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Video Guide to Disassembling the Boxer Engine

Model: Alfa Romeo 145 MK 1 - Years 1994-2000
Part: Engine

To carry out repairs on the engine or gearbox, it is usually necessary to remove it completely from the vehicle.
In this video guide, see the steps required to free the car's engine for complete extraction and maintenance.
First, remove the engine bonnet and the grille, then move on to the cooling system by disassembling the expansion tank, hoses, and radiator; disconnect the throttle cables, fuel lines, the cabin heating air intake, and all wiring connected to the engine.
Next, remove the exhaust manifolds, the clutch cable, and the gear lever, then proceed to disassemble the wheel brackets. Now, after attaching chains to the engine lifting eyes or wrapping it with straps, remove the engine mounts.

Updated on 1 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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