:: Camshaft Variator - does yours need replacing? ::

To confirm if your variator needs replacing, click on the lnks below:

Badly worn Variator | New Variator
(clips by Graham Williams)

It's worth looking at this link if you aren't intending to replace the belts and tensioners on time (36k/3yrs) - Worn Tensioner. DO NOT use the old Alfa recommendation of 72k miles, doing so is likely to result in dead engine and expensive repair bill, even Alfa quote the lower intervals now.

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