Second Hand Alfa Romeo 155 Gearbox Mount

The Alfa Romeo 155 ran from 1992 to 1997 in a single generation, with a facelift around 1995 that brought styling and some specification changes. The gearbox mount is primarily determined by engine code and gearbox type rather than model year alone, so a pre-facelift and post-facelift mount may or may not interchange depending on whether the engine and transmission are the same. Name the boundary (pre- or post-1995 facelift) when speaking to the breaker, and confirm against your registration before buying.

Yes, engine code is the most important factor for gearbox mount fitment on the 155, which was offered with a range of four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines as well as a turbodiesel. A mount from a 1.8 Twin Spark application, for example, is unlikely to be the same as one from a 2.5 V6 or the 2.5 TD diesel. Always supply your engine code, found on your V5C or via a VIN check, when requesting a quote from a breaker.

Fuel type matters because the petrol and diesel variants of the 155 used different engines and, in some cases, different gearboxes, which can affect the mounting arrangement. The turbodiesel 155 used a VM-sourced diesel engine that is mechanically quite different from the petrol units, so the mounts are unlikely to be interchangeable. Confirm which fuel type and engine code the donor vehicle carries when speaking to the breaker.

Trim level alone does not determine gearbox mount fitment; what matters is whether the engine code and gearbox type match between the two cars. The 155 Q4 used a four-wheel-drive system, which means its drivetrain layout differs significantly from the front-wheel-drive variants, so parts from a Q4 are unlikely to suit a standard front-wheel-drive 155. For Cloverleaf or other front-wheel-drive variants, focus on matching the engine code rather than the trim name, and confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The 155 was facelifted around 1995, and while the fundamental platform carried over, there may have been ancillary and mounting changes during production that affect whether an early and a late mount interchange. Because such mid-production changes are difficult to confirm without checking the specific parts, you should not assume compatibility across the 1995 facelift boundary. Give the breaker both your registration and your engine code so they can cross-reference the correct part.

No, body style does not affect gearbox mount fitment; this is purely a mechanical part that follows the engine and gearbox specification. What matters is your engine code and gearbox type, not whether the car has a saloon or touring body. Focus on supplying accurate mechanical details to the breaker rather than body style information.