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Discussion in '360/430' started by Romano1, Dec 4, 2005.

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  1. Romano1

    Romano1 Rookie

    Nov 19, 2005
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    carlo
    #1 Romano1, Dec 4, 2005
    My 2000 Modena F1 I just purchased makes a loud chattering sound from the front end when turning sterring wheels on very low speed, like parking on tight spot. Is this normal? No noises on any other speeds, exept knocking sounds when hitting potholes on passenger side, the selling dealer says everything is ok. Any ideas?
    Regards. Carlo.
     
  2. yellow 355

    yellow 355 Formula Junior

    Mar 25, 2005
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    Ben Murphy
    #2 yellow 355, Dec 4, 2005
    Carlo are you running stock rims???
     
  3. Romano1

    Romano1 Rookie

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    #3 Romano1, Dec 4, 2005
    Yes, the car is 100% original with 3,000 miles.
    Carlo.
     
  4. yellow 355

    yellow 355 Formula Junior

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    #4 yellow 355, Dec 4, 2005
    Carlo have an independant check the steering rack.......
     
  5. Romano1

    Romano1 Rookie

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    #5 Romano1, Dec 4, 2005
    OK Ben, I guess the rack was checked out by the Ferrari dealer, World Wide of Cars, they installed new clutch system for over $4,000.00 (under warranty) thank you. I am not sure if they tried to take care of the chattering problems because it is still there, I feel it mostly on front end, more in reverse, but goes out as soon I straighten the wheels, also I hear heavy knocking on front right sometime on rough roads at low speeds.
     
  6. spidey

    spidey Karting

    Feb 6, 2005
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    #6 spidey, Dec 4, 2005
    Steering rack or maybe check suspension components on that side. Should NOT do that !

    Tire flat spot ??
     
  7. nberry

    nberry Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
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    #7 nberry, Dec 4, 2005
    Check the underside of your front fender. With early 360's sometime the tire turning would rub against the lip of the fender. If you see a lip turned out/down then that is the problem. Usually it is an easy fix.

    However, I cannot imagine a dealer not checking for that.
     
  8. 348paul

    348paul Formula 3

    Dec 27, 2002
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    #8 348paul, Dec 4, 2005
    Check out the lower wishbone arm balljoints and the track rod ball joints - both proned to go on the 360's. While you are at it just check the upper arm joints as well.


    Paul
     
  9. IslandBoy

    IslandBoy Formula Junior

    May 26, 2005
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    Richard H
    #9 IslandBoy, Dec 4, 2005
    Had the same problem in my "99. Drove me nuts for several months, and eventually did the above ............. they replaced a ball joint and couple bushings, and it was fine after that.
     

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