Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)10 · Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)
10 · Engine

Removing the cylinder head

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Removing the cylinder head
Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)Removing the cylinder head
  1. Disconnect the coolant delivery pipe to the water-oil heat exchanger from the thermostat.
  2. Disconnect from the water pump fluid inlet stiff pipe the outlet pipe from the water-oil heat exchanger.
  3. Slacken the screw fastening the water inlet pipe to the water-oil heat exchanger.
  4. Slacken the screws and remove the heat shield from the turbocharger.
  5. Slacken the nuts and disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation pipe from the intake box.
  • Remove the seal.
Engine components with labeled parts 1 to 6, showing connections and bolts

21 ÷ 26 Nm
2.1 ÷ 2.7 kgm

REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD

  1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the tappet cover complete with seal.
  2. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the cylinder head complete.
  3. Remove the cylinder head seal.
Cylinder head components 1, 2, and 3 shown in disassembled state

8 ÷ 10 Nm
0.8 ÷ 1.0 kgm

  • Slacken the screw of the exhaust gas recirculation pipe support bracket.
  1. Slacken the nut fastening the exhaust manifold bracket to the crankcase.
  2. Slacken the screws and remove the cover of the oil return pipe to the sump from the turbocharger.
  3. Disconnect the oil return pipe to the sump from the turbocharger.
  4. Disconnect the oil inlet pipe from the turbocharger.
  5. Slacken the fastening nuts and remove the exhaust manifold complete with turbocharger and E.G.R. valve.
  6. Remove the seal.
Engine components with labeled parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 showing pipes and bolts

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