Re: alfa-digest V8 #409 Spider Rear Main Leak

[CinderOgle@domain.elided]

          Terry,
     The seals you are talking about are called Ciggarette seals,due to there 
appearance I assume.  These seals like the rear main seal and are replaced 
with the rear main cap torqued in place. Over time these seals as all seals 
dry out and do not fit as tight as they did originally ,thus Alfas greatest 
pain--fluid leaks.They can be replaced in the car and can be done 
successfully with out the factory tools. And yes the proper tool always makes 
life easier .I have worked for Knauz an Alfa dealer here in the U.S. since 
1982.As an alternative to the factory tools I have successfully used a long 
socket {to squeeze the seal slightly } and a punch to drive the seal in and 
have yet to replace it except for age again.I can E-Mail or Fax you the 
Factory installation instructions if you require them .  Be carefull on the 
rear crank seal as there are 2 different sizes availiable for the 2.0 
Engines.  OEM rear seals can be identified by there colors ,White and Orange. 
            
               Larry Ogle  Cinderogle@domain.elided
                         1967 Ausca Duetto
                         1978 Alfetta Sports Sedan
                         1969 Duetto with V-6 and transaxle DiDion
                         1978 Spider 
                         1986 Spider

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