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We (Verell and I) used Hylomar and Ultra Black RTV at the o-rings. Here is a photo taken before we smoothed out the hylomar. No cover leaks in...
Also- make sure the allen holes in the bolt heads are very clean. I spun two of them while removing mine (308 QV) and had to cut the nuts off...
What car are we talking about?
Yep- what he said. Almost every nut or bolt you are removing has a specified torque setting- make sure you use them when putting it back...
Are you trying to get the tie-rod end off of the long rack shaft, or trying to get the tie-rod end off of the steering arm? I assume you are...
What's wrong with it? Are you rebuilding your old rack, or buying a rebuilt? It's not too tough of a job. Just bring it out the driver side-...
I also bought my new bleeder from T. Rutlands and had the same problem- it's too long. Just put a steel nut up the threads, dremel of about 1/4",...
Thanks for not naming names ;) Yep- that was me. Seriously- it worked on my car. Like you said, bleed her again after the drive and I bet you...
These should help: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48191&highlight=308+engine+removal...
Scott- thanks for all the help- I owe you one! jwise
Thanks Scott- So, my leak may just be coming through the bolt threads? I assume the gearbox needs to be drained? I'm going to try Redline...
I'm currently removing both axles to replace a leaking CV boot. At the same time, I'm going to replace both differential axle seals- one side...
I also followed the Birdman method last winter- went very well: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90608
I thought the same thing when I read it. I said "Wow, a good Ferrari mechanic lives in Maine that I didn't know about? I'll need to meet this...
308QV. I add maybe 1.5 or 2 quarts between oil changes (yearly- so maybe 2500 miles). I rev to 7k very often.