KNOWN FAULTS · Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo 145 / 146 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 TS common problems.
2000–2001 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
1 known fault with sources
Applies if: 145/146 after 1997 with the 2.0 Twin Spark 16V engine and matching noise; published workshop diagnosis, not a recall or a quantified incidence. Do not extrapolate to other engines without checking.
Twin Spark cam variator rattleValve timing
- Engine / equipment
- Only the configurations, markets and VINs specified in each association.
- Period mentioned
- Specific production period stated in the condition and evidence.
- Symptoms
- Diesel-like rattle on cold startup.
- Possible cause described
- The garage identifies the variator as a possible noise source; persistent warm noise requires checking bearings.
- Check for the garage
- Verify engine, oil and cold/warm noise; confirm source before replacing the variator during timing belt work.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate. Confirm repair eligibility and terms by VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.