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Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 328
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 4:03 pm: | |
Steve
from what I understand hte 348 boxes do have weaknesses, I've seen a few in QV (they currently have 4 on the bench!) for repair, it is quite common for them to strip their main bevel drive.
I'm no expert hence the recommendation you speak to Mick, they may not be convenient for you to use but he'll give you some free advice
for info a secondhand box can be as much as �6k! |
steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
Junior Member
Username: Ferraridriver
Post Number: 124
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 3:30 pm: | |
Mark
Is it a severe problem then? No-one else has said not to drive it!
Cheers
Steve
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Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 327
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 12:39 pm: | |
Steve
i spoke to QV London about your problem today and they said..........Don't drive it another mile!, worth giving Mick a call (01344 622011) and having a chat |
steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
Junior Member
Username: Ferraridriver
Post Number: 121
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 - 12:32 pm: | |
Hi
Is replacing the input shaft and the appropriate bearing a long job? Can anyone estimate a time span for a specialist to complete this?
Thanks
Steve |
Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
Member
Username: Sam
Post Number: 392
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 1:55 pm: | |
Steve
I may have bad news for you and all T/348 guys...this has been discussed..you may have a problem with the loose input shaft that is a design defect inthe 348 box... |
steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
Junior Member
Username: Ferraridriver
Post Number: 119
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 12:39 pm: | |
Malcolm
The car has done 73k. Can you recommend any specialists who can take on a gearbox rebuild?
Thanks
Steve
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Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 317
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 3:38 am: | |
Hi Steve,
I reckon it should be the throw-out bearing as I encountered the exact problem on my 456 6 months ago. It will be getting worse sooner or later even though you depress the clutch. However, I can't tell you the cost as I was under a warranty contract with the dealer.
All the best,
Ming |
Malcolm West (Ferrari_uk_tech)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrari_uk_tech
Post Number: 66
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 3:16 am: | |
Steve - Your noise would appear to be coming from the gearbox, not the thrust bearing - when you depress the clutch pedal you are "breaking" the drive to the gearbox, that's why the noise goes and that's why you can here it when driving, how many miles has the car covered ? If one bearing is failing the others could be in a similar state.
MW |
Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 323
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 2:48 pm: | |
Steve
yes I live in Berkshire |
steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
Junior Member
Username: Ferraridriver
Post Number: 117
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 1:02 pm: | |
Mark
I know the cost is around �500 I have been investigating. I must admit that does not bother me if it solves the problem. I maintain the car always without any cost restrictions. Are you in the UK?
Thanks
Steve |
Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 321
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 11:09 am: | |
Steve
If it is the Clutch Release Bearing prepare yourself of a shock, the new ones are adapted 355 items and cost is over �500
btw, I read with interest your plan to go to Throttle Bodies, I have a 3.4 engine in a project I'm doing and may well want ot go the same route so keep us up to date! |
89TCab (Jmg)
Member
Username: Jmg
Post Number: 498
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 9:32 am: | |
I had a similar whine when my intermediate shaft bearing was failing. I cannot recall if the problem went away when the clutch was depressed or not. We had to drop the engine to replace...
You may want to isolate engine vs. accessories by removing belts to those and checking for sound.
- JMG |
steve coleby (Ferraridriver)
Junior Member
Username: Ferraridriver
Post Number: 116
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2003 - 8:43 am: | |
Hi all
I currently have a strange whining noise coming from my Mondial T. When I push the clutch down it goes away. Also when I am driving I get the whine still. I have been old that it could be the clutch release bearing somthing to do with the input shaft that goes in to the gearbox. If I was to replace this shaft and bearing would this stop both noises?
Thanks
Steve |