| Author | Message | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 704 Registered: 4-2002 |
Birdman, Sorry to hear of your fender bender :-( How is she running otherwise? Having KTR European do my 60k major shortly, so can relate to the $$$$. By the way, the book you very kindly sent to me is wonderful and all my gals really like it. Bravo! Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Jonathan (Birdman)
Junior Member Username: Birdman Post Number: 131 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hi Steve, Don't get worked up about $150. I just had a $3800 tune up and got into a fender bender on the way home from the shop, resulting in at least another $1,000 worth of damage (someone cut me off). Now THAT gets ya worked up. Jonathan | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 700 Registered: 4-2002 |
Barry, Just arrived at my gal's place and getting was kinda worked up. No, not about her (though she is amazing). Was worked up how the $1 Radio Shack fix turned into a $150 one. Then it hit me as i was still on my way to her place... The car runs great, always has. And here i am all bothered about a silly $150 part?!?! Let's face it, it could be worse. MUCH worse! (knock on wood, crossing fingers, praying to Enzo for his devine wisdom, etc) Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 640 Registered: 2-2002 |
I see your point, Steve. Your solution seems most reasonable. In the greater scheme of things, $150 isn't too bad. Now you'll have two motors to exercise "dried rubber coating removal therapy" with for those times where this might be of assistance to you. | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 699 Registered: 4-2002 |
Barry, Think you are right BUT it is a major PIA to work with. Seems some parts of it are VERY hard/dried and therefore not really coming off :-(. Heck, the new motor is $150 and at this point i already ordered a new one plus a few other bits i needed. What concerns me is peeling it off is problematic as there are tight crevasses i can't seem to get to. Heck with it, $150 to the Ferrari parts fund will not break me and i'll have a totally new part in the process. Maybe someone in the future has time on their hands and i can donate this motor to them. Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 639 Registered: 2-2002 |
Steve, Would you say that's a PlastiDip spray-on rubber coating? If so, I guess it can be peeled off easily enough to get to the components. Seems like a pretty good idea. You can spray on a new protective coating when you're all done. Barry | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 698 Registered: 4-2002 |
Well... decided to just buy a new motor. Such is life and at least i am saving labor charges :-) Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member Username: Drewa Post Number: 184 Registered: 2-2002 |
Whooo! Once I removed the rubber covering on mine, all I had was wires and steel. Have no idea. Good luck. Drew | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1747 Registered: 5-2001 |
Know any surgeons? Looks like this will need one... :-) | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 697 Registered: 4-2002 |
Went to fix my headlight motor diodes and this is what i am up against. As the diodes are covered with ?????? i can not really see them, let alone know which way is corret. Help!!!! Now what do i do? Grab ankles and buy new one or ???  Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin |