Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti timing chain cover reseal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2022
- Step by step breakdown of how to remove and reseal the timing chain cover on your Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0L gdi engine.
Tools needed will be:
3/8 7mm regular socket
3/8 8mm regular and deep socket
3/8 10mm regular, mid length, and deep sockets
3/8 electric ratchet or regular ratchet (up to you)
3/8 electric impact gun
3/8 55 torx bit
3/8 5mm hex bit
3/8 E10 socket
3/8 torque wrench
3/8 3 inch extension
3/8 6-8 inch extension
1/2 22mm socket
1/2 breaker bar
1/2 long ratchet 18-24 inches
1/2 torque wrench that’s capable of torquing in degrees
17mm open end wrench
17mm short open end wrench
12-24 inch prybar
Mopar special tool for harmonic balancer
Brass brushes for removing sealant *don’t use a blade*
Patience, a few sandwiches and a weekend ;)
Parts you will need:
Threebond sealant
Fuel pipe from high pressure fuel pump to fuel rail
Valve cover gasket
Harmonic balancer bolt
5.5 quarts of 0w-30 with a new oil filter
Degreaser
cleaner
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Thank you for showing all these videos, it is appreciated a lot!!!
You're the man!!! Appreciate your videos greatly!!!! Anyway I can send you a message and pick your brain on something? I have something going on with my 2018 Giulia, I think it has something to do with the timing chain, but wanted your opinion first!! The Alfa dealer here said they didn't find anything wrong with the car ......
@@corpseneck sure, go ahead and follow me on instagram if you haven’t already and message me there. My instagram is @the.alfa.doctor
@Alfa_Tech That was nothing short of amazing! I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making this video, plus the way you detailed and cautioned those intricate parts of the job. Bravo, sir!
Thank you for the love. I greatly appreciate it.
The car enthusiast in me really wants a Giulia but the mechanic in me is screaming don’t do it lol. I’ve been doing some research and coming from Honda and Toyota mechanical knowledge this stuff is blowing my mind how they are designed. Still a work of art and cool sport sedan though.
Yeah there’s nothing like them. I’m working on getting a qv in the near future.
Saving this for later 🙌🏽🔥 appreciate the content
Thanks. I appreciate the support and love!
I would never buy the 6 but the 4 is Fun to work on thanks for the great footage
Thanks for the support.
That was insane. More like level 10 master mechanic.
Thanks for the love and support 🙏🏼
@@hycastro Is it ok to use midgrade octane instead of premium? I drive my 2020 Giulia AWD 100% in N mode. I don't push my car at all. Thanks!
bonjour bravo! travail parfait
Thanks for taking the time to help us Alfaholics out.
Great content and commentary 👏
At your convenience, could you show the replacement of the oil and coolant o-rings on the turbo? (2.0ltr)
Also a diagnoses of the rattling sound coming from the front of the engine around the turbo area.
Sounds similar to a timing chain rattle.
Many thanks...🙏
The rattling sound coming from the front of the engine around the turbo area is the waste gate, all of them do it, there's been some people reporting the waste gate mount starts to "ovel out" and will throw a under boost code. The only fix is replacing the entire turbo because FCA will not sell just the wastegate by itself.
Sure I would have no problem making those videos in the near future. I have quite a few requests for those items adding up so I’ll try and get one put together soon.
That’s correct
GRAT JOB!!
Thank you!
Do you have the part number for the fuel line from the high px fuel pump to rail?
Anyone know if one of his videos gets more in depth with the Airbox R&R struggle? The struggle is real so any tips to smooth this seemingly simple part of these jobs are much appreciated! BTW amazing video that really satisfies curiosities about what is going on under all of those layers over and under the cam cover!
I definitely understand the struggle with the air box. The next one I remove I will definitely try and get some better footage of it. The rubber grommets that are under the air box are a huge pain to work with. The trick is to lift the air box slightly to create slight separation and then spray lubricant into the grommet, let it sit for 2-3 minutes and then it almost always just slides out. Thanks for the love and support!
Thanks for the video! I just replaced the oil pump on my 2017 Giulia Ti AWD (behind timing chain cover) and you got me 95% of the way there. I did replace the 1-time use bolts, however, just one issue. The manual said to replace the fuel injector seals, however, I couldn't find them (or even the part number) and needed all the special tools, so I just put it back together with the originals (also re-used the fuel tube). No leaks and the car runs good usually... A few misfires and code "injector Circuit Range/Performance". I have gotten the code for all 4 cylinders P02EE (cyl 1), P02EF (cyl 2), P02F0 (cyl 3), and P02F1 (cyl 4). I am assuming this is a result of re-using the injector seals. Do you think if I pull the injectors and replace the seals it will fix the issue? Thank you again, your videos are awesome.
