| Author | Message | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1049 Registered: 2-2001 |
They may great people, but if they cannot call someone back or have someone that can see if they have a part and you give them the part number within two days, they need some more help. Or maybe I am too impatient. | ||
| Bill Sebestyen (Bill308)
Junior Member Username: Bill308 Post Number: 149 Registered: 5-2001 |
Edward, GT Car Parts is pretty much a wholesale supplier. I believe they are a 3-person operation and get very busy from time to time. They don't go out of their way to promote their retail trade because of the nature of this beast. Having said this, they have been my principle supplier, for the last 2-years of my 308 project, and consistently have had the best inventory and prices, especially on used parts. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1041 Registered: 2-2001 |
Speaking of GT car parts, I tried calling them for 2 days and could not get anyone who could look up a part. Everyone who could do anything was always not there. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2384 Registered: 2-2001 |
Congrats Kelly, I'm glad you got it done. | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 203 Registered: 2-2002 |
Well, I got the job done, cleaned and deagreased everything. Started the engine and no fire on the back bank. I had unplug one if the small wires on the rear coil. Whew. Got it running again, let it run for about 5 mintues.No leaks. I did go buy new 13mm lock nuts. So, the job is clean and looks good. Easier to put those new nuts on too. On big differnce, in the past oil pressure at idle was always low. Almost to the zero line. Now even at idle it is right to the left of the 85lbs mark. So, I'm guessing around 60 to 75 lbs. I don't see a problem. I'm Happy. Just another day in the life of Ferrari ownership. Thanks for all your help and advise. Kelly | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2332 Registered: 2-2001 |
Verell, There may not be a website. Call 623-780-2200. | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Junior Member Username: Verell Post Number: 73 Registered: 5-2001 |
How can I find 'GT car parts'? on the web? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2327 Registered: 2-2001 |
Kelly, I guess my comment was kinda crazy in that if the oil was there what could you do? But I'm glad after you checked it was dry. | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 200 Registered: 2-2002 |
yea i check it out, the fly wheel is dry. No oil got to it or the clutch. I did get the adapter off tonight, boy the nut under the oil line was a bear. And boy Ed you were right get a new gasket. Trutlands $7.00 GT Car parts $1.75 THX for all your advise, i'll give you and update later. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2306 Registered: 2-2001 |
Kelly, I know you are trying to solve a problem with that oil leak but when you get it corrected check under the flywheel inspection plate to see how much if any ran down on your clutch by way of the inspection plate. There is a rubber seal under the plate but sometimes it gets by there. Just a thought. | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 197 Registered: 2-2002 |
Ed, I see 3 nuts,one in back and one on each side. Will I need a new gasket for under the adapter???? Thanks kelly | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 999 Registered: 2-2001 |
It's best to remove the adaptor to properly access the nipple. | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 196 Registered: 2-2002 |
Well I got my Oil Sensor in today. I found it at GT Carpart for $49.00. Rutlands wanted $75.00. Looks like an easy job except there is no way to get to the nut that holds it on. Looks like I will either have to take the entire oil filter bracket off, which means I will need a new gasket, or take the oil hose off coming from the cooler(Don't know if I will need a gasket)-also the distributor, or I will have to take off the coolant line going to the front of the car. I know it is the problem, I grabbed it with a pair of channel locks and it turned very easly. Of course the nut holding it on didnot. Any ideas, please let me know. What I thought would be a quick fix looks like minor sugery. Thanks Kelly | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 456 Registered: 9-2001 |
my mechanic says UFI is still struggling with its filters, in fact I think there is a lawsuit o/s related to the UFI filters on new f-cars, anyone else heard this | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 1744 Registered: 12-2000 |
Don, you may use the UFI filters if they're made after a certain date (can't remember when. Dave Handa who occasionally posts here clarified the date some time ago). I prefer Baldwins (which have the anti-drain back and the stand-pipes in them), as they are excellent quality for an inexpensive price. Besides, they're painted red, it looks cool sitting on top of the engine!  | ||
| Don McCormick (Dandy_don)
New member Username: Dandy_don Post Number: 13 Registered: 2-2002 |
Should we not be using UFI filters? 1979 308 GTS I have read the talk here about using Baldwin but have also heard that Baldwins don't have the anti drain down tube but UFI does. Is this correct? I just received 2 UFI filters from Gino at AW motors in New Jersey for $16 each. Should I send them back? Don McCormick. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2196 Registered: 2-2001 |
G.T. CAR Parts will probably have the best price on the unit. 623-780-2200 | ||
| Edward G. Salla (350hpmondial)
Junior Member Username: 350hpmondial Post Number: 56 Registered: 2-2002 |
Kelly, I've seen the same sensor on fiats and alfa's. Try italiancarparts too. Good luck. Ed | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 183 Registered: 2-2002 |
No, It's a Baldwin Filter Peter. That's the first place I checked. But when you run your figure under the senor there's oil on it and nothing else. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 1739 Registered: 12-2000 |
Kelly, are you using the old-style-gasket UFI filter? It may be that the oil is leaking past, flowing down and then dripping off from whatever point that breaks its surface tension (like a sending unit housing). I'm not saying its not a bad sender, but oil leaks tend to travel and collect in odd spots (not where you'd expect it to be)... The hose ends are DIN fittings, my hose-guy chased them down across Canada... | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 181 Registered: 2-2002 |
That's the first thing I checked. I mean those hoses are 22 years old. i'll be replacing them this summer anyway. But oil is on the bottom of that pressure sensor. I pretty sure I got it. I can't wait to see how much one costs. I'll be calling rutlands in the morning. THX Kelly | ||
| Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
Member Username: Sam Post Number: 326 Registered: 4-2001 |
on my QV I had similar leak from the steel braided hose going to the oil cooler, seems the OEM hoses are starting to develop a leak where the fittingmeets the hose. Don't bother with OEM replacement -- too expensive, I went to a hot rod place and they made up a new one...not easy since the size of teh hose is not common (metric I think). | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 936 Registered: 2-2001 |
That is the one for the Gauge. | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 178 Registered: 2-2002 |
THX Edward, It looks like it is coming from the big fat one on the outside of the filter. I'll be calling Rutlands for a new on on Monday. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 932 Registered: 2-2001 |
There is a gasket under the filter adaptor. You need to remove the oil filter and then the wires to the OP gauge sender and the OP light sender, remove the nuts then remove the housing. Make sure it is not either of the sending units leaking before you replace the gasket as they are prone to leak. | ||
| Kelly J. Vince (Tifosi1)
Junior Member Username: Tifosi1 Post Number: 177 Registered: 2-2002 |
Hey guys, I got a new oil leak from under tha plate that my oil filter screwws on to. It is putting out enough oil to hit the floor of the garage. Is there a seal under this plate and what is the best way to replace of that's it. Thanks Kelly Oh 1980 308 using Baldwin filters. |