Service News
Copyright By Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Printed 02/03/2012


Various Alfa Models


Version: all 1.4 16v TJet, 1.4 16v MultiAir and 1.4 16v Turbo MultiAir – MiTo, Giulietta models
10
10.11
1088 1 281 EB WATER PUMP OUTLET PIPE
Coolant leak - Service Solution


Cancels and replaces SN 10.10.11 of 16/12/2011 for Spare Part availability update.

FAULT COMPLAINED OF

Coolant leak from the connection point of the water pump outlet pipe from the housing on the crankcase.

TECHNICAL CAUSE

Incorrect sealing between the gasket lips and the housing on the crankcase.

OPERATIONS IN PRODUCTION

Assembly of the new pipe with modified seal housing and new seal.

IPLEMENTATION OF MODIFICATION

 

Version

 

Factory

 

Linea

 

Chassis No.

 

Organisation No.

 

MiTo

 

Mirafiori

 

-

 

1153911

 

152220

 

Giulietta

 

Cassino

 

-

 

7068339

 

7063585

OPERATIONS IN NETWORK

Network behaviour standards towards the Customer

  • Once the Customer's claimed fault is confirmed, reassure the customer that the fault will be solved by replacing the water pump outlet pipe.
  • After the operation, show the Customer what has been done and make sure he is satisfied.

Service Solution

Once the customer's claimed fault is confirmed, replace the water pump outlet pipe according to the Operating Cycle below.

OPERATION CYCLE

Position the vehicle on the lift

Remove the water pump outlet pipe with reference to Op. 1088D24 of the Service Manual.

Replace the water pump outlet pipe with a new one, having a modified housing, see detail A in Fig. 1, with new seals, taken from the Spare Parts Dpt.

Fig. 1


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Install the new water pump outlet pipe with reference to Op. 1088D24 of the Service Manual.

During refitting, replace: seals, sealants, oil seal rings, spring washers, safety plates, self-locking nuts, pretreated screws and shear bolts and - where necessary - top-up (without any change) levels of fluids and lubricants.

AVALABILITY OF PARTS

 

Version

 

Description

 

Part No.

 

Q.ty

 

Giulietta, all models in question

 

Water pump outlet pipe

 

55229071

 

1

 

MiTo, all 1.4 16v MultiAir 105 HP Euro 5 models

 

Water pump outlet pipe

 

55229151

 

1

 

MiTo, all Euro 4 and 1.4 16v TJet 155 HP Euro 5 models

 

Water pump outlet pipe

 

55229070

 

1

 

MiTo, all 1.4 16v Turbo MultiAir 135 HP and 170 HP Euro 5 models

 

Water pump outlet pipe

 

55229071

 

1

CLAIM REPORT DATA

 

Version

 

Operation

 

Part

 

Fault

 

Position

 

Time allowance

 

MiTo, 1.4 16v TJet

 

1088128

 

1

 

EB

 

-

 

3.00

 

MiTo, 1.4 16v MultiAir

 

1088128

 

1

 

EB

 

-

 

1.55

 

MiTo, 1.4 16v Turbo MultiAir

 

1088128

 

1

 

EB

 

-

 

3.00

 

Giulietta, 1.4 16v TJet

 

1088128

 

1

 

EB

 

-

 

2.50

 

Giulietta, 1.4 16v Turbo MultiAir

 

1088128

 

1

 

EB

 

-

 

2.80

The time allowance includes the replacement of pipe, engine coolant drain, top-up, bleeding and level check.