Single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Cylinder head/s › Single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket
SINGLE CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET
Removing
Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE ) |
Proceed with removal
Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.
1. Disconnect the electrical connections from the ignition coils.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignition coil | See A30 IGNITION ''COIL |
2. Undo nut (2a) and disconnect earth lead (2b) from the cam cover.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 2b | Earth on engine | See C40 ENGINE EARTH |
3. Undo the bolts (3a) and move wiring duct (3b) aside.
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the ignition coil (1b).
1. Release the fuel vapour supply pipe to the high-pressure fuel pump (1a) from the band (1b) on the tappet cover.
2. Undo the bolt (2a) and disconnect the connector (2b) for the vapour recovery pipes from the tappet cover.
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the tappet cover (1b), complete with seal.
Refitting
1. Refit the cam cover (1a), complete with a new gasket and secure it by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | Bolt | CAM COVER | M6 | (Cylinder head side) 0.8 ÷ 1.0 |
Connect the vapour recovery pipe connector to the tappet cover and tighten the relevant bolt.
Secure the fuel supply pipe to the high-pressure pump to the band on the tappet cover.
1. Place the ignition coils (1a) back in their housings and secure them by tightening bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | Bolt | IGNITION COIL/REEL | M6 | (Tappet cover side) 0.8 ÷ 1.0 |
Refit the wiring duct and secure with bolts.
Connect the earth lead to the tappet cover and secure it with its bolt.
Connect the electrical connections to the ignition coils.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Removing
Proceed with the removal
Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R
Proceed with the removal
Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R
1. Disconnect the oil vapour recirculation pipes from the single tappet cover.
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the single tappet cover (1b) complete with gasket.
Refitting
Place the single tappet cover, complete with a new gasket, back in its housing and secure it by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | CAM COVER | M6 | (Cylinder head side) 0.8 ÷ 1.0 |
Connect the oil vapour recirculation pipes to the single appet cover.
Proceed with the refitting
Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R
Proceed with the refitting
Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R
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