Since 90s, the engine bay of Alfa Romeo’s cars is always a nice place to look at just like their appearance. Hence the faded colour of the timing belt cover always annoyed me.

Faded colour on the timing belt cover
Faded colour on the timing belt cover

My mechanic also told me that two other covers are broken. I decided to have both replaced. I found a brand new one for the piece on the right, my mechanic found me an used intact one for the piece on the left

Alfa 156 2.0 TS timing belt covers
New covers

I just like the end results and enjoy staring at the engine bay even more.

Alfa 156 2.0 TS with new timing belt cover
The red strip on the timing belt cover

Cosmetically I also replaced another item that elevate the “Adorable”index to another level. Can you spot it? I highly recommend you to get a new one. It transformed the look.