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Thermo Stat Gasket replacement on 360 for $640? HELP NEEDED!!

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by OceanSide760, Sep 30, 2009.

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  1. OceanSide760

    OceanSide760 Karting

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    #1 OceanSide760, Sep 30, 2009
    Ferrari dealer told me there's a coolant leak on the Thermo Stat on my 360, therefore they need to replace the Thermo Stat Seal (gasket), they told me that it would take about 4 hours of labor. Does this sound right? Really takes 4 hours to fix this damn gasket? What's involved?

    The dealer told me the Thermo Gaskets ranges from $20~$80, they don't know the price yet. I have checked with Ricambi's website and the Part Number is 149279 which priced at $15.00. Should I tell the dealer to price match?

    So the total would be $640 (Maximum):

    4 hours of labor = $140 X 4 = $560
    Thermo Gasket = $80 (Maximum)

    $560 + $80 = $640

    Does this sound right? THANK YOU!
     
  2. OceanSide760

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    #2 OceanSide760, Sep 30, 2009
    Dealer called for updates. So the NEW TOTAL would be $740 (Maximum):

    5 hours of labor = $140 X 5 = $700
    Thermo Gasket = $40

    $700 + $40 = $740.00 :(
     
  3. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 BigTex, Sep 30, 2009
    Ricambi will always beat dealer pricing.....

    How hard is this to reach?

    Most of the time it's the R&R of other things, to reach the offending unit.....
     
  4. ghardt

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    #4 ghardt, Sep 30, 2009
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    I don't own a 360, but I do know the water pump and thermostat housing is at the front of the motor. They would have to access it by removing your seats, removing the access panel behind your seats, and then contorting their arms/hands to get to the thermostat housing. Be happy that you have an access panel, otherwise i think the motor would have to come out. Maybe the intake manifold has to come off also. Not an easy job.
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  5. Skidkid

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    #5 Skidkid, Sep 30, 2009
    ghardt is right. You have to access through the access panel. There is a lot of messing about to get into the thermostat. If I were going that far in I would consider doing the 30K service. You are already taking most of it apart.
     
  6. Mark 328

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    #6 Mark 328, Sep 30, 2009
    Can you get your arm in there? Perhaps you can just re-snug the bolts?
     
  7. OceanSide760

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    #7 OceanSide760, Sep 30, 2009
    I've already done a major service on it, too bad this had to happen. :(
     
  8. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #8 Rifledriver, Sep 30, 2009
    + bellypan + drain and refill coolant.

    Modern midengine high performance cars are not designed to be service friendly.

    Performance costs money, this is one of those costs.
     
  9. OceanSide760

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    #9 OceanSide760, Sep 30, 2009
    As far as I know, you have to work through the back panel behind the seats.
     
  10. PAP 348

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    #10 PAP 348, Sep 30, 2009
    Ah, that sux to hear! :(:(
     
  11. 285ferrari

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    #11 285ferrari, Sep 30, 2009
    And everyone says the 355 is a moster to maintain...
     
  12. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 tbakowsky, Sep 30, 2009
    price is a little high, but the work to change it is involved. You could change it from the engine compartment, but its a pain. I have done it this way in the past on the coupes..but not the spiders.
     
  13. Rifledriver

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    #13 Rifledriver, Sep 30, 2009
    The 360 is without question, easier to maintain.
     
  14. cletus

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    #14 cletus, Sep 30, 2009
    Remember that the labor quoted is flat time. It is an average time that the average technician should be able to complete the job. Whether it takes the tech 40 minutes or 4 days, he gets paid 4 hours (5 now that they upped the anty....)

    And as mentioned, it is not as simple as a Honda.....There is more to it than just replacing a gasket!
     
  15. technician F

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    #15 technician F, Oct 1, 2009
    I agree about that.After replace thermostat,technician will refill coolant,bleeding the coolant system,check any other leakage in the system and road test.
     

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