Thanks for this Neil, just changed my cambelt and your video was a great help.

Years ago a had an Bravo HGT Fiat, the time Belt was change on 2005 on 2018 bevor a got my Alfa TI the Timebelt was still the Same More than 12 Years ! probiliy the new owner still drives on it ;) incredible it was a Gates Belt .

Thanks for great video , very well explained ,top camera work

Another really informative video. Thank you for sharing 👍

Would love to see a step by step tutorial for the 2.0 JTS engine! Great video as always!

Just used the info from around 7:00 in your video to figure out how to change the aux belt and tensioner. Not quite as impressive as doing the whole cam belt at home but saved me a few quid, so thanks!

Nice job. Thank you for sharing. Is have 156 . 1.6 and time for new belt.

Great video and a very good job, thanks

Very goed like always from you. Thanks.

Thanks for the vlog and waterpump renew

Good video, very informative. Could do one on the bench with a spare engine to show the engine part of the job more clearly.

I trust you have not missed anything. I had sensation after my cambelt change something was not perfect, but then all fixed after oil leakages fixing and GPL gas install and then other garage maintenances. Now it's near my second belt change; I'm afraid about it.

That was really well presented 👌

Nice video. I can`t help but think to myself, 'why can`t they just have a spring-loaded tensioner like other cars'? Seems a bit of a faff using that little cam shaped tool to tension it. Just one question, what are all the metal shavings that came out of the camshaft sprocket bolts? That looked like something had been stripped somewhere

Hello ! I'm trying to follow your fantastic video for my 1.8 Twin Spark engine, but I'm stuck at the camshaft pulley removal point. A 7:26, you managed to remove the four bolts so easily, while mine won't move at all. There are so stuck that when I try to unscew them, I make the pulley turn ! Do you have any trick to pass throught that situation ?

Good stuff, really well explained

This video is brilliant and has helped me loads have you done a video on changing the big end bearings on any of the thwinspark engines ?

A very good tutorial just a couple of points to mention. I wasn't quite sure why you tightened the exhaust cam sprocket with the belt off. There is also free movement on the key way on the exhaust cam and would have thought TDC on no 1 piston cams in position and locked, belt fitted and tensioned and then tighten both cam sprockets. Important that the exhaust sprocket is tightened with full tension on the drive side of the belt at perfect TDC No 1 cyl. A minor but important to know Fiat use their own multi spline tools and not Torx. You're ok with using torx bits most of the time but on occasion they can slip and damage the socket .

When changing the timing belt, is it necessary (smart) to put the gear in its 5th and maybe even have the brake pressed with a stick so it doesn't move off the TDC once u got it locked in ?

Congratulations for you work!Please tell if I am rong but I think the procedure is the same like Fiat Coupe 1.8?Also do you have any link for the tool kit ? Thank you again

Thanks a lot for the video, certainly will help when I do my 2.0 TS Spider. Out of curiousity what do you charge for a belt replacement, and what belts/tensioner/pump brands do you recommend. Thanks Steve, Sydney Australia

Well done for putting the oil cap back in situe.

Neil what torque settings do you use for the rocker cover fastners please? Are JTS settings same as a twin spark?

Very good job!! 👍🏅

Hey man I'm wondering, my 147 1.6 has a weird situation of having a variator solenoid (no wire to plug into it tho) and a rattle at startup - but a 6.5k redline and its according to the engine number supposed to be a 105 not a 120 version. Is it possible that the head was replaced and that the variator solenoid and the variator itself was left in but its not in use so its still making 105hp?

Thanks for these informative videos Neil. My 1.6ts snapped it's cambelt at low rpm. Can I take it for granted there will be valve damage?

Thanks for the videos. Can you elaborate why you dislike the JTS motors? (reading from your answers across comment sections on different videos) I understand they are more delicate and its unlikely to find one that has been maintained to its needs, but when you did find one with the perfect history, with correct use and oil, it would hang on just as well as a TS, no?

Great job Neil, question.. If you already had the rocker cover removed, wouldn't it be wise to replace it's gasket too? I imagine the couple of pounds it would cost wouldn't be an issue

If u don't have locking tools use the lines on the belt as u c at 38.20 the 3 lines lines up with the marks on the pulleys

Hey, what tools do i need for doing this job on a 1.8 twinspark? I have the cam locking tools and the tdc tool. I am thinking specifically about the bolts on the wheel on the crank, which kind of look like torx. Thanks in advance.

