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  1. pjwardau

    pjwardau Karting

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    Got my 348TS back for the shop, after a cam belt change today.

    Did a few extras such as silicone hoses and respray of the cam covers....Absolutely delighted with the results. :)

    As it turns out the mechanic who worked on my car did it's very first cam belt change back in 1996 (ie 4 owners and 15 years later!!) ...he recognised his signature on a metallic sticker placed there all those years ago!

    He was also working on a F355 import from the UK. I now understand why imports are so inexpensive (here in Oz) ...the extent of its corrosion was appauling.
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    Peter, was there a major or two (or three) from that time?

    Nice pics by the way :):)
     
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  3. pjwardau

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    I have the car's logbooks since new. 6 majors so far, pretty much on schedule every 2 and a bit years

    Attached pic of the engine bay...well.. as of...about 12 hours ago :)
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  4. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Very cool Peter. :)

    My car had cam belt changes every 3 yrs before I bought it. Now it will more than likely be 10 yr cam belt changes. :eek:

    Is that UK 355 yellow by any chance?
     
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    Nice pic's and the covers look great. 2+ years for a major seems extreme but what do I know. It must run great.
     
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    Why the 10 year gap for belt changes? As for Yellow, yes. Picked it in one.
     
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  7. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Well, it's at 8 yrs now. I guess I am just a slack arse.

    Too busy fixing everyone else's **** to worry about my own cars.

    Yellow UK 355...............I think I know the car you speak of.
     
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    You have made Ferrari proud :D:D
     
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    Fixed. :D:D
     
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    :p
     
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