Somethinglike stalling,hesitation, lack of power, rough running, shaking or excessive engine oil consumption may be included. Some 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2 JTS may experience failing catalytic converters, excessive oil consumption,electrical connector problems, failed mass air flow sensors, and in some cases the engines may TheAlfa Romeo 159 (2005-2011) is prone to a variety of issues, including stone chips and paint damage, timing chain wear on the 1.9 JTS and 2.2 JTS engines, timing chain stretch on the 3.2 JTS engine, water pump and timing belt failure on the 1.9 JTDm 16v and 2.4 JTDm 20v engines, and worn drive shafts on the 2.4 JTDm engine. 22 JTS: I4 Petrol: Manual: 182 bhp: 8.6: 138 mph: 2005-10: 2.2 JTS Selespeed: I4 Petrol: Automated Manual: 182 bhp: 8.6: 138 mph: but there are still a variety of common issues that many Breras will suffer from. The petrol 3.2-litre V6 is the best engine that Alfa Romeo fitted the Brera with. It sounds great, pulls well, and Theworkshop manual I downloaded for the 2.2 version of the Alfa 159 indicates that the temperature sensor is bolted inside the sump; therefore, it's necessary to remove the sump to change the sensor. Of course, being an Alfa, getting the sump off requires a bit of additional R&R, but it's well within my capabilities. Powersteering issues Red paint & stone chips 1.9 JTS & 2.2 JTS - timing chain wear 3.2 JTS - timing chain stretch 1.9 JTDm 16v & 2.4 JTDm 20v - timing belt & AlfaRomeo 159 Power Steering Problems – Racks & Pumps. 05 Aug, 13 January 27, 2017. Common Alfa Romeo 159 Power Steering Rack Failures. Leaking / Loss of Oil; Loss of Power (When Idling & Whilst Revving) Alfa Romeo 159 JTS 1.9 £POA £POA. Fitting Available. 2 Years. Alfa Romeo 145 JTS 2.2 £POA £POA. 1121posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Feb 14, 2012. Hello all, I've read about some issues with stretched timing chains on the 2.2 JTS engine. Are there any early symptoms, such as timing chain rattle upon cold start up for example? Anything I should watch out for? Do the engine management sensors pick up a problem or does the engine not have DearAll, I have recently faced a problem starting my Brera 2,2 JTS Petrol 2006 model when the engine is Cold (f.example after staying overnight). After pushing the starter button first time the engine is hesitating and dies out. Then when I push the button the second time the engine starts and runs normally. Thesedays I find 2.2 JTS running issues are mostly just typical 'old car issues' related to servicing and things not being completely correct with the car, rather than anything else, most of them are 10 years old already. I have a 2.2 Brera S and have never had any issues at all with the engine. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS in Oro Soave Theengine never misfires, revs cleanly throughout, is stable, idles solid at 750rpm and holds any particular revs, it just feels like it gets switched into Sunday mode every now and again. Is there any way of testing the phasers? ivVi.