Recommisioning

[Spider2]

I am helping a guy in Holland next week recommission a series 2 Appia. Neither of us have a service manual so some basic information would be really helpful. The engine runs OK but not really smoothly and there are no brakes. The reservoir is empty so may be a simple job but I fear not. (wheel cylinders?)
1. Spark plug type
2. Best oil
3. Grease points
4. Valve clearances? and is a special adjusting tool required like the Fulvia?
5. Ignition timing
What oil goes in the sliding pillars and what is the procedure to service them.
Is there a service manual that I can download?
What are the common problems we will encounter? The car has not been on the road for about 8 years but the engine has been run fairly frequently.
Thanks
Simon
Fulvia S1 Sport

[simonandjuliet]

There are a couple of good sources of info (plus handbook). There is a very good workshop manual in English and I have added the relevant pages , but also Don Cross wrote a helpful section in Wim Oude Weernink's excellent book on Appias. I can't share that here due to copyright , but briefly:

1/ Champion N5 or equivalent
2/ Everyone has their favourite - mine is Penrite 20w50 or 60
3/ See chart below
4/ See photos - can be done easily with ring spanner and pliers (to hold the tappet when tightening)
5/See photos
6/ top suspension 20/50 or 60, bottom 90 or 120/140 if v worn. I wrote a suspension guide a few years ago and is available on the Forum - I can resend if you can't find it !

The brakes can be difficult, but try running a hone through all the cylindres and fit new seals - if you are lucky you'll have no leaks, but new cylindres are available from Cavalitto

Give Jim a ring at the Appia Consortium, I am sure he and others will help as well

Good luck !

[nistri]

Getting the brake drums off can be difficult without a special puller. The oil sump plug needs a 22 mm Allenkey. Refilling the gearbox is not so simple without a suitable syringe. Systematic cleaning of the cooling system is advisable as these cars are quite sensitive to overheating and the various pipes and hoses can be blocked by debris. The correct operation of the radiator louvres is important. Etc. A manual can be a great help.

[lancianut666]

I would pay a visit to the Viva Lancia site here https://viva-lancia.com/specials/cd/appia-cd.php
They provide documentation on most of our favourite Lancia models on CD in PDF format invaluable!
Clarkey AKA Appia Consortium Manager

[Spider2]

Rear drums came off easily, but the fronts want to stay put. Does the Consortium have one for rent? I am going over to Holland on Sunday