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Never seen those numbers on the bodywork, why is that? Spots that need special polishing? Why different numbers? Nice end result by the way...
The Secondary Air Injection Check valves , the large valves on top of the exhaust manifolds, are not available any more. Ferrari asked 1000 euro...
I had a cracked solder joint in the dimmer, which was easily repaired. before that I had the same problem... Pushing on the dimmer wheel sometimes...
At least Aston wrapped the fobs in leather, to get rid of the Volvo sign...
There are 3 coolant sensors located under the manifold, but one is for the cabin meter and when that one is broken, you would see it on the temp...
Wow. By the way, did you see that speed camera on top of the flyover? . Just kidding of course. But hitting the limiter while there might be a...
Last winter I had my manifold off. As I have a bad back, I removed the side plenums/covers first, to reduce the weight. I managed to get it off...
Europe versions of the 550 have the 3 pin connectors next to the motronics, and my Autel 519 can read the 1998 motronics with an 3 to OBDII...
Nice to see my posting back from the past, forgot all about it. Just to help the discussion, I have made measurements of both a standard 355 rear...
Interest rates for new cars are low when you do not get full discount. To make money from interest rates, 1% simply is not enough. Nor is 3%. When...
The watch looks 100% ok to me. Sodalite dial even looks like a real Rolex sodalite, not an aftermarket. All correct features and placing of the...
I am not sure if this is completely related, but my 355 non-F1 has kind of the same problem: speedo needle works for about 10 minutes, then stops...
Yes, the thermostat can also be partially open, or partially working (not fully opening or closing) That is making things difficult to test and be...
The thermostat "decides" which route the hot oil must take. To open or close, the threshold temps have to be met. All obvious and no news. But: if...
[ATTACH] The oil thermostat is rather expensive, so I would try to test other things first... The oil radiator (nr 2 above) is on the left side,...
My 550 does the same when cruising at low speeds, same temps. (But I have a intermittent problem with banks not always working, which might cool...
To be honest, I spent 5 minutes trying to open it. I pulled the yellow tab half a cm out, thinking it would unlock it, then tried to push in 4...
Not sure about Kia, but the Bosch parts numbers might cross reference with it. My pumps cross referenced with a Hyundai Pony. Bosch 0580453443 Be...
The "dashboard connection" is indeed the 21 pin connection , one bolted on top of each ECU. I took mine apart, slight signs of corrosion on the...
Thanks anyway for the new diagrams, it at least makes me understand the car a little better, and röntgenview is always handy. On the left ECU , a...
