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An excellent book on the 412 has been published by an Italian editor, Automobilia, written by Paolo Murani and Stefano Pasini. 90 pages, lots of...
I've to replace the dashboard leather as it's shrunk from having been exposed to too much sunshine. The car is a 412 modelyear 1988, color black,...
I quote from the british magazine "Fast Lane" March 1988: "...since the similarities in the upper cylinder areas of the Testarossa and 412 extend...
Ferrari recommended AGIP Sint 2000 SAE 10W40 for the 1988 Ferrari 412, which is a blended synthetic. Picking the best oil is impossible, but...
I believe I read some time ago in the 400/412 forum someone who had a similar problem, I remember because the writer made reference to the radio...
On my 412 there are no bleeding screws, you bleed by filling the radiator, run the car till the thermostat opens while the heater is fully open,...
Should one add lead substitute to Ferraris without cats? My 412, model year 1988 is not equipped with cats, sold new in France. I believe 412's...
Interesting subject for us number freaks. I'll remove some of the panels to see what I find. This is just as exiting as finding a build sheet...
Want to confirm some of the previous messages. Here in Sweden the representative, which is not Michelin, receives tires about twice a year and he...
I've a small leak at the top fitting at the oil cooler on my 412. Couldn't get it loose! We used two quite long openended wrenches in opposite...
When performing a compression test, are there any particular precautions to follow. Should the coil lead be grounded? Should the engine be cold or...
That sounds quite true, I'm somewhat puzzled though as the electric board is situated inside the car and doesn't receive much heat, and I have...
Now and then you read about electric components acting strange. Here is one example from my 412. When the engine is cold, wipers, washers and...
I've found the answer to my own question. Happened to find an Italian Ferrari mechanic while i was in Paris. He said that there are no bleeder...
On my 412 I've not found any bleeder screws, neither on the radiator, neither on the thermostat housing. Have I missed something as it seems to me...
I've only found one tap to drain the radiator, is that all there is to drain the entire system? Is it necessary to purge the system for air...
Problem solved, the labels in question were the parts # for the kits.
Talked the other day to a mechanic specialized in GM automatics, about pros and cons with shift kits. He was very firm on Trans Go, being...
I've started putting together literature for my 412 as I like to do maintenance/ work myself as much as possible. Parts catalogues are no problem...
The main drawback with the GM 400 is the lack of crisp shifting at partial gas and to early shifting. Full power shifts are very good, I've got a...