First off thanks so much for the love and support, second I will admit I usually reuse the injector seals (I know you shouldn’t) and I’ve never had a comeback for that. The codes your describing are electrical codes so make sure all those injector connectors are pushed down all the way and the lock tab engaged, in fact just double check all the connections just to be safe. Make sure the pcm connector is on tight and no pins are bent on the module itself. Once you do all that, clear all your codes, drive the car and see if any codes come back. Best of luck 😎
Hi, nice tuto , how mutch time to do that?
Do you know the part number for the timing cover bolts. Specifically the bottom one near the crankshaft pulley cover?
Famous last words; I haven't had anything bad happen...
The boss just announced someone's about to tackle an oil pump on one of these gems. I tried to hide in the lunch room but he found me anyway...
Any videos or advice you can give me? I understand there is a kit to tension the pump gears upon reassembly, how necessary is this tool? What will happen if its not used?
And the fuel line, if it is reused and not replaced?
Any help you can offer would be much appreciated.
Great video, not many mechanics have this much attention to detail.
A former boss once told me the sign of a good mechanic is after he is done the job everything went back the way it came apart and you never knew he was there.
Can we get a water pump job for stelvio?
How many hours does this job call for?
Great video.
Have they updated the design of this on the newer models? What was the newest model year you've done this repair on?
The newest one I’ve done this to was a 19.
@@hycastro You think this is a problem all of them will eventually have or is it a problem that they just didn't put enough RTV sealant on from the factory?
I’m pretty sure they just didn’t put enough sealant on.
So I had this performed and the new seal appears to be seeping at the least. I can’t look below but there’s oil residue on the bolt heads and sheen to the surfaces. Dealership obviously doesn’t want to redo it and is saying it’s “normal”. To me, seals should seal and so no amount of leaking is normal and I don’t want a messy engine down the road. Then again, there’s a lot of tear down here and it could be better to leave well enough alone. Thoughts?
I’d have them redo it. When you correctly fix a leak, there shouldn’t be any residue or seepage after the repair has been done. Just my 2 cents.
Great detailed video, is this the same process for a 2018 Stelvio with leak at timing chain cover? How many hours took this to do? I'm in Fort Lauderdale FL looking for a mechanic that can do this without the Dealer's price. I appreciate any advise.
Yes it’s the same. Usually takes me around 4-5 hours. If you follow the manufacture procedure which involves dropping the subframe and oil pan it will take almost double that time.
@@hycastro thanks so much this is great news
Is this service part of the regular maintenance schedule? or on a as needed basis?
As needed. When we do the multi point inspection during service we inspect for leaks and this is usually one of the weak spots on the 17/18 MY.
Where can I get the Harmonic Balancer tool? I am having issue locating it. Why do you have to replace the high pressure fuel line?
Not sure where to get the tool because these are dealer tools but I’m sure if you research it online you should be able to find something. As far as the high pressure fuel line, it’s one time use so once it’s tightened it cannot be reused.
Alfa tech can I ask you a question in December I had a crash in my giulia quadrifoglio I'm in uk the car is all sorted everything ordered from the factory. Problem in having I cant get the ignition on to start the car. I've replaced control module on the live side of the battery still no ignition. I've been told it may be the clock spring as everything from the steering wheelgoes through this.The day of the crash the ignition was left on when it got recovered when I got my car back 2 weeks later the battery was flat I charged it I've had no ignition since. Sorry for the long winded question I'm hoping you may know thanks
Whenever you get into a crash in these vehicles you have to perform all the repairs necessary such as airbags and all that (if they were deployed) and then you have to re-enable the vehicle via the factory scan tool or capable scan tool in order for the vehicle to start again. When you get into a accident the ecm cuts off fuel and disables the starting system to prevent a fire in the case of a fuel leak. If your getting absolutely no power (like no lights on the dash at all) I would start by replacing that battery even though you stated it’s charged, and go from there. If your getting lights on the dash and vehicle is cranking over but not firing you have to re-enable the vehicle. The procedure should be done either way.
@@hycastro thanks for your reply I really appreciate you replying
Could a timing cover leak trigger a service engine/ service transmission warnings
I’d have to say no.
Is the timing cover a common oil leak on these? Mine was leaking with only 10,000 miles and fortunately repaired under warranty.
