308 spare wheelwell | FerrariChat

308 spare wheelwell

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dave, Nov 2, 2003.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
    2,722
    Little Rock
    Full Name:
    David Jones
    Those of you that have removed the fiberglass spare compartment...
    Is it just a matter of cutting the seam sealer, and drilling out the rivets?
    Or is there anything else I should know before I begin.
     
  2. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
    Consultant Owner

    May 5, 2001
    7,017
    Groton, MA
    Full Name:
    Verell Boaen
    Look around a bit more. Mine is held in with 4-6 black phillips head screws.
    Had to remove the rubber seal strip also.
     
  3. adesalos

    adesalos Karting

    Mar 19, 2003
    245
    Texas
    No seal, just 6 to 8 screws. Be patient as it seems like for everything else Ferrari made sure to multiply the number of screwsso look carefully around the rim of the fiber board
     
  4. ricrain

    ricrain Karting

    Nov 1, 2003
    213
    Dallas Area
    Full Name:
    Ric
    The lower part IS sealed to the chassis with seam sealer. Break the seal with a putty knife, then drill out the rivets. The upper part is just screwed down.
     
  5. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
    2,722
    Little Rock
    Full Name:
    David Jones
    Thanks Ric, that is what I thought but wanted to be sure.
    I want to media blast and refinish the frame under the spare tub.
     
  6. adesalos

    adesalos Karting

    Mar 19, 2003
    245
    Texas
    How can it be designed sealed, since you have to access the battery from time to time?
    Silly question maybe...
     
  7. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
    2,722
    Little Rock
    Full Name:
    David Jones
    No, the fiberglass tub is sealed to the frame with rivets and putty.
    There is an opening in it to get to the battery.
     
  8. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
    2,722
    Little Rock
    Full Name:
    David Jones
    The tub out.
     
  9. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
    2,722
    Little Rock
    Full Name:
    David Jones
    MMMMM.... putty rust and rivets.
     

Share This Page