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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine''buzzing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Noisy'' / vibrations › Engine''buzzing
Fault diagnosisEngine''buzzing

ENGINE''BUZZING

There is a constant, loud noise coming from the area of the engine, which is only heard within a certain engine speed range.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and seal of the air intake circuitContinue to Step 1Circuit component damagedReplace the component
1ENGINE SUPPORTS CONDITION CHECKAll 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 fixing
Gearbox side engine support defective

Replace the gearbox side engine support Op.

Op. 1008A42 GEAR BOX LEFT RIGID MOUNT - R R

Timing side engine support defective

Replace the timing side engine support Op.

Op. 1008A46 CAM SHAFT LEFT RIGID MOUNT - R R

Rear engine support defective

Replace the rear engine support Op.

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R

Front support flexible mounting faulty

Replace the front support flexible mounting Op.

Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT MOUNT (TIMING SIDE) FLEXIBLE BLOCK - REPLACE

Rear support flexible mounting faulty

Replace the rear support flexible mounting Op.

Op. 1008B20 POWER UNIT INTERMEDIATE MOUNT FLEXIBLE BLOCK - REPLACE

Gearbox side support flexible mounting faulty

Replace gearbox side support flexible mounting Op.

Op. 1008B30 GEARBOX SIDE MOUNT FLEXIBLE BLOCK - REPLACE

Reaction rod fixing not correctRestore the correct fixing
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
3ENGINE EXHAUST CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.9 JTD 16V

Check the engine exhaust system and, in particular:

  • Manifold
  • Pipe
  • Exhaust silencer
Continue to Step 4Pipe damagedReplace the pipe Op. 1076B12
Intermediate silencer damaged

Replace the intermediate silencer Op.

Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS

Rear silencer damaged

Replace the rear silencer Op.

Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS

2.0 JTS

Check the engine exhaust system and, in particular:

  • Manifold
  • Pipe
  • Exhaust silencer
  • Catalytic converter front seal
Continue to Step 4Pipe damagedReplace the pipe Op. 1076B12
Front silencer damaged

Replace the front silencer Op.

Op. 1076B30 FRONT EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Intermediate silencer damaged

Replace the intermediate silencer Op.

Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS

Rear silencer damaged

Replace the rear silencer Op.

Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS

Front gasket worn or damaged

Replace the front gasket Op.

Op. 1076B34 FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHMENT SEAL - REPLACE

3.2 V6

Check the engine exhaust system and, in particular:

  • Manifold
  • Pipe
  • Exhaust silencer
  • Catalytic converter front seal
Continue to Step 4Pipe damagedReplace the pipe Op. 1076B12
Intermediate silencer damaged

Replace the intermediate silencer Op.

Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS

Rear silencer damaged

Replace the rear silencer Op.

Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS

Front gasket worn or damaged

Replace the front gasket Op.

Op. 1076B34 FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHMENT SEAL - REPLACE

4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

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