Hope there is something of interest and helpful in this maintenance sticky of mine
Testing a 164 engine: Test ran my 164L engine today
Link to 164 cardisc manuals: Foreward, page 2
164 production figures: Alfa 164 production numbers and chassis numbers
Roadtrip's revised 164 buying guide pdf: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/att...g-164s-alfa-romeo-164s-buyers-guide-ver-2.pdf
Group 01-Engine-12v Cam Timing My new rule Jan 22 2014 - Alfisto Steve's New Rule 164 V6 owners please read now
01-Engine-Timing Belt Age Checking new Timing Belt age info 24V timing belt Flennor vs Gates
Cam timing pdf template. Print it off on 8 1/2 x14 paper at 100% scale setting. This is Rick's Template he posted for us to use.
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/att...95/66906d1179330802-cam-timing-cam-timing.pdf
cam timing (6).pdf
Checking cam timing on 12v V6 engine in car: Checking Alfa 164 12v V6 engine cam timing
Guide to 164 Timing Belt Tensioners
My new Alfa Romeo Tech Data Numbering System Alfa 164 - Alfisto Steve's Maintenance Tips
1991-93 164 Motronic test procedures: 91-93 Diagnostic Procedure
Alfa V6 engine bearings info: What did you do Alfa related today?
01-Engine-0332 New info on timing belts: Alfa 164 - Alfisto Steve's Maintenance Tips
0010 How to identify 164 engines: Alfa 164 - Alfisto Steve's Maintenance Tips
Testing 91-93 for no start condition after verifying cam timing: Hawaii 164 Service?
04-164-12v Fuel, Air Supply Diagnosis of Idle faults on a 164 Thanks to Roadtrip for writing this up.
Diagnosis of Idle Faults in the 164
Alfa 164 frame chart PDF added to bottom of this post.
Testing and rebuilding 164 steering rack: Testing and rebuilding a 164 steering rack at home
1991-1995 Alfa 164 and Spider parts catalogs: Alfa 164 and Spider parts catalogs.
Crossing part numbers to manufacturer's numbers Car Part QUINTON HAZELL QTA258H Vibration Damper, v-ribbed belt
New Cooling Fan testing paper: Simplified Troubleshooting of the Alfa Romeo 164 Cooling...
Mostly 12v V6 cam timing and mechanical tensioner info, etc....
Also added in link to trick to install top starter bolt.
Also adding some 24v info.
Added door handle repair thread
Example seat heater notes: Alfa 164 Notes
Alfa 164 buying guide Alfa 164 Buying guide
John's very good buyers guide: My Take on Buying a 164S
Thought maybe these links to some stuff I have posted would be helpful for setting and inspecting mechanical tensioner, info on changing timing belt, cam oil seals, timing template and part list to do belts and water belt, too:
NEW photos of OLD Nero's engine timing belt set up: Setting up Alfa 164 engine cam timing belt and tensioner
01-164-12v-370-100a-hardware-mounting-mechanical-tensioner 01-164-12v-370-100A Hardware for mounting Mechanical...
Inspecting for Broken Spring on Alfa 12v Mechanical... Inspecting 12v mechanical tensioner spring
Types of timing belt tensioners: Timing belt tensioner
Safety Note When Installing Tensioner On 12v Alfa V6 Safety Note When Installing Tensioner On 12v Alfa V6
My timing is off more info on setting mechanical tensioner I hope
timing mark(s) confusion Thermal clutch spring device in mechanical tensioner
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/40519-alfa-164-12v-cam-timing.html Alfa 164 12v Cam Timing
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...t-serpentine-belt-tensioner-bearing-info.html Timing belt and serpentine belt tensioner bearing info
Cam timing pdf template. Print it off on 8 1/2 x14 paper at 100% scale setting. This is Rick's Template he posted for us to use.
