Help with Alfa Spider - 1600cc or 2000cc???

[bradjames]

Hi, I've just accquired a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, the one with the black rubber backend!
The last owner and the V5 both say its 1600cc, but I thought they were all 2 litres.
I've tried searching google for any mention of the 1600cc at this age, with no luck.
Does anyone know if they made a 1600cc spider in this year, or where under the bonnet I can check??

Many thanks in advance
Matt

[velocemitch]

On the front of the Engine block just above the water pump there should be a circular emblem on the casting. Alfa Nord engines have differant shaped emblems for differant capacities, ie 1750 has a triangle in a circle. I can't just remember which emblem a 1.6 or 2.0 has, but I am sure we can find out for you, if you want to check what yours has got.

Good luck with the Spider hope you enjoy her.

[Wombat Rick]

bradjames said:

I thought they were all 2 litres

No, they did 1600s as well - still goes well and more revvy than the 2.0, so a great drive in their own right. Enjoy it!!!

(And don't forget to join the Owners Club!).

[jimjamspider]

Congrats. Post us a pic then!!

[bradjames]

how???

[jimjamspider]

If I knew I'd have posted mine too!!!!

[rustybin]

Have a look at the Photography and Video forum. There's a guidey FAQ thingy.