Yes it seems to be a common issue from what I’ve seen.
@@hycastro Thanks for the vid, I found your channel looking for a how-to for brakes and watched this one to know what all was dissembled during the timing cover repair on mine. Great info!
The engine bay and oil are filthy I dont think that this work of art is looked after it's people like this that gives alfa a bad name for reliability. Any car on this planet is as good as its owner I'm on my 14th alfa fantastic cars.
Hey boss, I need some help with my 18 giulia. Leaving work today my car started to smoke and I pulled over right away and looks like possibly the coolant bleeder valve screw broke off or came off, I haven’t had any luck trying to find just the screw or cap or whatever it might be on it’s own. Any ideas? I might not be describing it very well.
I’m assuming your referring to the rubber line that comes off of the metal line that goes to the side of the turbocharger. Am I right?
@@hycastro it ended yo being the heater supply hose, unfortunately even though I’ve had the car less than a year the warranty doesn’t cover hoses so it falls under wear and tear so quite a pricy fix.
@@hycastro also when you get a chance, my entire heater supply hose was replaced after my bleeder screw broke off and I got it back yesterday and now there’s some condensation on the lines that start smoking a bit, is that normal or just some leftover evap from the leak maybe?
nice. what was the initial problem that required all this?
The sealant for the timing chain cover has a weak spot where the head, block and cover all meet up. It seems like they didn’t add enough threebond (sealant) to this area and over time (usually before 30k miles)the tend to leak down the passenger side of the engine and the oil gathers all over the oil pan.
How common of leak is this on this car?
Not super common, but I’ve done my fair share of them and that’s why I chose to make a video on it to be completely honest. I figure someone out there is going to need to do this repair and I hope they use this video to help themselves.
I have a 2019 Giulia, what do I need to look out for before my warranty is up?
Yes keep a eye on the passenger side of the timing chain cover where the cylinder head and block meet. Techs commonly mistake this as a head gasket leak but it’s the timing chain cover.
@@hycastro Thanks for the reply, any other common problems, other than the aux radiator and batteries?
The aux radiator is not the issue, it’s the main radiator. Also some other issues are the turbo charger coolant hose o rings, starter relay located behind passenger side wheel well liner, sunroof gets stuck on one side.
Have they revised the Waste Gate on the turbo? There have been reports of linkage wearing out.
@@hycastro i am having the sunroof issue do u know what i need to replace i have a 2017
You are doing God's work ! Where are you located if I may ask?
Thank you for the love. I currently work in the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
@@hycastro oh great. I'm close to the area too. Just took my Giulia to the Livermore Alfa for this exact item under warranty repair. Is there any shop in the area that you would recommend going to? and Are you taking on new customers?
Honestly I want all the Alfa owners in the Bay Area to come to me for maintenance and repairs. If it’s under manufacture warranty I can’t do repairs because we technically don’t hold the brand but I am still level 3 master certified for Alfa and have been for 5 years now. Extended warranty and customer pay repairs I can do all day long. My list of clients has tripled since I’ve been doing these videos, the social media page on ig and attending Alfa meet ups. My scheduling for booking is wide open just reach out and we can schedule you for whenever your available. Check out my ig page @the.alfa.doctor
@@hycastro My factory warranty expiries next year and I'm planning to buy the Mopar extended warranty. Do you work with Mopar extended warranty? Definitely coming to you for maintenance work. I don't even have an Instagram account, but I'm gonna create one just to follow you.
I can work with the mopar extended warranty and I can’t wait to service your vehicle when the time comes. I’m also on Facebook if that works better for you. I’ll leave a link tree link so you can find me on all my social media platforms. linktr.ee/Alfa_tech510
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I like my car I have a 2018 guilia
But I have never in my life experienced such terrible customer service from a dealership before no loaner cars in oil change is $500 everybody is rude and unhelpful I can’t get a service manager on the phone it’s sad because I do love my car something needs to be done about these Alfa Romeo dealerships it is not right what they’re doing I will be contacting the Better Business Bureau due to my situation in the New Jersey Alfa Romeo Maserati dealership I hope that other people have a better experience but not likely
Unfortunately I hear this way too often. I hope that other dealers can try and follow suit to what we are doing. Our customers love our customer service and speedy yet very precise service.
We just had this done on our 2019 Alfa Stelvio how long does that take? Must take at least a day. That’s a lot of work.
Depending on how the tech follows the procedures it could take 2-3 days. This takes me about 5 hours because of some tricks I use.
How many hours of work can a customer expect for? What is your book time for this job?