| Author | Message | ||
| Morrie (Morrie)
New member Username: Morrie Post Number: 17 Registered: 9-2003 |
Jerry, Hang in there. I picked up my first Ferrari, a 328, three days ago, and immediately began noticing little things I hadn't noticed before. The morning of the second day I was out at first light to look for swirl marks. But after a 200-mile drive with that magnificent V8 right behind me, and a realistic appraisal of the car, I'm really glad I bought it. Just a little detail work will make it look like new. I suspect you'll feel the same way in a day or two. | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 417 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jerry, if you suddenly get the urge to replace the clutch yourself, http://www.cameragear.com/ec/clutch.htm not saying it looks that easy but it doesnt look too bad just an Idea if you want to save a little, have you adjusted the clutch cable? | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 91 Registered: 9-2003 |
I was quoted 1800 by the ferrari dealer (although I am taking it to Larry at Ferrari Tech) for a new clucth (hopefully the flywheel is ok). I am a member of AAA - So I am going to look into getting a flat bed from them. | ||
| jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
Member Username: Atheyg Post Number: 506 Registered: 8-2002 |
If your clutch is slipping bad I wouldn't drive it, especially if there will be a lot of stop and go, a new flywheel is around $1100.00 Expect to spend about 8-10 hrs on labor and 500-600 for the clutch itself | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 79 Registered: 9-2003 |
Thanks Mike! I'm building a pretty good collection of Ferrari sites. :-) | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Intermediate Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 1077 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jerry: For your interior, check out the links at www.fca-se.org/concours.htm | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 78 Registered: 9-2003 |
Thanks Mr Doody Don't get me wrong, I love the car - Have wanted one all my life. Just wish I was more mechanically inclined. My dad was an accountant and passed the same genes down to me - We just are not very mechanical. Over time, I am sure I will learn more, but for now, I feel overwhelmed. I am taking the car to the mechanic on Monday - I am sure I will feel better once I have had a good chat with him. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1860 Registered: 11-2001 |
jerry: sorry to hear about the clutch and interior. chin-up though! at the end of the day it's only money, and if you've made it far enough to buy toys like these, you can almost certainly make more of it! and if you don't have the money, it's mostly just time, and usually you can find some of that! when you're crusing down the highway with the top off and you downshift to pass some honda accord, those screamin' eight cylinders behind you will make you forget all about the time and money. it's just magic :-). enjoy it. let the car put some smiles on your face. you can always sell it if need be; but you'll be happy knowing you had the opportunity to enjoy something special that the vast majority of people, sadly, never get to experience. life could be worse ;-) doody! ps: give your wife a REALLY big hug tonight for being a good sport. i find those go a long way to keeping the automobile addiction from being quelched :-) | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 77 Registered: 9-2003 |
I knew the clutch was bad. I am a bit bummed out regarding the interior though - It definitely needs some TLC. I posted in the southern california section hoping to find a mentor. :-) Definitely could use someone to show me the ropes so to speak. I didn't sleep at all last night & also kept my wife awake. :-( I hope I am as ready for ownership as I thought I was! Jerry "Overwhelmed in California" Slagle | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 265 Registered: 12-2002 |
Jerry, You must be a bit bummed out right now...sorry to hear...  | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3126 Registered: 4-2002 |
ACTUALLY JERRY, I AGREE WITH ANDREW...WHY RISK A FLYWHEEL, $$$$$$$$ GET A TOW........ GOOD LUCK, BRUCE | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 73 Registered: 9-2003 |
Thanks for the quick responses (as always) | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3124 Registered: 4-2002 |
NOT REALLY, IF ITS NOT SLIPPING, BUT HOPEFULLY THE FLYWHEEL WONT GET DAMAGED | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 414 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jerry, you may score the flywheel depending on how shot the clutch is? for the price of a tow is it worth the extra for a flywheel | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1044 Registered: 9-2002 |
If you still attempt to use it like a clutch and its just about gone....say goodbye to your flywheel. | ||
| Jerry Fisher (Emtrey)
New member Username: Emtrey Post Number: 48 Registered: 8-2003 |
no...if its not slipping to the point that it is un-driveable, 20 more miles should not create further damage. Hopefully there is no flywheel involvement already. Good luck | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
Junior Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 72 Registered: 9-2003 |
I just got a 328 and the clutch is shot. Will I ruin anything if I were to drive it to the mechanic about 20 miles away? |