This comprehensive workshop service repair manual is your complete guide to maintaining and repairing your 1995-2000 Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider. It covers every detail, encompassing all models and engine variations. Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings, and photographs guide you through each service and repair procedure. This manual provides step-by-step instructions, making even complex repairs easy to perform. Dive into the intricacies of your Alfa Romeo with sections dedicated to: * **Engine Overhaul and Rebuilding:** Learn the fundamentals of engine repair, from basic maintenance to complete rebuilds. * **Brakes:** Gain a thorough understanding of your braking system, including brake servicing procedures, troubleshooting, and component replacement. * **Sunroof:** Master the operation and repair of your sunroof mechanism. * **Timing Belt Replacement:** Understand the critical process of replacing the timing belt, a crucial maintenance task for optimal engine performance. * **Trouble Codes:** Decipher diagnostic trouble codes to pinpoint and address potential issues. * **Wiring Diagrams:** Navigate the electrical system with detailed wiring diagrams for efficient troubleshooting and repair. * **Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:** Develop your problem-solving skills with comprehensive troubleshooting guides and diagnostic charts. * **Engine Performance:** Optimize your engine's performance with insights into adjustments, tuning, and common performance issues. * **Front End and Alignment Procedures:** Learn the proper techniques for aligning your vehicle's front end for safe and efficient handling. * **Suspension:** Explore the intricacies of your suspension system, including components, maintenance, and common repair procedures. * **Transmission Removal and Installation:** Gain the knowledge and skills needed to remove and install your transmission effectively. * **Air Conditioning Service and Capacities:** Maintain your air conditioning system with detailed instructions on servicing, charging, and troubleshooting. * **Transmission in Car Servicing:** Perform routine transmission maintenance without removing the transmission from the vehicle. * **Computer Diagnostic Codes:** Understand the language of your vehicle's onboard computer system to diagnose and resolve electronic issues. * **Firing Orders:** Learn the correct firing order for your engine to ensure proper combustion and performance. * **Detailed Specifications:** Access precise specifications for every model covered, including dimensions, capacities, and tolerances. * **Factory Maintenance Schedules and Charts:** Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule for optimal vehicle longevity. * **Serpentine Belt Routings:** Diagrammatic representations of the serpentine belt routing for easy identification and replacement. * **Timing Belt Service Procedures:** Detailed steps for servicing the timing belt, ensuring accurate timing and engine health. * **Brake Servicing Procedures:** Comprehensive instructions for maintaining your brake system, ensuring safe and reliable stopping power. * **Driving Concerns:** Troubleshooting common driving issues, from engine problems to electrical malfunctions. * **Complete Torque Specifications:** Accurate torque values for every fastener, ensuring proper tightening and preventing damage. * **U-Joint and CV-Joint Service Procedures:** Learn how to service and replace these vital drivetrain components. * **Repair Procedures:** Detailed step-by-step instructions for a wide range of repair procedures, including those for engine, transmission, brakes, and more. * **Complete Wiring Diagrams:** Extensive wiring diagrams for easy navigation and identification of every electrical component. * **Hundreds of Illustrations:** Visual aids enhance comprehension and simplify complex repair procedures. * **Vacuum Diagrams:** Understand the flow of air in your engine's intake system with detailed vacuum diagrams. This manual empowers you to confidently handle a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on your Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider. With its detailed instructions and comprehensive coverage, this essential resource will save you time, money, and frustration.

The 1995-2000 Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider, affectionately known by enthusiasts as the "916" series, represent a captivating chapter in the storied history of the Italian marque. These sleek and stylish sports cars were a modern interpretation of Alfa Romeo's classic design ethos, blending elegant lines with potent performance. Available in both coupe (GTV) and convertible (Spider) body styles, they were powered by a range of potent four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, with the latter offering a thrilling soundtrack and a potent power delivery. The 916 series boasted a distinctive "shark nose" front end, a low-slung profile, and a sporty interior that emphasized driver focus. These vehicles offered a blend of everyday usability and exhilarating performance, making them popular choices for enthusiasts seeking a stylish and engaging driving experience. While the 916 series retained the classic Alfa Romeo formula of Italian flair and driving passion, it also introduced refinements that aimed to improve reliability and practicality. The "916" platform featured a robust and well-engineered chassis that delivered a balance of agility and ride comfort. The interior, while maintaining a sporty character, was more modern and user-friendly than its predecessors. The 916 series, however, wasn't without its challenges. Alfa Romeo's reputation for reliability was still in development at the time, and some owners experienced issues with electrical systems and certain engine components. However, the inherent charm and driving satisfaction offered by these cars have earned them a loyal following among enthusiasts, who appreciate their distinctive character and the unique blend of Italian passion and driving excitement they deliver.