348 Do-It-Yourself threads

Okay guys this thread is to post links to do-it-yourself threads for the 348, as suggested by Grant in his thread. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/405839-new-sticky-repairs.html If you have posted any instructional threads please add the link to them here. NoDoubt has also compiled a TON of info on his site. www.my348.com Please keep your posts limited to links, so we don't get the thread clogged with questions and answers. It will help make future searches much easier.

Here are some links to get this started:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/142329-348-alternator-removal-rebuild.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/224988-348-fuel-pump-rebuild.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/385608-348-thermostat-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/372483-348-throwout-bearing-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/241309-348-front-bearing-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/356344-348-rear-camber-adjustment.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/296274-348-clutch-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/351819-348-ecu-removal-chip-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/346550-348-throttle-body-throttle-position-sensors-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/305475-348-fuel-injector-intake-plenum-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/253394-348-o2-sensor-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/241642-348-vapor-canister-purge-valve-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/318113-how-read-ferrari-vin-vehicle-identification-number.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/310176-348-coil-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/241324-348-front-wheel-bearing-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/193188-348-gas-tank-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/133338-348-355-engine-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/150812-obd2-codes.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/124766-348-transmission-removal.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/20378-mass-air-flow-sensor-adjustment.html

Any little thing helps, so please add WHAT EVER do-it-yourself threads you have posted, as it will help out the next member of the Brotherhood looking to fix his 348 himself.

 

That's awesome Ernie not to much into the technical aspects of fchat but can you save a thread somewhere or maybe a the administrators could turn your post into a sticky. I think I might have to buy a 348 just to hang with you guys.

 

Not sure if these will come out, but here's some of my stuff. The threads will mainly direct you to the videos.

engine major service: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/352356-engine-major-service-video-home-movie.html

gold kit installation: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/347627-gold-kit-video.html

home made exhaust: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/391409-if-you-like-weld-have-quiet-348-a.html

climate control module alternative: 348 Climate Control Module Alternative - FerrariChat.com

cheap plug wires: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/353742-real-cheap-spark-plug-wire-set.html

shift light installation: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/371562-shift-light-cool-toy-installation-demonstration.html

carbon dip door sills: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/402628-carbon-dip-door-sills-diy.html

 

Agreed this would be an excellent sticky for the 348/355 forum, people could PM the DIY link to you, if it looks worthy you could then add it to the list. Maybe even sort them by system for ease of finding them? It would be nice if we could do the same with part/rebuild/interchange. I would be glad to help in any way possible.

 

Here's my Crankshaft Position Sensor video: Ferrari 348 Crank Sensor Overview - YouTube

Great idea for a thread.

 

Awesome thread... I agree -- let's keep the kudos via PM so we aren't sorting through loads of attaboys/girls... here's mine.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/376880-sorting-stereo-speaker-problem.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/398599-how-remove-sticky-defroster-vents-your-348-a.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/367028-swapping-kevlar-seat-backs-my-348-a.html

More photos and a detailed write up coming on the last one.

 

Here's a link for leak under the pumpkin, clutch tear-down, seals replacement

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/296614-leak-underneath-clutch-help.html


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A cam timing thread by fatbillybob

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/148917-degreeing-cams.html

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/46232-348-door-wiring-connector-repair.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/106031-simple-solution-348-slow-windows.html

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/304893-glass-348-slow.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/308915-slow-window-fix-less-than-%2430-00-a.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/310804-slow-window-fix-less-than-%2430-00-a.html

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/202861-348-starter-relay-modification.html

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/82098-348-wiper-arm-tutorial.html

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/406370-348-adjustable-fuel-pressure-regulators.html

 

courtesy of MJ_duell

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/368608-how-fix-clean-348-maybe-others-window-switches.html

 

Also courtesy of mj_duell

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/376281-idle-control-valve-fix-sort.html

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http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/101885-pap348-gearbox-oil-change-9.html

 

A very helpful video by LouB747


http://www.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&gl=CA&hl=en&v=PKFhGWLM0i0&nomobile=1


and the thread:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/347583-well-had-happen-eventually.html



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Jevs posted an awesome thread on how to bypass the catalytic converter temperature ecus. He did it on the cat ecus for a 355 but the same thing should work for the 348.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/378429-thermocouples-slow-down-lights-related-cel%92s-how-conquer-them.html

 

All us 348 owners owe Paul Hill a debt of gratitude for his upgraded tensioner bearings for the 348. With his bearings, the sale of a 348 is enhanced. Those of us who keep our cars for more than one major service are left with a decision. To replace the Hill bearings or not? I've chosen to see if they will last for two services. Mine now have just over 30k on them. Stay tuned. A bonus is that the bearing in the tensioner is easily replaceable, a significant savings over the price of a new set. Each tensioner carries two bearings. I wanted to use the same bearing he does, so I took the number off the bearing of a used set. It's an NSK bearing, number 6005VV. You'll notice the number on the bearing is 6005V, but the nice guy at the bearing house informed me that it's actually a VV, as two V's indicates a sealed bearing, which it is. Four, enough to rebuild both tensioners, will cost you about $80. Buy yourself a pair of snap-ring pliers to remove the snap-rings retaining the bearings. Drive out the inner sleeve, then drive out the bearing from the roller, using a press or a hammer and appropriate sized sockets. Reverse the process. VOILA! New Hill tensioner bearings under $100.

 

Thanks for this information. I'm planning to perform a major on my 348 in the near future. The last major 16K miles / 3 years ago. How can I tell if the existing bearings are Hill in which case I' ll follow your direction above. Thanks again.

Brewman

 

Companion thread done first:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/148604-setting-up-cams.html

 

The speedometers are way off on these cars. Mine and most I have checked are 10%. Here is a quick and easy do it yourself repair that is about $100. It also works with the 308 & 355.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/303123-speedo-off.html

PM me with any questions

 

How to pull the codes.
Thanks Ernie
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/135176471-post2.html

and what they mean (348SStb)

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/135176481-post4.html

 

from NoDoubt

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/121977-how-change-fuel-pressure-regulator-348s.html

 

Curtesy of Volair.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/348-355/408777-if-you-have-mouse-seat-belts-your-battery-draining-read.html

 

348 master cylinder rebuild kits are available from G.T Car Parts for $25.95. Telephone number is 623-780-2200. Internet link is About Us | G.T. CAR PARTS INC.

Orders can only be placed by calling them directly. No online ordering available.

Thanks to Ernie for pointing me to them.

I will add this info to the DIY 348 Thread.

Brewman
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