Technical Another Fiat same issues

[L33 HCX]

Hiya Folks

I previously owned a pre 07 bravo, had to just get rid of my Stilo due to seriously corroded Subframe so have just bought an 07 Bravo. Low and behold same issues; rusting Subframe and an oil leak on the NS differential.


It's like I see the issues but I still buy the car! Haha. So I've waxoyld the Subframe but this didn't do the stilo much use, any other suggestions would be great? But can't see to find a replacement differential bearing any where in the world even my local garage can't!? Any ideas

Thanks

 

[aurick86]

what engine... if it has the m32 gearbox, diff bearings are easy to find=>ebay.

Sub frame rust, wash it, remove rust with sandpaper, use rust converter, paint.. then waxoil...or whatever.

 

[L33 HCX]

Thanks for the reply Aurick it's the 1.4 90bhp engine? I have checked on eBay already but haven't had any joy. Does anyone know the part number? Thanks

 

[aurick86]

Is the bearing bad? or is it the seal?

 

[L33 HCX]

I'm guessing bearings as I've had this on both the original bravo and the stilo and I tried replacing seals on them and it never cured it so put it down to the bearings but never got round to trying to replace them.

 

[aurick86]

well since the seal is so cheap.. and you can do the work in 30 minutes per side... i'd try replacing the seals.....

My t-jet was leaking from the diff/driveshafts seals.... replaced them about 3 years ago... no problem since.
I didn't have a 36mm socket for the drive shaft so i left it attached to the hub carrier. I only detached the hub carrier from the shock, the steering end lick and the ball joint...
It was a bit more difficult putting it back together alone, but i managed.

So maybe you can get lucky and only replace the seal .... it's worth a try.

 

[L33 HCX]

Good idea! Thanks. Does anyone know the part number for different seals ? Eper seems usual nowadays!

 

[aurick86]

Seals part numbers and bearings part numbers:

 

[L33 HCX]

top man, thank you very much.