and Drivetrain, Maintenance 90
Chassis 90
Troubleshooting Tires 91
Uneven Wear 91
Troubleshooting, General 93
A Two-Phase Approach 94
Logical Steps 94
Tune-Up 75
Driving Tips 76

U

Unit Body
Rust 57,173
Undercoating 175

W

Wheels and Tires 183
Wheels 183
Offset 183
Rim Widths 184
Rim Material 184
Tires 184
400 mm Tires 186
Balancing 185
Tire Pressures 186
Wheels/Tires, modifications 244
Windshields 213