Service Question | FerrariChat
Buy

Service Question

Discussion in '308/328' started by ethandvm, May 5, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. ethandvm

    ethandvm Rookie

    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    Warrenton, VA
    Full Name:
    Ethan Morris
    #1 ethandvm, May 5, 2017
    I recently purchased my first Ferrari (87 328) this winter and I am really enjoying driving it this Spring. My question to fellow Ferrari owners is this....when do I get the next service done? I know this is a loaded question, I am looking for advice and direction.

    - the car as 13500 miles
    - the last Major service was done about 10 months ago (at 13000 miles) at Ferrari in Central New Jersey
    -I have no intentions of driving the car more than 1500-2000 miles in a year
    - if I go by the recommended service guide (in the owners manual) the next service would be a 20K miles, that would be years down the road, and I yes I know this is 30 years old Ferrari, so that gets me to the meat of my question....how often do other owners recommend having their cars serviced if the car has limited use but I want to keep it the best possible driving shape? Is it once a year? Is it every 3-4k miles? Is it once every 2 years?

    Thanks for the input in advance.


    Newbie
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,126
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    #2 Rifledriver, May 5, 2017
    Change the fluids every year.
     
  3. SpyderGT

    SpyderGT Formula Junior

    May 15, 2005
    997
    Vancouver, BC
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #3 SpyderGT, May 5, 2017
    I've had my car almost four years. It had undergone a major service, by a reputable independent, shortly before I bought it. I have had the oil and filter changed every six months. All fluids changed at two years. Major service with belts, valve adjustment, et al at four years - just completed in April. I have the car inspected at each service for preventative measures.

    Lots of information and opinions on F-Chat, using "search."

    Welcome to 328 ownership!
     
  4. moysiuan

    moysiuan F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2005
    4,194
    Canada
    #4 moysiuan, May 5, 2017
    Last edited: May 5, 2017
    Replace all rubber fuel lines. Coolant lines would be a good idea. SRI Products has good "kits" for both of these.

    It would no be uncommon for a low mileage car like yours to not have had these replaced before. Fuel leaks are very bad in a high pressure FI system. And coolant lines bursting leave you stranded and probably damage the engine by overheating. These cars have a lot of hoses near exhaust and engine heat, and I am surprised they generally last as long as they do. And eg. there are two short coolant hoses under the plenum which no one ever changes as the plenum needs to be removed, they cook on top of the engine.

    Make sure you have fresh tires, no older than 7 years even if the tread looks good.

    My main theme is deal with safety/stranding issues.
     
  5. SpyderGT

    SpyderGT Formula Junior

    May 15, 2005
    997
    Vancouver, BC
    Full Name:
    Jon
    #5 SpyderGT, May 5, 2017
    +1
     
  6. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 4, 2001
    36,461
    Birmingham, AL
    Full Name:
    Tommy
    #6 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, May 5, 2017
    Even transmission, correct?
     
  7. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 20, 2012
    17,223
    Gold Coast, Aust.
    Full Name:
    Patrick
    #7 Ferraridoc, May 5, 2017
    I get LSD grabbing noises coming out of a T junction when the trans fluid gets old.
     
  8. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,126
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
    Full Name:
    Brian Crall
    #8 Rifledriver, May 5, 2017
    I do.
     
  9. bertrand328

    bertrand328 Formula 3

    Jun 1, 2015
    1,626
    France
    Full Name:
    Bertrand
    #9 bertrand328, May 6, 2017
    And find a good mechanic who knows 328.
     
  10. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
    Consultant

    Nov 29, 2001
    13,598
    San Carlos, CA
    Full Name:
    Mitchell Le
    #10 yelcab, May 6, 2017
    Don't forget the long heater hose ... it's time.
     
  11. moysiuan

    moysiuan F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2005
    4,194
    Canada
    #11 moysiuan, May 6, 2017
    The long heater hose is no doubt due, but when I did mine they were in surprisingly good shape, pretty much like new, no scale inside and not hardened at all. Don't know what they made them of back in the day that lasts like that. I think SR has a kit that includes only the end that is exposed to the engine heat which splices in a small new section, which makes some sense.
     
  12. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
    15,141
    Atlanta
    Full Name:
    Tom Spiro
    #12 spirot, May 6, 2017
    Oil at least once a year

    brake fluid every other year

    Gear box, every 5 years with belts or clutch job.

    flush & fill coolant with belts.
     
  13. lopena

    lopena Formula Junior
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 3, 2003
    760
    #13 lopena, May 7, 2017

    ^^^ THIS ^^^

    I've been following this service protocol since 1993 on my '88 328 and never had any problems.
     

Share This Page