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Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS Timing Chain Rattle — Alfa Romeo 2005 | MyCarFault

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS Timing Chain Rattle

Alfa Romeo 2005 2.2 JTS 939A5

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⚡ Quick Summary

Severity Level

Medium

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Safety Impact

Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent

Urgency Level

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The 2.2 JTS direct injection in 159 can develop timing chain rattle at cold start above 120,000 miles. Chain kit replacement costs £600-1,000.

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