Alfa Romeo GT buyers Guide
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Detailed video showing most of the common faults on a GT 1.9jtdm.
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Dude, the knowledge you have of Alfas is impressive. If I ever get one I'll be buying one from you.
Ghost Dog thank you. 👍
We're lucky over here in Australia. We dont get the rust issues at all. Re the glove box handle...same in the 147. Mine came clean off. Super-glued it back on. Worked perfectly and never came off again. Highly recommend this as a permanent and zero cost fix. Some people are funny about the idea of gluing it back on (myself included) but given it's a sealed unit, you dont loose anything. It's not like it was removable and replaceable from factory. Glue works :D
Still, this is one great Alfa coupe worth buying. Got one for 4 years now and I really enjoy it.
Thanks for the buyers guide - very informative! Nice Giallo 145 in the background!
Thanks for the info ive just bought a gt after watching this and subscribed
Great looking car but this video will help my head rule my heart when I go to look at one this weekend! Thanks for this in-depth guide, I'll keep it all in mind, it will look like I know what I'm doing :D
Came here to see if door handles are mentioned, and they are! I managed to snap both of mine off,luckily not at same time. But what a pain opening door from passenger side to get in.
Every time I start thinking about getting an Alfa I watch one of these videos and revert to keeping my Mercedes. A Merc buyers guide is mainly about what options to look for. Alfa BG's are about what will explode first...
People don't buy alfas because there the most reliable car out there. they buy them because they are full of soul and are fun to drive.
@@ItaliaAutos unlike Mercs....
If the pull part of the door handle fails you can repair it with some 3mm thick stainless wire and a link from a bike chain. Ince done it's better than new
Thanks 👍 like the Gt looking for a 3.2 but still have my 147 but good Tips from you keep up the good work 😀💪👍👍.
Brilliant guide - Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 👍
spot on with all these issues, i'd also be tempted to mention the swirl flaps again and also the front window screen drainage hole that allows collected water to be drained away has a tendancy to block with dirt, if un-noticed this can start corrosion.
if i sat down and did a script id probably remember loads more. when ive got more time and an engine on a pallet it wil be easier to go around it and show fault areas. thanks neil
Another great video, really informative channel! Got a 2.0 JTS GT myself and absolutely love it :)
Jeroen Timmers enjoy 😊
Cool. I am a huge italian car fan but never had an Alfa and I am interested in a 2.0 JTS. I just saw one in blue on Auto Trader that really interested me... What about fuel consumption?
Regards mate
Good choice, normal use it’s about 1 liter per 11 km for me. Do make sure not to floor it with a cold engine, they don’t like that. Oh and check the oil level frequently. The 2.0 JTS is know for using quite a bit of oil. Not really an issue unless it’s like 1 liter per 1000km or something. Just check frequently!
I also have a 2.0 JTS from 07 in red. Cars been repainted at some point. Black leather. Rusted side wing like he pointed out which I took care of already. I have all 4 sills crushed from the previous owner. Never noticed that. I wish I knew more of this when I got this car. I used to own an 03 gtv also.
Geweldig ik ook!
Wished I’d known about you earlier I would have saved myself a lot of time and expense lol.
Some interesting Alfa's and Fiat in the background
Just saved me from a nasty swap big Thanks mate. This video is a massive Help
Glad to be of help.
Very good thank you. The problem is that Alfa's were never designed for the UK market...too much water leading to rot..
Citroen the same, owning and drive an elderly Citroen in the south of France is a very different experience...
Sticky window switches clean up very nicely with a good rub with some brake cleaner or aceton free nail polish remover. You end up with very smooth black switches witch look and feel great and the symbols stay on.
Good tip thanks. Just got a GT so I'll give that a go.
Bought my gt 54 plate jtd last September for 900 quid, just gone through the mot no problems. Haven't spent anything on it bar for a window ecu jobbie! Great cars.....has dented cills of course. Great video btw.
Great and useful video! Looking at a gt with the 2.0 jts engine. Is it å good engine?
The first think you said with the pan on the shocker happened exactly with mine in 4 months of owner ship. Luckily i had 6 months of warranty xD other then that i only had the thermostat fail and a shit ton of light bulbs. Compared to my previous car that is a lot of problems but the fun of the car is soooo worth it! own the 2.0 JTS
Great info! I've always liked these and looking at possibly getting a 1.9 diesel in the near future, as an economical daily driver for the miles I do, but with the beautiful Alfa styling!
