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)11 · Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)
11 · Engine

Instructions for reassembly

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Instructions for reassembly
Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)Instructions for reassembly

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REASSEMBLY

For reassembly operations, reverse the sequence followed for disassembly, unless otherwise specified below.

Checking and adjusting valve clearance

  • After refitting the camshaft measure the valve clearance as follows:
  • Turn the camshaft to take the intake and exhaust valves to the closed position.
  1. Check that the clearance between the lowered radius of the cam and the corresponding tappet is within the specified limits.
Valve operating clearance (with engine cold)
Intake 0.30 ± 0.05 mm
Exhaust 0.35 ± 0.05 mm
  • If the clearance is not within the specified limits, proceed as follows:
  1. Using the pressure lever no. 1.820.262.000 lower the tappet.
Engine valve clearance adjustment with cold engine specification
Engine with tool 1.820.262.000 lowering a tappet
  1. Position tool no. 1.820.261.000 directing the notches on the edge of the tappets to facilitate removal of the plate.
Engine with tool 1.820.261.000 positioned on tappets
  1. Prise and remove the tappet adjustment plate.
  • Replace the removed plate by another one of suitable thickness to restore the correct valve clearance.
Engine with tappet adjustment plate being prised off

Checking the crankshaft end float

  1. Using a dial gauge on a magnetic base, measure the crankshaft end float and check that it is within the specified limits.
Crankshaft end float
0.049 ÷ 0.211 mm
Engine with dial gauge measuring crankshaft end float

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.