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2010 California slight play in n/s steering arm

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Smitrax, Feb 21, 2020.

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  1. Smitrax

    Smitrax Rookie

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    #1 Smitrax, Feb 21, 2020
    Hi folks

    I’m in the process of buying a 2010 California and the dealer has just put it through its MOT and an advisory point has been raised that states ‘slight play in n/s steering arm’. The dealer is claiming they all suffer from that and even if the steering rack was replaced it would still be the same.

    I assume he’s just trying to fob me off but thought I’d check here to see if there’s any truth in it. Assuming it’s a problem that’s going to get worse, what is the fix?

    thanks
     
  2. Andrew Leather-Barrow

    Andrew Leather-Barrow Karting

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    #2 Andrew Leather-Barrow, Feb 22, 2020
    Hi Smithrax,
    He’s fobbing you off, the steering arm including track rod ends are a press fit manufactured modern type, if there is play it should be replaced but it is the first time that i have heard about one needing replacement on a California, I’m not saying that they don’t wear out just that i have not heard of an epidemic of reports about the issue.
    I to am a recent owner of a pristine low mileage California, I looked around for almost 2 years till I Found the one with perfect provenance but even after that careful search i have had to shell out £ on some dealer time.
    I think that your panicking over nothing the car looks straight enough buy and enjoy, you will have your hand in your pocket at some stage as it’s a Ferrari after all ! :)
     
  3. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 tomc, Feb 22, 2020
    Classic used car dealer line. Find another dealer/car. It's a buyer's market...T
     
  4. Smitrax

    Smitrax Rookie

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    #4 Smitrax, Feb 22, 2020
    Thanks for the response. They’re going to look into the cost of the replacement but I don’t think they’re going to do it so the search for another one begins...
     
  5. Il Co-Pilota

    Il Co-Pilota F1 Veteran

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    #5 Il Co-Pilota, Feb 23, 2020
  6. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
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    #6 Motob, Feb 24, 2020
    I don't know what an n/s steering arm is, but I m assuming that it is the inner tie-rod on the steering rack. Ferrari and the aftermarket do not sell this part separately from the steering rack. The rack costs roughly $5500 USD not including labor to install it and an alignment.
    The dealership probably doesn't want to spend $6000 + on a part that has "slight play", would you?

    Brian Brown
    San Francisco Motorsports
     

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