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)12 · Variants – 3.0 V6 24V
12 · General

Checking the gap

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Electrical components (24V) › Checking the gap
Variants – 3.0 V6 24VChecking the gap
  1. Raise the car, then slacken the fastenings and disconnect the front section of the exhaust pipe from the left cylinder head.
Exhaust pipe disconnected from left cylinder head
  1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the flywheel cover.
Flywheel cover being removed
  1. Slacken the fastening screw and remove the rpm and timing sensor.
  • if necessary, slacken the two fastening screws and remove the support of the rpm and timing sensor.
Rpm and timing sensor being removed

CHECKING THE GAP

  • Proceed as described in removing/refitting to gain access to the rpm and timing sensor.
  1. Using a thickness gauge, check that the gap between the sensor and phonic wheel is within the specified limits.
Rpm and timing sensor gap
0.8 ÷ 1.5 mm
Adjusting RPM and timing sensor gap to 0.8–1.5 mm

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

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