360 belt service - DOES ferrari recommend changing the tensioners ???

Well, I just had my cam-variator campaign preformed and in association with this service they did my belts, pulleys, tensioners and bearings. I have been told by my dealer and other reliable sources that tensioners, bearings, pulleys should all be replaced every six years or 30k miles. Seems reasonable that your dealer is asking to do this service now.
I have a '99 and they also performed a pulley upgrade. There have been plenty of pics documenting what can go wrong, spend the dough and have many happy miles ahead. The $1k sounds about right, my job came out around $2700. The dealer charges $127 an hour!!!! Although my GMC dealer charges $95 an hour, what a rip!

Robert

 

We all know that FNA recommends changing the belts every 3 years or 30K miles and that an extended service warranty can't be had unless this is done. And we all know its a joke because most of our cars have a measly 10K miles or so, but we do it out of fear and for "peace of mind". But NO, there is no FNA recommendation the tensioners be done as well. However, one might ask, why wouldn't a dealer suggest they be done at the same time; earns them $$ and removes the .00000001% chance that a visually inspected, good looking tensioner might break. And thus, on my CS, with the predictable 10K miles, I did get the belts done but visual inspection revealed the tensioners were in good shape. And so, at least I didn't throw away the additional $1K+ for that.

 

The LH tensioner gets changed because there have been about a million engineering revisions and improvements to it. Until you know which version is in your car, don't rule out the likely replacement.

 

I would also check with the local authorized dealers. I found these links about this topic:

http://www.usedcarexpert.com/cars.aspx?numModel=146

http://www.ferraritechinfo.com/index.cfm?event=SearchModels

 

Robert, check your email.
The report that I have says to replace them if the engine number is below 60796. I am sending it to you now.
Paul B.

 

Robert, I just checked an email I sent to someone else recently. The range that I was told is between 114015 - 123399. And engine numbers below 60796.

 

Paul, did you send Robert the Timing Variator recall or information about the belt tensioners??

 

Yes I did.

 

From what I understand, there is a new tensioner update for 360's, perhaps a bracket that is a newer design. I think it's only for one side though. But, if you're replacing one, why not the other?

Robert, who's doing the service? If it's Wil, I trust that he knows what's necessary.

 

I need to get my car over to Wil at some point too. I want to have the belts and service done.

 

Will does have my car and thus far I am totally impressed!

Here's some pics of the belt tensioner discovery. Basically, on my car it was not needed. He told me, we opted not to do it. Talk about an honest mechanic! Since I had several other items taken care of (belts, 15K, battery switch, and some cosmetic stuff, wheels) I decided not to.
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