I have to take notes and do this myself, as my local Garages refuse to do my Alfa 147 2.0 TS.

The Twin Spark 2 Liter was the most reliable Alfa 2 liter ever, on the 164 and 75 it made both cars very attractive, not only by the price. BUT THE GERMAN CAR LOBBY PROPAGANDA AGAINST ITALIAN MANUFACTURERS GOES ON. IF YOU CHECK THE BODIES OF THE MERCEDES E-CLASS OF THE MID 90'S, I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY MERCEDES WITH SO MANY RUST PROBLEMS, EVEN THE 190 WAS NOT AS WORSE. OH OF COURSE NO HOLES, BUT FOR A CAR THAT COSTED 30-50% MORE AS COMPARABLE CARS LIKE LUXUS ETC THIS CAN NOT HAPPEN, BUT IF DEUTSCHE BANK OR DEUTSCHE AUTOS, THEY DON'T DESERVE NO MORE THE BLIND TRUST THEY HAD ONCE, THOSE TIMES ARE LONG GONE. COMPARED THE ITALIANS LOST ENTIRELY THEY RUST PROBLEMS SINCE 2 DECADES AND IF MAKING A CAR COMING JUST CLOSER TO THE SALES PRICE OF A BMW OR MERCEDES, THEY LOOK NOT BAD, BUT IF EVERYBODY WOULD BUY A CAR JUST FOR RELIABILITY, everybody must buy a Lexus in this class, the Japanese long ago reached an higher standard than any European manufacturer. Not as casualty Toyota's market worth climbed to 200 Million $, 3 times the worth of Volkswagen and 4 times that of Mercedes, 5 times that of BMW etc etc

The little Arrow on the Tensioner Bearing goes way very up as you turn the crankshaft...., Does the belt have good tension?

This video is an absolute godsend

Hi Neil. What could be the problem on my 145. He is ideling high and low. Do you think it could be the idle valve on the throtle body? or something else?

I’m very confused on how to take the power steering pully off, I know you take the bolts off but mine wont come off I’ve tried using a torque gun but still won’t budge any help would be appreciated

Is there a specific dial gauge you use to put into the cylinder ? Can this be done without one ? I’ve heard mixed advice ? Top videos too !! 😊

Great video. Mention the belt has A lot of.lines on it what is caused by / a sign of?. Thanks

Many TS/JTS 2.0 cambelt change guides I´ve seen tell to loosen the exhaust cam pulley too before pre-tensioning the new belt. So that´s not necessary?

Hola qué par de apriete ( Nm ) lleva la distribución ? .. Muchas Gracias 👍🏼✔ .Salud.2

hi,on the crank bolt its left screw-thread or right ??? I have 1.6 77kw 147 , and I can't allow it.

what is the hose on 2:38 that came of, i have a problem with that hose and need to change it, what should i replace it with?

Does all this go for the GTV 916 JTS 2.0 too? Are the torque settings the same as for the TS? Thanks :) BTW, thanks for the video, gold dust!

Neil, presumably you didn't loosen the right cam pulley, so to do this job you don't require the special cam pulley holding tool/pliers right?

How do you know the "top death centre"? And do you really need a special tool for it? How about all the torque specs? Thank you!

Excellent.

Is it 100% necessary to putthe balance shaft belt back on?

I need your help about my Alfa Romeo 166. My - spectacular - 2.5 Busso keep idle to about 650rpm (steady, but too low). Accordingly, entire car tremble during engine idle. Throttle body seems ok (I tried to replace it), plenum and air pipe doesn't get external air, flow meter sensor is ok. In general the engine is great, except for idle too low during engine idle. About you, could be due to one (or some) camshafts pulley with a tooth not in correct position?

I have Always had the alfa. What's your opinion on this engine. Thinking of buying the older spider with this engine. Thanks mate

at how many nm the cam pulley is tightened, crankshaft water pump spaner slider

It is the correct way to work. Unique notes: 1) Immediately remove the bulkhead of the wheel mudguard (it works better). 2) In old cars it is advisable to replace the phase sensor ... if it works badly you should redo all the work to replace it. Good job.

Hi Italia Autos, I've followed this guide 100% through when replacing the timing belt on my 156 ts. Up until now, it was running OKAY, but recently when running the car a loud rubbing noise has come from the timing belt location. Low and behold, I take the rocker guard cover off and rubbing is visible on the side of the belt. Unsure on what has caused this, am going to pull it all apart again shortly. Any advice on why this may have happened? Cheers

Can you pls show us on 1.9jtdm 16v?

