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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)13 · Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)
13 · Engine

Oil sump refitting (page 2 of 2)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)Oil sump refitting · page 2 of 2

Post-change versions
(from engine no. 00709)

  1. Apply "DOW CORNING 7091" silicon seals by means of a mechanical gun through the holes on the crankcase until the sealant seeps out from the engine oil sump coupling by approximately 5 mm.
Engine oil sump coupling with sealant application point marked at 5 mm
  1. Apply sealant to the oil sump. Make sure the strip of sealant (not wider than approximately 1.5 mm in diameter) is within the oil sump fastening holes (between reservoir and hole).
Oil sump with sealant application area indicated
  1. Position the oil sump avoiding considerable side movements which could remove the silicon sealant. Then fasten the oil sump screws at the prescribed torque.
Oil sump being installed on engine block

13 ÷ 16 Nm
1.3 ÷ 1.6 kgm

IMPORTANT: Fit the oil sump within 15 minutes from applying the sealant in the crankshaft rear seal holes.

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