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

Inlet and exhaust system seal check

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Inlet and exhaust manifolds › Inlet and exhaust system seal check
EngineInlet and exhaust system seal check

INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL CHECK

Check 1072OA

1.8 T.SPARK

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Working via the engine compartment, disconnect the battery.

Release the air flow meter hose band and detach it

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INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL CHECK

Fit buffer C10125 on the hose and secure it using a band.

INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL CHECK

Remove the bolts fixing the catalyzer to the centre silencer.

Remove the two bolts for the catalyzer mounting and lower it.

Fit the flange C10126.

INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL CHECK

Connect the air intake pipe to the pressure regulator network.

Close the regulator tap and calibrate it at a pressure of 0.4 bar.

Connect the regulator outlet pipe to buffer C10126.

Open the regulator tap.

Check for any air seepage through a decrease in pressure.

Locate the leaks using special foam.

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