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I recently completed a 10 yr journey of getting my '85 Cabriolet QV up and running after a complete engine rebuild. For the last few months it...
Hey everyone so a quick update. First, thanks for all the help, insight, and suggestions. I did the troubleshooting and found out the the hose...
Hi, I tried to purchase them on this site but they aren't available directly - they aren't listed in their webshop and no way to actually order...
Hi, yes that is exactly what we did....3 times for over 30 minutes each time and once for over an hour...but no luck whatsoever. Fluid level...
Thanks Guido - from what it sounds like there is a strong chance I will need new seals,but will do the tests suggested and if needed will get them...
OK will give that a try. I haven't done anything yet specific to the master so will try that and see if fluid moves through from there, at least...
I've been working on restoring a 1985 3.0 QV and had to remove and disassemble the motor completely to replace failed piston rings. The overall...
I recently needed some serious help in working on my Mondial motor with stuck heads, and Carl was amazing! He got it fixed and was more creative...
Yes I will be back over there at the end of the week and will take pics of the whole setup. I will also suggest the soaking in kerosene to see if...
So.....I finallly have an update and have been able to get some movement on my engine head. Its taken several months of continuous effort, but...
There is no gap whatsoever right now, its on snug and tight and I've had not a single mm of motion so far. :( Hopefully this new approach will...
Still working the problem but think I have a solution. In talking with Craig at Fast Cars in Redondo Beach ( FastCars,Ltd.Homepage they have...
No updates - been hanging now for almost 3 weeks and no sign of loosening up. I'm trying to look at fabricating a tool of some kind to pry it...
I second that, I've been working with Bill the last few months for parts & Ferrari tools - he has been amazing. They dont list the parts on their...
Hi Neil! Thanks for the suggestion but yes, that was actually one of the first things I did at the very beginning to try and get the washers...
Very nice! While I have my motor out I was going to replace mine as well - it looks very ugly and in bad need of replacement - you have inspired me!
Thanks Bell, I appreciate asking them for their ideas. If there is such a thing as an official Ferrari Head Puller, then I might get a shop I...
That would be a great idea if I could get access to it... If you see in the first photos on the thread unfortunately the studs are buried inside...
Will do Bell, thanks for the help and really like your car collection!! Please let me know if you do hear of any suggestions while you are at...
I appreciate the help on this, its definately been a learning experience! I've been trying everything suggested and have finally made some...
