| Author | Message | ||
| David Feinberg (Fastradio2)
Junior Member Username: Fastradio2 Post Number: 214 Registered: 4-2002 |
I've got 12 brandy new rubber spark plug booties...$50 with shipping anywhere here in the States. Just drop me a note if you're interested. Regards to all... David | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5109 Registered: 8-2002 |
They are an Fchat Sponser http://www.ferrari.co.uk/classicparts/index.asp | ||
| Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member Username: Coachi Post Number: 288 Registered: 5-2002 |
what is Ferrai of UK url please? | ||
| Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member Username: Coachi Post Number: 287 Registered: 5-2002 |
I was quoted 12.63 each from T Rutland's. Sounds astronomical. I hope someone has them cheaper.... | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 270 Registered: 2-2003 |
7.70 EACH! Ouch, it's still sore! DJ | ||
| Mark Langfield (Ferrari_co_uk)
New member Username: Ferrari_co_uk Post Number: 21 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Coachi and Russ, We have the rubber caps and the black plug extensions in stock. #108333 - Rubber Cap �4.10 #115647 - Plug Extension �6.80 Available to order from www.owners.ferrari.com Regards Mark p.s. Matt, John and David thanks for the kind words, the cheques are in the post! ;-) | ||
| Andrew A. Illes (Andyilles)
Junior Member Username: Andyilles Post Number: 69 Registered: 10-2002 |
Dr. I, That's strictly an F part. Two important points regarding them. First - be sure to smear silicone grease before inserting..... Second - be sure to note there is a small vent hole. Be SURE those are on the "uphill" side when installing, and also insure they are open. If they're not open, any moisture down in the tube will turn to steam which can/will blow them right out.. along with the extender. Regards, Andy | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1436 Registered: 4-2002 |
Matt: "Resistance is futile!" | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5073 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hans, "My 308 has no resistance" You just keep giving me bait...  M | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1431 Registered: 4-2002 |
Philip: That's what this thread is all about! Replacing the extender 'booties' to keep water, etc. out. And, Craig, for MOST of these cars, the extenders are just that - simple extenders. No internal resistance for most. It wasn't until later that resistor extenders were introduced. I think it was Dave Handa who figured this out. His 308 had no resistance, 328 does (about 2K ohms, if I recall). My 308 has no resistance. | ||
| Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Member Username: Pma1010 Post Number: 262 Registered: 7-2002 |
At the risk of hi-jacking this thread, does anyone else experience the issue I do with the extenders/protectors. Every time the car is washed, unless I am there to stand over the cleaning staff/do it myself, the plug wells get some water in them. Causes a lot of mis-firing and general poping and banging until blown out with compressed air. Seems to be mostly cylinders 6, 7 and maybe 8 that are the culprits. Occasionally 2 and/or 3 too. As I don't currently have a compressor, the becomes a royal PITA and, while it doesn't persist for long, the arching to the extender can't do it good. Anyone have any good solutions? | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Junior Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 245 Registered: 8-2002 |
I think the part number is #108333 | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Junior Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 244 Registered: 8-2002 |
Purchased from Dennis Mccann for $4 each. | ||
| Craig Nelson (Monza456)
New member Username: Monza456 Post Number: 15 Registered: 2-2003 |
Russ, These arent just plug extendars. Thay have a certain resistance required to match the cavis plug wires. Have you ever noticed how 8 cyl. cars run bad without factory wires? Stay with factory Ign. parts...You will be glad you did. | ||
| Russ Gould (Russ)
New member Username: Russ Post Number: 36 Registered: 2-2003 |
Any engine that uses these boots would also use plug extenders (i think). I have not been able to find generic extenders, so I think you are stuck with OEM parts for both. I tried Fiat, Lancia, the most likely candidates. | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 858 Registered: 5-2001 |
Yup, I am another devotee of Ferrari UK, I bought my steering rack from them, and probably saved close to 50% compared to FNA! Mark was very helpful, and delivery was prompt. | ||
| JohnR. (Rivee)
Junior Member Username: Rivee Post Number: 224 Registered: 1-2002 |
I agree with Matt. Ferrari of UK is THE place to get most parts. Some are pricey, but they have just about everything you need. Also good guys to deal with. (I'm not a shill for F of UK. I promise) And as Matt said you get parts quick. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Senior Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 5046 Registered: 8-2002 |
From Ferrari of UK (sponser) they have them for 3 or 4 dollars. I just got a replacememt targa seal from them for $100. I got it the next day from London. Check them first. they are cheap(er) then most aftermarket and the are actual Ferrari parts. Plus, next day shipping from the UK at no additional charge is nice. | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 856 Registered: 5-2001 |
Well, I could be completely wrong on the price, my memory ain't what it used to be...... | ||
| DJParks (Djparks)
Member Username: Djparks Post Number: 267 Registered: 2-2003 |
I just replaced mine this winter on my '78 GTS. Ordered from Sodacom's at 7.70 EACH!. Maybe a better deal at T.Rutlands. Thay work with the 8 mm wires I installed too. DJ | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 855 Registered: 5-2001 |
Oops, that is "four dollars or so each." | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 854 Registered: 5-2001 |
Not sure, and never bothered to look, they were not terribly expensive to purchase from T.Rutlands when I needed a set a couple years ago. Perhaps four or so each. Had a terrible time with water getting into the plug holes, and that fixed it right up. | ||
| Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member Username: Coachi Post Number: 283 Registered: 5-2002 |
my 79 308 spark plug rubber protectors that keep water from seeping into the spark plug wells are brittle and need replacement. Has anyone replaced theirs? Can you get them at the local auto parts store...or are they Ferrari unobtanium parts only? |