Gearbox/differential oil leaks
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2004
- Section
- Consumption /leaks/ wear › Gearbox/differential oil leaks
Fault diagnosisGearbox/differential oil leaks
GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKS
An oil leak is seen from the gearbox/differential
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check whether the fault is accompanied by a noise from the gearbox with the vehicle stationary and in neutral Check the gearbox/differential fluid level Op. 2110A04 | Continue to Step 1 | Noise detected from the gearbox | See table S22 NOISE GEARBOX | |
| Fluid level not correct | Restore the correct level Op. 2110A04If the fault persists, continue Continue to Step 1 | |||
| 1 | LEAKS CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Thoroughly wash the gearbox, cover it with talc and road test the vehicle. Visually check that there are no leaks In particular, check the condition of the gaskets:
| Continue to Step 2 | Leaks from the seals | Replace the gaskets Op. 2110C24 | |
| Leaks from the seals | Replace the flange Op. 2110D53 | |||
| Leaks from the seals | Replace the oil seal Op. 2110D62 | |||
| 2 | GEARBOX CASING CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visually check the condition of the gearbox casing, using talc | Continue to Step 3 | Casing damaged, cracked or distorted | Replace the gearbox casing, the rear cover, or the entire gearbox Op. 2110B32 | |
| 3 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147
- PARTOil filterSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 2000 oil filter
- TOOLOil filter wrenchSearch: oil filter wrench
- FLUIDEngine oilSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 engine oil
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