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Discussion in '348/355' started by 576mr2t, Feb 26, 2011.

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  1. 576mr2t

    576mr2t Rookie

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    #1 576mr2t, Feb 26, 2011
    Hello, I've been looking over this board now and doing searches for great technical advice and solutions to problems for my 1998 355 Spider. I have owned the car for almost 2 years now, and still consider myself a new owner and am still learning about the platform. Thanks to all who contribute to this board.

    I need advice for replacing the fuel distribution block recall myself. I have read the previous posts about this, but want to do it myself, aware of all the safety concerns.

    First, how do I depressurize the fuel system in my 355?

    Any suggestions on removing the hoses from the block itself?

    Any tips, tricks, or hints would be appreciated.


    By the way, just ordered a set of SR Coolant hoses from Ricambi, and they are AWESOME!! All coolant hoses for exotics should be built like this!
     
  2. sevminasyan

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    #2 sevminasyan, Feb 26, 2011
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    Assuming its #62 in the diagram. I have just taken one out. As far as de-pressurising the system, you can do it by undoing the fule pipe above the fuel filter. Keep a container on hand so the residual fuel in the fuel pipe does not end up all over the place. The block has allen screws that holds the retaining pins in place for the fuel pipes. They are the the washers with the bottom sides of them cut out. When the allens are undone, the fuel hoses have rubber seals that hold them in. You need to work them until they are removed. Don't think you left something on. Its just really tight in there. You will have residual fuel left in there. To keep it clean, put a towel or something of that sort below the block. AFter this is done, you will need to remove #63 screws to get the block removed completely from its base.
    Reverse the steps to put it back in. Should work. If I have missed something, someone please fill me in.

    Thanks and good luck
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  3. 576mr2t

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    #3 576mr2t, Feb 27, 2011
    Thanks for the help!
     

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