Transfercase on my '90 Testarossa

Try ferrparts.com. Talk to Puno

 

If you are located in the Toronto area give Rock a call.

 

Call Newman..he'll help you out. He knows that gearbox better then anybody. Search his name and send him a pm. He makes parts for that gearbox, and supplies those parts to a lot of shops. Including Rocco.

 

Enzio, Very general statement what let go? Diagnostic? What a part?

I hope you don't expect someone to offer a clean rebuilt assembly cause it that was to happen then open your wallet. Odds are someone will need to overhaul.

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Agree with Newman as well. Rocks auto restoration - 416 686-8700.

Won't hurt to call both of them.

 

Rock has lots of good used diff parts in stock.

 

sound more like a backyard diagnostic to me. [/QUOTE] whole new transfer case [/QUOTE]

If it were that shot you would have oil all over and wild clanking noises like chains and bolts flying. You did the right thing calling the tow guy, although I wonder about him not stopping when the car snapping in gear. Trans needs to be opened for a proper diag unless the tech really knows this car. Even then, I have not met a tech (yet) who can ID and order just the RIGHT amount of parts needed for an overhaul and replace ONLY the parts needing to be replaced. They always need to order a couple more OR they have some EXTRAS from the last job in their tool box (YA RIGHT, I've seen it)

Find someone you trust (or with good references) and have him open the trans and do a proper inspection and quote. Even if you were lucky to find a matching box, it would be smart to pop it open to do a visual on the gears. Most auto recyclers will give you a 3 month warranty on parts, but the labour is on you.

 

Is the cover of the case broken? Did he open the case? If the case is needed it is the complete bell housing. If only internal parts there are only 3 gears in it and I'm sure I've seen them advertise somewhere on the net this week.

 

I guess the gears probably damaged the case to a point it need replacing. But the transfercase is part of the bellhousing. Try to contact Paul Newman. I think he told me he could get a complete transmission for $7000. If you only need the rear cover(bellhousing) with the transfer gears I think it can be cheaper.

 

Here is the picture of your transfer case.
Ferrari Testarossa (1990) Parts : Table 30 - GEARBOX TRANSMISSION

 

I know someone who as possibly something for you. I'll check.

 

Get a second opinion..... you need to open to diagnose

the trans needs to get pulled either way!

 

You more then likely popped the diff, and broke a side cover. Newman makes the diff and is currently developing the side cover, which is made far better and stronger then the oem part. If you need a crown and pinion, I believe he has a few new ones lying around as well. Send him a pm. He is your best bet, in both price, knowledge and quality of work.

 

Paul is out of stock of diff. He told me http://competizionecars.com/ had some in stock so I got it from Richard. He was very happy to help me and gave a good price. If someone need he has some more in stock. Also the side covers.

 

Denis, on the TR if you do the transfer gears or the differencial you don't have to remove the transmission. They both can be done in place. Same for the clutch. The clutch on these cars and many other Ferrari are not between the engine and trans like other cars. They are at the very back of the car or on the left in the 3x8 and Mondial.

 

Here is a basic drawing of the power transfer on these cars.
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Thanks Claude and Ted(?) for the clarification

Still I am concerned by the quick diagnostic of the shop seemingly without opening anything.

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Yes Denis they got the engine out. Apparently they removed the transfer gear cover and everything was broken.