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Discussion in '348/355' started by vvassallo, Oct 11, 2010.

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  1. vvassallo

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    #1 vvassallo, Oct 11, 2010
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    Actually, we already have one of these, but I'll do another. Yesterday, on my weekly drive around the hill, I lost my clutch. Mpore like the throw out bearing. Tuesday is replacement day. Ernie already has a great piece on this repair, which I will follow - only cuz ernie is helping me :) - but I'll post the particulars. Here are some pix of the tragedy. The flatbed guy was outstanding, BTW.
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  2. PAP 348

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    #2 PAP 348, Oct 11, 2010
    Bloody Ferrari T/O bearings! :D:D

    Hopefully its just the seals mate and not blown the side of it out. :D:D

    Or are you going to replace with a new Hill unit?? :):)

    Your car looks BEAUTIFUL as always! :eek::eek:
     
  3. Sandy Eggo

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    #3 Sandy Eggo, Oct 11, 2010
    Ouch, Vince - that'll ruin your Sunday drive. :( Hope you get her fixed up without any drama. Remember, whatever Ernie tells you...do the opposite. :D
     
  4. ghardt

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    #4 ghardt, Oct 11, 2010
    Black 348s even look cool on top of a flatbed.
     
  5. vvassallo

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    #5 vvassallo, Oct 11, 2010
    I was really digging the car even while it iwas riding home on the flattie. Ordered the Hill replacement parts for overnight delivery. Looking forward to no drama tomorrow, but you know these things go and I'll keep an eye out for Mr. Murphy. Plus with ernie around, there's always the temptation to stooge it up. For comedy relief, plugz might show up and then it will be a real stoogefest. Need to fire up the barbecue and get some burgers.
     
  6. FBI

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    #6 FBI, Oct 11, 2010
    Sorry to hear Vince, But Happy wrenching I hope you get her back on the road soon.
    Look forward to your write up's


    Cheer's
     
  7. VTChris

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    #7 VTChris, Oct 11, 2010
    Sorry this happened. How many miles are on the car?
     
  8. vvassallo

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    #8 vvassallo, Oct 11, 2010
    42000 and change or so.
     
  9. Sandy Eggo

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    #9 Sandy Eggo, Oct 11, 2010
    BTW, you're parked illegally Vince. I'm sure that's a ridiculous fine like $257 or some other prime number. LOL.
     
  10. ernie

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    #10 ernie, Oct 11, 2010
    I had just got off work when Vince called and told me, "my car broke down". I though he was full of crap and was just making fun, but sadly for him he wasn't. Especially after he told me what happened,
    "I pushed the clutch in and heard a *pop*, then the clutch peddle went to the floor. I also have break fluid all over the ground".
    Soon as I heard that I knew it was the bearing.

    So, it's off to Vincente's house tomorrow to take this thing apart.
     
  11. ernie

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    #11 ernie, Oct 11, 2010
    SSSSSssshhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

    You're gonna mess up the plan Rick!
     
  12. ernie

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    #12 ernie, Oct 11, 2010
    Oh no your not. I'm gonna make you eat a burger from Burger King! LOL!!!!!
     
  13. PAP 348

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    #13 PAP 348, Oct 11, 2010
    This is going to be fun. :D:D

    42,000 miles!! She still looks like brand new Vince! :D:D
     
  14. plugzit

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    #14 plugzit, Oct 11, 2010
    Stooooooogggggggeeeessssss!
     
  15. ernie

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    #15 ernie, Oct 11, 2010
    So are you showin up Bruce?
     
  16. plugzit

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    #16 plugzit, Oct 11, 2010
    Maybe so...not sure yet....engrossed in the race car. Real estate meeting at 930 for an hour. You guys may be finished by 11!
     
  17. 285ferrari

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    #17 285ferrari, Oct 11, 2010
    Hope you get her fixed back up soon Vince
     
  18. fatbillybob

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    #18 fatbillybob, Oct 11, 2010
    Did somebody say HAMBERGERS????
     
  19. No Doubt

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    #19 No Doubt, Oct 11, 2010
    Easy fix if you've got the correct base for the Hill bearing.
     
  20. plugzit

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    #20 plugzit, Oct 11, 2010
    Stooge rule #1: FBB must stand at least 20 ft. from any cars with open orifices when eating.
     
  21. bushwhacker

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    #21 bushwhacker, Oct 12, 2010
    Say it isn't so Vince !,bummer, Geez I just drove to Phoenix. turned on the computer and ??????????? Seeing the Vmobile on a flatbed sucks, Well, you'll Stooge it until fixed tomorrow morning so have fun boys.:D
     
  22. AceMaster

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    #22 AceMaster, Oct 12, 2010
    PAP, I don't it is just the seals as he likely wouldn't have lost his clutch. If you recall my incident a few weeks back I had brake/clutch fluid leaking but the car still ran like a mint, and lucky for me it turned out to be just the seals.
     
  23. PAP 348

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    #23 PAP 348, Oct 12, 2010
    Perhaps, we will soon see. ;):)
     
  24. ernie

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    #24 ernie, Oct 12, 2010
    Well, I just got back from Vince's house, and it was indeed a blow out of the thrust/throwout bearing. Vince took plenty of pics and will be posting them.
     
  25. PAP 348

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    #25 PAP 348, Oct 13, 2010
    There ya go! Easy fix, but not cheap. :eek::eek:

    Looking forward to seeing pics. We love pics. :):)
     
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