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Alfa Romeo 166 Spare Parts (Type 936, 1998 to 2007)

With the 166 Alfa Romeo continued the upper midsize saloon tradition in late 1998 and replaced the 164 as the brand's flagship. The car was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under the leadership of Walter de Silva, with the 2003 facelift penned by Daniele Gaglione. Until June 2007 just under 100,000 examples were built at the Rivalta plant near Turin and from 2003 at Mirafiori. With the discontinuation of the 166 the tradition of the large Alfa Romeo saloon paused for many years. Our range covers original spare parts and carefully selected reproductions for all three series and every engine variant.

The History of the Alfa Romeo 166

The 166 made its debut in Madrid in September 1998, went on sale in Italy in October and was officially presented to the public at the Paris Motor Show the same month. The 166 is based on the substantially reworked floorpan of the 164 and introduced a double wishbone front suspension. At the rear a multilink axle on an aluminium casting replaced the Camuffo axle of the 164. A technical innovation were the rear indicators in which Alfa Romeo fitted light emitting diodes instead of bulbs as early as 1998, a unique solution on the market at that time. In October 2000 a first update brought Euro 3 engines and OBD2 diagnostics, in September 2003 the facelift gave the car the large family Scudetto shared with 156, 147 and Spider, along with a revised front and rear. Production ended in June 2007 with no direct successor.

The Engine Variants Overview

• 166 2.0 Twin Spark 16V (1998 to 2007), 144 to 150 hp four cylinder with twin ignition
• 166 2.0 V6 Turbo (1998 to 2005), Busso V6 with reduced displacement and turbocharger, 205 to 220 hp
• 166 2.5 V6 24V (1998 to 2007), Busso V6 with 188 hp
• 166 3.0 V6 24V (1998 to 2003), Busso V6 with 226 hp
• 166 3.2 V6 24V (2003 to 2007), Busso V6 as flagship with 240 hp
• 166 2.4 JTD 10V (1998 to 2003), five cylinder common rail turbo diesel with 136 or 150 hp
• 166 2.4 JTD 20V Multijet (2003 to 2007), five cylinder four valve Multijet turbo diesel with 175 hp

Three Series Overview

Technically three generations can be distinguished. The first series ran from autumn 1998 to autumn 2000 and is recognisable by its narrow headlights, smaller Scudetto and dashboard with separate displays. The second series from autumn 2000 brought Euro 3 engines, OBD2 diagnostics and the improved G3 navigation system. The third series from September 2003 received the large family Scudetto, new front headlights, revised rear and updated interior.

Body and Technology

The 166 measures 4.72 metres long, 1.82 metres wide and weighs about 1.5 tonnes, moderate for its class. The fully galvanised body uses high strength steel in the passenger cell and side impact zones. Top versions offered xenon headlamps, GSM telephone and integrated navigation. Transmissions were five and six speed manual gearboxes as well as a four speed ZF automatic, joined by a five speed Aisin torque converter automatic from the facelift onwards.

Our Spare Parts Range

Whether maintaining a 2.0 Twin Spark saloon or restoring a 3.2 V6 24V of the third series, our range covers Alfa Romeo 166 spare parts in the following categories:

• Body panels including fenders, doors, floor panels, bonnets and boot lids for all three series
• Bumpers, headlights and rear light units for the original launch, the 2000 update and the 2003 facelift
• Engine parts for the Twin Spark inline four cylinders with twin ignition
• Engine parts for the 2.0 V6 Turbo Busso unit
• Engine parts for the Busso V6 engines with 2.5, 3.0 and 3.2 litres displacement, each with 24 valves
• Components for the 2.4 JTD and 2.4 JTD Multijet five cylinder turbo diesels including common rail and VGT turbochargers
• Drivetrain components, five and six speed manual gearboxes, ZF four speed and Aisin five speed automatic gearboxes, clutch and drive shafts
• Complete brake system with brake discs, pads and master and wheel cylinders
• Suspension with double wishbones at the front, multilink rear axle, shock absorbers, springs, bushings, tie rods and stabilisers
• Interior including seat covers, carpets, door panels and dashboard accessories
• Seals and rubber profiles for windows, doors, boot lid and bodywork
• Electrical parts including starters, alternators, ignition and lighting components including LED rear light modules
• Exhaust systems from manifold to rear silencer

Your Specialist for Alfa Romeo 166 Parts

Alfa-Service Hurtienne has been specialising in classic Alfa Romeo models for decades. Original spare parts and carefully selected reproductions for the entire 936 series are shipped worldwide from Bönen in Germany. Whether routine maintenance, larger repair or full restoration, the last big Alfa Romeo penned under Walter de Silva stays roadworthy and originally preserved with our parts.