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Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member
Username: Parkerfe
Post Number: 1206
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 8:13 am: | |
Modman, something must be wrong with your 348 A/C. The a/c in my 348 is every bit as good as the one in my BMW. And Najib, the a/c system in a 348 is made in Japan . |
Craig Williams (Craigw)
New member
Username: Craigw
Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 4:22 am: | |
The aircon in my 348 is incredibly cold. |
Eamon A Blaney (Eamon)
New member
Username: Eamon
Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 3:38 am: | |
To Peter K,
See my post of yestersday in the Tech Q&A. It sounds to me that your Mondial is suffering from the same problem as my own i.e. the a/c control switch |
Najib Amanullah (Najib)
Junior Member
Username: Najib
Post Number: 161
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 2:40 am: | |
Modman
I drive in 48c which means it can get up to 50c in the car when parked. Without the A/C one would roast inside. But the air-con in my 348 is more than adequate to keep the car cool and very comfortable even when its not blowing at full.
Dont compare it to a Japanese air-con (Toyata or Nissan) but its pretty much up with the rest. |
Peter K. (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 99
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:33 am: | |
My Mondial's A/C is not all that cold either. But then again it's an 86 car. However, on a few lucky occasions I do get fairly cold air from the A/C. |
Modified348ts (Modman)
Member
Username: Modman
Post Number: 262
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:37 am: | |
I never found the AC worth having on the 348 and that pretty much goes for most Italian cars if not all. It gets hot where I'm at and the AC is pretty much worthless in either the Ferrari or Lambo. Anyone with the same problem? I never found them to blow as much cold air as like with any of my other vehicles. |
Jens Haller (Jh280774)
New member
Username: Jh280774
Post Number: 40
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 2:31 pm: | |
Darius,
It depends on what service you do. For the 20000km service the following services are planned:
1. Change engine oil and filter (at least once a year)
2. Check gearbox/differential oil level
3. Change gearbox/differential oil level (every two years)
4. Check tension of alternator and air conditioning compressor belts
5. Check sparking plugs (replace if necessary) and check ignition connections
6. Check valve clearances and cylinder head bolt torque (adjust if necessary)
7. Check condition of timing belt
8. Check cooling system connections and hoses
9. Check injection system connections and piping
10. Inspect pipes and connections of secondary air injection system
11. Replace fuel system filters
12. Check evaporative emission control system: lines and connections
13. Replace air filter element
14. Tighten screws, nuts, bolts (including those on the exhaust system), connections, clips and strips in general
15. Check carburation and emission concentration
16. Check level of fluid for brakes and clutch (possible bleeding)
17. Inspect brake system: pipes/hoses, calipers, connections. Check efficiency of warning lights on the dashboard
18. Inspection state of wear of braking surfaces (discs, pads) if necessary
19. Check operation of handbrake
20. Check front and rear suspension joints and their tightening
21. Check steering component, joint protection and gaiters on the steering rack, steering levers and on the driving shaft
22. Check car attitude (adjust if neccesary)
23. Inspect air conditioning system (annual replacement of freon and filter). Check level of oil in the compression
24. Tighten screws and bolts on the bodywork
25. Check and lubricate controls and adjusters in general, hinges, doors and engine cover
26. Check correct operation and securing of the seats and seat belts
27. Battery: Check state of charge, connections and electolyte level
28. Check the starter motor current drain and alternator change
29. Check headlight adjustment
30. Check and protect the chassis (every two years)
30. When work done, check tyre pressure and their condition, the indicators on the dashboard, the lights and stop lights and then road test the car
31. After road test make sure that tighten the wheels
Quite a lot,uh!If you are intersted in other services I could scan the pages of the technical manual.
Con saluti cordiali,
Jens Haller |
Darius Yuen (Dy_pup)
New member
Username: Dy_pup
Post Number: 16
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:09 am: | |
thanks very much.
can any of you tell me what is included in a major service? |
Jens Haller (Jh280774)
New member
Username: Jh280774
Post Number: 37
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 9:20 am: | |
Martin,
I have my cambelt on for 2 and a half years now. The service book says you should change the belt all 35 to 40000 km or after 3 years. Since I haven�t done the kilometers I am wondering whether it is really necessary to change the belts all three years?
Darius,
Had some strange problems with the A/C in my 348 as well. Official Ferrari dealers wanted to exchange not to repair (costs around 750 Euro for the whole unit). Mostly some connections of the mainboard are damaged. Give it to a normal electrician and tell him to solder over all connections on the board. You can easily do this yourself in about one hour if you got an soldering iron. Got a friend whon did that for a couple of beers at the pub. Saved some 720 Euro that way and the A/C is working perfectly ever since.
Con saluti cordialissimi,
Jens Haller |
Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member
Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 2611
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 8:56 am: | |
Have the belt checked for wear. Likely none.
You can usually hear if the belt needs work. When cold the beld flaps around and hits some housing parts. Your mechanic can also check if the belt has too much play.
As I said before it is the pully and tensioners that have a tough time, not really the belt! |
Peter K. (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 87
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 9:57 pm: | |
Darius, you mean you haven't had it changed since 91? If so, you probably should change it pretty soon just to be safe.
I don't think it's going to be cheap in HK. Probably cost you over $15K. Suggest you take it down to a reputable shop and get it checked out, along with your AC. |
Darius Yuen (Dy_pup)
New member
Username: Dy_pup
Post Number: 15
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 8:10 pm: | |
i have a 1991 348 ts with 18,000km on it. i have not have the cam belt change.
do i need to do this and how much does it cost?
also, the a/c unit keeps on going out on me. is this just the fuse or do i have to replace the entire unit?
thanks for all of your help. |