You mention the gear box whine you can get in 2nd and 3rd gears, so im wondering, since I know this is the same engine as found in the Astra and Vectra etc, is it the same gear box they use, which also suffers with the same bearing issues?
Hi Neil, you mentioned on the GTV guide that it was easy and relatively inexpensive to "clone" the key for that model. Does the same apply to a (2004) GT?
great vid btw. Subbed even though I'm in Aus. You clearly know your stuff.
your welcome where ever your from. alfas are the same the world over.
Had my gt cloverleaf 1.9 jtdm around 3 and a half years odd problem only big expense was the clutch as its a dual mass flywheel one but what a great car to drive looks awesome loads of power reliable would I change it for a German car NO had a 156 before this one and that let me down once in 13yrs
Love you channel please keep posting more videos, starting work on my Alfa Romeo gt run out edition next year. :-)
Thank you. I'm just uploading my next video
I was going to buy one but coming from a Honda of the 90's (CB7 Accord, EF8 CRX, EG2 DelSol, BA5 Prelude and CD5 Accord) this has not only have problems I normally would not get in a 30 year old Honda but it seems to be more of it. The main problem on a 30 year old Honda is essentially wear and tear of funnily enough the non mechanical components (seat bolster, seat belts, steering wheel, interior door handle and of course paint). No inherent electrical problems, little to no plastic failures, little to no big rust problems (not at the 10-13 year old mark anyway) and little to no engine problems, cooling or transmissions (other than age related seals or clutch which is intended to be replaceable anyways).
Encountered most of these problems in my car... Spent fortunes and ended up selling as baby was on the way... Still love this car and the design of it. My window seals needed changing annoying when washing the car. Will I buy one again hmmm if history is good than only otherwise no lol
Door hinges/stoppers can go bad and the door will sag a little bit making it rub on the bottom when closing.
The side windows will some times only move upwards in slow increments, very often you can fix this by pressing and holding down the buttons for about 10 seconds.
Front headlamps can start leaking and fogging up very easily. Can be fixed by removing and applying glue to the seam between front glass and back cover, or separating the two and regluing them. Often you have to buy new headlamps, which costs over 200 pounds a piece. Taillights and other lights can also fog up but isn't that crucial.
Behind the front wheels it is common for sand and debris gathering behind the inner wheel guards, which can trap moisture and eventually rust. Same goes for in front of rear wheels as well.
For the Twin Spark engine it is common to have excessive oil consumption, this can be prevented by buying higher quality oil (any quality brand name eg. Castrol Magnatec/Edge, Mobil1 etc. will do, and running 5w-40 can be beneficial in cold weather) and changing more often (Alfa reccomends changing every 12000 miles, I would change it at most at 6-8000 miles).
Camshaft variator can go bad for the TS. This is identified by a diesel like rattle on startup. Running fresher oil and 5w-40 instead of 10w-40 can limit this as its thinner while cold. You can repair the camshaft variator but unless you're very skilled your best bet is buying a new one, will set you back a little over 100 pounds.
Cam belt interval is every 3 years or 36000 miles (used to be twice this but was lowered to these values in 2006, for good reason). Exceeding this can result in a cam belt, tensioners, water pump etc. failing.
plugs can be stuck in the twin spark engine, be cautious of the smaller 4 plugs as they very easily break both when tightening (only rated for 10nm for tightening torque) and especially removing if they havent been replaced before (usually the case), which can potentially be a very large job removing.
Just what the doctor ordered! I would love to see a review on the 2.0 JTS.
henryhol8538 thank you. When I get an engine I’ll prob do one.
@Colin Thanks. Sounds to me that a BMW is always a better option in these older cars as a direct reliability comparison.
@Colin do you know what? Uniqueness/scarcity is a very nice trait, I agree with you. This GT is a lovely looking motor, I cant argue with that. Do the rear quarter windows open? Are they all fwd, V6 included?
Thank you for your review
Just bought my 2nd gt, my four alfa!
Cloverleaf in blue love it dont see many of them about.😀
Nope there pretty rare.
Should they have a under tray on ?
2005 1.9 with 220 bhp, well said, very nice to drive :D
Springpan rusting off from shockers is annoying. Had it twice, once popped the tyre also. Make sure you replace both of shockers when that happens.
Can certainly vouch for the door handle issues. The drivers door handle broke off my 2010 Cloverleaf last year, which I got replaced. The passenger side has just recently broken now as well. :(
Steve Smith grease the hinge every year.
@@ItaliaAutos Thanks for the tip, nice one. Do I need to do that from inside the door, or just force grease down to the hinge from the outside, whilst I have the door handle pulled?
