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

Rombosita'' ciclica motore

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Noisy'' / vibrations › Rombosita'' ciclica motore
Fault diagnosisRombosita'' ciclica motore

ROMBOSITA'' CICLICA MOTORE

There is a constant, loud noise coming from the area of the engine, which is repeated at constant intervals

Results of the tests
1CHECK AUXILIARY SHAFT BELTAll OKProblems metOperation

Check whether the whistling disappears when the belt is disconnected.

Do not let the engine run for long with the belt disconnected

Continue to Step 2The whistling disappears:

Continue as instructed

See table

See table S10 ENGINE WHILSTLING / SERVICES BELT NOISY

The whistling remains constantContinue to Step 2
2CHECKING ALTERNATORAll OKProblems metOperation

1.9 JTD 16V

2.0 JTS

Check the alternator and, in particular the condition of the bearingContinue to Step 3Alternator bearing damaged

Overhaul the alternator Op.

Op. 5530A18 ALTERNATOR - DISMANTLE AND REBUILD - WASH AND CHECK INCLUDING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY

3.2 V6

Check the alternator and, in particular

the condition of the bearing

that the pulley is correctly fixed

Continue to Step 3Alternator bearing damaged

Overhaul the alternator Op.

Op. 5530A18 ALTERNATOR - DISMANTLE AND REBUILD - WASH AND CHECK INCLUDING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY

Pulley fixing not correct

Restore the correct pulley fastening Op.

Op. 5530A30 ALTERNATOR PULLEY OR FAN - R+R WITH ALTERNATOR REMOVED

3CHECK TIMING BELT TENSIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the belt is not too tautContinue to Step 4Belt tension excessiveRestore correct tension
4CHECK TIMING BELT TENSIONERAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the belt tensioners and bearing condition in particular the condition of the bearingsContinue to Step 5Fixed belt tensioner bearing damaged

Replace the fixed belt tensioner Op.

Op. 1092G20 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT FIXED TENSIONER - ONE - R + R

Mobile belt tensioner bearing damaged

Change the mobile belt tensioner Op.

Op. 1092G14 ENGINE COMPONENT SINGLE BELT MOBILE TENSIONER - R + R

5CHECK ON WATER PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation

1.9 JTD 16V

2.0 JTS

Check the water pump and, in particular, the condition of the bearingContinue to Step 6Water pump bearing damaged

Replace the water pump Op.

Op. 1088C10 WATER PUMP - R + R

3.2 V6Check the water pump and, in particular the condition of the bearingContinue to Step 6Water pump bearing damagedReplace the water pump Op. 1088C12
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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