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/att...95/66906d1179330802-cam-timing-cam-timing.pdf 12v cam timing template
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...g-alfa-164-12v-v6-timing-belt-water-pump.html Changing Alfa 164 12v V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/134275-changing-quik-silvers-12v-heads-etc.html Changing Quik Silver's 12v heads, etc....
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/54720-ar164-01-replacing-heads-12v-v6.html AR164-01 Replacing Heads on 12v V6
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...nging-164-cam-pulley-oil-rings-oil-seals.html Changing 164 Cam Pulley o-rings/oil seals
More info on cam hub puller design: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ires-taking-belt-101-today-intro-belts-2.html
Paul's secret trick for installing front crank seal: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/milano-75-1987-1989/155044-milano-front-crank-seal-trick.html
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/36084-my-starter-bolt-install-trick-164-a.html My starter bolt install trick on 164
Alfa V6 12v engines valve clearance info .0088 to .0098" (.225 to .250mm) for all 12v Alfa V6 engines.
Added info: intakes: .0187 to .0197" (.475 to .500mm).
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http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...omeo-valve-shim-conversion-chart-mm-inch.html Alfa Romeo Valve Shim Conversion Chart MM To Inch
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...t-serpentine-belt-tensioner-bearing-info.html Timing belt and serpentine belt tensioner bearing info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...4-cooling-fan-circuit-testing.html#post767496 164 Cooling Fan Circuit Testing 101
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...-alfa-164-12v-v6-spark-plug-wiring-order.html Alfa 164 12v V6 spark plug wiring order
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...64-automatic-transmission-repair-16-01-a.html AR164 Alfa 164 Automatic Transmission Repair 16-01
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ging-164-master-cylinder-bleeding-brakes.html Changing 164 master cylinder/bleeding brakes
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...4-12v-usa-model-fuel-pump-steel-gas-tank.html 12v USA steel gas tank
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...64-12v-steel-fuel-tank-internal-plumbing.html 12v USA steel tank internal plumbing
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ed-transmission-front-input-bearing-info.html alfa-164-5-speed-transmission-front-input-bearing-info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ing-manual-cooling-fan-switch-easier-way.html adding-manual-cooling-fan-switch-easier-way
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...osso-rescue-project-steering-rack-update.html rosso-rescue-project-steering-rack-update
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/145090-replacing-accumulator-spring-164-t.html replacing-accumulator-spring-164 A/T
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/149291-164-power-steering-hose-info.html 164-power-steering-hose-info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ained-today-so-field-stripped-164-engine.html rained-today-so-field-stripped-164-engine
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...-164-12v-engine-rebuild-process-progress.html 164-12v-engine-rebuild-process-progress
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/147632-old-neros-engine-may-run-again.html old-neros-engine-may-run-again
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/549328-post6.html Engine bearing clearance info
Alfa 164 Motronic Self-Diagnosis 91-93 Motronic ECU Code Test
Alfa 164 Motronic M1.7 Self-Diagnosis 94-95 Motronic ECU code Test
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/36850-alfa-164-c-heater-blower-motor-info.html Alfa 164 A/C Heater Blower Motor info
Steering rack: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/52556-steering-rack-exploded-view.html 1991-1995/52556-steering-rack-exploded-view
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...auge-sender-oil-light-sender-thread-info.html oil-pressure-gauge-sender-oil-light-sender-thread
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...shooting-164-cooling-fan-system-part-1-a.html troubleshooting-164-cooling-fan-system-part-1
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...s-diy-timing-belt-replacement.html#post792213 24v
info diy-timing-belt-replacement
New info 24v valve and valve guide info: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/4800113-post11.html
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/26599-24v-timing-belt-questions.html setting up 24v cams, etc.
