Alfa Romeo 916 Spider Buyers Guide 1995-2005

A guide on some of the regular problems you find on spider.
I hope this Guide will help you out when looking to buy a spider.
If you Require any part or Quotes for repair work please call 01922 277250
PS this one is for sale.
/ www.italiaautoparts.co.uk
www.italiaautoparts.co.uk

[@chrisdavison8567]

Cool, the more Alfa stuff the better! Subscribed!

[@davedaniels8211]

I owned a 2002 916 spider from 2014 that I've recently sold . ALMOST got my money back . Great drivers car . Had to sell though as slowly the bills started coming in. Road tax £330 + classic car insurance of £140 on 4,000 mile a year ,twice yearly oil changes , paint fade and laquer peel , central locking and alarm probs , £400 every 3 years on timing belts and impellers , 30 mpg . The only car I've ever enjoyed washing and polishing . Problems during ownership: sticking rear brake lights (pedal fault) oil leaks , tight handbrake cable , uneven tyre wear , replacement bushes . LOVED IT .

[@joelcarreira3654]

I have a spider 3.0 12v from 1999 white interior Redstyle and I am in love with it .. these cars are really very special. Especially with the Busso .. 💨🏁😎 Nice vídeo 👍

[@lordbepis4285]

Hi, i am planning to buy one, what do you think about the fwd? It is still fun to drive?

[@lami150sx]

bought mine brand new 2000 hood packed in after a year had to get a new one fitted shocking job done by Alfa in Hamilton still loved that car flipped it into a ditch

[@ItaliaAutos]

ouch not good.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Neil, very useful info here - wish I’d known what to look for when I was buying one for the first time. I watch all your stuff, its good to see a professional at work! I recently launched my own Alfa channel, hoping to get some early support from the Alfisti! 👍🏻

[@chrisdavison8567]

Subscribed to you too mate, good luck!

[@C3Dsongs]

Looks good mate, subscribed.

[@lorenzorapazzini2475]

Great Job! I think an other check (I strongly raccomande it) is to verify the fuel tank, if there is rust inside You have to remouve it and ask to some very professional person to do a restoration with specific cleaninig and coating! Unfortunately is not so cheep... You can easy open the cover above the tank and have a look through the fuel pump hole.

[@ianpotter1935]

Excellent vids Neil. really useful to keep my GTV running nice and looking good. Thanks.

[@gds1847]

To close the soft top manually you must not completely hook to the hood. You should hook it just a few centimeters, then hook it to the windshield and then finish securing it to the hood.

[@davidcollin7466]

love your informative videos ! keep up the good work !

[@whitleybayman123]

Thankyou, you just solved my Airbag light problem

[@ItaliaAutos]

Eddy Coulson good stuff.

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

really appreciate this thorough report .... am seriously being tempted to buy one of these having had two gtv's before ... wondering if it's worth the swap given the lack of sunny weather.

[@ItaliaAutos]

I have my roof down in warm cloudy weather too

[@moorlandmonster3540]

Great guide thankyou! I hope you'll be able to do one on a 939 Spider at some point, I'm thinking about getting one :-)

[@ItaliaAutos]

There’s one coming in a month or so.

[@sainta2667]

Neil, can you make a Buyers Guide on the 166 . Cheers

[@autoazure]

I found out that the handbrake has to be engaged in order to operate the hood electrically!

[@davedaniels8211]

Safety feature

[@peter455sd]

Miracle,an European car with a power top !

[@markreynolds8449]

Well they are so unreliable I am so happy to have a manual roof. Never get a problem!

[@ghostdog4330]

Thats for this mate... :D

[@benfearnhead9851]

I’m looking closely at these cars at the moment. You mentioned the JTS requires regular oil changes and I wondered what sort of intervals you recommend? Thanks for another great informative video. Cheers

[@ItaliaAutos]

6-8k

[@benfearnhead9851]

@@ItaliaAutos wicked thanks!

[@tizianoneola2069]

Macchina italiana ! 🔝🇮🇹👍

[@BenoitXVIII]

Certo ma quei tempi sono ormai finiti da tanto.. Chi sa cosa diventerà l'Alfa Romeo adesso che si trova nella Stellantis ? Non ci vedo più un futuro considerando che la produzione delle elettriche sta divorando tutto. Quale può essere l'interesse di un Alfa elettrica e fabbricata in Polonia?

[@TronicGames]

Wish I had seen this a year ago!

[@ivanlazarevic78]

Did you in UK found the adequate way of testing and cleaning the Bosch direct fuel injectors on 2.0 jts?Here in Serbia I didnt still found good garage who is equiped to deal with them.I have about 60000 miles on clock,I dont get MCSF but I think they should be tested in near future.Think that Selenia Racing which I use is good for about 5000 myles at most.Then you could start hearing hidro tappets when you start and engine is cold.It disapears after the oil change

[@ItaliaAutos]

never had the need to get any cleaned yet, as ive always had used parts to fit.

[@vladimirart758]

ivanlazarevic78 also in Skopje...I mi imamo mnogu Alfi ali niko nece da ih sredi 😅

[@ivanlazarevic78]

@@vladimirart758 ne lazi,bio sam u Skoplju pet puta u poslednjih godinu dana,nisam video puno Alfi. 😁 Ali Makedoniju zato volim.Pozdrav iz Srbije.

