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  1. Majin_JT

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    #1 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
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    hi everyone im new to all the clutch business can some 1 tell me if this is a single plate or double plate clutch and which is better and whats the difference .

    also does my clutch look ok wear wise any info would be great many thanks

    john
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    #2 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
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    That looks like a twin plate clutch from this angle John. :):)

    Also.........you CANNOT tell the condition of the clutch plates, until you remove the clutch plates. :):)

    If you remove the 6 bolts (that I have circled red in your pic), you will be able to remove the pressure plate and clutch plates to inspect. :):)

    Why did you remove the pumpkin/clutch John? Is there an issue there?? Slipping perhaps? :):)
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    #3 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
    Here are 2x threads on the 348 clutch that I started a few years ago now. :):)

    I also have a twin plate clutch in my 348. My 348 is a 12/1991. What month/year is your 348 John? :):)

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86136&page=9



    Well........


    You are only getting one thread there mate. :):)

    The other thread is MISSING!! :eek::eek:

    It was pretty good too. Had a lot of debate/conversation regarding the little grub screw on the back of the flywheel nut. :D:D

    I have contacted the right people and hopefully they can restore that thread. It would be a shame if it were lost forever. :):)
     
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    #4 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    the reason why i took a pic of my clutch is because i had a new throw out bearing installed with all new seals etc and i just wanted to no if it was still ok the car drives fine no slipping or anything plenty of bite in the clutch the car is a 02.1991 also you may no i was driving home i nthe car it was getting dark so i had to turn my lights on but on the main dash are all the clocks nd dials etc ment illuminate because none was lit up just the light and when ya indicate etc

    john
     
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    #5 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
    If thats all mate, then I wouldnt worry about it. Get a hose in there and hose it out to get rid of all the clutch dust and any brake fluid that may be on the plates when the seals were leaking. :):)

    Slap it back together then mate. ;);)
     
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    #6 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    its already all up and running again :) i just wanted to no which clutch it was but i have a little question you may not have noticed it anyway..

    i was driving home last night and i turned my lights on because it was dark but none of my dash lit up only the light gauge and when i indicate etc should all the dials light up aswell ?

    many thanks

    john
     
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    #7 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
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    Oh, fantastic! :D:D

    Dont worry, I noticed it........I just couldnt understand it! :p:p

    Now this is MUCH better! I can read that!! :D:D

    Yep, they should light up John! I am assuming that you have a blown fuse there brother for the dash lights. :):)

    That or the dash light dimmer is turned right down?? Try turning the knob on the tacho anti-clockwise mate. That should turn the dash lights up and clockwise turns them down John. :):)

    Its circled red in my pic. ;);)
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    #8 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    wow you no ur stuff about 348s then do you have msn or owt so i dont have to await a reply lol also i noticed a lit up (P) on that dash i have never seen mine cum on lol whats that for the handbrake ? i took mine for a mot yesterday and it passed with flying clours but i have never seen it light up

    lol thanks

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    #10 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    wow i just tryed the dash lights and they light up how awesome is that lol cant you tell im a newbie so is that fuse for the (P) or just for the dash lights ?sorry if these are stupid questions thanks

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    #11 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
    Lol, I know a *little* bit. ;);)

    That P is indeed for the parkbrake John. :):)

    If yours is not working, it may have something to do with a blown "hazard-parking light' fuse! Looks to be a 15 amp fuse there for it. :D:D

    That or it has a blown bulb in the dash or the parkbrake switch is playing up under the parkbrake handle? :D:D

    Did you just get the car mate?? Post some pics! :D:D
     
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    #12 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
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    Excellent!! We got that sorted! :D:D

    Lol, thats ok mate!! Thats the beauty of FerrariChat!! You learn SOOOOOOOO much about your Ferrari, its not funny. :D:D

    There are many experts here that offer great advice and it makes Ferrari ownership just that little more enjoyable when you know you can rely on other owners and workshop experts to help you in times of need! :):)

    It is a great forum with some amazing people here. I enjoy logging into FerrariChat everyday. :D:D


    Check the "hazard-parking light' fuse mate. That could be the problem. :):)

    Dont be sorry John, they are not silly questions mate! :):)

    Also glad we can help you out. :):)
     
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    #14 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    as you can see on my engine pic ya see the heat mat thats flopping down where can i get some of that from ?
     
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    #15 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    i just checked the fuse and it looks perfectly fine to me but i had another fuse spare so i put that 1 in just incase and still no (P) light what ya think?

    cheers john
     
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    #16 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
    Awesome car John!! Looks great brother! :D:D

    A year! lol!! About time you got around to fixing those pesky little problems up! :p:p

    I see, I see. :):)

    I dont know where here in Aus, but there was an Fchatter who actually replaced his recently. I dont remember the exact thread and who it was. But if he see's this thread and your post, I am sure he will help you out. :):)


    If the fuse is ok, then I wonder if its getting power? Do you have a test light handy to check for power in and out of the fuse? :D:D

    Also, check the other "instruments" and "instrument lights" fuses, just incase John. ;);)

    The switch under the parkbrake is easy to get too. It can be accessed by removing 2 screws mate. It may have broken wires or it may have been disconnected?? Could even be a sticking switch. :p:p

    Hell, it could even be a blown bulb in the dash! :p:p
     
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    #17 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
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    right i have just unscrewed my hand brake and then noticed this when i moved the mat whats this for and where does it plug in thanks john
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    #18 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009

    Looks to be the wiring for the parkbrake switch! :p:p

    The other end should be there somewhere mate. Have a really good look for it. :):)
     
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    #19 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    i cannot find it anywere ? is it hiding under anything ?
     
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    #20 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
    **** knows mate! :D:D

    Could have been cut out for all I know? :p:p

    That or under the carpet somewhere?? Dunno mate? :):)
     
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    #21 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    who silly enough to cut off the cable that tells ya that the handbrake is on so do you actually have an idea where it plugs tho near the handbrake or out the way

    cheers john
     
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    #22 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
    I just found your problem mate. If you give me 10-20 mins, I will post pics and show you what to do. :):)

    I have to go back outside and put my parkbrake back together! :p:p

    The things I do for FerrariChat mates, I tell ya what! ;);)

    (Mind you, its 12.15 am here. I dont have a light in the garage, am using a small LED torch. :eek::eek:)
     
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    #23 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    wow thank you very much for all this il await the info :D

    thanks john
     
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    #24 PAP 348, Feb 18, 2009
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    Righto.......

    You got me thinking again when you said you couldnt find the other end for the wiring. :D:D

    I then remembered the wiring goes directly onto the switch. :eek::eek:

    Here are some pics for you mate. It is a REALLY easy job. Took me 5 mins to get it apart and get the wiring on and off for the pics. :):)

    Here are some steps...

    Remove both screws holding the parkbrake cover on. One screw at either end.

    Remove the screw holding down the engine cover release handle.

    Lift the engine cover release handle out and remove the screw under there.

    Slide the parkbrake cover forward to access the back of it.

    Reach in there and put the wire on the switch.

    Re-assemble. :D:D
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    #25 Majin_JT, Feb 18, 2009
    wow thanks for all this help i will go give it a try right now and il keep u updated thanks a million

    john
     
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