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  1. Diablo456
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    456 GT SPARK PLUGS... WHAT TO CHOOSE?

    I strongly recommend the NGK iridium plugs over the Champions. In my Diablo 6.0 (same plug), the NGKs solved a number of poor idle/ignition...
    Post by: Diablo456, Dec 4, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  2. Diablo456
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    2001 456M valve guides and other potential issues

    I appreciate that alot of the folks here are following my valve guide problems with some concern, and that it raises questions like the one seen...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 29, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  3. Diablo456
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    Got my 456M over Thanksgiving Holiday . . .

    I wouldn't sweat the valve guide issues too-much in a 2003 model. Given everything I've found, the latest model year this effects is 2001. You...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 28, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  4. Diablo456
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    My car had 24,000 on the clock when the leaky valves started. A couple of other relevant points FYI: 1) I put about 1500 miles on the car since...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 26, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    This month's issue of Forza does state that all the 456s suffer from valve seal problems. Given my experience and what we've learned here the...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 26, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    I don't have a direct answer to this, though the bulletin date in late 2001 suggests that some of the MY2001 cars may be affected. The text in...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 23, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  7. Diablo456
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    I'm not aware of a valve campaign for the 456 nor is Ferrari of Denver. Unfortunately, this is something I have to cover myself. Let's hope it's...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 22, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    Brian, As always, thanks! I've asked for pictures of the piston and chamber tops for the oiling cylinder; I'll post them here when I get them....
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 21, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  9. Diablo456
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    Yellow calipers on a 550

    They look pretty good on Silver cars, as well. Here's my old Diablo with yellow calipers. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 19, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    Thought I'd include a picture of a cylinder w/o the leak, for comparison. Here it is... [ATTACH]
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 17, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  11. Diablo456
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    As promised, I now have pictures of the leaking valve guides. I have little experience in this area, so the experts here can comment on the...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 17, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    Some news on the original problem that started this thread (crop-duster level of smoking from the 456). FoD got the left head off today. They...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 16, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  13. Diablo456
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    Thanks! I will of course keep others informed as to the problem/solution. I do hope mine is an isolated incident as in-general, the reliability...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 12, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  14. Diablo456
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    Some interesting news on my 456 smoking problem. Nothing on my car, still waiting on head removal at FoDenver. I spent this weekend in Vegas...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 11, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
  15. Diablo456
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    can we move all the "for sale" stuff to a sub-forum?

    I vote to *leave* the For sale posts in this section. I wouldn't think of going to the Ferrari Marketplace to look for Lambos. I've bought a car...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 11, 2006 in forum: LamborghiniChat.com
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    No overheat in the car since I acquired it this summer; I never saw the water temp over 190. The repair records do show a fix for a leaky...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 8, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    I'm on business travel through next Sunday, and FoD has 1 other car with a deep-diagnostic/repair order. I don't expect they'll have the heads...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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    Compression Confusion

    My 456 was running very poorly, noticeably down on power, but that isn't the bad part. Over the last few miles before I parked it, the car began...
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    Compression Confusion

    IMHO, a compression test is about worthless for determing the condition of an engine. Sorry if that's harsh, but I have a *very* good reason....
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 6, 2006 in forum: Technical Q&A
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    Update: 456 Smoking on Startup

    I asked FoD to take pictures of internals on disassembly for this same reason. I'll post as soon as I have them.
    Post by: Diablo456, Nov 6, 2006 in forum: 456/550/575
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