YorkshireFiat
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So I noticed an oil leak on the gravel and went to investigate this evening...
The sump looks to be in terrible, rusty condition. The whole thing is covered in oily goo, but there is no obvious source of leak from above - there is almost a tide-line below the joint, so the seal is still good. And the drip doesn't form on the sump plug, so it isn't there.
I'm left wondering if it has just rusted through?? Is this a thing with Fiats? I've worked on a few cars over the years, but never come across a sump failing through rusting before!!!!
If yes, is it an easy job to swap?
Any input welcomed!!
The sump looks to be in terrible, rusty condition. The whole thing is covered in oily goo, but there is no obvious source of leak from above - there is almost a tide-line below the joint, so the seal is still good. And the drip doesn't form on the sump plug, so it isn't there.
I'm left wondering if it has just rusted through?? Is this a thing with Fiats? I've worked on a few cars over the years, but never come across a sump failing through rusting before!!!!
If yes, is it an easy job to swap?
Any input welcomed!!