[alfadoc]

My '86 NA is hemorraghing oil from the front of the engine, passenger side. The previous owner, in Aug '04, at approximately 140K miles, had water pump, timing belt, balancer belt, and t-belt tensioner replaced. Included on the repair order is a "front seal kit", for $65.00. Now, at only 154K, I'm facing doing this all over again. Frankly, I'm feeling a little cheated. I'm assuming from the location that it's the lower balancer seal. This is my 1st 944, and I haven't delved into the engine yet. I am an experienced Alfa Romeo tech, so I have no fear. I just gotta get that belt tensioner tool. Should I be looking anywhere else for this leak?

Also odd...I just changed the oil. This car has been run all it's life on Castrol GTX, so I've been sticking with that. This time though, I think I bought the "high mileage" stuff, which undoubtedly has a seal sweller in it. Did it swell something too much?

Frustrating.

Joel Hailey
Denver, CO