How to Replace Valve Cover Gasket on any Alfa Romeo Twin Spark Engine, Replacement, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0

[@fighterinthewind1400]

My 147 2.0 150hp, leaks a lot of oil and every 2 weeks I have to add oil ! I have to have mine replaced because I don't know what damage it could do down the road. I've had these oils leaks for years and my mechanic says " don't worry, all Alfa's leak oil " Ok, What !!! I enjoy and learn a great deal watching your content, even though I'm not a mechanic myself 😊

[@arcgarage]

That's what bad mechanics say, take it to a good one and find the root of the problem. Thanks for support

[@damienh4357]

Just what I needed. First time doing this job but your comprehensive video gives me great confidence to approach the job with no nasty surprises.

[@arcgarage]

Great to hear...

[@IncApu2025]

Thanks pal. Very useful. BTW, I noticed that people here take advantage of you making gratis consultations without saying, at least , "thanks".

[@arcgarage]

No problem... I am doing it for those who appreciate the help. Thank you for support...

[@FrankieB_47]

Excellent and thorough video! Planning to do this myself, tho at this moment I don´t have a suitable place, as I don't want to do this 'in the open'. Too much risk anything bad flying into the engine 😎

[@kamran102]

So happy for these great videos! Will use them to maintain my 916 Spider ;-) Thanks!

[@arcgarage]

No problem, glad you like them, I am looking for a 916, but they hard to find in good shape nowadays...

[@jakubzmysowski5322]

Thanks for sharing those videos.they are very helpful! With your professional commentary I was able to replace spark plugs for the first time in my life and now I'll try with valve cover gasket replacement. All that stuff seems so easy when watching your videos;) take care!

[@arcgarage]

I am very glad the videos are helpful, thank you very much for your support, it means a lot...

[@KevinBailey-n4d]

Brilliant video. Straight to the point and great camera positioning. Thank you very much, have just placed mine following your vid.

[@arcgarage]

Glad it helped, thank you very much

[@KevinBailey-n4d]

Thank you for a superb video, concise and no mindless drivel 👍🏼

[@arcgarage]

Glad it helped

[@EzoLegendz]

I commented about powerloss and misfires turns out too much oil is getting to the spark plugs from the leaking of this seal and it is insane how much people charge for such a simple repair, thank you very much for showing us how to do this

[@arcgarage]

You're welcome, for 20-30 euros you can do it yourself easily...

[@thomasreiter7591]

Great Video, everthing worked fine! Thank you for those Instructions Greatings from Austria

[@arcgarage]

Great to hear, you're welcome, greetings

[@cujotwentysix7519]

Thanks for the help! I was terrified of doing this job but you make it look do-able!

[@arcgarage]

You're welcome, glad it helped

[@cujotwentysix7519]

@@arcgarage I just want to check one thing before I go pick up the gasket from the auto parts store tomorrow. Is there a torque spec for the bolts on the valve cover or is it "just a bit more than finger tighten" ? I don't have a good feel for these things yet, so the numbers help. Thanks in advance!

[@arcgarage]

@@cujotwentysix7519 There is, I do it by feel because I developed 6th sense for that

[@selmanabak4137]

Hello, first of all, thank you for your video. I have a 156 2004 1.6 engine. My car burns a lot of fuel and I also experience idle fluctuation. What is the problem?

[@miui447]

Great...all your video's thanks for share.

[@arcgarage]

No problem, glad you like them...

[@dennisdeurhof]

Very helpfull video, thank you very much. I am going to do this job on my 147 next weekend. Is there also a torque value available for the valve cover bolts?

[@arcgarage]

Yes of course

[@dennisdeurhof]

Ok, but what is the value?@@arcgarage

[@arcgarage]

@@dennisdeurhof 8-10Nm

[@dennisdeurhof]

@@arcgarage Thank you.

[@zissler762]

Hello, thank you for the video. I got a problem with my 1.6 TS fl 147 smoking alot and burning oil at the exhaust only on higher rpms. Did u have some similar experiences and what could i try before touching the rings or valve seals

[@arcgarage]

Hi, check out the PCV under the throttle body

[@zissler762]

⁠@@arcgaragedoes the throttle body need to be removed to access it? I cant seem to find it normally

[@adriancoroama369]

Thank you, great help! I will do this on my 1.6TS.