Any chance you can do a video on changing the air filter on a 147/GT JTD engine? I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the air box cover off - too many things in the way!
Great video.
Keep it up.
Hi, love your videos and work. I have a 1.9 jtdm and am looking for an oil cooler and pipes, do you have any suppliers ? Cheers.
Nice video thank you for sharing that info 👍🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Neil. I’m currently eyeing up a GT 2.0 JTS. Really tidy with full service and 57,000 on the clock. 09 plate. You seem to not be a fan of the JTS. Should I avoid this car and if so, can you tell me why? Cheers mate
Plastic door handles, what year did they change them?
Alfa Romeo Gt JTD - does this car have pcv valve or just catch tank (oil seperator) ?
Can u please tell me, where is located AC condensation drain tube on GT?
Hello. Is gt q2 Jtd lower than regular gt Jtd? Are they use different springs? Will I lower my gt Jtd if I use springs from q2?
I am looking at a alfa 2007 159ti with 160000km on it,has a 2.2lt with selespeed trans,what should i look out for,i am in Australia would it be worth checking under car for subframe rust. thanks
Hallo
Can you take about the cluch and his problems in the Alfa Romeo147
P0238 Turbocharger Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Hight Any advice/tips regarding for this error on GT ?
I’ve got a 1.9 jtdm and its a great car, probably the most economical car I’ve ever had in fact! Maybe I should do a feature on my channel?? 🤔
The Alfa Nut i am rather partial to a gt. Cracking cars. Much better than the 147
I agree, looks great, handles well and has really comfy seats too. Boomtastic Bose stereo is a bonus too. Very cheap at the moment too!
....sorry, that was a lot of “too’s” 😄
The Alfa Nut very cheap. Snap the decent ones up now.
The Alfa Nut not as many as the erms in this video lol
Got this car for 1 year, amazing interior, amazing sound system, and amazing handling but problems was alot... every month some problems was showing :))) but still i miss this car cuz it has soul
sosa they do have soul.
Great guide! I have a 2004 model, doors seem to let in a lot of water in heavy rain. This causes the ecu to go nuts and create all sorts of problems, including opening windows on it's own even when the car is off. Any ideas how to seal this properly ?
Window needs adjusting or door rubber is kaput
How much for a camshaft replacement/refurbishment/restoration on a 2.0 petrol engine?
This doesnt apply to Australia for instance. The UK is much wetter and here in Oz, theres rarely any rust under the car. In Australia cars dont really have rust during their lifetime until they are well into their retirement years.
Can you please do a video how to replace the side grilles? 16:32
Hi Neil, what's the availability of oem sill repair panels or are those on ebay ok to use please? Loving the content btw, still working my way through the old ones, keep up the good work 👏
I've used the ebay ones. Not accurate but useable
200 000 miles? I got two Alfas with this engine, GT and 159, GT has 317 000 miles, and 159 has 360 000 miles, and there's nothing wrong with them, both working like gold ;) If you think you can buy 13 years old diesel with less than 200 000 miles, then in 95% cases it's just fake mileage.
Verry fun to drive car... Mine is 1.9 jtd from 2005,bought it 2 years ago and it's an endless money pit, had all the problems you've mentioned plus a lot more electrical problems. The only thing I did not touch is the engine, turbo and injectors... Yet!!
thanks for watching.
Hi Alex i have the same alfa romeo gt 1.9 jtd 2005 i have problem no force until it reaches 2500rpm
@@leotrimmuriqi2014 3 days ago mine started to give me the same problem 😂... When I will have time to go to my mechanic I will inform you about the issue.... If you solve it first tell me as well xD
@@AstyleMadness I have been to many services but could not find the defect
in my country there is no specialized service for alfa romeo when you find the cause of the problem please let me know
@@leotrimmuriqi2014 tomorrow I will go and check.... I think it is the egr valve...
Do I need to do any changes to the suspension If I want to swap my 16in spoked alloy wheels for 17in ones on a 2004 2.0 JTS?
Nope direct fit.
Seeing a LOT of crossover parts and layout from the fiat coupe in there!
Yeah lots.
Dude,, u seems quite expert in alfa
got a passion for them
Can we call this Ultimate indepth review will ever see for Alfa? 😊
I feel a bit better about the 04 model I have just bought. Most of the niggly things are ok, but I do have a creased sill and corrosion on the bottom corners. I have not been able to drive it because my back box disintegrated, and I cannot find one. Soon she will be going in for a stainless bespoke system. I do have an oil leak but it seems to be from the rocker cover, so no drama.
