Rob Davies yes I’m looking forward to it but afraid at the same time 😂👍🏼

Easiest way to tell is by having someone gently Rev the engine to build up oil pressure whilst you inspect it underneath. Any cracks should be obvious although I suspect it may just be the plug O ring? Good luck

@@_RicksGarage Yes I replaced the washer with an $18 factory one from an Alfa stealer in Sydney, Australia and it's still leaking. I'm going to get under it tomorrow and take good look to see where it's leaking oil from. I'm hoping some ptfe tape on the thread may fix it. All this and I just spent $800 on new headlights. That's about 20% of the cars' resale value right there. I'm really chopping of my own arm here but I like the car.

I like what you did to the subframe. That should help with the salt on the roads.

Thank you 🙏👍🏼👍🏼

TABRAO indeed they are! I’m glad you are enjoying it 👍🏼

Hi yes I remember reading this thread a while back. It’s good info and I regret not mentioning it in my video now to be honest

Hi The bolts are original. They where soaked in vinegar for 1 week to remove the rust then I had them Bright zinc plated.

@@_RicksGarage Thanks a lot :)

For a daily driver I’d agree with you. For a summer/weekend car then harshness isn’t an issue for me personally. They are also far most cost effective and should outlive the car in theory. OEM bushes just aren’t practical to be changing every 10 years at a cost of over £1000 for a full set. Each to the their own I suppose eh. Squeaky Polly bushes are avoidable when you know how to install them correctly with the help of PTFE to prevent it permanently. Most people don’t even know about it and just chuck them in the car with the provided grease. Eventually they will dry out and squeak their tits off.

@@_RicksGarage Well sure, if you like them use them, nothing wrong with that if you don't mind pulling them out and adding more grease them every few years. As for the factory swaybar bushes costing more, I'm not real sure about that. There is another brand called super pro who actually put some R&D into their poly bushes which are a better product than powerflex. If you like poly bushes than it may be worth your time to research them. Me, I still have the 15 year old factory vulcanized rubber swaybar bushes on and they are still quiet. Soon they will need replacing though as nothing lasts forever.

Yes I removed the subframe. I believe it is possible to pull the gearbox off with the subframe in place but I imagine it would be a struggle and make a lot of things very inaccessible. You would be able to pull the gearbox off but not out. You would have to rest it on the subframe. Then you have the problem of not being able to use a Jack or being able to man-handle the gearbox properly to mount it again

Rick’s Garage thanks rick, yeah your right why would the manual say so ya. Cheers buddy.

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Have you tucked the back of the subframe underneath the 'tunnel' for the catalytic converters? The part where 4 bolts go through

Rick’s Garage thanks for the reply Rick. Alls good once I attached the rear gearbox/ differential/ engine mount that bolts on to the subframe it lifted the engine up more and everything is sitting correctly. Because the engine was still sagging, the driveshaft cv joints were rubbing on the wishbone were it is mounted on to the subframe. Once I attached the rear engine mount and bolted it to the subframe, the engine cleared the area were it was rubbing and sitting correct. I really appreciate your help buddy. And hope England can bring the cup back home tomorrow morning Australia time.

@@alfaman4113 fantastic news! I’m glad you sussed it out. Its always a relief when it’s back together. Well done on tackling the job yourself anyway. You can enjoy a couple of beers tonight watching England bringing it home. Enjoy 🍺 ⚽️ 🤞🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Rick’s Garage yeah man I have a 156 selespeed and had to change the clutch. And your channel was the one I watched and followed that assisted me. Thank you Rick love your videos man. C’mon England.