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  1. Night life

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    #1 Night life, Dec 1, 2009
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    With some help from my friends I was able to get my hands on a 94 spider engine #F119G04037064 with around 22k on it, the car was involved with front end damage and the engine was spared. I had it compression test, all good within 2 psi of each other the rest of the inspection will be completed here with my mechanic. They gave me a 2 week window upon delivery to make sure all is OK for final sale, they also included a full gasket set, timing belt, oil filters, fuel filters, exhaust manifold gaskets, and everything I need to do valve adjustments. These guys were top notch to deal with, I only needed certain parts so they stripped it down for me and included other items of which I thought I might need.

    I will do the major on it and will have a newer engine with half the miles than my old one.

    I am keeping the old engine in case of resale in case someone wants to have the original put back in, but I will have my own parts store to choose from now :). Of course I'm going to clean it up and put on display in my garage under glass :D

    If anyone else is interested they have a 91 engine #F119G04026568 with 8k on it ready to go, pm me for details.
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  2. saw1998

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    #2 saw1998, Dec 1, 2009
    Glad to hear it, Roberto. Best of luck with the replacement. At least it's off-season, so you don't have to be in a rush.
     
  3. ferrari 512 tr

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    #3 ferrari 512 tr, Dec 1, 2009
    yes it must be cold there now.
    Its full on summer here in australia
    now is the time to drive the ferrari here.
     
  4. UConn Husky

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    #4 UConn Husky, Dec 1, 2009
    Nice Roberto, glad to hear!
     
  5. speedy_sam

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    #5 speedy_sam, Dec 1, 2009
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    Whew!
     
  6. NeuroBeaker

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    #6 NeuroBeaker, Dec 1, 2009
    Congratulations Roberto, I hope you're back on the road again soon. :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  7. AceMaster

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    #7 AceMaster, Dec 1, 2009
    That is great news Roberto, glad to hear you are on the way to getting her back up and ready to go....in time for next summer :)
     
  8. troy_wood

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    #8 troy_wood, Dec 1, 2009
    Nice Roberto! Hey, you are going to get a fresh major out of the deal... There's 6k you can take off the total misfortune.... God speed mate.

    Troy
     
  9. James-NZ

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    #9 James-NZ, Dec 1, 2009
    Excellent news!!

    The old one will make a nice table!!

    Congrats mate, good luck with the install.
     
  10. 12097

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    #10 12097, Dec 1, 2009
    Good to hear that you got the engine sorted out.

    Just think only about 127 sleeps till spring.

    Are you flying or driving to Calgary this weekend?
     
  11. FandLcars

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    #11 FandLcars, Dec 1, 2009
    Really glad to hear, Roberto! I think everyone has been wondering how you were progressing. The sun is rising over that lonely, dank, dark tunnel, and will soon be shining bright over Regina (and Maranello)!! :)
     
  12. rbellezza

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    #12 rbellezza, Dec 1, 2009
    Good Roberto, hopefully your "Dolce" will be back on the road soon ! I am sure you have been missing to drive her !
     
  13. Night life

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    #13 Night life, Dec 2, 2009
    Thank you all for your very kind words, I hope that my misfortune eventually will help a fellow brother so no one else goes through my melt down.
     
  14. sambomydog

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    #14 sambomydog, Dec 2, 2009
    I think i missed it, but what happend to you original engine???
     
  15. Night life

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    #15 Night life, Dec 2, 2009
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    Thanks Darren have to give a spacial thanks to you and Glen ;) without you two I never would of found this engine, thank you :) I still owe you for the tow lol

    As far as Calgary goes I fly up on Thur night, looking forward to some time off and Christmas cheer :D:D
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  16. FBI

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    #16 FBI, Dec 2, 2009
    Hey Roberto! I haven't been around for awhile, but I'm glad to see you got a new engine and she's coming along. I see your coming up to Calgary bring your coat she's getting cold!
    I will go look for the threads I have a lot of reading to catch up on.


    Cheers!
     
  17. Night life

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    #17 Night life, Dec 3, 2009
    Ciao Paisano come stai ?

    Ya it's getting chilly here to :( oh well had to come some time.

    Will you be going to the ZR event?
     
  18. PAP 348

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    #18 PAP 348, Dec 3, 2009
    Nice to hear Roberto! :):)

    She will back on the road in no time mate. :):)
     
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    #19 DocE, Dec 3, 2009
    Glad to hear about your find and that things will soon be in order. BTW my wife is from Calgary - wish we were headed there (Oklahoma is rather boring this time of year!)
     

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