Alfa diesels

[pompei]

Has anyone any experience of the Alfa 5 cylinder 2.4 diesel engine as found in the 156? Reviews I've read say it's punchy and economical, but will it go bang or cost a fortune to maintain?Thanks

[dollywobbler]

If it has a cambelt, I wouldn't much like to change it...They sound gorgeous though.** For a diesel...

[Mr Lobster]

It's an Alfa. So it will go wrong and probably cost a fortune to fix but is probably worth it Actually, from what I've heard the diesels are generally ok if looked after.

[wuvvum]

Isn't that the same engine as in the Marea TD125? If so it's not a bad engine as long as it's been looked after - they're prone to snapping cambelts if neglected.

[Volksy]

The 2.4 5 cyl dizzler was used in Fiat Marea's, from what I remember they were pretty good, not so sure on the reliability front, as Fiat sold so few of them, most people went for the cheaper 4 cylinder ones, which were IIRC pretty poor. The 2.4's definatly went well, and had a nice off beat sound to them!Cambelt would be a total bitch on them though I recon.

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

It's the 5 pot Fiat bottom end, but with a 4 valve head.Providing they have been properly maintained, they're alright.

[pompei]

Thanks fellas - looking to change the daily soon, one of these might be a possibility.