Alfa state every five years if under average mileage, as your car is......but some prefer every three years. Not really sure how you'd tell if it's been done without documented evidence though.....best get it to a specialist and get the belts done anyway, don't forget waterpump, all pulleys etc.
The 3.2 has a reputation for going through belts much earlier than Alfas recommended 5 years / 72k miles and it is recommended by most to change every 3 years / 36k miles.
Unless you have written evidence of parts or service history I would say that since yours has such low mileage that I doubt its been done and is due asap
I have spoke to a Alfa specialist based in East Kilbride(known well on the forum) who advised that it was the other engines that alfa recommended the belts be changed think every 37k
I'd definitely get it done too, I know it's easy for someone to say that as they are not paying for it but I wasn't sure about my cambelt so I bit the bullet and had it changed, and the piece of mind it gives you is worth every penny. You'll find you will never relax and keep thinking is my belt gonna go every time you go out in it.
Find a good independent specialist whatever you do. As a guide, for a cambelt, waterpump, plugs etc i think i paid £650 for my 2.5 V6. The GTA will be slightly more as there's less room to get the belt on and off.
Just please, please , please don't go to any old garage to get it done. They'll bugger it up and charge you more cos it'll take em bloody ages to do it.
If your in the midlands I can give you the name of an excellent indie specialist.
Ps, if your belt goes it'll cost a whole lot more than a new belt.
As well as the cambelt & tensioner make sure any quote also includes both idler pulleys and a waterpump (metal impellor type). These are NOT on the schedule so many garages will not include them in the quote unless specifically asked to.
Well worth changing the spark plugs at the same time as you have to take the plenum off to do the cambelt change.
Guys it was serviced by the garage I bought it at. Bought at 30,000 miles. Wonder if they did the belts. If not then ill book her in for a treat at the expense of me!!
My impeller went last year on my 3.2 and it was plastic, replaced now with the metal one so fingers crossed. Had the timing belt changed at the same time , seemed daft not too..
Was this the second belt change and some numpty had fitted a 2.5 water pump instead the first time?
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