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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)07 · Diagnostic checks
07 · Diagnostics

Fuel system - check delivery pressure

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Various controls › Fuel system - check delivery pressure
Diagnostic checksFuel system - check delivery pressure

FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE

Operation 0510C10 · CHECK SYSTEMS

2.0 JTS

PROCEED WITH DRAINING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW.

Start the engine.

Keep the engine idling for 2 minutes.

Detach the fuel pump relay.

Wait until the engine cuts out.

Try and start the engine: if the engine starts within 10 seconds wait for it to cut out, then try and start the engine again; if the engine does not start within 10 seconds, continue for another 5 seconds.

Wait for the engine to cool down.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

1. Disconnect the fuel supply pipe rapid connector.

2. Fit tools (2a) and (2b) on tool (2c).

DescriptionCode
2aConnector kit1.860.955.003
DescriptionCode
2bConnector kit1.860.955.001
DescriptionCode
2cPressure gauge1.860.955.000

Connect the equipment produced in this way to the fuel supply pipe.

3. Open the ball valve.

4. Open the ball valve.

5. Close the ball valve.

Start the engine and whilst it is idling check that the low fuel pressure supply circuit pressure is within the recommended values.

MeasurementValue
Fuel pressure at idle speed (bar)4.5

Switch off the engine.

FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE

Repeat the high fuel pressure system draining procedure following the instructions given above.

Disconnect the tools and remove them.

Connect the fuel supply pipe rapid connector.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

1.8 T.SPARK

1. Connect the tool to the fuel manifold bleed valve and discharge the fuel pressure.

DescriptionCode
1Connector1.870.684.000

2. Disconnect the fuel supply pipe from the distribution manifold.

3. Fit tools (3a) and (3b) on tool (3c).

DescriptionCode
3aConnector kit1.860.955.003
DescriptionCode
3bConnector kit1.860.955.001
DescriptionCode
3cPressure gauge1.860.955.000
  • Connect the equipment created to the fuel supply pipe and to the fuel manifold.

4. Open the ball valve.

5. Open the ball valve.

6. Close the ball valve.

  • Start up the engine and, whilst it is idling, check that the fuel pressure is within the recommended values.
MeasurementValue
Fuel pressure at idle speed3.3 - 3.7, bar
  • Switch off the engine.
FUEL SYSTEM - CHECK DELIVERY PRESSURE
  • Disconnect the tools from the fuel manifold and from the fuel supply pipe.
  • Connect the fuel supply pipe to the fuel manifold.

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