Technical Sump bolt hole query

[R3PSM]

Hi All,

Sump needs doing on my brothers punto, dont have the car currently or this would be easy.. seems there is 2 sumps with different sized holes

How do I know if the car is 8 mm or 10mm holes, reg is AF04BCZ if that helps anyone

Cheers

James

 

[varesecrazy]

New sump PAN.. Bolt sizes

To be honest.. I THINK early were 5mm holes.. by 2003/4 probably bigger @6

People say it doesnt cause great issues..
They buy Ebay sumps that are 6mm

its the goo that holds it in place.. bolts are just for alignment

Info here:

https://www.fiatforum.com/miscellaneous-guides/142607-oil-sump-replacement.html?p=4524149

 

[jimboy]

Before fitting give the new sump a few coats of anti rust/metal paint. Especially so as these sumps tend to be not be up to much in paint finish. Worth doing in my book.

 

[Fialfa]

Hi not sure what year your punto is by reg but if the sump looks right it will be fine ,
As above a few coats of extra paint worth it maybe after fitting to save time , the sealing paste most important however I used Granville black sealant and it’s been fine no problems or leaks , don’t use anything that stays soft and doesn’t fully harden . The mating surface your putting your new sump to needs to be totally clean and oil free . Remove the pickup and clean it out in petrol while your there and avoid hitting it with sealant offering up new sump . Good luck

 

[jimboy]

Yep sound advise but leave it to next day before filling with oil.