The underbody work looks quite straight forward so I am thinking of having a go at that myself. Unless a friendly welder with a passion for old Alfaesses passes by. I have a black interior with silver body. I get a lot of remarks on how pretty it is. I love it, but sometimes think I should have got that V6 156 I saw. Mmmm
Maybe a V6 after this one.
Not to bad then
@@ItaliaAutos I'll let you know what horrors my wire brush reveals!
wonderful car!
where did you find that old can!? I have mine for about 16 years and the only thing in common with this one is the sticky interior. I changed transmissions a week ago after 16 years! a clutch. The gearbox is the same, without intervention, it works like butter.
Thanks forbthe comment this one did have a hard life.
Any tips for an alternator change on these with a V6? Possible with subframe in? Thank you.
Drop subframe
Do you think it's worth to buy one whit 140.000 km?
A beautiful car
thanks mate
Hi Neil, great video I'm looking at buying one now as they seem to be creeping up in value. Which would you recommend the 1.8 TS or 2.0 JTS please? I'm staying way from anything diesel and 3.2 is way too expensive to tax here in Ireland, depending on year 1800 to 2400 euro per annum!!!
Thanks in advance
1.8 all day
@@ItaliaAutos Care to explain why sir? I own both and the 2.0jts I prefer, more low rpm torque, smoother. I like both , mind you, but find the Jts a bit better.
Just an additional warning for those of you with the 3.2. The standard diff is not up to the job, mine went recently and chucked bits through the casing, taking out clutch and gearbox on the way. Still waiting for a Quaiffe and a rebuild 4 weeks later
Ouch. Sorry for all your troubles. Hope you can get it sorted easily and cheaply
Isn't the thing to do is install the Q2 diff? NOt sure why it's not standard TBH. Same issue was in the 916 GTVs as well.
@@chrisElearning yeah q2 is a must. got one to go into my gtv.
What I can see of this car is that it hasnt been taken care of but here in the UK people dont care much about their cars.
The issues on the underneath of this car will happen I think in any car in any country where you get snow or if you live close to the ocean.
I am interested in a 2.0 JTS or a JTD but I prefer petrol cars to diesel cars and if I end up going for a diesel, has to be before mid 2007 cuz of the dpf.
Whats your opinion of the 3.2 v6 engines?
Regards
Alexis Tosta 3.2 are amazing engines get one if you can afford the high teens to low twenties mpg.
I suggest you a 1.9 Jtd... i live in italy, u can buy a great GT for 5k euro... I have a GT too which is the export version (much better)... I didn’t got any problem except the EGR valve which i close it and i deactivated it from computer... My car is from 2006 and I don’t have all that roast under the car...
I'm 20, looking for a GT in the next year or two. I would love a 3.2 but im going to opt for the 1.9 i think
Get a 1.8 petrol
@@ItaliaAutos I need good fuel economy
2 Tips on the headlight / sidelight bulbs. Always replace in pairs, and never start the car with the lights switched on or you'll go through bulbs like a kid goes through sweeties.
What a beautiful car but apparently this one was never maintained properly.
William Egler yeah no you wouldn’t want to buy this one.
Have you an video on changing alternator on alfa 159 2.4 jtd?
Karl Rune Malmborg I’ve not but it’s a pig of a job. I wouldn’t recommend an amateur do it.
Is replacing the shock absorbers an expensive fix? I don't expect you to give a figure just an idea as to whether it is a pricey job or fairly reasonable. Thanks in advance
Can be if they don't want to come off
@@ItaliaAutos Fair comment 👍
When the shockers fail like this what is the repair process. Which parts are required? Just bought a GT, this went after a long drive, looks visibly dropped on rear offside.
I've done a repair video on it.
I am going bring my Alfa to your garage for a service
Please do. 👍
Thanks
Thanks!
La tenevi parcheggiata a mollo nel Tamigi? È il prggior sottoscocca che ho visto in vita mia...e ne ho visti tantissimi.
That's rough ruff ruff. There are electrical gremlins mainly the crappy airbag warning light under the seat also the rev and speedo will just intermittently stop and restart.
dee106ful yeah it’s well rough. It’s off to the scrap heap in the sky.
Thanx for all that valuable information
Is there anything that doesn’t rot, break or fall off this car?
Still looks a beauty 🙃
& I still want one 🙄
Same as all cars really just follow my guide and you will find a good one
Hi, what about the pertrol engines. Are those as reliable as the diesel? Common problems?
