Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 Introduction and contents02 00 Technical data and maintenance03 10 Engine – T. Spark 16V04 10 Engine – 3.0 V605 18 Clutch06 21 Gearbox07 27 Front axle08 33 Brakes09 41 Steering10 44 Suspension and wheels11 Variants – 2.0 V6 Turbo (GTV and Spider)12 Variants – 3.0 V6 24V13 Variants – Euro 3 models14 50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning15 70 Bodywork16 Variants – heating and air conditioning (2.0 V6 Turbo and 3.0 V6 24V)17 55 Electric system18 Electric system diagnosis – 1995-96 cars (incl. V6 Turbo and 24V)19 Electric system diagnosis – from May '97 cars20 Electric system diagnosis – '98 to 2000 cars21 Right-hand drive variants
Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)03 · 10 Engine – T. Spark 16V
03 · Engine

Checking the Gap

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Electrical components › Checking the Gap
10 Engine – T. Spark 16VChecking the Gap

Checking the Gap

  • Set the car on a lift and remove the front section of the exhaust pipe.
  • Remove the rpm and timing sensor (see specific procedure).
  1. Using tool no. 1.820.079.000 (A.2.0449), find dimension "A".
Tool 1.820.079.000 measuring dimension A on a sensor
  1. Using a gauge measure dimension "A".
Hand holding a sensor with dimension A marked
  1. Using a gauge measure dimension "B" on the sensor.
Hand holding a sensor with dimension B marked
  • Calculate the rpm and timing sensor gap and check that it is within the specified limits.
Rpm and timing sensor gap
A - B= 0.5 ÷ 1.5 mm

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (NTC)

This sensor detects the engine coolant temperature on the thermostatic cup through a thermistor (NTC) with a negative resistance coefficient, i.e. capable of lowering its resistance as the temperature increases. The electric signal obtained reaches the electronic control unit where it is used to correct the air-fuel mixture.

NTC sensor cross-section showing NTC resistance, body and connector
  1. NTC resistance
  2. Body
  3. Connector

Removal/Refitting

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor (NTC).
  2. Slacken and remove the engine coolant temperature sensor from the thermostatic cup.
Engine bay showing sensor removal with torque specification

12 ÷ 15 Nm
1.2 ÷ 1.5 kgm

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider

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