Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Failure to start
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Symptoms
Engine vibrations, hesitations and misfiring under light engine loads. Poor starting.
Cause
Spark plugs wet with fuel.
Repair
- Replace spark plugs.
- Throttle pedal must not be depressed when cranking engine.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo 33 1.7?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Alfa Romeo 33 1.7. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.