Good news: Car passed MOT.

Bad news: Sump is cracked and needs replacing! Noooooo!!! £170 from Fiat for a new one

Anyone got one lying about for a 1.8 in their garage?!?!

Ins.

I wouldn't mind but I'm meant to be taking the car down to Newquay (from Kent) for a holiday in 10 days time! Aaargh.

Ins.

Hello Insy, surely a local breakers would have one. I am not sure if Jon has one at PowerAlfa, give him a tinkle on 01327 312645, its always worth a try for things like that and panels and there are serious bargains to be had as its clear out time!
Nige

Deff. give them a try, I tried for a sump for my 1.6 a few weeks ago, but they didn't have one (but he did have some sumps in)...

If not, check the price, the sump for my 1.6 was about £70 +VAT and a tenner for the sealant, £170 sounds a bit much...

My mechanic says he'll have a look around for one from local scrappies, etc. If no luck, I'll give Jon a ring.

I have been told the sump will be fine for the Newquay journey - all I gotta do is keep an eye on the oil levels. It only leaks when the car is switched off apparently so for the journey it'll be fine (just gotta have a bucket the other end ).

Ins.

Sorry to hear that mate hope you get it sorted soon.
Im going to newquay on the 12 of sep.

You could try quik steel
I have used it on a oil tank to stop a leak
It's made in the USA

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Or a good car parts shop

Trev

Re: Re:Good news, bad news

Would chemical metal do a similar job?

Daz

1.8 HLX Sump

I changed my sump about 6 months ago because a monkey garage had overtighted the sump plug (because they couldn't be bothered to replace the washer) so the thread is a little damaged.

Apart from it requiring rethreading and changing the sump bolt, it's fine.

From a 97 HLX Bravo.

Weld it up

Funny you should say that Tom.

My mechanic rings up (oddly enough called Tom!) and says: "I've got good news and bad news". He always does that to me

Bad news: He can't find a sump anywhere.

Good news: He's found someone who can weld it up.

Bit of a bonus as that apparently should be well cheap... so he says? Didn't say a price but I guess it will be better than £170 odd for a new sump

Ins.

get him to weld any weak spots in the fuel tank while he's at it

The insurance will buy you a new one