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Oct 13, 2009 18:34:02 GMT
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Picked this up last week,hasnt been taxed since '99.Apparently the fuel pump has packed in.A gamma coupe has been on my list of 'to be owned' cars for a long time now,makes a nice change from the endless list of audis I have had over the last 10 years or so  |
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Last Edit: Oct 14, 2009 9:50:15 GMT by rmad
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MJK 24
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Oct 13, 2009 18:38:06 GMT
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DO NOT apply full steering lock with a cold engine!
Otherwise, amazing in every respect!
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Oct 13, 2009 18:45:36 GMT
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yeah i have heard all about that,still can't believe lancia released a car with such a major problem.I seem to remember reading that there was a modification made to stop/reduce the chance of it happening,will have to investigate that as I have no choice but to put cars on full lock to get out of my workshop.One thing that has struck me since getting the car is how well built it is,feels very similar to any german car of the same era
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Oct 13, 2009 18:45:55 GMT
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^^What he said^^, also I hope the big ends are good as they are quite soft and replacements are almost impossible to get.
The Gamma Consortium will be your new best friends.
Lovely cars, but oh so Italian...
If you're anywhere near Ramsgate in Kent, I know a guy with another one.
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Oct 13, 2009 19:33:19 GMT
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Now thats a nice car, you don't see many of them around
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johnrh
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Oct 13, 2009 19:39:32 GMT
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That's nice.
Keep the original engine if you can, but if it's broken or you can't get parts, a Subaru turbo would make a nice transplant.
John
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Oct 13, 2009 20:18:51 GMT
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thanks chaps,I hear there are only 22 of them on the road in the UK at present.I have also got another one to pickup in a few days,primarily as a doner but the thought of an engine transplant on this one has crossed my mind,will get the measuring tape out tomorrow,lol
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Last Edit: Oct 13, 2009 20:20:14 GMT by james54
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village
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Always carries a toolbox. Because Volkswagen.......
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Oct 14, 2009 11:23:58 GMT
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flat-4-tastic!!
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"The White Van is strong with this one...."
Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP
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Ruki
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Oct 14, 2009 15:05:41 GMT
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Would love some interior pictures.
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Oct 14, 2009 17:04:49 GMT
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Would love some interior pictures. this is a picture from the blue one i got off ebay the other night but its identical as far as i know  |
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1982 Lancia Gammamilfordcubicle
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Oct 14, 2009 18:21:35 GMT
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The interior looks quite stark, not what I was expecting. I love Gammas, I hope you can save it.
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rtlkyuubi
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Oct 14, 2009 18:26:57 GMT
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what happens if you put full lock on with a cold engine??
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Oct 14, 2009 18:40:50 GMT
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For some reason, Lancia decided to drive the power steering pump from the cam belt on one of the cylinder banks.
If you apply full lock with a cold engine, the load on the cam belt causes the teeth of the belt to strip off. This, of course, destroys the engine internals; much as a snapped cam belt does.
Not the greatest engineering decision ever.
Might it be worth looking at the electric power steering pumps fitted to some newer cars (eg. Mercedes A class) to try to avoid this issue?
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Oct 14, 2009 19:38:11 GMT
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yeah true,electric is one way to go although I have read that people have redone the whole arrangement and fitted a volvo/audi pump in place of the aircon pump(another unreliable feature of the gamma apparently) For some reason, Lancia decided to drive the power steering pump from the cam belt on one of the cylinder banks. If you apply full lock with a cold engine, the load on the cam belt causes the teeth of the belt to strip off. This, of course, destroys the engine internals; much as a snapped cam belt does. Not the greatest engineering decision ever. Might it be worth looking at the electric power steering pumps fitted to some newer cars (eg. Mercedes A class) to try to avoid this issue? |
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Oct 14, 2009 21:27:05 GMT
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I do love these cars, its one of the ones on my "italian cars to own wish list" which includes Fiat Strada 130TC, Alfasud Ti, Alfa 33 16v. Fiat Miafiora 2000 Sport, to name a few, but have never been brave enough to own!!!!
It needs a nice wood rimmed steering wheel and gear knob IMO???
Well done and good luck!!
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Sig pic too big!
83 MK1 Golf 1.3 Driver-sold
83 Mk1 Golf GTI Pirelli-sold
95 BMW 520i Individual-sold
94 BMW 525i Sport-R.I.P
04 Audi A4 1.9TDI 130-55mpg:)
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Oct 14, 2009 21:44:46 GMT
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yeah true,electric is one way to go although I have read that people have redone the whole arrangement and fitted a volvo/audi pump in place of the aircon pump(another unreliable feature of the gamma apparently) For some reason, Lancia decided to drive the power steering pump from the cam belt on one of the cylinder banks. If you apply full lock with a cold engine, the load on the cam belt causes the teeth of the belt to strip off. This, of course, destroys the engine internals; much as a snapped cam belt does. Not the greatest engineering decision ever. Might it be worth looking at the electric power steering pumps fitted to some newer cars (eg. Mercedes A class) to try to avoid this issue? doh ! just broke a 5 pot Audi and let the power steering stuff go with the shell cos we had no use for it. |
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Oct 24, 2009 17:38:48 GMT
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heres the other one I picked up last week  |
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Oct 24, 2009 19:56:22 GMT
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Wow, never seen one of these before! Looks proper funky  I like it! |
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'84 Honda Civic 1.3 AH The Daily
'86 Nissan Leopard F31 The Weekend Cruiser
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Oct 24, 2009 22:09:06 GMT
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found these pictures,could be interesting   |
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Wow! Thats a tight fit in there!
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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I like it!