159 JTDM Borkage

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Hi all,

What's the Alfa 159 JTDm like for reliability? I'm looking at one of the last ones made (Sportwagen, Ti spec) and want to go in with my eyes open. What things should I be looking out for?

Thank you

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StescoG66 said:

Which engine?

The 2.4l 5 cylinder diesel

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r159 said:

My 5cyl was fine engine wise even after being remapped and it was the earlier 200 bhp one. They are a heavy car (same as my Stelvio depending on source) so brakes and suspension can take a hammering. All the electronics were fine. When I bought it a new inlet manifold had been fitted so I had the egr delete done when it was mapped. I think there are some things to look out for on the 1.9 (same engine as Vauxhall and Saab).

Thank you