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Matt Karson (Squidracing)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 11:23 am: | |
The car I was driving was a 99 ts F1. The dealer replaced the steering rack. The fact that you had a noise when turning your wheel would lead me to believe that it is associated with the steering rack.
And no, it is not normal.
How could the dealer have a straight face when telling you it is normal to hear a thumping sound when steering your car? |
Andy (Andyb)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 10:46 am: | |
Hi,
Are you referring to this recall (see bellow) My chassis # is newer than the range of #'s in the recall..would you think it worth checking dispite that?
Forgot to mention, my steering bushes needed replacing a few weeks ago (made a noise when turning the wheel)....maybe related.
My dealer insists it's normal....but I'm not so sure.
Rgds
Andy
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Mnfr/Imptr: Ferrari UK
Model: 355
Concern: Security of steering rack
Description of defect: The steering rack offside retaining bracket may not have received the correct heat treatment. In consequence the rack may loosen and rotate within the retaining bracket.
Remedial action: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the steering rack offside retaining bracket with a quality assured example.
Vehicle identification numbers: ZFFPR48C000103271 to ZFFPR48COOO103653
VI reference: R1996/042
Recall launch date: April 23, 1996
Build dates: August 1995 to November 1995
Numbers involved: 18 |
Matt Karson (Squidracing)
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 9:39 am: | |
The steering rack on the 355 is prone to problems, which will cause a noise, and the factory has a recall on it.
Check it out. |
Andy Banks (Andyb)
| | Posted on Monday, May 07, 2001 - 9:10 am: | |
Hi,
My '95 F355 makes a noise from the front suspension when going over a bump in the road. Sounds like the suspension bushings need replacing, but my dealer says not and its normal...apparently they all do it.
The noise sounds almost like metal against metal...but not quite, because its is more of a dull echoey noise....if that makes any sense, hard to describe! does it particularly on rough concrete road, but never on smooth tarmac.
Much appreciate any advice....Thks
Andy |
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