Lancia Delta
MultiAir valve actuation with electrohydraulic control. Efficient and torquey, but the MultiAir unit is maintenance-intensive. Observe oil quality and change intervals meticulously.
MultiAir with finesse
103 kW MultiAir builds strongly from 1,750 rpm — precise steering and excellent chassis, very harmonious.
Engine Weaknesses 3
The MultiAir technology is sensitive to deposits in the intake port. Oil mist from crankcase ventilation deposits as carbon and impairs valve actuation.
Symptoms: Power loss, rough running, engine warning light, rough cold start
The thermostat of the 198A7000 can stick open or closed. If it sticks closed, engine overheating with severe consequential damage is imminent.
Symptoms: Engine runs too hot (sticks closed) or warms up too slowly (sticks open), higher consumption
The oil separator in the crankcase ventilation of the MultiAir engine wears and allows oil to enter the intake tract. Oil reaches the turbo and can cause bearing failure there.
Symptoms: Elevated oil consumption, blue exhaust, oil in the air filter housing, turbo whistling
Vehicle Weaknesses 9
The M32 gearbox (GM/Opel) is known for weak bearings on the 6th gear shaft. Howling and whistling from around 80,000 km; gearbox rebuild or bearing replacement required.
Temperature switch or fan control faulty — engine overheats in traffic queues or at low speed. Thermostat can also stick.
The rear brake calipers on the Delta 844 seize from lack of use, as the electric parking brake requires little mechanical actuation of the rear brakes. Pistons corrode inside the caliper.
Isolated reports of front coil spring breakages, especially on vehicles with 18-inch tyres and sports suspension. A broken spring can damage the tyre.
Steering rack develops play — knocking when driving over uneven surfaces and when turning in. Adjustment or replacement of the steering rack required.
Actuator motors for the climate control system (temperature, air distribution or recirculation flaps) fail — climate regulation no longer works correctly.
Sunroof drain hoses block — water runs into the interior and damages electronics under the seats or in the footwell.
Wheel bearings wear prematurely on the Delta 844 compared with similar vehicles. Rear wheel bearings are particularly affected. Seized brake discs complicate removal.
Screws, nuts and panel seams start to rust after around 2 years. Metal connections and sheet metal brackets show corrosion faster than on German competitor models.
