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What to look for when buying a 512TR?

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  1. ttforcefed

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    #51 ttforcefed, Dec 12, 2020
    Makes sense thanks
     
  2. Clyde Romero

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    #52 Clyde Romero, Dec 12, 2020
    Late 93 models are ok
    Like mine with 111k on it
    Also it matters who owned the car
    If it was some dirt ball who thinks he is in a mustang it wouldn’t matter if it was an M
    Because it’s going to fail
     
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    #53 ttforcefed, Dec 12, 2020
    what about oil changes?
     
  4. Clyde Romero

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    #54 Clyde Romero, Dec 13, 2020
    i use mobile one 20-50
    change it every 7000 miles
    write the date and mileage on the filter with a marker so you know when it was done
     
  5. MOSS

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    #55 MOSS, Dec 14, 2020
    The 15x50 and 20x50 weight oils seem to work best.
     
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    #56 Clyde Romero, Dec 14, 2020
    Absolutely
    Anything less the 20w is insane
    These cars put out Chernobyl heat
     
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    #57 MOSS, Dec 14, 2020
    Clyde are you using the 15x50 synthetic? I don't think they carry a 20x50 Mobile one. Great stuff with zinc and Phosphorus additive package.
     
  8. Schubert Racing

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    #58 Schubert Racing, Dec 14, 2020
    First problem, one fan isn’t working and I’m gettin 210F temps.
    The car has been always serviced by Ferrari and has had major work on it.
    Tranny is smooth, engine also, has power and overall good condition. I got this car for a great price and considering they are going up, I’m on the safe side. I love the car and will do some good work on it to improve from the current condition. Still searching for an overseas F mechanic thah can come and put it in shape properly!
     
  9. MOSS

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    #59 MOSS, Dec 15, 2020
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    Looking at a picture does not tell you if you have a sticky problem in all cases. Wipe it clean of the residue on it and check it in person with your fingers. Of the four I have owned, not one single one had a sticky problem whatsoever. Btw, they make that whole piece in gloss carbon and it looks beautiful and ends sticky forever. You have a pm
     
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    #60 vincenzo, Dec 15, 2020
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    #61 fridolin_pt, Dec 15, 2020
    Interesting to see that my ‘91 car is free of sticky problems. Seems to be a problem of later models.
     
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    #62 MOSS, Dec 15, 2020
    Yes, 4 out of 4 tr's and never a sticky for me. What you hear about late model cars is not true of our cars mostly. A lot of misinformation out there.
     
  13. flash32

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    #63 flash32, Dec 15, 2020
    My 93 512tr had it bad . Getting the stickrx treatment as we speak

    Sent from my moto g(7) using Tapatalk
     
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    #64 fridolin_pt, Dec 15, 2020
    On my 456 (2001) it’s a disaster.
     
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    #65 MOSS, Dec 15, 2020
    Seems like they started putting that soft touch coating around then
     
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    #66 flash32, Dec 15, 2020
    I wished they hadn't .:)

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    #67 Bradwilliams, Dec 15, 2020
    Please send us a picture of your speedo! :)
     
  18. MOSS

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    #68 MOSS, Dec 16, 2020
    I have 10 of those 5 gallon containers with various weights. Use 20x50 RP or find some with Zinc and Phosphate. RP makes it that way too.
     
  19. vincenzo

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    #69 vincenzo, Dec 16, 2020
    Not tying to promote RP. The 10w-40 is not terribly common these days. If Mobil 1 was avail in a 10w-40... that would be my first choice.

    The purple color of RP strikes me as a marketing ploy rather than a oil improving additive. That said, it does have a good reputation.

    The viscosity range ‘may’ be a vital design component for Ferrari. Maybe not. Hard to say since oils have improved so much since the ‘80s. One thing for sure... a high quality 10w-40 will do just fine.
     
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    #70 Schubert Racing, Dec 16, 2020
    It’s not sticky but it has some “water marks” to say a name on it. A specialist will come to do some detailing on it and see how it goes.
    My FF has way more stickier buttons than the 512TR.
     
  21. Clyde Romero

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    #71 Clyde Romero, Dec 27, 2020
     
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    #72 Clyde Romero, Dec 27, 2020
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    #73 Clyde Romero, Dec 27, 2020
    Check the fan relays
    And your circuit board fuse box my bet is you have arcing and that’s not a good sign
    The fans rarely go bad
    You can pull the plug on the fans an apply 12 volts to it
    I bet it will spin
    Also you probably have one of the thermostats not working as well
    They are up against the fire wall and a ***** to replace with the engine in
    That’s why when a service is done it’s cheap insurance to replace them
     
  24. Clyde Romero

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    #74 Clyde Romero, Dec 27, 2020
    Yes using mobil one synthetic
    Never had an issue
    It’s the same stuff they used on my Airbus airplane when I flew
     
  25. Bradwilliams

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    #75 Bradwilliams, Dec 27, 2020
    Outstanding! Inferiority is now setting in with me and my 44k mile car LOL.
     
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