Comments on: 1978 Lancia Beta Berlina

By: Jimmyspirits

Jimmyspirits — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:20:02 +0000

Thanks Chris for your imput. all I have to do is remove the alternator bracket but the two bolts that hold it down are tucked behind the timing belt cover which will have to be removed. The bracket also holds down the egr valve and tubing..Just a pain in the ass that’s all. Thanks. You are right about the location. Without the ac it would be a piece of cake.

By: Chris Keen

Chris Keen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:51:03 +0000

Hi Jimmy – I don’t remember changing the alternator being that involved – I think I had to pull the air filter, the right-side shock-tower-to-front-bulkhead bracket, and then loosen the alternator brackets to remove it. In my car, the alternator was on top, above the a/c compressor and power steering pump if I recall correctly. If that doesn’t help, let me know and I’ll try and find a pic to clarify.

By: Jimmyspirits

Jimmyspirits — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:43:54 +0000

Hey Chris, how did you go about changing the alternator on that sedan? I am diving into mine and it seems that without removing the adjusting bracket for the alternator, and then pulling it straight up is the only way. The manual says to remove the radiator grill and do it that way but they fail to mention that if you have a/c, that way is impossible. So to remove the adjusting bracket means removal of tire, wheel well, timing cover, egr valve and lines etc….. Is crazy or am I crazy?? Appreciate your feedback on this. Now if only that guy who just won this dam car came through with the payment, this would be a non issue except now I’m motivated to finish this never ending project!!!!!(25years)Yikes:(

By: Stv Jen

Stv Jen — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:52:17 +0000

Need a windshield for a friends Beta Berlina located in Los Angeles, CA. Any leads from anyone?
Thanks,

Steve J
stvdino at yahoo dot com

By: oldcarjunkie

oldcarjunkie — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:23:00 +0000

Nice car. I love the oddball stuff. I’ve only ever seen one and it was in the scrapyard.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveseven/301152208/

By: Baron

Baron — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:37:15 +0000

I miss mine!!! Had a 1978 Beta 1800 Saloon in brown…My first car, paid a friend of the family $2k for it in 1985, when I was 16 years of age…This pic of yours above brings back memories, as did the discussion about the replacement of the fuel lines…I remember when mine blew inside the car, and fuel leaked all over, and the smell!? Haha…The tranny blew after the third shift-linkage repair, and my dad made me get rid of the car. I always regret that.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:26:36 +0000

Hi Erik !
I’m another norw. Beta-fan/man. I’m a member of the norwq. Lancisti Norvegesi. There you can find a contacperson for requests regarding parts an so on

By: Chris Keen

Chris Keen — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:19:03 +0000

Hi Erik – thanks for the comment. I got my strut inserts on eBay from a guy in England – not sure what make they were anymore. That said, I’ve done some searching around the internet with US and British vendors, and did find some other ones after I’d found mine. Koni also made some, and there’s a seller on eBay (wayassauto, i think) who has (at least) rear struts. You might also try http://www.lancisti.org – they’re very helpful.

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:05:21 +0000

Hello. I am a Norwegian Beta fan. I have had 4 different Beta Saloons. Now I have a 1979 Beta 2000 Berlina. I love this car, and it’s very solid and reliable. I have on question: Where did you get the strut inserts. My car need new struts in front and rear suspension, but I cannot find any struts or shock absorbers. Please let me know what make and number your struts have.
I wish you all the best with your fantastic Beta.
Erik from Norway

By: Joe Milani

Joe Milani — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:41:01 +0000

Hi Gary,
Joe here we also have a series 2 sedan in everyday use..haveing some fuse problems and wondering have you awiring diagram handy you cam email me for the auto elec…

Car is in Thornbury melbourne.

Cheers,
Joe