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gritsop · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject: Oil sump gasket

Hi all,

Looks like the oil sump of the 33 has begun leaking oil at a quick rate. The oil sump is wet all around up to the drain plug.

I was thinking of replacing the sump gasket; any ideas regarding the process or any tricks?

Apart from a new gasket would I need to apply silicone gasket all around? I have access to a torque spanner so I guess the job can be done quite easily at home.

Any input is welcome,

Regards,
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1991 Alfa 33 1.4 IE
2001 Alfa 147 1.6 Distinctive

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ZeNiTh-PbArM · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject:

Hi,

If you exhaust manifold is like this one you'll need to remove it prior to removing the sump.

regards,
zp

gritsop · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject:

Hi ZP,

No the exhaust is the 4-2-1 style and it does not block the way near the sump.

Regards
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Thanassis Gritsopoulos
1991 Alfa 33 1.4 IE
2001 Alfa 147 1.6 Distinctive

http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk
Parts Shop: www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/shop

ZeNiTh-PbArM · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject:

Hi,

Then the job is very straightforward. Once you get the sump off you might want to weld the drain plug nut retaining bracket as those have a nasty habit of getting loose over the years.

regards,
zp

lee16v · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:00 pm Post subject:

I didn't use any silicon Than. The gasket is good enough on it's own and if you start putting silicon on you can get spaghetti like pieces falling off inside which could block the oil pump gauze and you know what happens next!