[alfar0meo]

Planning on changing the timing belt soon....

Already have the belt, just curious if anything else has to be replaced along with the belt...
(anybody know of any manuals or directions..maybe on the web... for changing the belt...i have the 164 service manual but its for 1994 model year)

Also im planning an intensive tune up...oil change, new oil filter, new fuel filter, new spark plus, cooling system flush. Is there anything else i should consider...


thankx guys

 

[GianniB]

Change the tensioner as well. Some people will also do the water pump. Take a look at the 164 FAQ, lots of info there.

Ciao,

 

[Sniady]

Tranny Oil? New plug wires?

 

[generaljimt]

Definitely do the water pump, as well as the tensioner, and change all the belts!!

 

[Ace_Rosswell69]

how do i set the timing on my 1991 164s 3.0L 12V

timing jumped, i have no idea which way the cams went, no clue on crank position

where are the factory marks?

 

[Alfisto Steve]

how do i set the timing on my 1991 164s 3.0L 12V

timing jumped, i have no idea which way the cams went, no clue on crank position

where are the factory marks?

Read my sticky on top of this 164 tab print off Rick's template and set up top dead center and see which cam is off.

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/141647-alfa-164-alfisto-steves-maintenance-tips.html

 

[ChazzyD]

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/46892-changing-alfa-164-12v-v6-timing-belt-water-pump.html

Doing a "timing belt" search gets you 76 threads just searching titles alone.
Charles

 

[Ace_Rosswell69]

i think both are off, the previous owner turned the engine over by the camshafts and i don't want to risk bending the valves, should i pull the heads off? and set the cams by hand then put then back on and go from there?

 

[Alfisto Steve]

Do some reading of my posts and pictures,

Now, set crank off top dead center. If belt on remove it from cams. Carefully set front cam to 11 o'clock position so all valves are closed on front head. Set rear cam to 4 o'clock position to close all rear head valves.

Now rotate crank to TDC mark on front crank pulley, Rotate rear cam CCW to 1 o'clock position using template and with front cam still at 11 o'clock install belt and tension belt tensioner.

Rorate engine with 1 3/4" socket with plug out and recheck timing.

Now run compression test to see if any valves were bent by timing being off.

Report your findings.

 

[Ace_Rosswell69]

"Carefully set front cam to 11 o'clock position so all valves are closed on front head. Set rear cam to 4 o'clock position to close all rear head valves."

how can all of the valves be closed at once? i'm confused.. sorry this is my first project of this magnitude

 

[Ace_Rosswell69]

i also have a full 91 rosso 164s parts car if anybody needs any small pieces