[@arcgarage]

Glad it helped

[@tommyjohn3525]

Thanks for sharing, I gotta do that on my 1.8

[@arcgarage]

No problem...

[@snakeeater9078]

Thanks for the video mate! Unfortunately it’s leaking a little more oil than before.. maybe i should use silicone sealant in addition? Maybe just a thin layer.. should i use it through the whole gasketline or only a few spots?

[@arcgarage]

Use it throughout, but only a thin layer

[@snakeeater9078]

@@arcgarage thanks! First of all i will clean a little bit the engine and gearbox with a brush from the outside, so it‘s not oily anymore. Then i will replace the gasket and before that i will apply a thin layer of the silicone sealent you mentioned. Hope it‘s a good plan.

[@snakeeater9078]

@@arcgarage sorry for the dumb question: do i apply the thin layer on the rubbergasket or on the engine itself?

[@arcgarage]

@@snakeeater9078 gasket

[@snakeeater9078]

@@arcgarage thanks mate!

[@ahmadusmanahmadusman9056]

Thanks for the video. Pls where can I get the rubber gasket mine is leaking oil

[@arcgarage]

You can get it at any auto parts store

[@snakeeater9078]

Thanks mate! I‘m going to do this job on my GTV 916 1.8 :)

[@arcgarage]

No problem. Glad it was helpful...

[@snakeeater9078]

@@arcgarage can a bad valve cover gasket cause misfire / rough idle?

[@arcgarage]

It can, since it allows spark plug holes to fill up with oil...

[@snakeeater9078]

@@arcgarage thanks!

[@brianvdbergh9193]

Great Job! Do you happen to have a video for replacing power steering oil on Alfa Romeo 147? 😁😁

[@arcgarage]

Thanks. Not yet, but I might do it.

[@zniks1]

How diferetnt is it for the 2.0JTS engine, do you have a video for that?

[@liongreek]

Hey mate, greetings from Greece, thanks for the videos, already started fixing small issues with my 2007 A147 and falling in love again with the car…small question, do you recommend a specific gasket brand? Heard many people having problems with afrermarket ones. Do I need to locate an original one and if so, which brand might that be? In the last couple of years I had the gasket changed twice and still there is leakage, thought I’d give it a go myself this time…

[@arcgarage]

Try to get the original one the Ricambi Originali, if you can't, get the aftermarket one like FAI, and apply a vert thin layer of automotive silicone preferably Victor Reinz. Thanks for support, Greetings my friend...

[@borislazarov8475]

Hello Do you put any kind of grease, silicone or sealant on the gasket before installing it on the engine? Greetings Great and helpful video by the way

[@arcgarage]

Thank you very much, I didn't put anything, just make sure everything is clean...

[@borislazarov8475]

Thank you so much!!!!! I did the job yesterday and it work so well!! I got a 156 selespeed by the way and will return to you for more questions, if you have time of course. Thanks again Kind regards Boris

[@sanelb1147]

Have u ever done distribution belt (timing belt replacement on alfa Romeo gt) it would be amazing to have instructions how to do this job with least special tools as possible

[@arcgarage]

I've done it numerous times without any special tools using only the markings. I am about to do the timing belts both on my GT and on 147. I got the tools now so I am probably going to use them. On the other hand I might do one of them without just for sake of the video...

[@sanelb1147]

@@arcgarage awesome . There are numerous videos on this , sometimes they miss the right way of explaining things , something on your level step by step would definitely be helpfull.

[@richardjohnson3463]

What torque setting do you tighten the screws on the valve cover to?

[@arcgarage]

10 Nm

[@Engleaf]

Hey ARC Garage i like your videos and have a question. My 147 1.6 TS had broken exhaust shield and i had to get rid of it cause it was making so much noise. Im now running without it and worried that it heats the radiator fan too much without it. What do you think?

[@arcgarage]

It won't but check it out from time to time just in case

[@atanas1328]

Men, you should show us how to clean oil separator…

[@mtftrd]

hi buddy i have an alfa 147 mk1. i replaced valve cover gasket twice and changed oil with 10w60. But engine keeps leaking oil. the oil accumulates on the manifold heat shield that is shaped aluminum sheet. What is your opinion about the problem? thank you from istanbul.

