KNOWN FAULTS · Alfa Romeo
Known faults for the Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider (916).
2000–2005 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
Buying it used?Which engine has the fewest documented faults, which recalls to ask the seller about and what to look for on the test drive.Before you buy
1 known fault with sources
Engines: 2.0 TS / 3.0 / 3.2 V6 (Petrol)
Applies if: GTV/Spider 916 2.0 Twin Spark 16V and matching noise; published workshop diagnosis. Excludes the 3.0/3.2 V6 and other versions.
Twin Spark cam variator rattleTiming system
- 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.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 2.0 TS / 3.0 / 3.2 V6Petrol