[@vladimirart758]

ivanlazarevic78 ne zaebavaj druze😅ima puno alfi... imamo i klub Alfa Romeo Macedonia... ali iskreno volim i ja vas braco srbi 😅😁

[@ivanlazarevic78]

@@vladimirart758 Skoplje je mesto gde sam se najvise osetio kao kod kuce od svih mesta na kojim sam bio.Budite zdravi i sirite alfizam.Normalno da se kupuju Giulie QV i Stelvio QV 😁

[@uros9151]

Will you make any 156 buying guide, as I plan to get my first TS engine after few JTDm’s. For which one would you go for in 156, perhaps 1.8, but they’re rare in restyle?

[@ItaliaAutos]

When I get one in I will. 👍

[@MrChichibabin]

Fantastic piece Neil. WIth the cheap boot badge replacement is it just a case of prising the badge off of a swivel plate and glueing on the new one?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Yes pretty much

[@MrChichibabin]

@@ItaliaAutos Thanks mate!

[@MrChichibabin]

@@ItaliaAutos I didn't mention I was thinking of a phase 1. I think the swivel plate and badge are one metal piece with those so have you had any luck using a stick on badge with those?

[@whitleybayman123]

Why does the battery drain overnight if you lock it and not when you dont? Alpha spider 2002

[@ItaliaAutos]

Eddy Coulson faulty door locking solenoid.

[@simonhendy199]

Hi there, thanks for a great review! I have a 2005 156 JTS which was my Dad's. It's only done 18k miles from new. I'd be really interested to know where you stand on the great oil grade debate with the JTS. Book says 10w60 but I know a few specialists recommend 10w40 or 5w40. I'm currently trying 5w40 this winter and she does seem more lively. Trying to avoid camshaft wear. 😟

[@ItaliaAutos]

Hi thanks s a pain as so many use different grades. I'd say 10w40 but you will also see other oils recommended.

[@simonhendy199]

@@ItaliaAutos Thanks for your quick reply! Yes I think that 10w60 is just too thick for our climate. 😁🇬🇧👍

[@ItaliaAutos]

@@simonhendy199 to thick and to many additives.

[@simonhendy199]

@@ItaliaAutos Thank you, I appreciate your views! 👍

[@ivanlazarevic78]

@@simonhendy199 I live in Serbia but I also think for your colder climate 10w 60 is too thick especialy during winter.But in summer 10w 60 is better because I think JTS with direct injection tends to be more hot than TS.Engine block is cast iron and not Aluminium which doesnt help in cooling it.Also when injectors start to be dirty you got bad spey patern of fuel and a lot of poluting the oil thining it so 10w 60 in summer for shure.

[@mertseker6505]

Why does a 2.0 jts engine burn raw fuel? Why does the engine work in a rich mixture? thanks :! greetings from Turkey

[@stephenandrews4660]

Could you please give me a link to the guy who repairs the roofs on ebay cheers stef

[@ItaliaAutos]

Just search ebay for spider rear screen repair.

[@Adrian-cv9gf]

How do you replace the rear badge? Could someone provide a link to a genuine one?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Available at www.shop4parts.co.uk I'll see if I can do a video on removing it.

[@evilsquirrel56231]

Looking to get myself a Ph2 TS. Would you agree that the TS is a better option than V6? And how realistic is it to keep it as a daily?

[@ItaliaAutos]

as a daily driver yes, there also cheaper to repair, parts are cheaper and i personally think they handle better as less weight up front.

[@ivanlazarevic78]

@@ItaliaAutos how do you rate TS vs JTS engine in terms of power,torque and reliability in Spider/GTV and GT?Would you personaly buy 2.0 TS or 2.0 JTS ?Would you recomend preventive cleaning of injectors on 2.0 jts and how do you know when is a time to test/clean/replace them?

[@vladimirart758]

Mile Živković apsolutno brate 😅

[@fwlp11]

I was considering buying one....think I’ll stick to a z3 or z4 after watching...

[@chinnerz2]

Andy B really? What did you see in this video that you consider a deal breaker for a 20 year old car? No beef, just curious. I’m in the same situation as you. Z3s also have their fair share of issues (due to age )

[@fwlp11]

Chinmoy Misra Hi mate, I would be just repeating what he has highlighted on top of it a Fiat and Italian, parts are probably hard to find and will then be expensive .....on a sensible note they are stunning to look at with a classic design. I’ve changed direction a little and picked up a 92 Eunos. Cheap parts, cheap to run, easy to work on and even tho they are underpowered they still great fun....

[@JJHurst]

Had both, the spider is the better steer...

[@alfaspiderman3591]

Hi Neil Just bought a 2 post car lift noticed you have put the jacking arms on the sill edges is it safe? I have yet to use lift but I'm just a bit worried about where to jack. Thanks

[@ItaliaAutos]

As long as it's not rusty it's fine as pads are large.

[@vojin54]

Have you ever restored the headlights on a phase 1 156? If so, can you tell me what are the procedures?

[@vojin54]

There seems to be like a protective layer that is peeling of

[@ItaliaAutos]

ive done some fiat coupe headlights. 1500 and 2000 grit paper, polish and a lot of hard work.

[@paulybthealfaguy]

I'm from Toronto Canada....where is the best place in Europe to import/purchase parts for Spiders 2005-2007?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Alfa shop or shop 4 parts

[@sunilkhusial]

Hi, is it better to buy this spider with manual or electric roof? thanks

[@ItaliaAutos]

Fairly robust in electric form.

[@sunilkhusial]

@@ItaliaAutos Ok, thank you. But if one has no electric roof, can it be installed afterwards, without too much work or is it too much work? Because i have seen one here in europe, very nice colour combination with 200.000 km but it has no electric roof?

[@angi733]

Such an ugly fabric top on these. Otherwise love my V6 spider.

[@thomastalks3841]

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