🚗 Classic Fault — Lancia Fulvia (1963–1976)
Lancia Fulvia narrow-angle V4 oil leak from front cover
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$40 – $150 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Timing cover tools, seal driver
📋 Overview
The narrow-angle V4 engine leaks oil from the front timing cover — a known and accepted Fulvia characteristic.
🩺 Symptoms
- Oil on front of engine
- oil on drive belt
- oil consumption
- oil smell at temperature
🔍 Possible Causes
- Failed front cover gasket
- worn front crankshaft seal
- cracked cover
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Clean and run — seeping from front cover area confirms fault.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Front cover gasket and seal replacement
80% of users confirm this fix worked (14 reports)
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