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Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
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Thu May 06, 2004 3:34 am |
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JB
Mr Quoter-vator
Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Thu May 06, 2004 8:26 am |
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muahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Thu May 06, 2004 8:30 am |
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Sweeeet.
My dad had a few of these back in the late 80s... including one in full martini rally livery. 
Twas a beast alright.
Dont know what reliability is like, but it cant be any worse than a valver... |
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Chet T16
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Thu May 06, 2004 9:28 am |
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Aye they're quick alright, won't be on the road for a while yet tho.
They're no more unreliable than a valver but then somethin breaks you can't log on to andyspares and get the bits delivered for a few quid! |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Fri May 07, 2004 6:01 am |
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Yeah, could be unpleasant in that respect, but Desira should be able to supply most mechanical bits, from the Lancia Dedra, Fiat Tipo 16v, Alfa 155, Fiat Coupe etc.
Engine is common across them all i think, albeit in slightly different forms. |
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Chet T16
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Fri May 07, 2004 6:06 am |
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Ooohh thats a new name, cheers. I've been talkin to John Whalley about a few bits and pieces and he really knows his stuff |
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Evo
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Joined: 10 Mar 2004
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Sat May 08, 2004 4:46 pm |
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I have aways wanted one of those! |
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Chet T16
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Mon May 10, 2004 9:08 am |
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Right, story is that i got it as a now runner. The crank decided to quit suicide after a bout of depression caused by a lack of oil.
Theres a new crank on order along with shells and a set of rings.
Rods are fairly cheap too so i might stick a set of those in to save wastin time gettin the original ones checked for ovality(that a new word? lol)
Gonna do the clutch and belts/tensioners while its stripped as both are an engine out job so not worth the risk.
The only things i've found so far to be 'above average' price wise are the belts. Even the crank was a helluva lot cheaper than i've seen renault ones for |
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Soneji
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Mon May 10, 2004 9:23 am |
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Chet T16
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Mon May 10, 2004 9:26 am |
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Not much to see really, its sittin in the back of the workshop sans bonnet at the minute |
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Chet T16
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Mon May 10, 2004 9:28 am |
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Its exactly like this and the one in my sig |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Mon May 10, 2004 10:18 am |
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oh baby yeah thats gorgeous... |
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christian
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Joined: 10 Apr 2004
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Mon May 10, 2004 11:36 am |
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wow, these cars seriously rock!  |
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Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Tue May 11, 2004 4:22 am |
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Ovality is a word.
Bits are cheap cos its a common as muchk fiat TC but a bit fancier. |
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Chet T16
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Tue May 11, 2004 4:26 am |
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Chet T16
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Tue May 11, 2004 4:32 am |
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Neal
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Tue May 11, 2004 5:12 am |
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| Lampredi i believe |
Yep! This engine was used across most of the fiat group range in various forms, and has evolved from the original 1960s design by Aurelio Lampredi.
Its got twin contra rotating balancer shafts (secondary couple forces and all that) as now used by mitsubishi, though most people tend to lock them off as they sap power. |
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Chris H
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Tue May 11, 2004 6:58 am |
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ahh balancer shafts, the only real way to make a 4 pot perfectly smooth.
The cosworth designed ford galaxy balancer shafts in the sump are most impressive.
main prob with the balancer shafts are weight, they sap the power and the belts break and throw the cambelts. |
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Chet T16
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Tue May 11, 2004 8:46 am |
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JR-Tuning Ltd.
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Joined: 24 Apr 2004
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Wed May 12, 2004 7:54 am |
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So i guess the 5 is out the window now! 
I know alot of good sources here in Italy if you're looking for bits standard or high performance for the Lancia. 
John |
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JR-Tuning Ltd.
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Joined: 24 Apr 2004
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Wed May 12, 2004 7:55 am |
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So i guess the 5 is out the window now!
I know alot of good sources here in Italy if you're looking for bits standard or high performance for the Lancia.
John |
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