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Andrewgrale

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  1. Should be in the handbook! Possibly on the passenger front door striker plate side? For 17 inch wheels, I would be going with 34psi (2.4bar) front and 32psi (2.2bar) rear
  2. Too thin, that oil is specifically designed for the Euro 5 Multijet diesels The Multiair needs a 5w 40 full synthetic ACEA C3 If you look at Neils post, you should be picking the red can, 'pure energy K, with Multiair' written on it
  3. Spot on ! Funnily enough, Petronas dealers can't sell Selenia as it's an FCA licenced product
  4. The pink antifreeze is a 5 year lifespan The blue antifreeze is a 2 year lifespan Never the twain shall mix ! (Due to a chemical reaction) I usually top up with what I have drained at the last timing belt/water pump change
  5. Ahhhh that's crap !!!! The question is . . Does it drive you THAT daft ????
  6. Great idea and very decent thought!
  7. Hi Lindzy and welcome along ! If there's 84k miles on the pump and you have no evidence that it has been changed in the cars lifetime, I would take the opportunity to do it now, as it would be at least 5 years old now ???? The reason that most garages recommend a pump change is because most are ran by the timing belt now and most timing belts are now in kit form and include new guide bearings, belt stretcher and some include the pump and gasket, when the new belt is fitted the new stretcher puts a different tension on the belt (because it is new) and this may be more than the old belt, which is a different push or pull on the old water pump (if it hasn't been replaced) what often happens is, that 3 or 4 months after you replace the timing belt and don't renew the pump, the pump begins to leak because of the different tension Apologies for the rambling response, your eyes have probably glazed over
  8. Mine is the grey integrale My wife drives the Chrysler Delta and because she hadn't washed it, she wouldn't show it But there were people lining up the Integrales for a photo opportunity with the Chrysler in the car park !!!!
  9. It's possible that the 08 on Fiat Bravo belt may fit Dogs should always be in cages in the boot of a car, have you seen the after crash test result of an unsecured weight being in the boot? The car tested had a 60/40 split rear seat and the "dog" weight came clean out between the two seats "killing" a back seat passenger and giving the front seat passenger serious spinal injuries! !
  10. Your wish is my command https://www.flickr.com/photos/149947279@N04/albums/72157685107193753
  11. I am confused! Are you looking for the Chrysler Delta parts to change to your Lancia Delta? If you're in Italy, just ask your main stealer for the Lancia part, but for the right hand drive market, or better still go to the main stealer and give him the number that Neil gave and tell the stealer to get you 1 of that number!
  12. Possibly the recycle/recirculating air flap? There's a separate little motor thingy which cycles as the system powers up ??? Fiat Bravo has the same system
  13. I put an extra LED running light beneath the bumper of my wifes Delta There are a few Deltas scrapped, with parts on Ebay, the reversing light is on different sides for left and right hand drive
  14. I have a Ducato Maxi van, had a windscreen fitted by Autoglass and 2 weeks later I hit the brakes to miss a deer and I had a wind noise thereafter, turned out that the bonding had broken down and the windscreen was being held in place by a combination of the wind and the wipers !!!
  15. The brake light switch on the Delta are similar to the 08 Fiat Bravo The switch is on a ratchet type of clip which can sometimes lose its location, usually due to getting a foot beneath the pedal and lifting the pedal towards the driver To relocate the switch, expose the switch and gently lever it towards the brake pedal until it 'clicks' The pedal should have a little free play until it operates the braking system and the lights come on If you can't detect the free play just pull the brake pedal upwards and start again
  16. To be fair, the whoosh from the wastegate in the multiair is very discreet (more of a chirp) Jos' problem sounds like a loose hoseclip or holed hose, possibly could be an air filter housing issue (they're a barsteward to do! )
  17. I use multiecuscan and it is a decent bit of kit I also have the old Fiat examiner system, but with license restrictions it's now out of date I have the Fiat/Lancia/Alfa tester too (the 1 with the cassette memories) Also have the PRO1 tester for the early generation of Fiat group cars, that weren't FLA tester compatible
  18. I usually try to catch as much of the drained coolant as I can and use it as top up after the refil!
  19. 40 quid is not a lot of investment for coolant which lasts 5 years (more in the real world), is guaranteed by a major motor manufacturer (FCA) and produced by a trusted source (Petronas) My Dad always told me that if you buy cheap then you pay twice, in order to rectify the situation when the cheap piece fails, assuming of course that the budget piece hasn't done consequential damages Oil and coolant/water are the 2 cheapest parts of your engine, but lack of either has the possibility to cause the most serious damage . . Do you really want to take the chance ??? My advice is to go with the proper, manufacturer approved fluid and top it up as you go along, with the same, rather than water
  20. We try to organise the show each year, in aid of local charities
  21. It's on the Punto lounge (I think it is called the GBK over yonder) the 1 with the 4 electric windows
  22. Halfrauds do it here for around 30 euros
  23. No bother at all, I am just putting it out there, if anyone was planning a trip :-D
  24. Hi all This is an open invitation to the Italian car club Ireland annual show at the Fort Camden in Crosshaven County Cork, on Sunday the 13th of August, kicking off around 12 midday More details on www.icci.ie Or contact me on this page I can help with accommodation
  25. Dunno what I did there, but yeah I am aware of this feature, which is a great idea! It's also fitted to most of the FCA group cars, except, strangely enough, the new Tipo :-O Then again, it's built on a price and I'm sure that nothing comes for nothing
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