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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Engine cooling tank - r + r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Engine cooling › Engine cooling tank - r + r
EngineEngine cooling tank - r + r

ENGINE COOLING TANK - R + R

Operation 1088B10 · ENGINE COOLING TANK - R + R

2.0 JTS

Removing

1. Loosen the coolar and disconnect the coolant return pipe from the engine coolant reservoir.

2. Release the fuel vapour recovery pipes from the fastenings near the engine cooling reservoir.

3. Remove plug and drain the coolant from the reservoir using an appropriate syringe.

4. Undo the bolts securing the engine coolant reservoir.

5. Loosen the collar and disconnect the supply pipe from the engine coolant reservoir.

6. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.

ENGINE COOLING TANK - R + R

Refitting

Place the engine coolant reservoir back in its housing.

Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir and tighten the collar.

Undo the bolts securing the engine coolant reservoir.

Secure the fuel vapour recovery pipes to the fastenings near the engine cooling reservoir.

Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir to the coolant reservoir and tighten the collar.

Top up the engine cooling circuit

Op. 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

3.2 V6

Removing

1. Loosen the coolar and disconnect the coolant return pipe from the engine coolant reservoir.

2. Release the fuel vapour recovery pipes from the fastenings near the engine cooling reservoir.

3. Remove plug and drain the coolant from the reservoir using an appropriate syringe.

4. Undo the bolts securing the engine coolant reservoir.

5. Loosen the collar and disconnect the supply pipe from the engine coolant reservoir.

6. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.

ENGINE COOLING TANK - R + R

Refitting

Place the engine coolant reservoir back in its housing.

Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir and tighten the collar.

Undo the bolts securing the engine coolant reservoir.

Secure the fuel vapour recovery pipes to the fastenings near the engine cooling reservoir.

Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir to the coolant reservoir and tighten the collar.

Refill the engine cooling system

Op. 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

Aspirate the coolant from the engine cooling reservoir using a suitable syringe.

1. Loosen the band and disconnect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir, reservoir side.

2. Loosen the band and disconnect the power assisted steering fluid reservoir supply pipe, reservoir side.

3. Undo the nuts (3a) and remove the engine coolant supply reservoir (3b).

ENGINE COOLING TANK - R + R

Refitting

Fit the engine cooling radiator in place and secure it using the bolts.

Connect the power assisted steering fluid return pipe to the reservoir and tighten the band.

Connect the coolant return pipe to the coolant reservoir, reservoir side, and tighten the collar.

Refill the engine cooling system

Op. 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

1.8 T.SPARK

Removing

  • Loosen the coolar and disconnect the coolant return pipe from the engine coolant reservoir.
  • Release the fuel vapour recovery pipes from the fastenings near the engine cooling reservoir.
  • Remove plug and drain the coolant from the reservoir using an appropriate syringe.
  • Undo the bolts securing the engine coolant reservoir.
  • Loosen the collar and disconnect the supply pipe from the engine coolant reservoir.
  • Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
ENGINE COOLING TANK - R + R

Refitting

  • Place the engine coolant reservoir back in its housing.
  • Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir and tighten the collar.
  • Undo the bolts securing the engine coolant reservoir.
  • Secure the fuel vapour recovery pipes to the fastenings near the engine cooling reservoir.
  • Connect the coolant return pipe to the engine coolant reservoir to the coolant reservoir and tighten the collar.
  • Top up the engine cooling circuit

    Op. 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY

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