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Discussion in '348/355' started by drftfan, Mar 22, 2013.

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  1. drftfan

    drftfan Formula Junior

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    #1 drftfan, Mar 22, 2013
    This was a much easier project than I thought it was gonna be on my 348. Just did it all in the garage. Now I will admit crawling on the concrete floor sucks, but I love that I saved money doing it myself.
    And that saved money is gonna go in my mechanics pocket to replace the cv boot next week lol.
     
  2. cladd2000

    cladd2000 Formula Junior
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    #2 cladd2000, Mar 22, 2013
    Good job!! You can do the boot too
     
  3. drftfan

    drftfan Formula Junior

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    #3 drftfan, Mar 22, 2013
    I don't know what it is about the boot that makes me nervous. Just have never done one before.
     
  4. stevew3765

    stevew3765 Formula Junior

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    #4 stevew3765, Mar 23, 2013
    Please attempt the boot and give the rest of us the confidence we need to work on our own cars!! :)
     
  5. 355tsr

    355tsr Formula Junior

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    #5 355tsr, Mar 23, 2013
    I did all 4 boots in my 2 car garage...does take an impact wrench with lots of extensions but was not bad really straight forward.
     
  6. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 AceMaster, Mar 23, 2013
    Oil change, coolant change, and gear oil change on these models is fairly easy.
     
  7. drftfan

    drftfan Formula Junior

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    #7 drftfan, Mar 23, 2013
    I didn't find it hard. Just a little time consuming.
    The one thing I am gonna keep an eye on is the oil filter. My torque wrench is 1/2 inch vs the ultimate garages filter cap being 3/8th. I just tightened it down but didn't over crank it. Just made sure it was snug.
    Plus I was able to determine where my small oil leak is coming from roughly.
    Next winter the major is getting done once we get back put to Southern California so I will worry about it then. Not much reason to start ripping apart pieces of the car when it will be in the shop in 7 months or so addressing the same areas.
     

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