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Alfa Romeo - 1987-1998

Engines - 2.0L TS petrol

                2.0L Turbo petrol

                2.0L V6 Turbo petrol

                3.0L V6 petrol

                2.5L Turbo diesel

Releasing 164 model  Italian engineers   did a serious job to improve  quality of the car assembly,especially on corrosion problem.70-80s Alfa's had problems with corrosion and after 5-7 years exploitation have noticeable corrosion signs.In result all 164 have been galvanized( zinc )body.

If you buying Alfa 164 check all electric system devices incl.windows,sunroof central locking,heating..etc.Electrical breakdowns is very often on Alfa's,it causing many problems.

The 164 was equipped with a number of engines ,most of them petrol and 2+2.5L diesel engines 114Bhp and 125Bhp and they are  considered quite reliable.But you need to remember that at the time engines can have critical wear (due age)and its very expensive to rebuild.

It is considered that alfa's engines resource is low,and thats true .And after 100.000miles you will need serious repair.

To keep the engine as long as possible alive oil changes mus be done more often,in addition, it is necessary to closely monitor timing belt.

 Suspension on 164  independent in front and rear.But on latest 164 models was installed original ,with stiffness control suspension.It lasts longer than basic but more expensive in service.