2.0 TS Variable Valve Timing Unit

["Ben Cosgrave" <bencosgrave@domain.elided>]

Greetings Folks,
                Could anybody tell me if they've experienced a 
problem on the 2.0 16V TS engines as used in the 164 & 155. My '97 
155 is currently emitting a loud rattle upon deceleration. the dealer 
tells me the unit that controls the advance of the inlet cam is 
faulty. The car only has 34,000 miles on it and has full Alfa Romeo 
dealer history. I asked about Warranty and they were vague. However 
the mechanic told me its common on all Fiat / Alfa engines with this 
system. I have seen Fiat Barchettas with this symtom and they were 
eventually covered by Warranty , after a publicised UK TV programme 
publicised the fault. I was also told today that the pulleys on my 
car may have been incorrect parts fitted at the Factory !!. This is 
the reason why it eats fan belts between services. Can anybody out 
there shed any light on any / all of this. My car is under the knife 
tomorrow morning here in Dublin, which by the way has just seen 50 
mph wind, snow and sweltering sun , all in the last hour !

Ben Cosgrave, 
Dublin, Ireland. 
'97 155 2.0 T.Spark Sport 16V 
 
 
 


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