Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)02 · Technical data and maintenance
02 · Maintenance

Check and adjustment of the valves' play

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Maintenance › Check and adjustment of the valves' play
Technical data and maintenanceCheck and adjustment of the valves' play · page 1 of 2
  1. Unscrew the clamps and remove the under-engine protection.
Under-engine protection with its fastening clamps indicated
  1. Drain the engine cooling fluid by disconnecting the fluid outlet manifold from the radiator.

NOTICE: Collect the engine cooling fluid into a container.

WARNING: the anti-freezing mixture used as engine cooling fluid damages the paint: avoid contact with painted parts.

Fluid outlet manifold connected to the radiator
  • Connect the manifold to the radiator back as well as all pipes disconnected; check the tightening of all hose clamps.
  • Supply with the fluid prescribed and according to the type and quantity shown up to the MAX notch of the expanding tank.
  • Start the engine and bring it to the running temperature so that the thermostat's opening may release the residual air quantity left in the circuit.
  • At cold engine, refill up to the MAX notch of the expanding tank.
  • Screw the cap of the pressurized expanding tank.

WARNING: Do not mix anti-freezing fluids of different kind or brand.
Do not use anti-rust additives: they may be incompatible with the anti-freeze used.

CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE VALVES' PLAY

  • Place the car onto the carlift.
  • Remove the front righthand wheel and the corresponding fender.
  1. Remove the supply cap of the engine oil.
  2. Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the engine cover.
  • Mount the supply cap of the engine oil back.
Engine cover with the oil supply cap and clamping screws indicated

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