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Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Junior Member
Username: Lxmichaels1
Post Number: 148
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 - 12:17 am: | |
Steve,
The R&R of the engine/transaxle unit has some not to intuitive tricks to it. I tried to ask for some tips from other Jalpa owners around the world when I made the decision to do this and had some offers to help but no delivery on the tips. It sure would have helped as there are no shop/maintenance manuals to speak of. I would be glad to give you some pointers when you are ready. My e-mail is in the profile. I hope to be loading the engine and transaxle back into the car within the next 1-2 weeks. Then the fun begins, I hope your wiring is in good shape...no schematics/diagrams to be had. Ferraris are a piece-of-cake to work on compared to these things. But like almost anything else...experience make us better at it.
>> Larry |
steve Lauren (Steve308gtsi)
New member
Username: Steve308gtsi
Post Number: 6
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 2:47 pm: | |
Lawrence, I mean the engine removal and installation process. |
steve Lauren (Steve308gtsi)
New member
Username: Steve308gtsi
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 2:43 pm: | |
Lawrence, I agree with you that it is more comparable to a 328.I know the engine sure sounds great with those Webers. I did see your site from the link on the Lambo registry. It looks like your doing a good job,and I love the exhaust coating.Do you have any tips on the removal proccess?Hope to see it posted there. I will be doing a similar job sometime in the future.Keep up the good work! |
Lawrence Michaels (Lxmichaels1)
Junior Member
Username: Lxmichaels1
Post Number: 147
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 9:24 am: | |
Hi Guys,
Well I don't post here much anymore because I have a '87 Jalpa now. I did have a '91 348TS before it's untimely dismise. I am in the process of restoration on the Jalpa. I have driven a nice selection of Ferrari's and would match the Jalpa closer against the 328's more so than 308's. It does have 4 x 42DCNF series Webbers Carbs which provide for an interesting acoustic effects. As Steve Lauren mentions, I'd also be happy to answer specifics. I did create a small website to journalize the progress I can post the link if there is some interest here. |
Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member
Username: Kennyh
Post Number: 259
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 10:08 pm: | |
Not a problem. I absolutely love the car, and would like to have the pictures as my background. I own http://www.exoticcarforums.com, and you can feel free to post all of your pictures over there (no matter how big) without a problem. Thank you soo very much |
steve Lauren (Steve308gtsi)
New member
Username: Steve308gtsi
Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 10:05 pm: | |
Give me about a week or so to post the photos, I am out of town on business right now. |
Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member
Username: Kennyh
Post Number: 258
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 9:19 pm: | |
Pictures of the Jalpa please, what a great looking car IMO... |
steve Lauren (Steve308gtsi)
New member
Username: Steve308gtsi
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 9:06 pm: | |
Ken, I currently have the pleasure of owning both the Jalpa and the 308. They both have their +/-. In terms of maintenance it is similiar except the Jalpa does not have timing belts, it has timing chains, which makes it easier for me since both cars are not driven too much and I have had to change the belts on the Ferrari because of elapsed time and not milage. Both cars have distinctive engine sounds. The Jalpa is bigger inside, yet at 6'3" I fit better in the Ferrari. I love both cars and it is hard for me to say which is the better car. If you have any specific questions post them I will respond to you. |
Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member
Username: Kennyh
Post Number: 254
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 8:09 pm: | |
The Jalpa is a cool looking car, but from what I understand, has a terrible maintanence record. The 308 is said to be relatievly easy to maintain |
Ken Ross (Kdross)
New member
Username: Kdross
Post Number: 43
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 7:13 pm: | |
Does anyone know how these two cars compare in terms of pricing, performance, and maintenance? Finding info on the Jalpa P 350 seems to be a little difficult. TIA. |