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Just recently I posted info about a noise that I traced to a fractured/melted plastic T on the air injection system. I suspected the "burp valves"...
From what I've seen and read, the selector rod seals failing is quite common to the 3-series cars. I came up with a fix --until I can get the...
Finally had the chance to get the car on a lift today and was prepared to take off the under-panel to inspect the shift linkage. But before doing...
It may have to do with the resonant frequency of the carbon vs. stainless steel. I would think that it also has more to do with the design type...
Unfortunately, I live in a area in Northern California that is considered by the State Air Resources Board---an "enhanced region" --- meaning the...
Scott, Thanks for the response. I will get her up in the air tomorrow and take a peek. to answer the other question -- yes, the shifter tends...
Two weeks ago I changed the gearbox oil to Redline at the same time I changed the motor oil to Mobil 1, and fitted the Iridium spark plugs....
The threaded holes in the aluminum casting that houses the shift lever --- had pulled out. The previous owner had two different sized screws...
Anyone have any pics, and/or written procedure on how to gain access for inspection, and replace-- the front shift rod bushing? I thought I had my...
Ken, Thanks a lot! I went to the site and the cut-aways gave me a lot of information. I find it fascinating that they choose different...
Thanks for your quick response. I'm pretty sure I had some good fortune tonight. ........after having the advantage of using reason in a...
Today I was about to leave a parking lot and moved the gear lever to the reverse postion. Well... the two screws holding the shift gate plate...
Ken, I've only seen the pictures I came across on this site. One was of the internal piping on a stock 360 unit. The other was -- I believe--...
This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I appreciate your response. I went through most of the article, printed it and looked at a lot...
Hey!-- thanks for the "tongue in cheek" response, but my posting was not to seek the "pitch" of an existing manufacturers salesperson on why their...
I've poured over the threads on exhaust system design here, the cut-away pics of early and late-design mufflers, and I have a question. As we all...
On my Mondial the WUR is located below the Cold start injector--and a bit towards the front of the engine. It has two fuel lines going to it with...
Wanted to give an update on where I am in getting this car through a successful smog test AND a smooth cold start-up cycle. We ran it on a state...
Go to this thread: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154631 I have my '85 Mondial QV Cab purring now, and learned a whole lot...
Hmmm... sounds interesting. Count me in. 1985 Mondial Cab Geoman54
