Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 General information02 Specifications03 Manufacturing data and tolerances04 Tightening torques05 Fluids and lubricants06 Maintenance07 Diagnostic checks08 Engine09 Clutch10 Gearbox and differential11 Axles and driveshafts12 Brakes13 Steering14 Suspension and wheels15 Heating, air conditioning and auxiliary units16 Electrical equipment17 Body fittings18 Body panels and frame19 Wiring diagrams and electrical functions20 Wiring harnesses21 Connectors and pin-outs22 Fault diagnosis23 Special tools
Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine'buzzing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Noisy / vibrations › Engine'buzzing
Fault diagnosisEngine'buzzing

ENGINE'BUZZING

1.6 TS, 2.0 TS

Replace the mobile belt tensioner

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and seal of the air supply circuitContinue to Step 1Circuit component damagedReplace the component involved
1CHECK ON CONDITION OF ENGINE SUPPORTSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the correct fixing and condition of:

  • engine supports
  • flexible mountings
  • reaction rod
Continue to Step 2Engine supports fixing not correctRestore the correct fastening
Gearbox side engine support defectiveReplace the gearbox side engine support Op. 1008A42
Timing side engine support defectiveReplace the timing side engine support Op. 1008A46
Front support flexible mounting faultyReplace the front support flexible mounting Op. 1008B10
Rear support flexible mounting faultyReplace the rear support flexible mounting Op. 1008B20
Gearbox side support flexible mounting faultyReplace gearbox side support flexible mounting Op. 1008B30
Reaction rod fixing not correctRestore the correct fastening
2ENGINE EXHAUST SUPPORTS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the exhaust pipe mountings are fixed correctlyContinue to Step 3Mountings looseSecure the mountings
Mounting damagedReplace the mounting
3CHECKING ENGINE EXHAUSTAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the engine exhaust system and, in particular:

  • pipe
  • exhaust silencer
  • catalytic converter front/rear gasket
Continue to Step 4Pipe damagedReplace the pipe Op. 1076B12
Intermediate silencer damagedReplace the intermediate silencer Op. 1076B26
Rear silencer damagedReplace the rear silencer Op. 1076B22
Front gasket worn or damagedReplace the front gasket Op. 1076B34
Rear gasket worn or damagedReplace the rear gasket
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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