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Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member
Username: Solly
Post Number: 367
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2002 - 7:51 pm: | |
Thanks, very nice of you. I have driven several 360's and my car is problem-free. Can i still make them perform this preventive maintenance even if I do not yet have a problem? Warranty runs out Dec 2003, so I still have some time. |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 153
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 9:48 pm: | |
Solly, neither, but it is very well know problem thru the FNA dealers. The local dealer here in new york told me he has seen most of the 6 speed with the same problem. The clutch will get stickier and it feel like if the car is rolling on first gear. You are more than welcome to drive my car to see if there is a difference. |
Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member
Username: Solly
Post Number: 364
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 8:08 pm: | |
Eli- is this a formal recall from FNA or have they issued a service bulletin? My 2001 360 has 4,000 miles with no clutch problems. Can I demand that the dealer do the work now while it's under warranty, or do I have to wait until a problem develops? I thought that the warranty usually won't cover anticipated problems unless FNA has issued a bulletin. |
john (Johnwto)
New member
Username: Johnwto
Post Number: 6
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:23 pm: | |
i had this repair done under warranty. it took three frigin weeks!! it is supposed to be a one week job but .........
and why jump all over viken? the guys like a walking encyclopdia |
Ernesto (T88power)
Member
Username: T88power
Post Number: 580
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:16 pm: | |
Who is Steve Ahlgrim?
Ernesto
PS. You would have to tear my right arm off to take my 360M away! Well, maybe handing over the keys to an Enzo may do the trick! Heh heh.. |
Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Junior Member
Username: Hardtop
Post Number: 211
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 10:30 pm: | |
Happiness is a 328 GTB!
No wonder Steve Ahlgrim said they were the best Ferarris ever built.
DAve
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Mark Collins (Markcollins)
New member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 22
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 4:46 pm: | |
Mitch are the Clutch Kits for the F355's really $2,000 dollars? they're about �350 in the UK approx $560! |
Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member
Username: Man90tr
Post Number: 623
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 4:02 pm: | |
I got some appreciation for my TRs clutch position when I saw a late model 911 turbo in for clutch job at my mechanic's shop. The whole damn engine, tranny and all had to come out. Yikes!! |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 123
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 2:22 pm: | |
Scott:
You should also have them check your brakes. Have your brake pedal get hard as rock just after you start up your car? |
Warren L. (Warren)
Junior Member
Username: Warren
Post Number: 56
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 2:21 pm: | |
No need to argue guys, its good to know how much these repairs / parts cost just in case a few of us have already surpassed our warranties. Like me.
Anyways, anyone know how much a new clutch will cost on a 355? |
Scott A. B. Collins (Scott)
Junior Member
Username: Scott
Post Number: 63
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 2:14 pm: | |
This has been discussed on this forum before, though it is good to remind people of it. My car has the issue, and will be fixed this fall. Dealer said they needed the car for 3 days or so, didn't specify a price (since it is a warranty issue). If anyone has a Euro with the problem or some other reason why the warranty is not in effect, let me know and I will also try to get a price quote. |
Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Junior Member
Username: Mitch_alsup
Post Number: 106
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:56 pm: | |
If you remember, the clutch on the F355/F348 were at the back of the vehicle, with reletively easy access (1hr off 1 hr on) and a $2000 clutch kit.
The clutch on the 360 is back in a conventional position between the engine and the tranny. So you have to pull the tranny to get at the clutch. Pulling the tranny means you have to detach a variety of suspension and driveline stuff. A lot more work than on the F355. |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 122
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:54 pm: | |
Rick, i appreciate your sentiments but i honestly don't think viken meant his post in a bad way. Thanks anyhow. |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 121
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:51 pm: | |
I was told inorder for them to change the bearing that the complete transmission must be taken apart. I honestly don't know how many hours it takes to take the transmission down. My car was there for almost two weeks. i will try to find out next time i am in there for a service call, |
RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
Junior Member
Username: Tr90
Post Number: 138
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:46 pm: | |
VIKEN:
>> I was told between $5K-$6K. <<
WOW! It must be an expensive part, then.
IF YOU DON'T FIND THIS STATEMENT SARCASTIC THEN YOU REALY HAVE A PROBLEM: |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 120
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:39 pm: | |
I knew i should not have posted this message. should have Just kept my mouth shut. |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 185
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:38 pm: | |
>> I will find out if you realy need to know. <<
No need to trouble yourself. But next time you talk to the dealer, you may want to ask the breakdown with the parts involved. I am curious only because it sounded like a minor part is being replaced.
Thanks much! |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 184
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:34 pm: | |
Rick,
I think you need the PROZAC. I am NOT making fun of anyone here. Just trying to understand why this repair costs so much. Sorry I asked.
Now, you go and get yourself a life!
VB |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 119
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:28 pm: | |
I did not ask the dealer how he came up with the $5k-$6K figure. I did not have to. the car is still under warranty. I will find out if you realy need to know. |
RICK ROMERO (Tr90)
Junior Member
Username: Tr90
Post Number: 137
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 1:25 pm: | |
Viken:
i suggest you go take PROZAC . what is wrong with you? Eli is just trying to PUT the word out about the existing problem . No need for this type of humor. get a life! |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 183
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:59 pm: | |
>> I was told between $5K-$6K. <<
WOW! It must be an expensive part, then. Eighteen hours cannot possibly add up to more than $1800. |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 118
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:31 pm: | |
I was told between $5K-$6K. |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 182
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 12:28 pm: | |
So, how expensive is it to replace this part? |
ELI (Titanium360)
Junior Member
Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 117
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 11:34 am: | |
There is a well known problem with many 00-01 360 6 speed clutch. After about 2K-3k miles the clutch will start sticking.
The clutch release bearing guide support and sleaves needs to be changed and let me tell you it is extremly expensive. so take your car to the dealer before the warranty runs out. You don't want to pay for this repair out of your own pocket. It is an 18 hour job.
There is also vacume leak in the brake booster system which is very common. |