It appears my Punto Mk2 has an oil leak. When the car has been driven it leaves a small pool of oil. Is the oil sump sweating or is it rusting from within?

Is a new sump needed and how urgent is this type of repair and at what cost?

Many thanks

what engine do you have?fiat have offers on 1.1/1.2 sumps just now.
it wont rust from the inside as its lubed with oil

It will probably be your cam cover gasket, check that first.

custard boy said:

what engine do you have?fiat have offers on 1.1/1.2 sumps just now.
it wont rust from the inside as its lubed with oil

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I have a 1.2 8v engine. What do you mean that Fiat have offers on sumps?

paulsmith said:

I have a 1.2 8v engine. What do you mean that Fiat have offers on sumps?

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10% off or similar?

there cheaper,around £30/40 mark IIRC.need one for mine

how easy is it to replace a sump on a mk2 1.2 8v? it looks like you have to remove a cover on the gearbox? or am i just stupid!!!

£39.99 (to be exact )

Make sure you get the sealent,this is crucial & leave it 'set' for 4/5 hours.

smithpedro4 said:

how easy is it to replace a sump on a mk2 1.2 8v? it looks like you have to remove a cover on the gearbox? or am i just stupid!!!

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Fairly easy, need to remove manifold, you also need both a small and large socket set as a couple of the bolts are hard to get too.

yer my sump went on my MK2, it cost me £90 to get done (parts and labour)

Not at a fiat garage

Thats around dealer price,sump plus sealent plus hour & half labour.