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Had to say good bye to my 348.

Discussion in '348/355' started by DavidLMcAfee, Jun 24, 2016.

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  1. DavidLMcAfee

    DavidLMcAfee Formula Junior

    Nov 22, 2015
    355
    East TN
    Full Name:
    David McAfee
    Because she's at the shop getting her major done.

    You didn't really think I'd get rid of her, did you? ;)

    Timing belt, valve seals, and a couple of other small things. Please say a prayer for my checking account.
     
  2. itsablurr

    itsablurr Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 9, 2005
    1,016
    Carlisle, MA
    Full Name:
    Matt
    Any history on your drive sprocket bearings or chain tensioners? Currently in the midst of my own, diving deep with the 'while I'm in theres'.
     
  3. DavidLMcAfee

    DavidLMcAfee Formula Junior

    Nov 22, 2015
    355
    East TN
    Full Name:
    David McAfee
    Not sure, but I'm guessing that's been neglected, too.

    No longer.
     
  4. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
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    Wade O.
    I just picked mine up after its full 30k. :)

    It was saddening to see that empty spot in the garage while it was away.

    While "in there"; replaced the 26 y.o. water pump (for good measure), replaced a howling left rear wheel bearing and had an A/C system go-over including a new compressor, expansion valve and receiver/dryer (was all original).

    Just under $10k for all of it.

    The really sad part is that I wanted to do the 30k myself but life and work got in the way.
     
  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    That's great man, $10K for all that work sounds good. :)

    Be sure to do the next major service. :)
     
  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    Lol, you certainly got my attention with the thread title David. :p

    Can you post up any pics? I am going away for a few weeks with the family, but will try and check back in to take a look while I am away. :)
     
  7. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

    Nov 19, 2003
    4,211
    Daytona Beach, FL
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    Stephane
    +1!!!
    Didn't expect this!!

    Best of luck, she's worth it ;)
     
  8. DavidLMcAfee

    DavidLMcAfee Formula Junior

    Nov 22, 2015
    355
    East TN
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    David McAfee
    I can ask them to take photos at various stages, but I'm not there to take them myself.

    Come to think.of it, I would like to see pics, too.
     
  9. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Feb 6, 2009
    34,777
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    Mike
    What shop is doing the work?
     
  10. DavidLMcAfee

    DavidLMcAfee Formula Junior

    Nov 22, 2015
    355
    East TN
    Full Name:
    David McAfee
    A local shop called Eurotech. There isn't a Ferrari dealership within 3 hours of Knoxville, unfortunately.
     
  11. ///Mike

    ///Mike F1 Veteran

    Dec 11, 2003
    6,097
    Bugtussle
    The subject line had me worried.

    Here's hoping the job goes well and they don't find any $urprises.
     
  12. DavidLMcAfee

    DavidLMcAfee Formula Junior

    Nov 22, 2015
    355
    East TN
    Full Name:
    David McAfee
    The PPI was done by Foreign Cars Italia in NC and they gave her a great grade. First thing the guy said to me was "this is a great car." Of course, they didn't pull the engine out or anything, so there's no telling what might be lurking under there.
     
  13. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Feb 6, 2009
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    Mike
    It doesn't have to be a Ferrari dealership for the work, there are several excellent independent shops ;)
     
  14. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    Please ask them David, we love seeing pics here on the forum and these pics will also be great documentation of the work performed on your car for yourself. :)
     

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