'The Ratarossa': The Testarossa Spider Rebuild Project

BINGO !!!

I have finally sussed out the heating AC pipework issue

I had posted a separate thread for this but will put the info on here to as its all part of the build project

First I disconnected both pipes at the engine ac compressor. I then disconnected the pipe at the condenser (front wheel arch). the other pipe was already disconnected sitting in the cabin.

I then got someone to block the end of the pipes while I blew down from the compressor end.

Results:
1.Small connector pipe had pressure when blocked BUT went to the cabin - This should run to the top of the Condenser (so routed wrong)
2. Large connector pipe had ZERO pressure when other end was blocked = VERY STRANGE

I did some more digging and got under the car with a torch.

1. Large connector did correctly route down and into the 'exchanger' (this is situated in the lower part internally of the right fuel tank) this was in the rear input connector of the tank.
2. However looking around a bit more and moving some pipes (very limited access) I discovered there was nothing connected to the 'output' hole !!

Then I though this was weird because I have two hoses at the front of the car 1 at Condenser 2. in cabin (loose)

from the first test I knew the one in the cabin was routed wrong so this only left the one from the condenser. moved to the font underside of the car and removed the clamp from the centre of the car holding the pipe in place (freeing it up) I gave the pipe a tug and hardly any resistance .....pulled some more and the pipe was clearly loose, pulled the whole thing out and someone have cut the pipe !!!

Actions now required to fix problem:
1. I need to reroute the current small pipe thats in the cabin to the front of the car and connect to the A/C Condenser
2. Need to purchase pipe number 58 (evaporator to exchanger US) 125852 and fit that to the car

Next question:
Anyone know of a US Testarossa being broken. Eurospares are asking £337 for that pipe !!
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Interesting wrap on this 512 TR Spider

Seriously cannot wait to get mine on the road after hearing this one.

 

Messing around and planning ahead the Stereo upgrade before dash goes in.

Ferrari 6112 Becker in a Testarossa complete with Sat Nav
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Velcro has arrived today so finishing off the front trunk, riveting and sticking it all in place.
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Cheers

A plumber mate of mine also recommended Pirtek yesterday and said they are really good and theres an office locally, I will give them a call

 

Just a couple of boring jobs today. Put all the bits I took off the car to access the pipework back in place until I need to remove again to replace the AC hose.

Sealed all the remaining parts with the front passenger wheel arch and inside the car. Then fitted the final bit of velcro for the carpets

Ran a nice fat bit of sealant around the front hoods air diffuser ready to fit then realised I had ran it all on the wrong side ....what a donkey !!! Anyway I think its better to just leave the bead to dry and hopefully peel it off then start again. Annoying as it was a half tube of sealant.

 

Found a couple more parts in my box of bits that need fitting to the car.

Rear brake air ducts.
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Started bleeding the brakes again.
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Thanks John, it took a lot of head scratching but this forum is always so helpful with such issues, it often gives me the confidence to persevere on these harder issues. Always a nice feeling when you finally figure it out

 

not sure why I still feel like an excited kid at Christmas when box of Ferrari parts arrives, after all its just cost me a small fortune for a bunch of plastic and metal bits

Anyways, I have acquired a few of the smaller finishing items I need to complete some of the jobs.
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Buying Tip:

Not sure if you guys do this but I always cross reference the parts from 85/90 & 512 TR cars. The part numbers a sometimes different yet they are identical items and more often than not there is a difference in price.

Mainly though the reason for doing this is, you will find that one part is not stocked and special order from the factory whereas the equivalent is sat there on the shelf.

 

The guys at Furniture Clinic are super quick, got the colour dye back already

For future reference: My custom colour match is GF7399 this relates to the chocolate brown on a Testarossa leather (as matches from a brand new timewarp dash)
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Connectors also arrives to wire in the Becker 6112.

Need to find where I put the sat nav aerial
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I'm happy to upgrade the radio in the Ratarossa, I don't have the original Testarossa unit and feel the 6112 is a good addition, still being original ferrari equipment and at the same time adding SatNav is a nice touch.

 

Being honest its most likely never going to get used though ...... Flat 12 in all its glory sat right behind me with no roof is music to my ears. Especially when I fit the sports exhaust.

Reminds me I must dig that exhaust out and add it to the list of jobs that need doing.

 

Little finishing things.

Door opening knob to fit.
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Fixing some heater assy issues.

1. Broken pipe connection for suction, had to replace the complete valve
2. Output vent and gasket- Didn't want this leaking in the car or water from outside getting in !
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Gas struts for the engine lid.

A few times now this deck lid had crashed down on my poor head, so working on a way of installing some gas struts. Bit of modification required
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Dash work:

Got 3 items to finish this and house the motor, just can't figure where its supposed to mount ?
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Finished the underside of the front hood/bonnet by installing the air diffuser
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