Alfa Romeo1988–1991Technical specifications

164 2.0 Turbo: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code 064.76). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (064.76) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 164
Years: 1988–1991
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 064.76

Performance & efficiency

Power: 128 kW (174 hp)
Engine size: 1,995 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Fuel system: Bosch

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 5.5 litres

All 116 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1995 (1981)
Compression ratio :1	8,0
Suitable for unleaded petrol	No
Minimum octane rating RON	98
Ignition system Make	Bosch
Ignition system Type	Motronic ML4.1
Ignition system Description	Map-i
Trigger location	Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Bosch
Fuel system Type	Motronic ML4.1
Fuel system Description	MFI-i
Air metering Type	Flow
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	No

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Marelli
Ignition coil Type	AEI 500B
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,3-0,37
Secondary resistance Ohm	3300-4070
Distributor (ECM) Make	Marelli
Distributor (ECM) No.	(DT402AX)

Firing order

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) are 0,30-0,40 mm inlet and 0,35-0,45 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,30-0,40 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,35-0,45 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) takes 5.5 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 1.8 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 10.0 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A1
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A3
Engine with filter(s) litres	5.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	1.8
Cooling system - total capacity litres	10.0
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Brake fluid litres	0.7
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	0.9

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 20,2 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	20,2 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,03 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,03 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	2 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	2 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	3-7

Service & electrical

Battery

The Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) uses a 12 V, 66 Ah battery (reserve capacity 110 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/110 (66)

Spark plugs

The Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) uses Autolite APP62 spark plugs with a 0,7 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Champion
Spark plug Type	N7BYC
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	APP62
Electrode gap mm	0,7
Spark plugs Make	Beru
Spark plug Type	14R-6DU
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	WR6DC
Electrode gap mm	0,7
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	N7BYC
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR7ES
Electrode gap mm	0,7

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
View more information	—
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	20/750 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	750±50
Oil temperature °C	70
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	1,5±0,5
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	13-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,5-2,0

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Bosch
Starter motor Type	0 001 108 025
Maximum cranking amps A	149-182
Alternator Make	Bosch
Alternator Type	0 120 469 666
Alternator output A/V/rpm	85/14/2500
Voltage regulator Type	0 120 884 004
Regulated voltage V	14,4

Service checks and adjustments

Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,4-4,9
Radiator cap bar	0,90-1,10
Thermostat opens °C	81-85
Drive belt size - alternator mm	9,5x1090

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,8-3,2
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,3-2,7
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	330/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	500-1600
Injector Ohm	16,0
Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm	8-150

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
Renew bolts	No
Cylinder head bolts
Tighten	20 Nm
Tighten	40 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	50°
Flywheel/driveplate	142 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19-25 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	118 Nm
Spark plugs	37 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	8 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	66-73 Nm+62°
Rear hub	250-300 Nm
Steering track rod end	50-60 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	6,2-13 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	—
Carrier to hub
Brake disc to hub Rear	6-2-13 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	33 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	—
ABS sensor Front	4,8-6 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	4,8-6 Nm
Road wheels	95-105 Nm

Air conditioning

Refrigerant type
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	1250
Refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil Type	Suniso 5GS
Oil type
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo?

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo use?

The Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) uses Autolite APP62 spark plugs with a 0,7 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo take?

The Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) takes 5.5 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo?

Valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) are 0,30-0,40 mm inlet and 0,35-0,45 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo?

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 20,2 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

What battery does the Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo use?

The Alfa Romeo 164 2.0 Turbo (1988–1991) uses a 12 V, 66 Ah battery (reserve capacity 110 minutes).