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Thanks everyone for the advice. I was able to remove the old belt and install the new one. It was quite the challenge getting the alternator...
The belt looks old (although the last major was only 3 years ago but the car was barely driven). I only acquired it last December so i am on a...
@thorn - got it. Yes, it rotates up. Will try to rotate the new belt on. @yelcab - yes, will cut the old one off and follow yours and thorn's...
Correct, i have 3 belts in total (when i said two belts i meant one for alternator and one for water pump). For the alternator, i did loosen two...
Have you tried carfax to see the history? Also, ferrarimarket letter may have something.
I have a 1985 QV with the two belt set up. Any advice on how to replace the alternator belt? I was able to loosen the two bolts but the...
Thanks @Dr Tommy Cosgrove
@thorn - i think there is another problem. I shorted the wires - fans now come on but the car is getting close to 250 degrees. I must have...
I shorted the wires and both fans are on. I did order a new temp sensor switch today. Its on back order but should be here in a week. But, i...
Thanks everyone. Gives me some great things to work on. On the leads, are these under the tank where the radiator cap is (back)? Or, are these...
Neither fan is coming on today. I have the Birdman fuse box. Checked both fuses and they are fine. What would cause both to stop working. The...
My first car was a 1970 Ford LTD. Atleast it was 2-door and the 351 V8 was not bad.
You got the 308 running! Cool. I have an 85 308. We need to meet up at a Cars&Coffee for sure or some where else.
Hey Chas-3 - where have you been? Still have your two F-cars? Hope all is well....been a while Sir.
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Did a little digging too.... 1985 GTS Prugna Cars 85 308 GTS #52921 - On 308 registry site 85 308 GTS #53083 - On 308 registry site 85 308 GTS...
Thanks nerofer and Albert-LP. Much appreciated.
So, 4049 QVs were produced - out of which no more than 30 were probably Prugna with 12 out of those destined for the US. There are other ways...
Thanks.