Ferrari 360 Crankshaft Bearing Failure

IMHO get a used engine and throw it in. Enjoy it.

I used to be in the honeymoon.. I need the original engine, original tires, original blah blah phase.. but when the novelty wears off the car is there for a relationship between the two of you, just you and the car, and that's what's important.

 

You might talk to one of the salvage yards and see what the car is worth as is. I would estimate about 100 hours to do a R&R on the engine having just done it on mine plus the cost of the used engine.

otherwise, pull and engine out of a wreck and fix it. Very odd failure.

 

Enjoy the journey… from my experience this car will mean more to you after you accomplish the transplant.

 

You find the signal wire of the oil pressure sensor? If you were getting a real value then perhaps the wiring got knocked off during your disassembly? Hopefully not hooked up somewhere else.

I recently replaced the oil pressure sender on my 996TT since it would intermittently drop to zero. Turns out when I got to it (lower engine+take a ton of stuff out) it was just a loose connection. Still swapped it for new and tightened the spade connector some. Also put in 997TT throttle body, new check valve and other "while in there" parts.

 

Maybe an option?

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I'm not a purist, but I would personally use the original engine, take the engine to a to shop (Not a Ferrari dealership) and have them see what they can do, get a quote, and have them rebuild it. They might be able to make it better than new even. And cost more than the car? LOL. No. that's dealership talk and prices for you.

 

It's not. That's normal. Only 1 plug to it.

 

Well you don’t mess around!

 

Looks so small out of the car. At least you can clean in all the engine bay nooks and crannies now!

 

If I’m
Looking at it right.. it looks like you have the upgraded variators by virtue of the green dot.

 

The man is on a mission. It's going to be ready for spring at this rate!

Making progress like he's got a YouTube channel. LOVE IT!

 

And he’s not taking the retail mechanic parts changer ride… at $200-$300/hr.

 

Don't trust the green dot. Trust the date code.

 

Nice job! You'll learn so much about the car in the process. Now you can take your time making everything just right to your liking. Good luck with the rebuild quote

 

Good job man. Keep us updated on the rebuild cost estimate. I’m curious as well.

 

Could just be from machining and have always been there. I found something similar years ago when I did my HE.

 

Wow!

Is the swarf magnetic?

Jason

 

I took my 360 into an independent several years and they noted the engine was running warmer than it should on a cool, fall day. They informed me of the issue and asked to inspect the cooling system and the left and right radiators. Upon inspection, both radiators had swarf partially blocking the passages. They said it was not uncommon to see swarf leftover from manufacturing in the cooling system. After replacing both radiators, the car has run great and definitely cooler in the summer months.

 

I found some in mine too!

 

Swarf in the lubrication system after the engine has been manufactured is inexcusable.

Jason