info on 24v timing dies: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/239794-24v-cam-timing-dies.html#post4762282
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...rivers-side-front-inner-door-handle-inop.html inner door handle repair
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/307927-post24.html thermostat and water pump info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...64-front-strut-spring-perches.html#post707372 FRONT STRUT SPRING PERCH/RETAINER ID INFO
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/209533-should-i-sell-my-black-164s-real-money.html
Testing a 164 engine: Test ran my 164L engine today
Link to 164 cardisc manuals: Foreward, page 2
164 production figures: Alfa 164 production numbers and chassis numbers
Roadtrip's revised 164 buying guide pdf: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/att...g-164s-alfa-romeo-164s-buyers-guide-ver-2.pdf
Group 01-Engine-12v Cam Timing My new rule Jan 22 2014 - Alfisto Steve's New Rule 164 V6 owners please read now
01-Engine-Timing Belt Age Checking new Timing Belt age info 24V timing belt Flennor vs Gates
Cam timing pdf template. Print it off on 8 1/2 x14 paper at 100% scale setting. This is Rick's Template he posted for us to use.
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/att...95/66906d1179330802-cam-timing-cam-timing.pdf
cam timing (6).pdf
Checking cam timing on 12v V6 engine in car: Checking Alfa 164 12v V6 engine cam timing
Guide to 164 Timing Belt Tensioners
My new Alfa Romeo Tech Data Numbering System Alfa 164 - Alfisto Steve's Maintenance Tips
1991-93 164 Motronic test procedures: 91-93 Diagnostic Procedure
Alfa V6 engine bearings info: What did you do Alfa related today?
01-Engine-0332 New info on timing belts: Alfa 164 - Alfisto Steve's Maintenance Tips
0010 How to identify 164 engines: Alfa 164 - Alfisto Steve's Maintenance Tips
Testing 91-93 for no start condition after verifying cam timing: Hawaii 164 Service?
04-164-12v Fuel, Air Supply Diagnosis of Idle faults on a 164 Thanks to Roadtrip for writing this up.
Diagnosis of Idle Faults in the 164
Alfa 164 frame chart PDF added to bottom of this post.
Testing and rebuilding 164 steering rack: Testing and rebuilding a 164 steering rack at home
1991-1995 Alfa 164 and Spider parts catalogs: Alfa 164 and Spider parts catalogs.
Crossing part numbers to manufacturer's numbers Car Part QUINTON HAZELL QTA258H Vibration Damper, v-ribbed belt
New Cooling Fan testing paper: Simplified Troubleshooting of the Alfa Romeo 164 Cooling...
Mostly 12v V6 cam timing and mechanical tensioner info, etc....
Also added in link to trick to install top starter bolt.
Also adding some 24v info.
Added door handle repair thread
Example seat heater notes: Alfa 164 Notes
Alfa 164 buying guide Alfa 164 Buying guide
John's very good buyers guide: My Take on Buying a 164S
Thought maybe these links to some stuff I have posted would be helpful for setting and inspecting mechanical tensioner, info on changing timing belt, cam oil seals, timing template and part list to do belts and water belt, too:
NEW photos of OLD Nero's engine timing belt set up: Setting up Alfa 164 engine cam timing belt and tensioner
01-164-12v-370-100a-hardware-mounting-mechanical-tensioner 01-164-12v-370-100A Hardware for mounting Mechanical...
Inspecting for Broken Spring on Alfa 12v Mechanical... Inspecting 12v mechanical tensioner spring
Types of timing belt tensioners: Timing belt tensioner
Safety Note When Installing Tensioner On 12v Alfa V6 Safety Note When Installing Tensioner On 12v Alfa V6
My timing is off more info on setting mechanical tensioner I hope
timing mark(s) confusion Thermal clutch spring device in mechanical tensioner
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/40519-alfa-164-12v-cam-timing.html Alfa 164 12v Cam Timing
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...t-serpentine-belt-tensioner-bearing-info.html Timing belt and serpentine belt tensioner bearing info
Cam timing pdf template. Print it off on 8 1/2 x14 paper at 100% scale setting. This is Rick's Template he posted for us to use.
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/att...95/66906d1179330802-cam-timing-cam-timing.pdf 12v cam timing template
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...g-alfa-164-12v-v6-timing-belt-water-pump.html Changing Alfa 164 12v V6 Timing Belt and Water Pump
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/134275-changing-quik-silvers-12v-heads-etc.html Changing Quik Silver's 12v heads, etc....
