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01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)12 · Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)
12 · Engine

Oil sump refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Oil sump refitting
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)Oil sump refitting

Oil sump refitting

  1. Fit the rear crankshaft oil seal with tool no. 1.821.150.000.
  2. Fit the oil seal in its seat so that the holes (a) are covered.

NOTE: Fit the oil seal so that the holes (a) are covered.

53 ÷ 59 Nm
5.4 ÷ 6.0 kgm

Diagram showing oil seal installation with torque specification

Connecting rod cap screws

  1. Turn the crankcase on the overhaul stand.
  2. Fit the connecting rod caps and half-bearings on the bank. Address the safety notch towards the bank.
  3. The cylinder number is shown on the side of each connecting rod cap. When refitting, this number should be on the same side as the notch on the connecting rod cap.
  4. Fasten the connecting rod cap screws at the prescribed torque.

NOTE: The cylinder number is shown on the side of each connecting rod cap. When refitting, this number should be on the same side as the notch on the connecting rod cap.

Diagram showing connecting rod cap installation with torque specification

Engine oil sump coupling

  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.

NOTE: Check that the sealant seeps out from the rear crankcase-main cap coupling along the entire length.

Diagram showing engine oil sump coupling with sealant application

Connecting rod cap screws

  1. Fit the connecting rod caps and half-bearings on the bank in the same way.
Diagram showing engine oil sump coupling with sealant application

For pre-change versions (to engine no. 02054) Apply “DOW CORNING 7091” silicon sealant with a mechanical gun through the holes shown in the figure.

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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