[@arcgarage]

Hi, Check the blow by, unscrew the oil cap as the car is running, and make sure that there isn't a lot of exhaust pressure coming out which would indicate bad piston rings. If that checks out try using a thin layer of victor reinz silicone. Also keep in mind that after you replace it, some of the old oil is going to keep on dripping for next couple of days...

[@kobez]

Broken head gasket near screw holes.

[@fabiuh991]

​@@arcgarage when i open the oil cap with the engine running, i can feel and hear air passing through. Is that bad?

[@motofingo]

slicon seal using or not?

[@arcgarage]

You can but only lightly

[@peterjohnboot9713]

Gone do it soon ,thanks got a small leak in the front.

[@arcgarage]

You're welcome

[@checkeredflagfilms]

You don't recommend any type of sealant...like for example GasGacinch?

[@arcgarage]

You don't really need any sealant as long as you get the surfaces clean. But, you can use one if it's quality made and oil resistant. Just make sure you only apply a very thin layer...

[@checkeredflagfilms]

@@arcgarage thanks for your reply. I've just sent out a Alfa 105 (GTV 2000) valve cover to be powder coated. I'll have it back next week. My local Alfa mechanic recommends a light coating of GasGacinch.

[@Siukei1978]

Mr arc garage. Can you tell me were the pcv valve is from the alfaromeo147 1.6petrol lpg engine block is. Is burning oil. On 400 km half liter. Where the he'll is the pcv valve located. Please enlight me

[@arcgarage]

It is behind the throttle body

[@Siukei1978]

Is their a video in your tutorial collection to see the trothel body upclose. Doesn't mean specific about a pcv valve cuz I know you don't hv that in your video tips how to. Link please

[@zissler762]

Did u fix it what was ur cause of oil burning?

[@КрасимирКосаков]

Hi,could you help me to find the oil separator of 2.0 TS engine, because they told me its on Valve Cover, but as I see there is not such a thing. It will be great if you or someone from the commentators to explain me or give me pictures or link to a video which will help me.Thanks in advance.

[@Borna958]

Great video, thank you!

[@arcgarage]

No problem, glad it helped...

[@danieloide787b]

Mate, do you know where is the PCV Valve in those engines? Thanks!

[@arcgarage]

It is behind the throttle body, if I remember right...

[@XxAlex010]

I have an alfa romeo gt myself and got some rust on the sills, are they possible to fix or i need to replace them?

[@arcgarage]

It basically depends on the extent of the damage. If they're not too bad good body shop can fix them in a day. I had damage on mine, they were damaged by improper positioned lift arms, and I got them rewelded and painted for 60 euros... But there was only 20-30 cm of damage on each side...

[@XxAlex010]

@@arcgarage its about 30-40 cm in my case aswell, looks the same in my case but mine is a dark grey and im afraid it would be noticeable unless the shop has the paint

[@arcgarage]

If they're good, they shouldn't have any issues matching the paint...

[@XxAlex010]

@@arcgarage right on, thanks alot, also another question if i may, can you do a video on changing the badges? Mine are worn out aswell and cant find any good vids to see how its done...

[@arcgarage]

I was actually thinking about doing that, and I'll probably do it in the next couple of days, so you can expect it...

[@pistabx]

thanks, super

[@arcgarage]

You're welcome

[@MoveAlongGo]

Hey , my mechanic changed the gasket today ,but still is leaking a little bit oil ,its normal?

[@arcgarage]

It shouldn't leak oil if it has been replaced. However the oil you see might be residual oil from before...

[@MoveAlongGo]

@@arcgarage it looked fresh oil ,maybe its not well tight

[@marinmohoric43]

dali oplate vrata od 147 sa redizajna pasu na 147 prije redizajna?

[@arcgarage]

Mislim da pasu, nisam 100% siguran, nisam probavao

[@bartox3221]

How much nm?

[@arcgarage]

Don't know the exact number, did it by feel...

[@NaprawySerwisMotoryzacja]

9 Nm

[@veskovasev2287]

Can I use oil from this garnish?

[@DJ_MH_Remixes]

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