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DIY Jobs for 360 owner in quarantine

Discussion in '360/430' started by MarcoB, Apr 20, 2020.

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  1. MarcoB

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    Quarantine question. I am not a hardcore DIY mechanic, but I am capable of taking my time and following Instructions - example going to replace the Alarm Siren in 360.

    what jobs would you recommend doing yourself that either improve the car / save money / will upgrade generally but don’t need an engineering degree!
     
  2. tifosi101

    tifosi101 Karting

    Jun 12, 2013
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    I would recommend
    treating the leather seats and accessories, treating sticky buttons and accessories and washing the rims and the engine compartment in detail.
    No need to be an Engineer for that, just use your elbow grease !
     
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  3. MarcoB

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    I am nervous about cleaning the engine bay for some reason - any top tips?
     
  4. hessank

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    #4 hessank, Apr 20, 2020
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    When was the last time your coolant was flushed?
    Would be good for the car, the HX and non technical enough not to require you to be an F specialist.

    Only thing is you'd need an Airlift Tool and small Air Compressor
     

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  5. MarcoB

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    Thanks, in fact I have very recently but I will remember this for next time - any instructions?
     
  6. I'm 360 Canuck

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    de-sticky.
    battery
    brakes
    spark plugs/coils
    MAf's
    air and cabin filters
    challenge grille
    update bulbs to some LEDs?
    new stereo head unit
    fluid change, if youre gutsy :)
    O2 sensors...but can be tricky if they get stuck.

    I recommend ordering parts first as they may be hard to come by.
     
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  7. hessank

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    Lots of Youtube videos such as this one.
     
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  8. BrettC

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    use scrubbing bubbles bath cleaner. works great. rinse off with low power pump sprayer and don't inject wiring ares's too much. I've never had a problem doing it. I use reverse osmosis water for a spot free dry. cheers
     
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  9. Bob in Texas

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    As above, if your battery is getting to be 4 or more years, time to think about replacing it. Lots of pics on f chat on how to replace it.

    Windshield wipers, when was the last time they were replaced.

    Maybe a nice detail, clay bar, polish and then a sealant like carnauba wax or one of the new synthetics. Clean the leather, then leather conditioner. Lots of good info on the f chat showroom and detailing sub forum.

    Spend 10 minutes and sign up for the Ferrari club of America



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  10. HNL29

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    Any suggestions on how to "de sticky"?
     
  11. Need4Spd

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    Lots of threads on this, but 91% isopropyl alcohol seems best and safest (make sure you are in ventilated area). All will remove any painted on lettering.


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  12. I'm 360 Canuck

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    If you need something more aggressive than alcohol, oven cleaner worked for me,
     
  13. Need4Spd

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    Works but the active ingredient in oven cleaner is concentrated lye, which is very aggressive and harmful to organic tissue.


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  14. HNL29

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    So it essentially makes the switch/button "not sticky" but also removes whatever lettering was printed on (describing the function of the switch/button)?
     
  15. MKTViper

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    I used denatured alcohol and Q-Tips on my 430. Carefully wiped in one direction using new QTips after every 2-3 passes. The only lettering that came off were the "LOCK" on the handles and "MODE SET" on the left panel. That was expected. All the switchgear lettering remained intact.
     
  16. hessank

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    +1

    Same as above. I did the same last year with these results.

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  17. ItalGerBrit

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    Only lettering Iost were the arrows on the A/C vents in my 360. Isopropyl alcohol and microfiber cloth plus Q tips.
     

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