List of items necessary for a correct running 355

There is lots of talk about the necessity for a correct running 355 in order to avoid known issues ( valve guides, failed headers, failed cats, etc.). Let's compile a comprehensive list here.

1) correct functioning thermostat
2) undamaged headers
3) frequent fluid changes

Please add your thoughts

 

4) thick skin
5) thicker wallet

 

Check and Have spare:

Motor Mounts
Fan ECU's / Replace fans
Refinish Sticky Interior
Spare Windshield for possible future delamination
cv boots
leather dash & airbag cover shrinkage - only a matter of time
radiators can go bad and crack (see #3 above) - may wish to replace with aluminum units

Robb

 

8 Pistons with rings. Crankshaft. Valve guides. Spark plugs. ....I couldn't resist

 

-fresh water pump every engine out
-Goth CV boot shields
-Goth ignition wire reroute kit
-oil level correctly between min-max
-keep eye on oil consumption/mileage, as per manual normal 1-2L per 1000kms. from min to max on stick represents 2L. my car ~1L per 2000miles
-functioning BP valve
-fuel line recall if not done.
-upgrade new version Cat ECUs.
- pay attention to the radiator fans, make sure they come on correctly etc..
-fuel pump rubber gasket replacement

 

Good start.
Specifically want to focus on the running of the engine, exhaust system and electricals. Items that will prevent the cascading / domino effect that can plague these cars.

 

A seriously skilled technician

 

As a great man once said....

Balls. Big Balls.

 

Those were my thoughts,exactly...but I read just this morning that most of the 355 problems were way overblown and "simple" to correct. LOL!

 

Patience and the ability to not over-react and get emotional when problems occur. Kind of like marriage.

 

COMMIT THIS NUMBER TO MEMORY:

336-499-2500

 

And ask for Daniel
This is even better than the number for "Dial a Prayer"

 

Funny stuff.

Upgrade to F1 relay that fails closed, so it doesn't run your F1 pump continuously til burned out.

 

What's a BP Valve ?

 

GM LSx replacement engine. Worries over.

 

Bypass valve on the Y pipe

 

Ok needs TWIN-

ECU's, MAF's, Fuel pumps

 

I see what you did there... later 95's have a single fuel filter and run just as well.

 

That comment reminds me of an advert we did many years ago --- with the valves from my personal 348, after the timing belt decided to take a walk on the wild side.
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96-99 5.7 is only one ECU too.

 

Oh Dan. You need to let go of the bad memories. You will never heal and be able to progress to the next relationship. The divorce was final, let go.....

 

How about actually driving the car instead of spending countless hours on FChat.

 

I remember that one...classic!

 

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This is a great add. You should run it (or a similar one) again