Re: Porous 1750 Block

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Dick:

The factory manual I've got for my '87 Spider mentions using Arexon sealing 
powder 7.5 grams (about 1/4 ounce), or Alumaseal as the alternative.  As I 
recall, Alumaseal is available in most auto parts stores, and comes in a 
tube that must contain several ounces, at least.  I wonder what they 
(Alumaseal) recommend for a dose, as opposed to the tiny amount Alfa 
recommends?

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's


At 10:34 AM 6/1/2003, you wrote:

> Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 01:24:00 -0400
> From: Dick Stachowiak <stachowiak@domain.elided>
> Subject: Porous 1750 Block
>
> Today I was replacing the motor mounts in my 71 GTV . While I was at it
> , I decided to clean of some of the gunk that was built up on the side
> of the block under the intake manifold.   After cleaning I noticed some
> coolant weeping out of the side of the block.  I was cleaning with a
> wire brush and some solvent and may have disturbed some crusty material
> where the original leak may have sealed itself.  I can't see the exact
> location, but it is well below the head gasket and intake manifold
> gaskets.  I recall about 30 years ago that my local Alfa dealer
> recommended that a block sealer be added after a head gasket
> replacement,  and I think was sold with an Alfa part number.  I
> remember that it was a powder and I think it was silver, but I'm not
> positive.  Doe's anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to deal
> with this?
>
> Dick Stachowiak
> East Syracuse, NY
>
> 71 Spider
> 71 GTV
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