🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Lancia

Model:

Delta Integrale

Variants Covered:

Integrale 8V, Integrale 16V, Integrale Evoluzione

Chassis Codes:

Type 831ABO (common for Integrale models).

👋 Introduction

Market Position:

Iconic rally homologation special, celebrated for its performance, advanced technology, and rally success.

Competitive Analysis:

Competed against other potent rally-bred road cars of its era, often setting performance benchmarks.

Key Features:

Four-wheel drive, turbocharged engines, sophisticated suspension, aerodynamic enhancements, rally-inspired design.

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Areas:

Complete service, repair, and maintenance for Lancia Delta Integrale 8V, 16V, and Evoluzione models.

Coverage Detail:

Covers all mechanical and electrical components, body and trim, with specific attention to the robust four-wheel-drive system and turbocharged engine. Includes schematics and exploded views.

Page Count:

Not specified, but described as comprehensive.

Manual Type:

Service and Repair Manual

Language:

English

Format:

Digital PDF

Digital Features:

Instant download enables immediate access, printable pages allow for convenient use in the workshop environment.

📖 Manual Coverage

Systems Covered:

Engine (including turbocharging, fuel injection, ignition), drivetrain (4WD system, differentials), transmission, suspension, steering, braking system, electrical system, bodywork, interior, heating and ventilation.

Specific Systems Covered:

Engine Control Unit (ECU) diagnosis, fuel pump operation, injector testing, turbocharger wastegate adjustment, intercooler system, hydraulic clutch system, ABS system (if equipped), power steering pump and rack, dashboard instrumentation.

Specific Systems Covered Brakes:

Front and rear brake systems, including disc and caliper maintenance, pad replacement, fluid bleeding, and ABS modulator troubleshooting.

Specific Systems Covered Electrical:

Comprehensive wiring diagrams covering lighting, ignition, starting system, charging system, instrumentation, and accessory circuits. Includes fuse box layouts and relay assignments.

Procedures Included:

Complete tear down and rebuild procedures, routine maintenance, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic procedures, repair instructions, component replacement, adjustments, torque specifications.

Specific Procedures Included:

Timing belt replacement procedure with correct tensioning, clutch slave cylinder replacement, brake caliper overhaul, wheel bearing replacement, alternator testing, radiator removal and installation, spark plug gap and replacement, ignition coil testing.

Specific Procedures Included Turbo:

Turbocharger inspection, wastegate actuator adjustment, oil feed line check, and turbo rebuild procedures.

Procedures Included Suspension:

Front and rear suspension component replacement (struts, springs, bushings, control arms), alignment specifications, and shock absorber installation.

Technical Depth:

Detailed, covering from basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and complete overhauls.

Technical Depth Examples:

Detailed wiring diagrams for all electrical systems, troubleshooting trees for common faults, specific diagnostic codes (if applicable), detailed explanations of the viscous coupling and Torsen differential operation.

Technical Depth Diagnostics:

Troubleshooting guides for ignition system failures, fuel delivery problems, boost leaks, suspension noises, and electrical gremlins.

Technical Depth Torque Specs:

Extensive list of torque specifications for critical fasteners across all major components, essential for correct assembly and reliability.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Format:

Adobe PDF

File Quality Features:

Searchable text within the PDF, high-resolution images and diagrams allowing for zooming and detailed inspection.

Print Quality:

High-resolution, suitable for printing.

Binding Type:

Digital (Printable)

Paper Type:

N/A (Digital)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Primary Engine:

2.0L Inline-4 Turbocharged

Engine Codes:

Common engine codes include 838, 838.B, 838.C, 160AR.741, 841C.000, 841C.042 (specific codes vary by year and model variant).

Engine Configuration:

Inline 4-cylinder, longitudinal mounting.

Performance 8V:

Approx. 185-200 hp (depending on specific market and tune).

Performance 16V:

Approx. 200-210 hp.

Performance Evoluzione:

Approx. 205-210 hp (Evoluzione I), ~210-215 hp (Evoluzione II).

Performance Torque 8V:

Approx. 247 Nm (182 lb-ft).

Performance Torque 16V:

Approx. 294 Nm (217 lb-ft).

Performance Torque Evoluzione:

Approx. 290-300 Nm (214-221 lb-ft).

Fuel System:

Multi-point fuel injection (MPI) with turbocharging.

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Standard:

5-speed Manual

Transmission Optional:

None offered

Transmission Features:

Viscous coupling center differential and Torsen rear differential for advanced four-wheel drive performance.

