Cheap Alfa Romeo 147 Drive Shaft
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Choosing the right used Alfa Romeo 147 drive shaft
Used drive shafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's left or right
- State whether it's manual or automatic
- State if it's 2WD or 4WD
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Fitment questions
Will a drive shaft from a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 fit a 2004 model?
The Alfa Romeo 147 ran as a single generation from 2001 to 2010, with a facelift in 2004, so a pre-facelift and post-facelift car can share mechanical underpinnings but detail changes around that 2004 boundary mean you should not assume a direct swap. The most important thing to match is the engine code, which you'll find on your V5 or via a VIN check, followed by gearbox type. Confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying, as ancillary fitments may have changed across that facelift year.
Does it matter whether I have a 1.6 or 1.9 JTD when buying a used 147 drive shaft?
Yes, this matters enormously — the drive shaft follows the engine and drivetrain, not the body or badge, so a 1.6 petrol unit and a 1.9 JTD diesel unit are not interchangeable. Give the breaker your exact engine code (stamped on the block and listed on your V5) rather than just the displacement, as there were variants within each family. Fuel type and gearbox type (five-speed manual, six-speed manual, or Selespeed) must also match.
Does the trim level affect which drive shaft I need — for example, does a Lusso need a different shaft to a Veloce or a GTA?
For the standard 147 range, trim levels like Lusso and Veloce do not affect drive shaft fitment — trim is about interior and cosmetic specification, not the driveline. The GTA is a different matter, as it used the 3.2 V6 engine with a significantly different drivetrain, so a GTA drive shaft is specific to that model and will not cross to standard 147 variants. Always match on engine code and gearbox type regardless of trim name.
I have a 2004 facelift 147 — can I use a drive shaft from a pre-facelift 2001 to 2003 car?
The 2004 facelift is a recognised boundary for the 147, and while the fundamental platform carried over, whether a pre-facelift drive shaft crosses that boundary cleanly is something you need to confirm with the breaker against your specific registration and engine code. Matching engine code and gearbox type is the starting point, but mounting or ancillary details can differ mid-production. Don't assume compatibility without the breaker checking your reg.
Does it matter if my 147 has a Selespeed gearbox rather than a standard manual?
Yes, gearbox type is a key fitment factor for drive shafts — Selespeed is an automated single-clutch transmission and the output characteristics differ from a conventional manual, so parts are not simply interchangeable between the two. Tell the breaker whether you have Selespeed or a standard five or six-speed manual when requesting a quote. Providing your engine code alongside this will give the breaker everything they need to source the right shaft.
Can I use a 147 drive shaft from any year between 2004 and 2010 if the engine code matches?
Within the post-facelift 147 (2004 to 2010), a matching engine code and gearbox type is a strong starting point, and in many cases shafts from this period will be compatible. However, confirm with the breaker against your registration, as ancillary or mounting changes can occur during a production run without a formal facelift marking the boundary. The engine code on your V5 is the single most useful detail you can supply.