🚗 Classic Fault — Alfa Romeo 105 (1962–1978)
Alfa Romeo Giulia 105 twin-cam oil leak from front cover
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$40 – $150 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Timing tools, seal driver
📋 Overview
The front timing cover on the Alfa twin-cam leaks from the crankshaft seal and cover gasket — a universal classic Alfa issue.
🩺 Symptoms
- Oil on front of engine
- oil consumption
- oil on drive belts
- oil smell at temperature
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn front crankshaft seal
- failed front cover gasket
- worn timing cover
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Clean front of engine and run — identify seeping source. Front seal is accessible with timing cover removal.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Front cover gasket and crankshaft seal replacement
82% of users confirm this fix worked (24 reports)
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