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Dave Penhale (Dapper)
Member
Username: Dapper
Post Number: 712
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 3:39 am: | |
$52K for a tranny is the only excuse I'd need to walk away! |
Ron Viani (Ronv)
New member
Username: Ronv
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 5:54 pm: | |
I have owned a 95 for several years and do my own repair / maintainance
1) Radiator can be fixed at a competent radiator shop
2) Also check Power steering pump for leaks
3)Valve adjustment will be due at 45K - it's expensive to do at the dealer
4)might be worthwhile to push the diagnostic button on the FI computers and check for any stored codes
Great car - but parts are expensive |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 1613
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 12:24 pm: | |
Hans
I'm not sure. Others? |
KCCK (Kenneth)
Member
Username: Kenneth
Post Number: 373
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 12:18 pm: | |
Just for comparison's sake - what is the cost for a headlight motor in the US? |
Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Member
Username: Tbakowsky
Post Number: 426
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 7:34 pm: | |
Windows not sealing(regulator problems)
Pop up head light problems(winking,not working at all etc.)
Leaking shocks(usually the right rear)
Various rattles in the interior
rads leaking on the top left corner at the tank welds
Very expensive to fix anything
2 oil filters per oil change and 12 liters of expensive oil.
Front brake pads are almost $1000(yes just the pads)
Nice car though
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Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 1476
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 4:24 pm: | |
James: I thought that this gearbox is still currently being sold. i.e. in the new 456.
The 400/412 had a GM TH400. Easy to get parts for those! |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 1602
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 2:12 pm: | |
Hans/Jens
I think the problem is that parts no longer exist.
Others? |
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member
Username: 4re_gt4
Post Number: 1475
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 2:08 pm: | |
The 456 auto is made in USA; Michigan, if I recall. Maybe they can do a rebuild?? |
Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member
Username: Jh280774
Post Number: 797
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 1:43 pm: | |
James,
It�s hard to get independent mechanics who are so skilled and willing to rebuilt a Ferrari transmission. At least official Ferrari dealers plainly refused to rebuilt my transmission. I think that is a pretty sad fact. They obviously want to sell you the complete unit to merely replace.
One thing I learned from that: Official dealers earn money with original spare parts! They are not keen on actually repairing things because they don�t seem to earn enough money with working hours. On the other hand they often lack the skill and knowledge to do such difficult work because they haven�t done this anymore for a long time.
End of story: I found a very skilled independent mechanic who replaced all destroyed parts as well as those which can only be used one time (Can�t be used anymore when built out once!). Repair was intense because the two main wheels of the trans where already broke. Costs were around 3500� compared to 11500� plus another 1500� for built in and built out.
Consequence: I don�t service my Ferrari at my official dealer anymore!
BTW: The indepent mechanic even gave me one year guaranty on the rebuilt transmission because he only used original F spare parts.
Ferrari Germany wanted to give me one year warranty for the brand new 13000� transmission repair, too!
Go figure!!!!
Con saluti cordialissimi,
Jens Haller
P.S. I don�t doubt that a 456 transmission costs over 50000$. The price just horrifies me... |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 1598
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:27 pm: | |
Jens
I got that price from an article in "Sports Car Market" by Mike Sheean. It seemed high to me but he is a reliable source. I don't know if they can be rebuilt. Anyone?
Best |
Jens Haller (Jh280774)
Member
Username: Jh280774
Post Number: 796
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:18 pm: | |
James,
If that price is right I can only say it�s insane! There is absolutely no value that can justify such a price!
The transmission for my 348 should cost 11000�.
Even this is FAR too much considering that Porsche transmissions who take much more abuse and handle as much torque last nearly a whole "normal" car life. Additionally the costs for Porsche trans are only a fraction of those fragile Ferrari ones!
Con saluti cordialissimi,
Jens Haller |
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member
Username: Napolis
Post Number: 1597
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:05 pm: | |
TRANS!!!!!!!!!!! A replacement is $52,000. |
Brian stewart (Eurocardoc)
Member
Username: Eurocardoc
Post Number: 421
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 7:00 am: | |
had several through. done radiators leaking, window sealing on doors, otherwise pretty trouble free. |
David Mcguire (Matkat)
New member
Username: Matkat
Post Number: 30
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 6:52 am: | |
Am going to look at the above can anyone let me know what to look out for? the car is 1998 and has all history and has done 42k miles.Many thanks
Dave McGuire |