Change Car Rear Silencer Alfa Romeo Spider
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 0h45–2h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~75–200£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit both silencers | 0h45–2h00 |
| Renew both silencers | 0h45–2h00 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h00 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the centre and rear silencers | 1h00 |
| Renew the centre and rear silencers | 1h00 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 0h45–1h00 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencers | 0h45–2h30 |
| Renew both rear silencers | 0h45–2h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer trim | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Renew both rear silencer trims | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the front silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the main silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Renew the rear silencer bracket | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 0h45–2h00 |
| Renew the silencer | 0h45–2h00 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the rear left silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear right silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear right silencer | 1h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
What is a Alfa Romeo Spider rear silencer?
The rear silencer (also called the back box or rear muffler) reduces exhaust noise to an acceptable level. It is located at the end of the exhaust line, after the catalytic converter, particulate filter (if fitted), and sometimes an intermediate silencer.
When should you change the Alfa Romeo Spider rear silencer?
No periodic replacement interval is specified. Carry out regular visual inspections for corrosion, holes, and deteriorated mounting rubbers. Signs that replacement is needed: louder exhaust noise, rattling from loose baffles, visible rust holes, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, or failure at the MOT/roadworthiness test.
Is it difficult to change the Alfa Romeo Spider rear silencer?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but may require effort if bolts and clamps are rusted. Key steps: raise the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to clamp bolts, remove the clamp connecting the silencer to the intermediate pipe, remove the mounting rubber hangers, fit the new silencer with new gasket/clamp, reattach mounting rubbers, check for leaks with engine running.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider 1995-2006 | 1995-2006 | 2.0 16V JTS Petrol (937A1000), 3.0 24V V6 Petrol (AR16105), 3.2 24V V6 Petrol (936A000) | Petrol |
| Spider 2006-2011 | 2006-2011 | 1.8 16V TBi Petrol (939B1000), 2.0 16V JTDm Diesel (844A2000), 2.0 16V JTDm Diesel (939B3000), 2.2 16V JTS Petrol (939A5000), 2.4 20V JTDm Diesel (939A3000), 2.4 20V JTDm Diesel (939A9000), 3.2 24V V6 JTS Petrol (939A000) | Diesel, Petrol |
