New Purchase

[Haqdelta]

Hi. Just purchased a used 1.6 Dr muljijet @ 45000 . Garage has done the not and they have managed to locate one front and one back coil spring which the car failed mot on . What do I need to look out for on the car. I would be greatful for any advice . Regards

[ForzaLancia]

Hi, congratulations on your purchase. Getting the cambelt done would be the first thing to look at, although it is well under on miles but needs to be changed on age, rubber perishes over time.

 

HTH

[Haqdelta]

Thanks for the reply . Is it going to be a cheap job considering I just purchased it . Regards

[Haqdelta]

Thanks for the reply . Is it going to be a cheap job considering I just purchased it . Regards

[Nello]

Welcome Haq - The Delta will cost you no more than any other FCA product - just don't go for Chrysler parts - they are Lancia in all but the box name. You can get any Delta part in the UK via a good Fiat dealer as long as you have the part number although most cost effective will be via ebay etc. The Delta 3 uses many common FCA parts especially from the Fiat Bravo. 

Edited March 5, 2020 by Nello

[Haqdelta]

Thanks for the reassurance Nello. I was initially worried about the parts avaialabilty but you have put my mind at rest. . Regards

[Nello]

Yes won't be a problem mate. Just ask us on here and we can normally point you in the right direction! Where are the photos!    Enjoy the drive.......

[MikeyRules]

One point to note is ALWAYS change both springs that share the same axle. So in your case if one front and one rear has failed,you'll need to change all 4...

[Haqdelta]

Hi . I've landed into the first issue. When accelerating the car judders sometimes and you fell a slight loss in power. It's a 1.6 at diesel multijet.

[MikeyRules]

Hi . I've landed into the first issue. When accelerating the car judders sometimes and you fell a slight loss in power. It's a 1.6 at diesel multijet.

It's almost impossible to diagnose issues over the internet. It could be a boost leak, from the bottom hose having a tear in it, to a turbo actuator fault?

 

You need diagnostics to see if there's a fault code stored, or if that doesn't reveal anything, a visual inspection of the hoses, and then a process of elimination...

[Haqdelta]

Thanks Will get it checked . not done it on the way home . Strange .

[Haqdelta]

Mikeyrules . My car's mot failed on one front and one back spring. The garage I pitched off had it motd on my purchase. I wasn't told if both pairs had been replaced

[MikeyRules]

I would be very surprised if they've replaced all 4, but technically they should have. Worth checking in daylight as they all should look shiny and new...

[Haqdelta]

Thankyou. Will check it when the sun is out .

[alfaspud]

Thankyou. Will check it when the sun is out .

  you could be waiting a while.......

[Nello]

Yeah Mikes right - Springs, Shocks, Pads etc should always be replaced as a pair on both sides................

Edited March 9, 2020 by Nello

[Haqdelta]

Thanks again guys .