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Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Member
Username: Squidracing
Post Number: 324
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 7:18 am: | |
Dave, what model are you looking to buy? |
Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
Member
Username: Davewapinski
Post Number: 445
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 10:02 pm: | |
Thanks Paul.
Normally I would not consider a non-Ferrari car that had an oil leak.
However, several people have told me that it is not uncommon for Ferraris to have oil leaks, especially ones not used much. I have been told that many times Ferraris stop leaking oil if used.
I have heard people refer to a "typical Ferrari oil leak" - whatever that is.
Earlier today a seller told me that there were no problems with his Ferrari except for a minor oil leak which is not uncommon for a Ferrari.
I was not for sure how concerned I should be about this. I will check around the bellhousing and the filters.
Thanks,
Dave |
Paul Newman (Newman)
Member
Username: Newman
Post Number: 972
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 8:42 pm: | |
Dave, it depends on what is leaking. If its the o rings between the bellhousing and adapter (on a 308 for example), its a bit harder to fix then say an oil sending unit or filter adapter gasket. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 3940
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 7:50 pm: | |
Dave, Not to put your post down but you have been on the F.C. for a while. This question on the "Leak" thing has been debated over and over of which the archives are full of I am sure. That question is so open and has so many varibles that without a professional inspection it is anybodys quess. Regards, |
Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
Member
Username: Davewapinski
Post Number: 442
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 6:45 pm: | |
On a Ferrari that has been used fairly regularily (but not a great amount), the seller reports that it has minor oil leaks.
Is this normally a danger sign, or is this normal? |