Alfa Romeo2001–2004Technical specifications

GTV 3.0 24V: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3-litre petrol (engine code 161.05). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (161.05) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: GTV
Years: 2001–2004
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 161.05

Performance & efficiency

Power: 160 kW (218 hp)
Engine size: 2,959 cc
Cylinders: 6 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 10:1
Fuel system: Bosch

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 6.0 litres

All 106 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2959
Compression ratio :1	10
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Bosch
Ignition system Type	Motronic ME3.1
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Bosch
Fuel system Type	Motronic ME3.1
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	Mass
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Bosch
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,5
Secondary resistance Ohm	13300

Firing order

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) are 0,48-0,50 mm inlet and 0,23-0,25 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,48-0,50 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,23-0,25 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) takes 6.0 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 2.0 litres.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 11.7 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/A3
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A3
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-60 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A3
Engine with filter(s) litres	6.0
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-85 Synthetic
Manual transmission oil classification	GL-4+
Manual transmission litres	2.0
Cooling system - total capacity litres	11.7
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Brake fluid litres	0.4
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	1.3

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26,4 mm (ventilated) front and 9,2 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	26,4 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9,2 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,15 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,5 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	0,5 mm

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

The ignition timing on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) is not adjustable.

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	Not adjustable

Battery

The Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) uses a 12 V, 70 Ah battery (reserve capacity 110 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/110 (70)

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	700±20 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	60
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,2 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	50
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2500-2900
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	189-231
Alternator output A/V/rpm	120/14/3000

Service checks and adjustments

Oil pressure bar/rpm	4,5/4000
Thermostat opens °C	87

Fuel system

System pressure bar	3,3-3,7

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	RPFR6B
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	RPFR6B

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) are tightened in 2 stages: 25 Nm, then a final 240°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	25 Nm
Tighten	240°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	45 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	84-93 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	53-59 Nm
Sump bolts	13-16 Nm
Sump drain bolt	64-79 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	116-129 Nm
Flywheel/Drive plate
Clutch pressure plate	19-23 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	200-247 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	68-84 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	18-20 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	10-13 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	25-31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	25-31 Nm
Spark plugs	25-34 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	41-50 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	—
Front hub
Rear hub	266-294 Nm
Steering track rod end	29-36 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	5-13 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	105-125 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	5-13 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	47 Nm
Road wheels	83-103 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	575±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	SP10
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	240±15
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V?

The firing order for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

How much oil does the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V take?

The Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) takes 6.0 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 GTV 3.0 24V?

Valve clearances for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) are 0,48-0,50 mm inlet and 0,23-0,25 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V?

The cylinder head bolts on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) are tightened in 2 stages: 25 Nm, then a final 240°.

What is the ignition timing for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V?

The ignition timing on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) is not adjustable.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V?

Brake discs on the Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24V (2001–2004) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26,4 mm (ventilated) front and 9,2 mm rear.