Transmission Drivetrain Layout:

Permanent Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) with a torque-splitting viscous coupling center differential and a Torsen torque-sensing limited-slip differential at the rear.

📐 Dimensions

Dimensions Exterior:

Wider bodywork with flared arches compared to standard Delta models, particularly on Evoluzione variants. Specific dimensions vary by variant.

Dimensions Wheelbase:

Approx. 2475 mm (97.4 inches).

Dimensions Track Width:

Significantly wider track on Integrale and Evoluzione models compared to standard Delta, contributing to improved handling. Evoluzione models featured significantly wider tracks and bodywork.

Dimensions Interior:

Seating for 5, rally-inspired cockpit.

Dimensions Cargo:

Compact hatchback cargo space, typical for the era.

Dimensions Weights:

Curb weight typically around 1300-1350 kg, depending on variant.

Dimensions Gross Vehicle Weight:

Approx. 1800 kg (3968 lbs) - varies by variant.

🛡️ Safety Features

Safety Ratings:

N/A for period, but designed with robust chassis and safety structures for homologation.

Safety Active Features:

Advanced four-wheel drive system for enhanced traction and stability, powerful brakes.

Safety Passive Features:

Reinforced chassis, seat belts, crumple zones.

💡 Technology Features

Technology Infotainment:

Basic infotainment for the era, typically including a radio/cassette player. Focus is on performance engineering over advanced electronics.

Technology Driver Assistance:

Primary driver assistance is the advanced 4WD system; no electronic stability control or traction control systems typical of modern vehicles.

Technology Connectivity:

None.

🔧 Maintenance

Maintenance Service Intervals:

The manual details recommended intervals for oil changes, filter replacements, timing belt service, spark plugs, and other critical maintenance items. Typical oil change intervals around 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months.

Maintenance Timing Belt Interval:

Critical, typically recommended every 30,000-50,000 miles or 3-5 years, including tensioners and idler pulleys. Failure is catastrophic.

Maintenance Fluid Specifications:

Details specific engine oil grades (e.g., 10W-40 or 15W-50 synthetic depending on climate), coolant specifications (e.g., ethylene glycol based), brake fluid type (DOT 4), differential fluid specifications, and power steering fluid.

Maintenance Coolant Type:

Pre-mixed or concentrate ethylene glycol-based coolant, typically with a green or orange color depending on formulation.

Maintenance Transmission Fluid:

Specific manual transmission fluid (MTF) and transfer case/differential fluids as per Lancia specifications, often API GL-4 or GL-5 rated.

Maintenance Oil Capacity:

Engine oil capacity is typically around 4.5-5.0 liters (4.7-5.3 US quarts) for the 2.0L turbo engine.

Maintenance Known Issues:

Manual addresses common Lancia Delta Integrale issues such as turbocharger reliability, rust prevention, cooling system performance, timing belt maintenance criticality, and potential wear on the 4WD system components.

Maintenance Common Issues Rust:

The manual provides guidance on rust prevention and common areas of concern, such as wheel arches, sills, and the underbody.

Maintenance Common Issues Cooling:

Overheating issues related to radiator efficiency, thermostat failure, and fan operation are detailed for diagnosis and repair.

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Heritage:

Lancia has a rich motorsport heritage, particularly in rallying, with numerous championship wins.

Model Evolution:

Evolved from the Lancia Delta HF Turbo 4WD, with successive iterations (8V, 16V, Evoluzione I, Evoluzione II) incorporating mechanical and aerodynamic enhancements to meet rally homologation requirements.

Model Evolution Key Differences:

8V: Single overhead camshaft, 16 valves. 16V: Twin overhead camshaft, 16 valves, increased power and torque. Evoluzione I: Wider body, improved suspension geometry, larger brakes, uprated turbo. Evoluzione II: Revised engine management, catalytic converter, minor styling updates, often more power.

Model Evolution Rally Heritage:

The Delta Integrale is a homologation special directly derived from Lancia's highly successful WRC rally cars. The manual reflects the engineering choices made for competitive performance.

Model Evolution Evoluzione Ii Details:

The Evoluzione II model featured a catalytic converter, which led to a slight power increase (due to engine mapping) and a slightly revised exhaust system. It also often had updated interior trim and wheels.

Production Years:

8V: 1987-1989, 16V: 1989-1991, Evoluzione I: 1991-1992, Evoluzione II: 1993-1994.

Production Location:

Italy