Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
Oil Leakage From The Timing Cover
REFERENCE:

TSB: 09-013-25 REV. A
GROUP: 09 - Engine

Date:

May 30, 2025

REVISION: 09-013-25

VEHICLES
AFFECTED:

2020 - 2024 (GA) Alfa Romeo Giulia
MARKET APPLICABILITY:
2020 - 2024 (GU) Alfa Romeo Stelvio
MEA
NA
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before May 02, 2024 (MDH
SA
IAP
0502XX) equipped with the 2.0L 280 HP I4DI Turbo Engine (Sales Code
EC2).
EE
CH

CUSTOMER
SYMPTOM:

Customers may experience the following:
● Oil leaking from the timing cover.

CAUSE:

Loose timing cover fasteners

This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 09-013-25, date of issue May 29, 2025, which
should be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include an
updated Claims Data Failure Code.
REPAIR SUMMARY:
Once the claimed fault is confirmed, check the severity of the leak and replace the timing cover sealant, if
necessary, according to the Repair Procedure.
CLAIMS DATA:

Labor Operation No:
09-10-10-98

09-10-10-99

09-10-10-9A

**Failure Code

Labor Description
Cover, Timing - Re Torque
Bolts
3 - Highly-Skilled
Cover, Timing - Re Torque
Bolts and Reseal Front
Timing Cover (Stelvio)
3 - Highly-Skilled
Cover, Timing - Re Torque
Bolts and Reseal Front
Timing Cover (Giulia)
3 - Highly-Skilled
ZZ

Skill Category
1 - Engine Repair and
Performance

Labor Time
1.1 Hrs.

1 - Engine Repair and
Performance

5.2 Hrs.

1 - Engine Repair and
Performance

5.7 Hrs.

Service Action**

B09 FSAR-TSB-5692

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SPARE PARTS:

Qty
1
1 (AR)

1 (AR)

1 (AR)

1 (AR)

4 (AR)

6 (AR)

2 (AR)

1 (AR)

4 (AR)

6 (AR)
4 (AR)

Part No.
NPN
2142125000 MOPAR
50048546 EMEA
06513080AA
MOPAR
50056383 EMEA
04892339BE MOPAR
50057786 EMEA
04893751AA MOPAR
50050780 EMEA
05281278AA MOPAR
50050799 EMEA
06512266AA MOPAR
50053296 EMEA
68163849AB MOPAR
53380087 EMEA
68217568AA MOPAR
50050387 EMEA
68217569AA MOPAR
50050388EMEA
68523988AA
68436674AA MOPAR
155252240 EMEA

Description
Paint Pen
Seal

Notes
Crankshaft Oil

Bolt

Crankshaft Damper
Pulley

Filter

Oil

Tube

Fuel Rail Supply

Seal

Fuel Injector To Valve
Cover

Stud

Timing Cover

Antifreeze

––

Gasket

Cylinder Head Cover

Gasket

Spark Plug Well

Oil
Seal Kit

Engine (0w30)
Fuel Injector

DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.

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B09 FSAR-TSB-5692

CAUTION!
Make sure the leak does not come from the cylinder head, cylinder block, or the top of the crankcase.
Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT> Service Library> Service Info
under: 09 - Engine, 2.0L / Diagnosis and Testing.
NOTE: To proceed with further repairs, it is important to identify the source of the leak as accurately
as possible. Document the intervention with photographs.
Locate the source of the oil leak. If the oil leak appears to be coming from the timing cover proceed to Step 1
of the Repair Procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:

Description
Installer, Oil Seal
Measuring container for Coolant
Filling
Retaining button removal tool
Remover, Fuel Rail
Guide, Fuel Rail Installer
Holder, Front Damper MAIR

Ref. No.
9506
Tool number not listed in Repair
Manual
1823015000
2044500140
2044400140
2024700090

Notes

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT>
Service Library> Service Info under: 09 - Engine, 2.0L / Air Intake System / Body, Air Cleaner / Removal.
2. Remove Serpentine belt. Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT> Service
Library> Service Info under: 07 - Cooling / Accessory Drive / Belt, Serpentine / Removal.
3. Using a paint pen, mark every fastener corresponding to its current rotational position. Then turn the
fasteners to loosen and return it to their original position for tightening torque. The current torque must be
between 8.6 Nm (6.343 ft lb) and 11.0 Nm (8.113 ft lb).
4. If the residual torque is below the 8.6 Nm (6.343 Ft lb) limit, proceed as follows:
● Using a digital torque wrench (recommended), loosen the fasteners, tighten to a torque of 5 Nm (3.687
Ft lb) and apply another 40°. The current torque must be between 11.0 Nm (8.113 Ft lb) and 16.0 Nm
(11.801 Ft lb).
OR
● Using a digital torque wrench (recommended), apply a torque of 10.0 Nm (7.376 ft lb) using a
mechanical torque wrench.

NOTE: Refer to the order shown in Fig. 1 for tightening the fasteners.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Fig. 1
Tightening Sequence
Clean the concerned area and top off the engine oil.
Install the serpentine belt. Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT> Service
Library> Service Info under: 07 - Cooling / Accessory Drive / Belt, Serpentine / Installation.
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT>
Service Library> Service Info under: 09 - Engine, 2.0L / Air Intake System / Body, Air Cleaner / Installation.
Check whether the leak has been solved by idling the vehicle for at least 10 minutes (driving the vehicle for
at least 10 km (6 mi.) is recommended).
Is there still oil leaking from the timing cover?

● YES>>> Proceed to Step 10.
● NO>>> This bulletin is complete. Use LOP (09-10-10-98) Timing Cover Fasteners - Tighten.
10. Reseal the timing cover. Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT> Service
Library> Service Info under: 09 - Engine, 2.0L / Valve Timing / Cover(s), Engine Timing / Removal and
Installation.
11. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to the detailed service procedures listed in DealerCONNECT>
Service Library> Service Info under: 09 - Engine, 2.0L / Lubrication / Oil / Standard Procedure.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
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