hi everyone. I've cracked the sump on my 1.6 litre 147, but its the extra bit at the back of the sump that looks like the cover should just unbolt and come off without removing the whole sump. does anyone know what this extra bit of sump is for and is it easily removed?
Its to increase oil capacity and aid cooling as it has fins all over the bottom of it. Faits with the same engine don't have this. You can't get separate bits but I know a new sump costs about 150 quid. had to put one on my 155 ts.
well i've rung alfa and they said that ya can order a cover for £37 and a gasket for £10, where as a new sump is £297, so hopefully gonna be lucky and try order the cover. but is it easily removed or could i have cracked the sump where it bolts onto aswell?
blimey, thats news to me. The sump was through an indi mind, but was genuine stock. The whole thing is a bit weak so its hard to say but you'll probably be ok. Probably have to be very unlucky
had another look this afternoon and there is also a crack on the sump itself!!!!!!!! does anyone know if you can weld a sump or does anyone have 1 they want to sell or where i can get a second hand 1 from?
well thats what i was thinking, and i have a mate who said he'll weld it for free, but would be nice to find one in good condition instead of taking chances.
I have had two sumps welded on mine, never warped but they crack easier imo. The first one leaked in a matter of days becasue the crack spread (i forgot to drill a hole at the end of the crack before it was sent away to be welded).
Have you tried a breaker?
Autolusso will have them I would have thought. Douglas Valley breakers definitely have a 1.6 147 in at the moment (if not two), Lancsbreaker usually has lots of stock bits.
There's plenty of second hand parts suppliers/dismantlers around - do a forum search.
yeah thanks, just tried autolusso, they have 1 in stock, so am goin to take the sump off on sunday and see how bad the crack is, if its not too bad will get it welded, if not then there is now an option of a second hand sump.
I do have a spare sump The only thing is the little cover thing your on about has been taken off but cant find the bolts u could use ur old ones and a tube of instant gasket to seal it as u will need to seal the sump to the engine anyway
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