Happy new owner to be, I hope | FerrariChat

Happy new owner to be, I hope

Discussion in '348/355' started by fullmonty, Jan 10, 2013.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. fullmonty

    fullmonty Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Messages:
    264
    Location:
    LALAland
    Full Name:
    Mel
    Hi ya' ll, test drove a beautiful 97' triple blk 6 speed manual. Has extensive records. Car is sweet, beautiful straight black bodywork, handles great, shifts smoothly, pulls well, stops great, top fully functional but most importantly, sounds AWESOME-full tubi exhaust. I went over the car very carefully, I did forget to check one thing, oops... the stereo. Final "hand shake" will be based on results of PPI-compression/leakdown test tomorrow.
     
    fullmonty, Jan 10, 2013
    #1
  2. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2009
    Messages:
    34,789
    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Full Name:
    Mike
    Congratulations.

    I like that it has extensive service records.
     
    AceMaster, Jan 10, 2013
    #2
  3. TomPDX

    TomPDX Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2008
    Messages:
    558
    Location:
    Oregon
    Full Name:
    Tom
    I don't want to jinx it, but ... Congrats! And welcome!
     
    TomPDX, Jan 10, 2013
    #3
  4. rendergod

    rendergod Karting

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2004
    Messages:
    69
    Location:
    Silicon Valley
    Full Name:
    Allen
    Sounds like a great car. If you're getting a Tubi you won't need a stereo! I've used my stereo for maybe ten minutes during the last 13 years...
     
    rendergod, Jan 10, 2013
    #4
  5. fullmonty

    fullmonty Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Messages:
    264
    Location:
    LALAland
    Full Name:
    Mel
    Thanks guys, will let you know how it goes tomorrow. I'll post compression #'s.
     
    fullmonty, Jan 10, 2013
    #5
  6. GerryD

    GerryD Formula 3

    Joined:
    May 5, 2010
    Messages:
    2,446
    Location:
    North of TO
    Full Name:
    Guido
    Yes throw in some pics of that babe. Sounds like a good one.
     
    GerryD, Jan 10, 2013
    #6
  7. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2005
    Messages:
    4,367
    Location:
    VA
    You have your priorities in line: compression test, exhaust. Sweet! Good luck!
     
    J. Salmon, Jan 10, 2013
    #7
  8. fullmonty

    fullmonty Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Messages:
    264
    Location:
    LALAland
    Full Name:
    Mel
    Exhaust system Fabspeed headers and cats, Tubi Muffs.That was good, now the compression/leakdown.

    Cyl PSI / %

    1 190 / 5
    2 190 / 10
    3 186/ 10
    4 210/ 5
    5 195/ 10
    6 210/ 5
    7 * 100/75 *
    8 190/ 7

    # 4 a little valve cover oil leak in spark plug housing flowed into cylinder
    # 7, A major shock to all of us. Car runs so strong. Determined intake side of head is culprit.

    The discussion continues with the seller today.
     
    fullmonty, Jan 13, 2013
    #8
  9. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2004
    Messages:
    7,793
    Location:
    Redondo Beach, CA
    Full Name:
    Bruce Bogart
    Give it an Italian tune-up and test #7 again.
    Sell the stereo. Useless weight. :)
     
    plugzit, Jan 13, 2013
    #9
  10. Mistery

    Mistery Rookie

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2013
    Messages:
    9
    Location:
    Currently Deployed.
    Full Name:
    Nick W
    congrats and good luck!!!! i know in my Skyline R33 with a 4 in full Exhaust i NEVER use my Radio haha!! i LOVE just hearing my Exhaust!!!
     
    Mistery, Jan 13, 2013
    #10
  11. drbob101

    drbob101 F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2012
    Messages:
    3,821
    Location:
    Tinton Falls, NJ
    Full Name:
    Bob Ferraris
    Good luck with your car. You might like to check out the threads that I have started recently regarding a similar situation with a car I was looking to purchase that also has compression and leakdown issues.
     
    drbob101, Jan 13, 2013
    #11
  12. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

    Joined:
    May 6, 2009
    Messages:
    2,398
    Location:
    San Francisco
    Full Name:
    Paul
    Good luck. That one cylinder sounds worrisome though.
     
    roadracer311, Jan 13, 2013
    #12
  13. fullmonty

    fullmonty Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Messages:
    264
    Location:
    LALAland
    Full Name:
    Mel
    Total shock to everyone, car runs so smoothly and strong, seller and I came to agreement on reduced price to accommodate engine out service. She currently is lounging in my garage. Will enjoy her for a couple of weeks then I'll bring her over for service.
     
    fullmonty, Jan 15, 2013
    #13
  14. F355steve

    F355steve Formula 3

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2008
    Messages:
    2,089
    Location:
    Honolulu - Seattle - Okinawa
    Full Name:
    Steve
    Service? What are your plans on with fixing the head?

    CONGRATS ON YOUR FERRARI!!!
     
    F355steve, Jan 15, 2013
    #14
  15. fullmonty

    fullmonty Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Messages:
    264
    Location:
    LALAland
    Full Name:
    Mel
    My mechanic is going to scope inside to see if he can identify exact problem, more likely than not, engine out, head removal/repair of issue, major service.
     
    fullmonty, Jan 15, 2013
    #15

Share This Page