blinker fluid question...PLEASE HELP!

See, that is where you get screwed. The grey/blue smoke indicates you went one day past three years on the dreaded major, so now your car is useless. Oh well, go buy another.

MB

 

Make sure you have a metric straight blade screwdriver and use metric air in your tires as well. Muffler bearings should be greased every 6k and don't forget to use prop wash when cleaning the parts.. Also remember a very sharp knife and good ear plugs when doing a cat bypass.

 

It is all quite clear to me now as the F cars have mixed systems, Bosch & Lucas therefore you cannot mix Lucas and Bosch smoke unless you use the 50 micron filtered camel fart additive.
For the Bosch system you should back flow the system to purge the volts from the system, then preferrable use smoke from grilling Bratwurst, but you can substitute smoke from roasting chestnuts and introduce 12 volts back into the system.
I have a small reserve of Lucas positive earth, RHD, smoke. It is absolutely clear- no color.
When your system is full of smoke you have lights and when it leaks out you have no lights but you do have the burnt electrical odor to detect that here is a problem.
Note: you can use this smoke in a negative earth system and LHd cars, however, you must use the smoke rectifer, Lucas # ou812.
Also have some Genuine Ferrari back up sensor fluid, but without the origional horsey box,
and some nos 308 ice smoke for the AC system, best used in sub zere temp.

in'sincerely kdl

 

My rear brake bias is low. Does anyone have brake bias to spare?

I have heard I can "rob peter to pay paul" by using excess front brake balance and moving it rearward. But thiss person also told me negative camber was a good thing and that seems preposterous.

 

I was concerned about doing a blinker fluid change. I have had trouble trying to find the fluid, is this the right stuff?
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Only Lucas makes the correct & proper Blinker Fluid for any application... if you don't know this by now, you shouldn't even be posting on this forum.

 

What a great thread!!!!

sent from Io, innermost moon of Jupiter

 

Just tried this new blinker fluid, works just as good as Lucas. My daughter works for Valvoline and recommended it.
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If the blinker fluid is not available, Lucas can provide appropriate other products for authentic electrical smoke.

Cheers, Bernhard
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Thanks, that's good to know.

 

While we're on the subject of esoteric fluids, can someone recommend a good folding-key lube? Back in 1988 the factory recommended AGIP Sint folding-key lube (2w-65) but I can't find that damn stuff anywhere. Also, how often should I replace the bushing (bearing?) in my folding-key...mine is beginning to squeak.

 

If the folding key seizes in the closed position you have a problem, so frequent service is highly recommended.

Back to topic: while the blinker fluid is useful for the bulbs, it is absolutely useless for the electronic or electromechanical flasher unit. Both typically are sealed and contain a SF6 gas filling. If this has emerged there is a high risk of electrical arcs, which lead to fires, as commonly experienced in cars with a cow in the logo. So, check the SF6 frequently.

As a sidenote, if your voice is too high, mickey mouse like, then you might consider inhaling SF6 from decommissioned flasher units, because - opposite to helium - this lowers your voice.

Cheers, Bernhard

 

The handle snapped in two on my muffler wrench, and I cannot find a replacement for it or a repair facility.

Mine is the Tibetan variety, the one with the angular grooves.

Can anyone help a brother out?

I'm a bit low on money at the moment but am willing to trade; I have an extra skyhook I can wheel and deal with.

 

I found this procedure for blinker fluid change on the internet. The example used is a Ford truck but the procedure for F cars should be similar, using, of course, Agip synthetic unicorn tears blinker fluid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6GsXhBb10k&nohtml5=False

 

Thanks, Ross! We can all learn from this tutorial, especially BMW drivers. I'm looking forward to the series on Muffler Bearings and Elbow Grease, too.

 

This is good stuff!

 

I converted mine to a natural gas source hence reducing the need for the over-priced fluid although I did have source at F1 that gave me what they used on there cars for the flashing brake light.

 

Avoid Ferrari OEM blinker fluid: way overpriced.

 

This could cause a major problem.
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The real question is which brand of blinker fluid does Esoteric recommend??

SV

 

do the specs address the flash point and range

 

I have been doing research on upgraded piston return springs and oil bypass systems. I think the biggest flaw in Ferrari engines is the parasitic loss caused by oil resistance...I forget the company but they make a universal bypass system...so that's a no brainer. My question is whether stiffer piston return springs will require upgraded valve bearings to deal with all the extra power because it's only outputting 1.5 terawatts stock..