Avoid jts others are fine.
I have a 3 litre GT purchased from new 2004 107k
The clutch pedal from new has always been hard to press.
Any ideas as to why this is.
Cheers
Keith NZ
that's an easy one clutch plate is getting heavy, time for a new clutch soon.
If similar to the jtd, the release bearings and fork get stiff. On top of the bell housing, remove the arm which the slave cylinder moves to gain access the bush on the top of the bell housing (where the rod then goes down towards the fork), lever that bush out and dribble some oil down the rod to lubricate the bits below. Cheers
The GT seems to fit my requirements for my next car. It's cheap to buy, sounds nice, looks great, has a lot of space for a coupe and it's an Alfa, and I love them. I don't want a diesel though, so if I get a 2.0 JTS what should I watch out for most? Is it just the same stuff as the 2.0 Twin Spark?
Avoid the jts it possible. 1.8ts is a sweet engine.
@@ItaliaAutos Is the 2.0 JTS really that bad? What about the 2.2 JTS in the Brera?
@@GECKOZFTW I really don't like either there not an alfa engine.
@@ItaliaAutos Well granted the block is from GM but the head and the electrics are from Alfa Romeo. Surely if I get a well serviced example it will be fine.
@@GECKOZFTW and what happened??
What is you opinion on the Alfa GT 2.0 Selespeed. How reliable is the gearbox if maintained properly?
I'm not a fan if im honest it's not a patch on propper auto boxes.
@@ItaliaAutos and if you use manual transmition?
@@urosuric6850 i just prefer the manual 5 speed box more reliable.
Can i contact you for a question. About an gt from 2004
Do you have a link to the badges mate? Mine need doing again, I paid about £20 each last time I think it was about 5 years ago. Had mine just over 6 years, mapped by AlfaTune . Car has been a little neglected, want to give it some TLC.
no link it was a while ago now.
Why don’t people just spray anti rust protection on the underside, like they do in colder climates such as in Canada? Is there a reason why not to? I love the leather interior on Alfa’s.
very easy to do.
Is there a way to check gearbox oil level on GT without using a dipstick?
Not on the diesel. There's a screw to check the level on a ts and jts
@@ItaliaAutos on my old toyota oil level can be checked when removing screw/bolt on gearbox if oil start to leak there very slow then the oil level is ok. I cant use that method on gt jtd?
@@krtolebiohazardcs1.681 thats the method. for the TS and jts. dip stick on jts never tried bolt method on that.
Hi there.. are you guys based in Smethwick?
man looking at those alfa buying guide videos I must say I didn't know Alfas are so badly made, could be mistaken for chinese products if they werent so beautiful, I mean... so many things can break on Alfas I would never thought they can break on any car... I have 2007 3-series and it works like a charm, all car parts are very robust, except some trim materials... but I would still like to have an alfa
Phew, just dodged an Italian bullet. Thanks.
You are not lucky if you didnt buy it
Very curious which model of Alfa would you say is most reliable? And which year ?
Out of 147/giulietta/ GT/ brerra which one would be all round best and reliable?
Good question. I'd prob put my money on a facelift 2.0 diesel giulietta.
And what about if you're sick of diesels and just want a future classic petrol to keep, which Alfa would you go for including the 156 and 159 please Neil?
159s won't be a classic. Gtv or 145
@Italia Autos yes I'm longing for a GTV V6, definitely need to get one soon though before prices go too high, wished I'd invested in a 156 GTA a few years ago!
You sound a little bit Australian, interesting! I think it's the upwards inflection at the end of your sentences, lol. :)
I'm trying to his my brumie accent
What could be the cause of the car (alpha 1.9 jtd GT) going into limp mode and how to fix it??
about 500 reasons book it in with me and ill take a look. thanks
Where are you located? Because I'm in south Africa limpopo province
Lovely video. The car looks nasty underneath tho. Would it be better to use £350 to rustprotect it?
£350! i must be charging wrong. i only charge £90.
Italia Autos I live in Denmark, that's why haha
Get your Alfa re under sealed when you get it should last forever then!
Should i buy alfa romeo gt 1.9 110kw diesel 2006?
Yes.
So what Alfa Romeo is more reliable? The GT or the Brera?
Bunny I’d say they both have there flaws I’d pick a gt if I had a choice.
@@ItaliaAutos The GT is more reliable? And which model is more reliable? I am not looking for a diesel. Automatic or Manual is both fine for me.
The flimsy door handles is the reason they let you open the windows (but not close them) from the key fob. Thoughtful Italians.