How much do you personally fix?

put a clutch in my f512m fitted sports exhaust will have a go at anything EXCEPT BELT SERVICE

 

ROTFLMFAO !!!!!

 

I've done the timing belts and tensioners, spark plugs, water pump, thermostat, hoses, oil change and lastly installing a new oil cooler this week. I'm certainly not a mechanic but the 308's are really simple cars to work on. The only hard thing is just reaching or squeezing in or under to reach something. I'll give anything a try as long as I don't have to pull the engine and I absolutly hate trying to track down electrical gremlins.

 

Hi,
I rebuilt one of the rear brake calipers, and installed a rebuilt alternator. I get a lot of satisfaction from the work. The car is built with close quarters so you have to be a contortionalist. This forum and their support helps a lot. The tips are valuable and timesaving.

larry

 

I put my own air in the tires and I'm only marginally qualified to do that.

 

The list is shorter if I list what I have not done.

I have not painted the car.
Have not rebuilt the transmission.
Have not done any brake jobs.

I have done just about everything else.

 

Same here except I have done my entire brake system completely from end to end and have not done my own upholstery work.

 

I did upholstry; it's called a piece of friction tape!

Ken

 

I have owned Ferraris for twenty years and have done almost every thing that needed to be done from pulling a few 308 motors for various reasons to clutches on 512 Boxer to timing belt, 30000 mile service, on my 348 and 355C. The list is to long and I have enjoyed every minute of it, well almost, they are Italian cars. It seems to me that working on/maintaining these cars is part of the mystic of owning such a piece of mechanical artwork. IMHO if your going to own a ferrari you need to experiance it to the fullest, be part of it.

 

How does getting the engine from the trunk (in pieces) to the engine compartment and running qualify?

 

I must say I'm impressed with you guys in your ability and dedication to working on your cars. I put gas in mine and call the tow truck a lot.
I really enjoy driving my car but hate the thought that I might take it apart and not get it back together. I have found in the past that when I have to fix things (anything around the house) I usually end up having to call someone to fix what I tried to do, so i don't even try anymore on anything. I figure it is a waste of my time. There is less satisfaction that way, but I am not frustrated at having wasted my time and it not being right after.

 

At this time im helping a friend with one hes had less than two weeks!!Hes getting up there in years and he has created a couple problems...He broke the valve for recirculating air conditioning., among a couple of other things..........Im trying to see if it can be replaced or fixed..thanks anybody????lol

 

Post this in the 348 or Tech section.

 

On my F355 Spider:
-Motor oil Change
-Gear oil change
-Replaced brake pads
-Installed test pipes and new muffler
-Replaced top-ecu

I have a 4-post lift and hand tools, no air-compressor.

I will have a reputable independent shop do my major service this winter. I don't have the time for it and it's above my skill level.

I do a search on this site before I attempt anything to get valuable tips.

Maintaining your own Ferrari is VERY rewarding.

 

Tommy,

Adjusting the valves and timing it is EASY.

Motor-In makes it a PITA, BUT it is Easy.

Rewinding a window is harder.

 

I've done (in order):

Coolant change
Oil change
Gear oil change
Water temperature sensor repair (sensor not very easily accessible, deep underneath the plenum)
Seals r&r in the clutch
Assisted with the major service in a buddy's garage


I have no background in auto repair but like Ernie I enjoy the challenge and learn quickly.

 

I check the tire pressure and add air if needed.