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Help with Mondial QV air intake damage

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by rjp80s, Jan 24, 2018.

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  1. rjp80s

    rjp80s Rookie

    Jan 24, 2017
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    Houston
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    Rick Pleczko
    Hi,
    I'm driving my 84 QV and hear a 'bump' noise as if I'd run over something - but I hadn't. I stop and open the engine compartment and I see the damage to the air intake in the attached pictures. The car continues to run fine.

    Took the car to my local Ferrari mechanic, he seems to think that the mount for the air intake vibrated off and did the damage. I'm not sure that he's worked on many Mondial's though.

    So, I'd really appreciate any help regarding:
    1) what you think could have caused the damage, and is there anything obviously missing in the attached images
    2) where can I get a replacement air intake

    Thanks!
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  2. dfranzen

    dfranzen Formula 3
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    Aug 31, 2013
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    Don Franzen
    somebody already modified your air intake....the "glass" makes that quite evident

    you could just reglass or find a used air intake
     
  3. rjp80s

    rjp80s Rookie

    Jan 24, 2017
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    Rick Pleczko
    Thanks for the feedback. I thought it looked like it had been glassed in. I'll try to find a used replacement. I'm still wondering what did the damage though.
     
  4. stekkefun4

    stekkefun4 Formula 3
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  5. rjp80s

    rjp80s Rookie

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  6. theunissenguido

    theunissenguido Formula 3
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    Jan 21, 2004
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    Guido
    Rick can you open your air filter and look if a piece of the air intake whas smashed inside...I hope there is an air filter ! Otherwhise a piece could passe the flow metering unit and enter the engine.
    Guido
    PS : if you have any question about the installation of that new fuseboard, dont hesitat to ask me ! You can mail me at :
    [email protected]
     
  7. rjp80s

    rjp80s Rookie

    Jan 24, 2017
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    Houston
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    Rick Pleczko
    Thanks very much Guido. I'll double to make sure there's nothing in the air filter. The engine seems to have been running fine, so hopefully not. Looking forward to receiving the board.
    Cheers, Rick
     

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