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/54720-ar164-01-replacing-heads-12v-v6.html AR164-01 Replacing Heads on 12v V6
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...nging-164-cam-pulley-oil-rings-oil-seals.html Changing 164 Cam Pulley o-rings/oil seals
More info on cam hub puller design: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ires-taking-belt-101-today-intro-belts-2.html
Paul's secret trick for installing front crank seal: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/milano-75-1987-1989/155044-milano-front-crank-seal-trick.html
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/36084-my-starter-bolt-install-trick-164-a.html My starter bolt install trick on 164
Alfa V6 12v engines valve clearance info .0088 to .0098" (.225 to .250mm) for all 12v Alfa V6 engines.
Added info: intakes: .0187 to .0197" (.475 to .500mm).
__
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...omeo-valve-shim-conversion-chart-mm-inch.html Alfa Romeo Valve Shim Conversion Chart MM To Inch
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...t-serpentine-belt-tensioner-bearing-info.html Timing belt and serpentine belt tensioner bearing info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...4-cooling-fan-circuit-testing.html#post767496 164 Cooling Fan Circuit Testing 101
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...-alfa-164-12v-v6-spark-plug-wiring-order.html Alfa 164 12v V6 spark plug wiring order
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...64-automatic-transmission-repair-16-01-a.html AR164 Alfa 164 Automatic Transmission Repair 16-01
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ging-164-master-cylinder-bleeding-brakes.html Changing 164 master cylinder/bleeding brakes
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...4-12v-usa-model-fuel-pump-steel-gas-tank.html 12v USA steel gas tank
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...64-12v-steel-fuel-tank-internal-plumbing.html 12v USA steel tank internal plumbing
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ed-transmission-front-input-bearing-info.html alfa-164-5-speed-transmission-front-input-bearing-info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ing-manual-cooling-fan-switch-easier-way.html adding-manual-cooling-fan-switch-easier-way
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...osso-rescue-project-steering-rack-update.html rosso-rescue-project-steering-rack-update
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/145090-replacing-accumulator-spring-164-t.html replacing-accumulator-spring-164 A/T
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/149291-164-power-steering-hose-info.html 164-power-steering-hose-info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...ained-today-so-field-stripped-164-engine.html rained-today-so-field-stripped-164-engine
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...-164-12v-engine-rebuild-process-progress.html 164-12v-engine-rebuild-process-progress
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/147632-old-neros-engine-may-run-again.html old-neros-engine-may-run-again
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/549328-post6.html Engine bearing clearance info
Alfa 164 Motronic Self-Diagnosis 91-93 Motronic ECU Code Test
Alfa 164 Motronic M1.7 Self-Diagnosis 94-95 Motronic ECU code Test
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/36850-alfa-164-c-heater-blower-motor-info.html Alfa 164 A/C Heater Blower Motor info
Steering rack: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/52556-steering-rack-exploded-view.html 1991-1995/52556-steering-rack-exploded-view
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...auge-sender-oil-light-sender-thread-info.html oil-pressure-gauge-sender-oil-light-sender-thread
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...shooting-164-cooling-fan-system-part-1-a.html troubleshooting-164-cooling-fan-system-part-1
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...s-diy-timing-belt-replacement.html#post792213 24v
info diy-timing-belt-replacement
New info 24v valve and valve guide info: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/4800113-post11.html
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/26599-24v-timing-belt-questions.html setting up 24v cams, etc.
info on 24v timing dies: http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/239794-24v-cam-timing-dies.html#post4762282
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...rivers-side-front-inner-door-handle-inop.html inner door handle repair
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/307927-post24.html thermostat and water pump info
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164...64-front-strut-spring-perches.html#post707372 FRONT STRUT SPRING PERCH/RETAINER ID INFO
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/164-168-1991-1995/209533-should-i-sell-my-black-164s-real-money.html
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