i need a new engine for my 155 1.8 6v

[bigtommo]

hi guys
this is my first post , i recently bought my first alfa 155 haveing owned 3 alfa 146 but i have a problem ? my engine wont start , it was lying around the blokes garden for 13 months with the sunroof smashed and the crankshaft oil seal burst but he replaced it
i redone the seal and replaced the sunroof , done the timing but she wont fire up, so am now looking for a new engine ? will any other engine fit

cheers scott

[rgwm]

With a certain amount of swapping of manifolds, sensors etc, pretty much any TS 16v engine will fit, except the 166 one that has different sumps and mountings....if it gets to that stage I'm sure we can talk you through it - but its much more likely to be an electrical issue of some sort preventing your engine from starting, I'd have thought.

First check - when you turn on the ignition, does the code light come on then go out after a few seconds? If not, then you need to check out the immobiliser wiring etc. If that does work, then look to the fuel pump relays (and the cut-off switch under the passenger seat).

I'm assuming of course that the engine turns over - when you say you've done the timing, was this just to do a routine belt replacement, or was it because the belt had failed? If the belt had failed its almost certain that the valves will have been damaged and it won't run. You did set the timing up using the proper cam locks, didn't you?

Sorry to pose you a load of questions, but with a bit more info, we might be able to help you get the beastie up and running again.

[bigtommo]

hi again
thanx very much 4 you help , much appreciated ?
and just to let you know i got her up and running again she is very quiet for not having turned for 12 /13 months BUT i need your help again my new crank shaft seal is once again leaking can u please help me with this ?
is their a quick fix for this or a complete strip down again ?
can i use engine stop leak , or take it put and use some gasket sealer

plaese please please help


cheers scott

[rgwm]

Unusual to have problems with the crank seal - only time I've known this is when there has been excessive crank end float, meaning that every time the clutch was depressed there was pressure on the seal as the crank moved laterally...get someone to press the clutch in whislt you observe the crank pulley for any movement.