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360 Spider Top Removal...

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by UAS, Feb 11, 2009.

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  1. zippyslug31

    zippyslug31 Formula 3

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    Wow, that's pretty interesting. Thanks for sharing!

    What are you having done?
     
  2. BLAMPEE

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    OMG.....PLEASE TELL ME THAT TECH IS NOT LEANING ON THAT BLUE 355 WHILE ENGAGED IN CONVERSATION....

    NOT GOOD IF THAT'S THE CASE. :(
     
  3. UAS

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    Check engine light came on; turned out to be the rollover valves. A diagnosis couldn't be made with the car in tact, so the top was removed. Once removed, the problem was quickly assessed (leak in the rollover valve); once the leak was found, it was repaired and the top was reinstalled.


    No, that tech is not leaning on the 355. :)
     
  4. Futureman

    Futureman Formula 3

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    Uh, yes, actually...he is. WTF??
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  5. Stew

    Stew Formula Junior

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    Those are great pics !!

    Regards,

    Stew
     
  6. GCalo

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    So now how do you top this one?
     
  7. Skidkid

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    Once you go that far you fix the fuel guage sending unit. Can't be hard from there.
     
  8. GCalo

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    And this is precisely why I saved some of those photos.

    Can't find Ray's link though when he did that.
     
  9. Tom_C

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    WOW. If I were the owner someone would be paying at minimum for a FULL detail. just WOW.....
     
  10. UAS

    UAS Formula 3
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    We own the car; it's being serviced before we sell it. Every car that comes in for service gets a full detail before it leaves.

    Thank you!

    LOL!

    If you guys require higher resolution images so that you can see things more clearly, just let me know.
     
  11. slewman

    slewman Karting

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    I hope the pants pockets don't have buttons that could possibly scratch the paint.
     
  12. GCalo

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    Very nice offer but these are fine.

    Thank you.
     
  13. PAP 348

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    Nice pics, thanks for sharing. :):)
     
  14. Miner_31

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    Nice shop. It is very interesting how those tops come out - I am glad you shared so others could see.
     
  15. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Quick question.........how long did it take to remove?? :):)
     
  16. UAS

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    Not that long, but there was a lot involved. I'll speak with Luigi tomorrow and find out exactly what he had to do. But I believe the panel behind the seats needed to be removed. I'll find out all of the details and post here.
     
  17. PAP 348

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    Thanks mate!! :):)
     
  18. mrpcar

    mrpcar Formula 3

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    Good to know that you don't need the factory special hoist to get the top assembly out. Ferrri designed the 360 spider top assembly as an "easy" to remove self contained assembly, they say "easy". Nothing on a Ferrari is ever "easy".

    Thanks for the pictures.
     
  19. LennyZeutzius

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    Ouch!

    Scratched for sure. :(
     
  20. f355spider

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    These valves have been discussed before, does Ferrari provide an updated one now?
     

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