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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by betabuoy on August 23, 2026, 03:39:18 PM »The crankshaft could still be valuable if it’s been sitting in oil and has not been machined.
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by rossocorsa on August 23, 2026, 03:38:28 PM »Looks like low compression pistons as they don't look like they have any dome? Robore and new pistons would be expensive. If it is a 2 litre it is worth checking the crank. They are difficult to get hold of in good condition these days so well worth keeping if it is still good.
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Members Cars / Re: My Beta restoration
« Last post by Carlwil10 on August 23, 2026, 03:15:28 PM »I think its safe to say my engine is scrap
Carl
Carl
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Members Cars / Re: Beta Coupe GCRE upgrade
« Last post by betabuoy on August 23, 2026, 09:00:51 AM »Good work Chris!
It's always satisfying to correct an error, even more so when
you own the problem!
See you at Goodwood
Nigel
Thanks Nigel. Sadly, no Goodwood for me this year; a few too many September commitments and I've prioritised to BetaMeeta. Hopefully see you there?
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Members Cars / Re: My HPE....now a rolling recommission
« Last post by Ferrit on August 22, 2026, 09:59:20 PM »RE: shocks that's excellent news
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Members Cars / Re: Beta Coupe GCRE upgrade
« Last post by Nigel on August 22, 2026, 09:28:23 PM »Good work Chris!
It's always satisfying to correct an error, even more so when
you own the problem!
See you at Goodwood
Nigel
It's always satisfying to correct an error, even more so when
you own the problem!
See you at Goodwood
Nigel
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Members Cars / Re: Spyder restoration - long time coming
« Last post by peteracs on August 22, 2026, 09:05:52 PM »Apologies if I missed this in an earlier post, but how many miles has this engine covered? And BTW, I do admire the composure you appear to have retained throughout despite the recent engine knocking diagnostics. Impressive!
Hi Chris
In theory the car has done 30k miles, BUT there was a photo I found in the glovebox which shows an engine with the head off, which suggests there was a problem with the original engine, though I have no other history.
Peter
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Members Cars / Re: Spyder restoration - long time coming
« Last post by peteracs on August 22, 2026, 09:03:21 PM »Hi Tim
Having read up about it, and just run the car from cold through hot, I am pretty sure that is what it is, the noise significantly reduces when hot albeit does not disappear altogether. It tends to be most noticeable when accelerating around the 2000-3000 rpm range.
Peter
Having read up about it, and just run the car from cold through hot, I am pretty sure that is what it is, the noise significantly reduces when hot albeit does not disappear altogether. It tends to be most noticeable when accelerating around the 2000-3000 rpm range.
Peter
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Events 2026 / Re: NEC Classic Motor Show 12th - 15th Nov
« Last post by TonyLanciaBeta (Tony Harrison) on August 22, 2026, 07:28:57 PM »SAVE the DATES 13th - 16th November 2026
We will have 4 superb Lancia Beta's on our Beta Forum Stand for the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham this year.
Combining the Beta stand with the Lancia Motor Club who will be celebrating 120 years of the Lancia brand, the Gamma consortium and the Stratos enthusiasts. This will be an epic stand for all Lancia lovers and afficionados. You can save £4 by booking your tickets on line now using the code CCLBETAN6. See you there.
We will have 4 superb Lancia Beta's on our Beta Forum Stand for the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham this year.
Combining the Beta stand with the Lancia Motor Club who will be celebrating 120 years of the Lancia brand, the Gamma consortium and the Stratos enthusiasts. This will be an epic stand for all Lancia lovers and afficionados. You can save £4 by booking your tickets on line now using the code CCLBETAN6. See you there.
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Members Cars / Re: Beta Coupe GCRE upgrade
« Last post by betabuoy on August 22, 2026, 06:38:52 PM »Bumper change complete, and I'm pleased with the resultant much straighter version. New number plate bolts due tomorrow. Before and after below: