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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Monteman, Oct 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM.

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Is this legit or ripoff?

This poll will close on Oct 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM.

  1. Yes

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  2. Ripoff!!!

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  1. Monteman

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    #1 Monteman, Oct 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
    I recently took my 458 in for service to a new shop (to me) and received a call stating that I needed a new oil pump because the current one was leaking. The cost for the part alone was well over $6,000. This was my first time with this new shop, as my previous mechanic, who had been in the area for over 15 years, is leaving the area. My last mechanic was one of the best I've ever seen, and he knew my cars very well. If they ever needed anything, it was addressed immediately. He never mentioned an issue with the oil pump on the 458, so I was a little skeptical and asked the new shop to send me a picture of the leak and why they felt it needed to be replaced.

    This is a picture of the leak they sent me.
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  2. Portofino

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    #2 Portofino, Oct 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
    As a leak that’s not anything worth bothering with on a Ferrari imho .

    Unless he’s referring to seemingly lack of tightness of the hex bolt ,the gap ie it’s lost its grip ?? Signifying a larger issue ?
     
  3. fatbillybob

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    #3 fatbillybob, Oct 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
    Very suspect! How is this dx made?
     
  4. tbakowsky

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    #4 tbakowsky, Oct 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
    Lol..never..6k? Dude, drive.the car..
     
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  5. energy88

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    #5 energy88, Oct 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
  6. GrigioGuy

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    #6 GrigioGuy, Oct 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
    Find another shop.
     
  7. theunissenguido

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    #7 theunissenguido, Oct 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
    This new shop (to you) is just testing you ! They want to see how far they can go...when you accept this. Next time it will be more expensive for lesser things.
     
  8. Doctor Mark

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    #8 Doctor Mark, Oct 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
    Run Forrest run.
     
  9. Bob in Texas

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    #9 Bob in Texas, Oct 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
    Annual service at dealer a couple months ago detected a weep at what looks like the exact same spot. They said they'd replace the gaskets for $1990. A lot of labor involved IIRC. They suggested I wait, great advice :)


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