Cassino

You may find that it shares those parts with a Fiat model....perhaps a 500....check it out with EPER...this is an FCA file on all their cars....cross checking that may help?

All done now. Acecarparts on eBay had the springs at £44 for the pair for the KYBs. Unlike my old Astras, you do need both wheels off and the car supported to get enough swing on the rear arms to get out the springs. The Astra could be done one side at a time.
 
Whole job took about an hour start to finish, including clearing up. 

Hi All,
 
Just wondered if you guys had any brake disc/pad recommendation for the Delta.
 
My last set were Bosch Pads/discs sets (I was under the impression it’s always best to buy same brand discs and pads for compatibility) and haven’t been too pleased. They have squeaked from day 1 and my Indy said copper grease was no longer needed on the new pads or discs these days with spacers and padding provided but I disagree.
 
My Delta is a work horse carrying 3 children and heavy car seats so is heavy on brake use.
 
Carparts4less have Pagid, Eicher Or brembo. I’m tempted with Pagid as they were good on my golf back in the day.
 
Any recommendations and advice welcome
 
Cheers

I've owned mine for about 2 years now having wanted one for a long time. It's my first foray in to Italian car ownership and, so far, has been a pleasant experience. A pleasure to own
 
I have the 1.6 diesel in SR trim. I bought mine as a private sale  with 48000 on the clock. It was up at £3800, but I haggled £400 off the cover the timing belt and water pump. 
 
Worth remembering that the diesel engines are also shared with some Vauxhall / Opel models, so that should help parts supply.

Yep,I forgot about the steering error bit....simple fix...thanks for reminding us Nello.
 
Ian

I'm still on the original battery too. My S/S has ceased working but thats OK with me and no other issues so................... I have disconnected before though for service work. No real issues although you may get some initial lights and errors and may need to move the steering wheel from lock to lock to remove any Steering errors. You might also need to reset the Auto-down windows function by fully depressing each then holding for 5 seconds.

Cheers, thanks for the replies...I will give it a try. 

As Euro Car Parts have a sale on again - what front pads are people recommending - they have Eicher / Pagid or Brembo?

I ended up with DriveTec discs and pads from my local parts factor. They've been on since October and seem OK. Part number is PAD2299. They have the wear sensor on both sides which some don't.

I got Brembo, front and rear, work well, no screeching and no fade in hard use

Good point, thanks!

Up to now my bella has been very reliable, however bad things come in threes
 
1) cannot get the sump plug off as some grease monkey thought he was putting on a wheel bolt, will have to be drilled out, even a chisel wont shift it
 
2) water leak, from the thermstat housing pie I think, where the securing bracket is moulded onto the main pipe, looks like it may be fractured
 
3) leak from the washer bottle
 
all because cleaned my Alfa spider and not her.

A very happy and peaceful Christmas to all the Delta drivers!
May all your problems be little ones

Buon Natale Delisti!

I'm guessing it's because the auto function is for the road tunnels found all over Italy......and you would not need main beam as they are lit.....and dazzling oncoming drivers in a tunnel, would not end well!.....just a thought.
Ian

Agree with Andrew - my MA Turbo goes really well considering the cars dimensions. Boost-leak perhaps? Definitely not normal........ Welcome to the forum BTW and hope you get it sorted.

That's great news :-D
Glad you are sorted and enjoying the driving

Hi Guys,
 
A little late but never too late. For future readers and reference I let you know that my problem has been solved.
 
Despite her perfect looks when bought, the car needed som serious maintenance like rubbers and control arm included cam belt change and tires (Pirelli's). 
 
The strange 'spaces' if felt when steering have disappeared.   
 
Cheers
 

Thank you all for replies.
 
 
As a reference it's good to know that they're not exactly precise, so I know I probably have to get used and adjust my expectations. The 'City' steering is not active when speeding over 30 km's an hour even when the button is active.
 
As said, I don't like the sporty tires but they're too good for change yet. When worn out I will first seek tires (ideas welcome) known for comfort, I hope to report back after changing them. If that doesn't help alignment would be the next step.
 
 

Got home from the rig and the nice people at Swansea have written to me.  So right now I am the proud first ever owner of AP12 VXC!
 
Weirdly the V5 says 'first used elsewhere in the UK', which - if you've been following this - we know is B-S & is what caused all the faffing about in the first place; Guernsey isn't in the UK or EU.
 
Never mind, tomorrow will transfer the GAS plate over & that is finally that!
 

First proper job is going to be the cambelt. Although the 84k service was done, the cambelt was not, doubtless on cost if the car was being moved on. Made it to 111k so far without snapping, so hopefully will stay intact long enough to get to the motor factors and back.

And another thing, why is the tolerance between a new disc and one deemed out of tolerance (ie too thin) so narrow?
I had new front discs fitted in January, after approx 6000 miles there now on the worn limit?
Already had the arguement with an ATS employee (must have been almost 14 years  of age " there all like that these days sir !!)
I used to get at least 25,000 miles per set  of brake pads and 2 sets fitted before  my discs got  low, now it seems a set  of disc per set of new pads is the norm!!!!
Is this correct or are there some new discs  out there that start with a  bit more material  on them?
 
Thankyou
me again

Never had that problem to be honest! I'm pretty sure I got well over 25k out of front discs...Firstly stay away from ATS, and find yourself a decent Indie!

+1 :-)

Why in the name of god can I not switch to main beams with the auto light setting on the stalk?  
Our German friends seem to have no problems with this type of multitasking