Wow!!! $500+ for a thermocouple

The thermocouples are usually not the problem, they are pretty robust. Have you swapped the cat ECU's to see if the problem switches from one side to the other?

Brian Brown
Patrick Ottis Co.

 

Just for information sake, the 348 thermocouple is part #144270, and it lists on the Superformance site for 73.70GBP (Pounds), which would convert to about $107 at an exchange rate of 1.4512 Dollars / Pound. I have no idea why there is such a difference.

 

RE: thermocouples, I'd certainly look at talking with an industrial instrumentation shop to get one repaired or even custom-built before spending $500. If you think that's a high price, last I saw, engine mounts for the 348 were over $2000 each!! Somehow we need to find a different source for these!

 

......Calling Hill Engineering, here is another project for you!

 

It seems that Ricambi must think we are loaded with money and will pay their outragious prices, just because they have it in stock. What I have found is try ordering the part from your Ferrari Dealer, you will be amazed at the difference in prices usually lower than Ricambi. My dealer Ferrari of Seattle will work with you on prices. They are more than helpful to obtain older non stocking parts when I have needed them.

I would rather import, or buy from the dealer than be held up by those guys. There are a number of very competative suppliers on here that have the older inventory and usually lower prices. Check some of the parts threads here, there is a wealth of information regarding parts and availibility from many different sorces.

Don't get me wrong, I have no issue with a business adding profit to their inventory. Afterall they sorce the part, inventory the part, have overhead with catalogs, phones, employees, they are intitled to make a resonable profit, but from quoted prices of $140.00 to $540.00 for the same part, hmm and they don't even use a mask or gun................I'd be curious for Ricambi to respond, there may be a simple explanation.

Howard Musolf
1981 308gtsi
1982 300i Cabriolet
Maserati Spider
2 many brass era cars

 

Interesting that I’ve found generally just the opposite. In my case, Daniel has always been more competitive than my dealers down in the SF Bay Area – even when they (dealers) offer me a “deal”. Also, Daniel seems to have the parts mostly in stock where my dealer always needs to order them.

In your case, I know FoS’s Mark very well and he’s great to work with and takes care of his customers. Too bad I’m not up there much any more with my cars.

Tim

P.S. If $500 for a thermocouple seems outrageous, try $300 for some F40 bolts - EACH, of which there were 10 that needed replacing. You can imagine that I chose an alternative… ;-)

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=260580

 

Try pricing the thermocouple and ECU for a Diablo! Ferrari whether from Ricambi or the dealer parts are much cheaper item for item.

 

Our pricing algorithms are not something I feel the need to discuss on the Internet.

When something seems completely out of whack, just give us a call. We often acknowledge these kinds of pricing discrepancies, and adjust immediately for customers.

 

...actually, we found a situation yesterday where its the reverse! (I was surprised too).

A very common 360/430 item is about 40% cheaper through Lambo than Ferrari for an identical item. We ordered a bucketload yesterday, and as soon as they arrive, we will lower the Ferrari price.

 

so is there an alternative cheaper thermocouple for the 348

 

Welcome to the world/reality of Ferrari ownwnership!dont blame me,blame Enzo

 

I've used Ricambi and they were the same price as Ferrari (except that Ferrari said the parts were obsolete, but Ricambi still had some stock)
Also the guy at Ricambi was very helpful/friendly, and the parts arrived quickly from the USA to the UK where I live.

 

You guys also have to remember..excellent service comes at a price. Mike and Daniel step up to the plate and get the job done. That type of service will get all my business regardless if the part is cheaper somewhere else.

 

No need to explain Daniel, a rant about somebody's prices on an internet forum are not only inappropriate, but also uncalled for - especially someone as respected and as helpful as yourself.

PLUS ONE

 

Well said, Mike. Daniel has always been amazingly helpful and professional. Try to find another Ferrari parts supplier that will make a late night run to the airport to get you a part that you HAVE to get overnight. In addition, when I purchase a part from Ricambi I have absolutely no worries with regards to purchase of some knock-off or a part that has been sitting on a shelf for a decade.

 

+1.

 

This is excellent Scott, and should be coupled with my post just to emphasize

 

In reference to the thermocouple, it's either a K or J type. the K being the most common and used in aftermarket ECU exhaust temp probes, retails for less than $50. the temp range would determine the type used. the early 2-way catalytic converters were monitored to stay below 900c but the newer 3-way can sustain 900c. the thermocouple relays signal the dash light at 900c to flicker and 950c constant.

 

You're an ass

 

I use roughly 100+ TC's a month; if any of you need thermocouples please let me know the exact specifications and I will send you a price quote as I get them at cost.