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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by spaghetti_jet, Mar 4, 2005.

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  1. spaghetti_jet

    spaghetti_jet Formula Junior

    Jan 5, 2005
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    Europa
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    Bob
    #1 spaghetti_jet, Mar 4, 2005
    thinking of my potential next car as a 550M. I have done a lot of researching on the archive and get a lot of fantastic info. But I would like to get an idea if is necessary to remove the engine of the 550M for the cam belt change and to change the clutch. Anybody here can answer to these questions to give an idea of the scale on servicing costs and time?

    Specifically, how big is the clutch replacement job ?

    I have at the moment a F355 and looking for more a long distance hi-speed tourer. I'm really excited to look for a 550M, still not 100% decided, but almost!!

    Thanks to all in advance...

    V.
     
  2. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    Brian Crall
    #2 Rifledriver, Mar 4, 2005
    The 550 engine is serviced in the car and is on average about 3/4 the price of the same service of the 355. The clutch is done in the car as well but is a much more labor intensive operation than the 355. It will be much less expensive in Italy than here, your labor costs and parts are cheaper. I would ask locally for prices.
     
  3. Welshman

    Welshman Karting

    Jan 27, 2004
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    Worcestershire
    #3 Welshman, Mar 5, 2005
    The cambelt change does not require the removal of anything other than the covers at the front of the engine. The radiator stays in place.
     
  4. spaghetti_jet

    spaghetti_jet Formula Junior

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    #4 spaghetti_jet, Mar 5, 2005
    thanks for the info and the comments. The labor rate here is probably lower than in USA, but some of the service agents around here can have a habit of making "long stories" about what is needed for doing a particular service, meaning the price you pay is not always related in a scientific way to the length of time (or complexity) of doing a job.

    This kind of info is very good for negotiating a price ;) !!

    Thanks again,

    V.
     

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