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Discussion in '348/355' started by fiorano10, Dec 22, 2019.

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  1. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ
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    Of course we are. It's a belt thread. It's always an argument. ;)

    If we all owned Corvettes be would be arguing timing chains and how chain stretch effect cam timing. :)
     
  2. spaghetti_jet

    spaghetti_jet Formula Junior

    Jan 5, 2005
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    I know, it’s been discussed to death. Meanwhile, I’ll just drop the engine and do it properly.
     
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  3. radlu

    radlu Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2005
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    The Water Pump is also a concern. If that wasn't changed on the last service, then it's as old as the car.
    21 years old.
    Just saying.
     
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  4. fiorano10

    fiorano10 Karting

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  5. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ
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    I hate it when people start talking about how a Ferrari isn't a Toyota or a Honda when discussing belt life. Yes, a Ferrari engine is not like a Toyota or Honda or...., but the belts used on Ferraris are not like the belts used in Toyotas, Hondas, or ..... either. I've 10 years on my 308 belts, 7 on my 355. And when it comes to water pumps, 35 yrs on the 308, an no record of a wp change on the 355, so somewhere between 7 and 25 yrs.
     
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  6. fiorano10

    fiorano10 Karting

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    I have an original water pump and yes 21 years old with no issue.
    When I decided to drop the engine most chances are that I may not touch it
    I am almost sure that water pump can be replaced by dropping the gas tank. If brake down.


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  7. fiorano10

    fiorano10 Karting

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    But saying it again, if you track the car and redlining it constantly or treating it like a stolen car then I would probably pay attention to all opinions here at ferrarichat and panic to do the service every 3 yrs
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  8. radlu

    radlu Formula Junior

    Jun 6, 2005
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    And the alternator belt is from 2005 even. Did they use old parts last time they serviced it lol?
    Scary situation in all aspects when you really think about it.



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  9. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Is that Ernie?
     
  10. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    A Honda and Toyota Redline at 7,000RPM?
     
  11. emac

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    NSX 8k redline
     
  12. fiorano10

    fiorano10 Karting

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    I am glad I am making your day, after my posting now you have something to do.
    Yes what ever you say. ;)
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  13. fiorano10

    fiorano10 Karting

    Sep 29, 2004
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    I am even going further for you to be happy, and satisfy
    I got the car at TJ from a salvage junkyard. All body parts came from pinto. ;)

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  14. GTO Joe

    GTO Joe Formula Junior
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    Oh come on, most of us recognize those blue gloves and watch from many postings. :D
     
  15. jjtjr

    jjtjr Formula Junior

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    Volkswagen recommends replacing the belt on their TDI's at 100K miles.
    When I removed the old one it still looked new, and that is driving year round through winters and summer. Now, if there were any oil leaks or other outside influences than a failure would be almost certain. But I will still keep my belt replacement interval at 7 yrs on my 355 for piece of mind.
    Also, the belt materials of today are much better than the ones that were fitted in our cars from the factory.
     
  16. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    That's like saying a C8 Corvette is the same as the Chevy Sonic.
     
  17. geopetrolhead

    geopetrolhead Rookie

    Mar 6, 2016
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    you Don’t drive the car beyond 6500 rpm in 3rd, hahaha, live a little man! That is what the car was built for!


     
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