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  1. clean512

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    #376 clean512, Nov 9, 2021
    Keep up the great work
     
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    #377 vmule, Jan 11, 2022
    Are you saying that if they are still working and there is traces of oil it's best just to clean them out and keep using them?
    I'm about to replace the cam covers gaskets and wondering if it's a good idea to also replace all the variator solenoids valves.. they seem to have some oil in them..
     
  3. mwstewart

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    #378 mwstewart, Jan 12, 2022
    Yes, just that. I'll inspect regularly and clean as necessary, but next time I'll replace only if there is a code.
     
  4. mwstewart

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    #379 mwstewart, Feb 7, 2022
    Service time at my local Ferrari main dealer. The car hasn't missed a single service in its lifetime, but thanks to COVID I was out of the country for most of 2020, and it missed the annual. I haven't actually driven the car since Feb 2000, so despite being around this year I was actually in two minds about having it done...I caved at the last moment. It's a bit ridculous really - the oil was brand new.
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    There were some amber items on the traffic light report:
    - TPMS battery life reading 0 months left
    - Front Pads - 5mm (A) advise pads are getting low
    - Brake Fluid change advised
    - Antifreeze change advised

    I have new CCM discs and pads to go on but I'm likely going to a FOC trackday before summer, so I'll finish off what's currently fitted. Brake fluid, antifreeze, cabin filter, and AC re-gas were already on my comissioning list. TPMS can wait for new tyres.

    Over Christmas I titivated the wheelarch areas. That is factory overspray on the underseal.
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    I removed the moisture barrier in the luggage compartment to check the bulkead area, and clean it. All is well. I'm sure that the moisture barrier was £50/$70 odd the last time I did this. It has gone up to £130/$175. Expensive cleaning session :)
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    In 2022 I'm going to try to make up for lost time; I've rejoined the FOC, and booked Silverstone Classic tickets. My friend Gary (black 360 stripped out track car) has asked if I'm going to the Silverstone or Anglesey FOC track day, so I'll get to one of those. I've booked accomodation for a three week trip in May which includes France, Switzerland, and Italy. My wife and I are discussing another trip after Italy - possibly northern Spain or Croatia - but nothing booked so far.
     
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    #380 FerrfanFL, Feb 7, 2022
    jesus, insane redo.
    my wallet literally jumped out of my back pocket and into my briefcase. LOL..
    "yeah hon, i'm just gonna make the car my own"....be done in a day or so....LOL..
    You did a LOT of work here....Nice...
     
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  6. mwstewart

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    #381 mwstewart, Feb 8, 2022
    Haha yes it wen't quite far, didn't it :D
     
  7. 24000rpm

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    #382 24000rpm, Feb 10, 2022
    after all the work done by yourself, I am surprised you need the dealer for basic maintenance. Can you do it yourself?

     
  8. Sj_engr

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    #383 Sj_engr, Feb 10, 2022
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  9. mwstewart

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    #384 mwstewart, Feb 11, 2022
    I can do it myeslf, and maybe I should. It's an old habit sending my car to the main dealer. It's a psychological - thinking that I'm looking after the car, but deep down I know that isn't really the case. I will break the habit one day!
     
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  10. mwstewart

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    #385 mwstewart, Feb 11, 2022
    That's a good idea, but you appear to have a small gap on one side ;)

    That material is better than OEM!
     
  11. Sj_engr

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    #386 Sj_engr, Feb 11, 2022
    hah I was still servicing the alarm module at the time. I did make sure to tape it all up!
     
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    #387 mwstewart, Feb 11, 2022
    Haha good man :) I will probably use a similar material to replace mine but order an OEM part to keep for a rainy day.
     
  13. clean512

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    #388 clean512, Feb 11, 2022
    Love it
     
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    #389 mwstewart, Feb 28, 2022
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    A few weeks ago I had a call with Aldous at AV to say that my ECUs were at the top of 360Trev's list for recalibration work. Very excited to experience the results of that, and hoping that I'll end up with some of the extra low down grunt that my MY06 car had.

    The car will be on the road this Saturday as the weather here is starting to improve. I'm looking forward to driving it.
     
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    #390 Storrsboy, Mar 18, 2022
    Hi; I'm new to your thread, and just bought a 2006 f1 430. The upper rear fender grills over the air intakes are loose. Saw a few brief threads about silicone to fill lost space, and/or 'glue in' the loose fiber gaskets. Not optimal. Did you encounter this, and any solution other than taking apart from inside the engine compartment?? Thanks. Bern
     
  16. mwstewart

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    #391 mwstewart, Mar 20, 2022
    Congrats Bern. I remember the foam seal: it is stuck to the end if the air inlet duct. My advice is to remove the ducts, remove the old tape, and reapply some fresh tape.

    I would use something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Onarway-Weatheratrip-Insulation-Adhesive-Density/dp/B07P513LXW/ref=asc_df_B07P513LXW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309800630830&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2092933453117966073&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007079&hvtargid=pla-672144601633&psc=1

    Regards,
    Mark
     
  17. mwstewart

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    #392 mwstewart, Mar 20, 2022
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    #393 Storrsboy, Mar 21, 2022
    Hi Mark; thanks for the reply. Removing the ducts is a major job, in order to lay the adhesive weatherstrip you describe. I'm trying to re-tighten them from outside, since they seem to set up an audible harmonic vibration at about 3700 RPM, or +/- 73-76 MPH. Others have suggested injecting small amounts of black silicone caulk/ sealant, with a narrow tip injector, through the wire mesh, at several points. Key seems to be to put enough in so as to re-fill the space left by the worn, falling out, fiber gasket, and also to push what remains of the gasket back in place, as a partial 'space filler'.
     
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  19. mwstewart

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    #394 mwstewart, Mar 21, 2022
    Hey Bern, You may know that the ducts are secured from the inside of the rear quarter panel with some M6 nuts (see image below); access being behind the rear wheel arch liner. I fear that applying silicone from the outside would not produce a satisfactory cosmetic result, although use of masking tape would mitigate that problem somewhat. Another option would be to use some small rubber pads as wedges between the duct and body, which would likely produce a neater, more effective result than silicone. At least they are dry and would not interfere with future removal of the ducts.

    I apprecaite not wanting to remove the ducts, but I don't really recommend either external approach as each seems like a temporary fix.

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    Regards,
    Mark
     
  20. veilstylez

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    #395 veilstylez, Apr 14, 2022
    I just stumbled on this tread for the first time and read almost everything. Awesome work here Mark! I will continue to follow. Thank you for documenting everything.
     
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  21. mwstewart

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    #396 mwstewart, May 30, 2022
    My wife and I are away in the car for a three week road trip. Currently in Tuscany. Approximately 1,400 miles in at the moment - a few issues to report, but lots of smiles. I'll update when home.

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    #397 armedferret, May 30, 2022
    Watch out for those average speed cameras, i'm waiting for 2 tickets to arrive from our february road trip :p
     
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    #398 mwstewart, May 30, 2022
    You don't need to worry about those.
     
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    #399 armedferret, May 30, 2022
    I got the admin fee from Sixt, 40 euro a pop, two of em. No tickets inbound?
     
  25. mwstewart

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    #400 mwstewart, May 30, 2022
    The only average cameras that I'm aware of form part of the Tutor system on the Autostrada, which has been turned off for a few years now. Most of the country has the static Autovelox cameras and some older models - which expanded to cover a few new sites on the Autostrada after the Tutor was switched off. Mostly all are signposted.

    You could well have some tickets inbound, but I don't think from an average camera system.

    What car were you in? Were you flat out? :D
     
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