Great video, how much would this cost roughly, fitted by a non Alfa independent garage?

There is a little notch on the exhaust camshaft pulley that is supposed to point forward. I think i missed that when i changed my timing belt. I see it pointing forward in this video. What happens if you miss that?

Hi Neil, what's your advice about changing the phase variator on these TS engines? New ones are around £195 and was wondering if you have tried the relief kits at all? Keep up the good work, cheers.

How similar is doing this cambelt change on this engine to doing one on a 2.0 JTS please ? Thanks .

When you put the new timing belt on, what position should the intake cam gear be at, as it can rotate (advance/retard) several teeth worth of rotation (even with the camshaft itself locked) due to the slotted holes where it attaches to the variator. E.g. Do you slide it all the way forward, or all the way back, or keep it in the middle of its range of motion (before you tighten the 4x bolts)?

Why in manuals theere is a step for tensioning a belt at max at first, then 2 turn and then release it on the dot? I have done it always with that but Im not sure why its needed? I see You didnt do it in the video.

How often do you need to change it please? I have seen a nice 1999 model for sale, the Guy says it was renewed in 2019

Why loosen the exhaust cam pulley?

Is the procedure exactly same for alfa gt 2.0 jts version?

Hi my friend... where is camshaft sensor on the 147?? thanks a lot..

how do you time in the inlet cam if your doing it from scratch after a rebuild??

The crankshaft hasn't been fixed before removing the timing belt?

What size ribe tool is needed to remove those bolts on the harmonic balancer?

Nice Job I now Its a Pig Job don it on mine 147 pff 👍

What are the torque specs for the cam gears, tensioner and balancer pulley etc?

what about this free rotating intake pulley, how to set her up when placing belt on, should it be all the way to the left or right?

Is the procedure same for the 156 JTS 2.0 engines?

i try to realise whats the difference on 168 ,152 and 130 teeth timing belt. can you help me

Is that a plastic valve cover?

Yeap now i decided to Not doing this by myself 😮 I've buyed an Black 145 from 2003 wich is in Good condition, but this has to be done soon...

Some say the pulleys should be loosened to help with even belt tension. Don’t you think that’s necessary?

How simmilar is this to doing a 1.6 77kw tspark?

what tools are needed for this procedure?

ye gods.............could they design it to make a service item any harder to change....??!! - Magnetic fastening cambelt cover and a tensioner design that moves completely out of way and locks into 'servicing' position - wiggle old belt off and replace - 10 mins? - Same for ancillary belt

Hi Neil big Alfa fan here, love your videos. I have a load of Alfa Spares, mostly for a 156. I need to move them on, for no money, interested? Give me a pm!

Can anybody please recommend a good dial gauge and adapter for this job.

do u really need to take all plugs out and everything ?

City?

Which oil should I use? 10.40 or 10.60

Now please make one for changing a Busso 2,5 or 3.0 V6 cambelt.

some mechanics dont use balance belt? is that ok?

How About the timing mark on the belt?

👨‍🔧Bonjour excuser moi !!! Moi ça serai pour ma alfa romeo gt 2.0 jts !!! Pour caler ma distribution si vous aurait ça en expliquation sil vous plait !!! Par ce que je ne trouve pas de repere , si vous aurai ça en video merci 🤜🤛👍

Fudge me, careful with the water pump. I had insufficient light and thought that smaller bolt went into the head. Nope, you keep screwing that thing in and you'll hit the head and snap part of the water pump off, lol. Sheeeeeeet

7:40 - hitting that wheel with a hammer is dumb like hell... You hit second mass to get off the first one....

Variator diesel noise

Hey Neil, does this look normal to you? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7SUoKupsJapgWg.html Anyone else familiar with cambelts can also chime in. It's a new Dayco belt from a kit and now I'm wondering if I should get another belt just in case.

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Back in 2000 when I bought my 145 cloverleaf the first time I had the timing belt done it cost me £750, I was told the only way to do it on that car was to remove the engine, is this actually the case or can you do it in situ?

I need your help about my Alfa Romeo 166. My - spectacular - 2.5 Busso keep idle to about 650rpm (steady, but too low). Accordingly, entire car tremble during engine idle. Throttle body seems ok (I tried to replace it), plenum and air pipe doesn't get external air, flow meter sensor is ok. In general the engine is great, except for idle too low during engine idle. About you, could be due to one (or some) camshafts pulley with a tooth not in correct position?