1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider is for an open 2-door car with three trims on the list: Graduate, Quadrifoglio and Veloce. Its engine is a 2.0L inline-four, 120 cubic inches, with double overhead camshafts, fed gasoline and running without a turbocharger. Expect engine and drivetrain specifications with their torque values, fuel and ignition diagnostics, cooling, brake, suspension and steering procedures, and wiring diagrams for the electrical system of the convertible.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (120 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Graduate
• Quadrifoglio
• Veloce

Known issues on the 1988 Spider. Service on the 1988 Spider centers on a naturally aspirated 2.0L four with twin overhead camshafts, so the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling system carry most of the routine load. The convertible body, the transmission and the chassis under it follow. For the Graduate, Quadrifoglio and Veloce alike, this manual sets out procedures and specifications for those systems, torque values for engine, drivetrain, brake, suspension and steering fasteners, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system.