Target Audience:
Alfa Romeo 164 owners seeking to perform their own maintenance and repairs, DIY enthusiasts, independent mechanics.
Value Proposition:
Significant cost savings on service and repairs compared to dealership or independent shop labor. Empowers owners with professional-level technical information.
Accessibility:
Instant download, usable on multiple devices, printable pages.
Detail Level:
Professional technician information, highly detailed, printable diagrams.
User Friendliness:
Designed for ease of use, even for those with limited technical or computer skills.
Engine:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Transmission:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Fuel System:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Ignition System:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Cooling System:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Exhaust System:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Brakes:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Suspension:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Steering:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Electrical System:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures, including wiring diagrams
Climate Control:
Complete diagnosis, repair, and overhaul procedures
Bodywork:
Complete repair and refurbishment procedures
Interior:
Complete repair and refurbishment procedures
Routine Maintenance:
Included (implied by A-Z coverage)
Preventative Maintenance:
Included (implied by A-Z coverage)
Troubleshooting:
Comprehensive, with diagnostic flowcharts
Component Removal Installation:
Step-by-step instructions
Specifications Torque Values:
Included for all critical fasteners
Special Tool Requirements:
Identified where applicable
Depth:
Professional Technician Level (A-Z, covering everything from basic maintenance to complete rebuilds)
Compatibility:
PC & MAC Computers (Windows 95-8, MAC OS)
Searchability:
Searchable text content within PDF
Printability:
High-quality, printable pages
Binding:
Digital Download (Printable pages on demand)
Paper Type For Printing:
Standard office paper recommended
Engine Type:
V6 (likely the Alfa Romeo Busso V6, various displacements depending on market/trim for 91-93 models)
Engine Displacements Covered:
Likely includes 2.0L Twin Spark (in some markets), 3.0L V6, and potentially other variants available for the 1991-1993 model years.
Horsepower Range:
Varies by engine, typically 180-200+ HP for 3.0L V6 variants.
Torque Range:
Varies by engine, typically 185-205+ lb-ft for 3.0L V6 variants.
Fuel Delivery:
Likely Bosch L-Jetronic or Motronic fuel injection systems, specific details within manual.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (specific octane requirements detailed in manual)
ECU Type:
Specific ECU models and diagnostic protocols covered (e.g., OBD-I, proprietary Alfa diagnostics).
Transmission Type Standard:
Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Transmission Type Optional:
Likely a manual (5-speed) and an automatic transmission option available, depending on market and trim.
Transmission Overhaul:
Complete overhaul and repair procedures for both manual and automatic transmissions included.
Crash Test Information:
While official specific ratings for this era may be limited, the manual will cover safety system repairs and specifications.
ABS:
Antilock Braking System (ABS) diagnostics and repair procedures.
Airbags:
Driver and potentially passenger airbags, with repair and diagnostic information.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months, but specific recommendations will be in the manual.
Timing Belt Replacement:
Critical for Busso V6 engines, typically around 60,000 miles or 5 years. Manual will provide precise interval and procedure.
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to manual for specific API/ACEA specifications and viscosity grades (e.g., 10W-40, 15W-50 for Busso V6).
Coolant Type:
Specific antifreeze/coolant mixture and type will be detailed in the manual.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, manual will specify.
Transmission Fluid Type:
Specific ATF for automatic or gear oil for manual transmissions, detailed in manual.
Common Problems:
Manual will address common issues such as HVAC system failures (heater control valves, blower motors), ABS sensor failures, timing belt wear, and occasional electrical gremlins typical of Italian cars of this era.
Filter Part Numbers:
Manual will provide OE and potentially cross-referenced aftermarket part numbers for common maintenance items like oil, air, and fuel filters.
Alfa Romeo Legacy:
Alfa Romeo has a long history of producing performance-oriented, stylish, and technologically advanced vehicles, known for their driving dynamics and distinctive Italian design.
164 Development:
The 164 was designed by Pininfarina and represented a significant step forward for Alfa Romeo in terms of design, technology, and build quality. It shared its platform with other Fiat Auto Group vehicles.
Production Period:
The Alfa Romeo 164 was produced from 1987 to 1998. The manual covers the early to mid-production years.
