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  1. AceMaster

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    #126 AceMaster, Jul 24, 2009
    this is great info, thanks!
     
  2. mackb61

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    #127 mackb61, Jul 27, 2009
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    And I thought I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. Moving on, after calculating what valve shims I need to order, I decide to check out the brake pads. Fronts are worn right to the point where the sensor is just touching the rotor. Caught that in time. I spun the front right wheel and it sounded like metal on metal. Took it apart and behold. Inner bearings are burned black. One more reason to park it in the "barn". It just doesn't get any better than this! The seller must still be laughing.
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  3. No Doubt

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    #128 No Doubt, Jul 27, 2009
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    Ouch! That's an expensive hub bearing. Do a search on USA corvette hub as there is a company
    That can put a non Ferrari exact hub match onto your front half axle, instead.

    I'd do the search for you except that I'm on my Blackberry out on a sandbar in the Gulf at the moment.
     
  4. ernie

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    #129 ernie, Jul 28, 2009
    Oooooohhhh!!!

    I feel your pain bro, as I just replaced my left front wheel bearing a few months ago. So don't feel so bad, because you aren't the only one that bought a piss poorly maintained 348 for more than you should have. Trust me I KNOW!! ;)

    Having said that,

    OUTSTANDING thread, and it's great to have another guy in the 348 Brotherhood that turns his own wrenches. Keep up the good work.
     
  5. mackb61

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    #130 mackb61, Jul 28, 2009
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    Ernie,

    This is getting expensive, but at least I'm having fun. I keep telling myself this anyway. I didn't think the initiation fee would be quite so high to join the Brotherhood.
     
  6. mackb61

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    #131 mackb61, Jul 28, 2009
    You dog.
     
  7. tcannon

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    #132 tcannon, Jul 28, 2009
    +1 ;)
     
  8. PAP 348

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    #133 PAP 348, Jul 28, 2009
    Lol!! :p:p
     
  9. ernie

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    #134 ernie, Jul 28, 2009
    Okay so before it gets even more expensive I HIGHLY suggest you check the ring nuts for the main-shaft/lay-shaft in your gear, and also inspect the bearings. The ring nut that has bee particularly problem some is the one located on the gearbox oil pump side of the tranny. Run a search of the archives for guys that have had to rebuild their gearboxes (me being one of them). Trust me bro you don't even want to know how expensive that can get.

    While you have the engine out of the car remove the clutch and replace the triple seals. It can save you from the headaches of having to repack the flywheel, or even worse having to pony up the money to buy a new one. Again something I know first hand how expensive it is.

    In a nut shell while you have the everything out, go over it with a fine tooth comb.

    Did you read through the link to the 348 primer? If not PLEASE do yourself a favor and read the WHOLE thing. And, the search button is your friend. You will be amazed at the amount of things we have covered already. So run a search of the archives if you run into something you have a question about, then post the question if you can't find the answer.
     
  10. ernie

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    #135 ernie, Jul 28, 2009
    For crying out loud Pap! What time is it over there? Land sakes man, do you ever sleep?
     
  11. bounty

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    #136 bounty, Jul 28, 2009
    Is it okay to laugh?
     
  12. PAP 348

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    #137 PAP 348, Jul 28, 2009
    Its around 5pm on a Tuesday afternoon man. :D:D

    Sleep, me?? :eek::eek:












































    NEVER!!! :D:D
     
  13. Miltonian

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    #138 Miltonian, Jul 28, 2009
    Mack, have you checked to see if your 348 is actually a USA model? I wonder if maybe it was originally sold in Saudi Arabia, or somewhere like that.

    Check the plate in the left front door jamb and see if it states that it meets USA Federal Standards. There should also be a plate on the engine lid that says the car meets the EPA standards.

    Is the 8th digit in your VIN number an "A"?
     
  14. BT

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    #139 BT, Jul 28, 2009
    Also, I got replacement brake pads that made almost no dust and had great street driving characteristics from www.buybrakes.com . I got the Axxis Deluxe plus pads for about $45 per axle or so.
    :)
    BT
     
  15. mackb61

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    #140 mackb61, Jul 28, 2009

    8th digit is an "A"
     
  16. Ricambi America

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    #141 Ricambi America, Jul 28, 2009

    That corroded water pipe is available from Hill Engineering in full stainless:

    http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=190362
     
  17. Ricambi America

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    #142 Ricambi America, Jul 28, 2009

    + 1 gabillion zillion ^ 50
     
  18. BigTex

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    #143 BigTex, Jul 28, 2009
    It looked like a pretty clean car, under all the grime.....go for it, brudda!
     
  19. BigTex

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    #144 BigTex, Jul 28, 2009
    There's a sticker in the door.......or somewhere......
     
  20. mackb61

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    #145 mackb61, Jul 28, 2009
    Tire size is correct and matches what is on the sticker located on the passenger's door frame. But like PAP 348 stated, "Replace those cheese cutter rear tyres with the correct 255's". I've got to agree they are ugly. However, I can't see them from the cockpit and maybe they will stick like fly paper. I'll have you know that I also have matching cheese cutters on the front too! I hope I mounted them in the correct direction. I'd hate to drive in reverse everytime I take it for a drive. I could probably get away with driving it on the street in the forward direction, but on the track I would certainly have to run her in reverse. Anyone have the low down on a real tall reverse gear?
     
  21. Spragg

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    #146 Spragg, Jul 28, 2009
    Really cool. All the best with your project.
     
  22. PAP 348

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    #147 PAP 348, Jul 28, 2009
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    Most certainly is. :D:D

    Sh*t man, they must have made a mistake when they printed your tyre placard. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

    My tyre placard reckons I should have 255's fitted on the back. :eek::eek:
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  23. PAP 348

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    #148 PAP 348, Jul 28, 2009
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    Just incase your tyre placard is different to mine, I will repost my tyre placard pic again. :D:D
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  24. mackb61

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    #149 mackb61, Jul 28, 2009
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    Oops! Typo. Rear rims are mounted with 255/45 ZR17. My mistake. It will NEVER happen again. ;)
     
  25. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #150 PAP 348, Jul 29, 2009
    Yeah, they look like 255's too. ;);)
     
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