Testarossa Cross Reference Thread

Do you know how embarassing it is to have a bulb burned out on the TR? I was so consious of it. Eveytime I was at a stop light, I was thinking about the guy/gal behind me thinking " look at that moron, he's got a Ferrari, but doesn't care about the maintaince....poser ! "

I have checked everywhere with no luck. Ferrari will only sell you a new 3rd brakelight assembly for $400.00 I checked Napa, Walmart, Discount Auto, Advance, Pep Boys and even GM dealers ( the light assembly has a GM part #) with no luck ( part # comes up not available in GM's computers ) I even check out a few on-line light companys recommended by F chat links. .....no luck.

After 2 threads and 1 1/2 years of searching, I have FINALLY FOUND the bulb that goes in the third brake light in a Testarossa.

OK, here it is.....GE Automotive Lighting Halogen 12V 891/BP Stop, Fog $6.91

I found it at .....ready? Walmart. Yes, yes, I said I checked at Walmart before. I would just keep checking everywhere all the time. They must have just started carrying it.

I actually found it by chance. The bulb in the TR doesn't have any stampings on it, so you can't match it. I saw this one, hmmm...kinda looks like it...two prongs, small glass , same shape, ok, I'll try it. It matched in size to the blown one...ok, I'm getting excited...keep calm...I bet the luminance value is off, it says halogen on the package....halogen for a brakelight?!? I put it in, turn the assembly towards the rear window under the engine cover.....hit the brakes....Voila ! YEAH...BABY, YEAH !!!

Even fully assembled, in the dark, it is a perfect match.

I would have never thought that the bulb would be a halogen.

Now, anyone got a line on the white plastic bulb holders in the TR? One of the plastic "twist-locks" that goes inside of the light unit broke off.


Shamile

 

Dear Ferraristi,

Seam sealant used in TR's


Surethane black sealant. Dries cutable, sandable, paintable...lots of ables

http://eastwood.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=surethane ....link courtsey of Dim_stuff


Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice

 

So how do we find the injectors? Who has the best prices on the Bosch brass injectors used in the TR?

 

Okay. Importec has the best price at 27 bucks and change. Bosch # 0 437 502 047
I shudder to think what Ferrari would want.

 

I have tried to find these replacement plugs for 88 TR, euro version. How about best place to get two front rotors? Plug wires? Any help will be appreciated.

 

Plugs can be found here....

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=XR4CS

 

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Any chance we can get this stickied?

 

Dear Ferraristi,

For the rotors, I went to the F pimp

For the spark plug wires, I use magnecor. 4 years later and no problems.


http://www.magnecor.com/


Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice !

 

The alternator is in fact a 120 Amp Delco alternator. However, it is difficult to match the factory wiring harness plug if buyiing a new one. I also had mine rebuilt at a "hole in the wall" shop in East TN. The guy (owner) said it was the "diode plate" and these 120A models require the 9-pack diode plate (as opposed to a 7). He said they normally will "burn up" if the battery is disconnected while the alternator is charging. It cost me $54 with sales tax. BTW, "Engineer" are you in Knoxville? I am just outside.

 

Yes I am in Knoxville, (Farragut) area. Got my TR alternator rebuilt at local shop. New bearings, brushes, diode. Has been fine for the past year. send pm and let me know if you are in the area.

 

Awww, man... I thought this was going to be another thread filled with serial numbers.

 

I put walmart tan polyester floormats in my X - BBi !! I took them from my Z-3.

I had a Diablo, and I purchased from O'Reilly, a Borg and Warner distributor cap for about $40.00. Pulled it out of the box, and inside of the cap, it had Made in Italy molded in the cap. I think the dealer wanted about $800.00 for the part ? I also purchased the rotor for about $25.00. I think the dealer wanted $250.00 for the rotor.

 

Who is the F Pimp?

 

Shamile's F-pimp is Ferrari of Central Florida

Mine is Ferrari of Washington...

Your's is ...?

 

Ha ha, that's funny! I was thinking there was some dude out there that was some sort of Ferrari Wizard/Pimp/Salesman type guy.

 

Dear Ferraristi,

Bahahahah,

You just described any Ferrari dealer



Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice !

 

Oh yeah,


Bosch Fuel Pumps for the Testarossa,

$234.00 ea from NAPA


Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice !

 

Great thread!!!

As others have mentioned in other threads, a lot of the metric nuts and hardware are available from Fastenal...especially in the yellow zinc...which is impossible to find...

Some further thoughts...

The original muffler can be sand blasted and comes out looking new... .

This really should be a sticky!

Rob?

 

Sticky bump

 

Anyone find good replacement headlights for the TR's. Meaning, a bit brighter, easy plug and play install, that will not burn up the old wiring.

 

HOOD AND TRUNK LIFT STRUTS

I found an older on-line catalog for Sachs who makes replacement lift struts for many of the Ferraris. http://www.sachsna.com/owx_medien/media103/10360.pdf

Pepboys carries the three for the TR

SG437003 for the trunk ($69.69)
SG337002 for the Left engine ($71)
SG337001 for the Right engine (77.05)

I googled the part numbers and found a place in NY that is even less expensive..... Trunk ($42), Left ($49), Right ($54). Shipping was another $7....

http://www.nextdayautoparts.com/body-trunk-lid-and-compartment-trunk-lid-lift-support.html

They have a nice selection of other items, and I bet with some digging you could prob cross reference a few items from them.

 

Also got this from the Sylvania website...

1986 FERRARI Testarossa

Low beam headlamp
H5006

High beam headlamp
H5001

Parking light
1157
1157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
1157
1157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
67/97

Rear turn signal
1073

Tail light
1073

Stop light
1073

License plate
67/97

Back up light
1073

Dome light
DE3425

Trunk/Cargo area
67/97

Instrument-general
158
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
73

Hi-beam indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Seat belt indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Brake warning
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Automatic transmission indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Directional signal indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

 

I found my own result if anyone is interested......

http://www.rallylights.com/hella/5.75_lo.asp