This comprehensive and detailed Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider 916 1999 Factory Service Repair Manual is a valuable resource for any owner looking to maintain, repair, or restore their vehicle. It contains all the information you need to perform a wide range of tasks from basic maintenance to complex repairs.
The manual is organized into clear and concise sections covering every aspect of your Alfa Romeo, including: general maintenance, troubleshooting, engine service and repair, transmission service and repair, brake system, wiring diagrams, electrical system, suspension, periodic lubrication, steering, cooling system, fuel injection and fuel system, emission system, heater and air conditioning, engine control system, chassis and body, restraint system, interior, differential and drive, and axle.
Each section includes detailed illustrations, diagrams, and specifications to guide you through every repair procedure, ensuring that even the most complex tasks are easy to understand. You'll find numbered instructions, notes, cautions, and warnings throughout the manual to ensure your safety and success. The advanced troubleshooting guide helps you diagnose and correct any problems with your vehicle.
This manual is designed to provide the same information that professional technicians and mechanics use, empowering you to handle all your own maintenance and repairs. You can easily find the information you need using the numbered table of contents and search function, allowing you to print only the pages you need.
The Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider 916, produced from 1995 to 2005, represent a significant chapter in the Italian marque's history. These two-door sports cars, sharing the same platform and underpinnings, marked a departure from the classic wedge-shaped design of the previous generation, embracing a more rounded and flowing aesthetic. The GTV, a coupe, showcased a distinctive, almost futuristic design with its sharp lines and prominent, sloping nose. The Spider, a convertible, retained the GTV's sleek profile while adding a fabric roof for open-air driving enjoyment. Both models offered a choice of powerful and characterful engines, ranging from the 1.8-liter 16-valve to the potent 3.2-liter V6, delivering exhilarating performance.
The 916 series built upon Alfa Romeo's reputation for sporty driving dynamics, featuring a double-wishbone front suspension and a multilink rear suspension. This setup, combined with precise steering and responsive handling, earned the GTV and Spider praise for their engaging and rewarding driving experience. While the interiors were well-appointed and featured a sporty dashboard layout, the 916 series was not without its flaws. Build quality, particularly for early models, could be inconsistent, and some owners reported issues with reliability. Despite these challenges, the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider 916 remain coveted by enthusiasts, lauded for their stylish design, potent engines, and thrilling driving characteristics. They encapsulate a period of innovation for Alfa Romeo, showcasing its dedication to creating engaging and emotive sports cars.