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1979 308 gtb euro recomishion

Discussion in '308/328' started by marc.l, Feb 25, 2008.

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  1. marc.l

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    #1 marc.l, Feb 25, 2008
    Just purchased a rather lovely 30b gtb thats been in storage for 4 years and about to start getting it ready for the summer. Its been reguarly started but is currently only running on 4-6 cylinders. At this stage not sure if its the 4 year old petrol or plugs and points. The car was fully serviced before putting into storage including cam belts . Is it to be recomended to change the belts before use ? I`m going to be doing the following engine wise.....
    new plugs
    new points
    clean rebuild carbs
    new oil and filter
    new air filter
    air con service
    new coolant
    basicaly going to give it a full service and set up the ignition and carbs. have i missed any thing engine wise other than cam belts it they need doing ?
    marc
     

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  2. mksu19

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    #2 mksu19, Feb 25, 2008
    I suggest re-doing the belts, its probably brittle from age anyways. While you're at it, go ahead and inspect/replace the fuel lines, fuel filter, suspension bushings, all the hoses and probably all the other liquids that you can find including the tranny's! Best to check out a lot of the maintenace threads here and maybe try to squeeze in one of Birdman's fuse block for added insurance. Post some pics of the job and have a blast doing it. Congratulations on your jewel man! :D
     
  3. marc.l

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    #3 marc.l, Feb 26, 2008
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  4. fishing

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    #4 fishing, Feb 26, 2008
    Nice car
     
  5. 76Steel

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    #5 76Steel, Feb 26, 2008
    Definitely nice car ... the interior looks fantastic!
     

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  6. branko

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    #6 branko, Feb 27, 2008
    Very nice Euro! Now when you get a chance, help us out and fill out your profile.
     
  7. marc.l

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    #7 marc.l, Feb 27, 2008
    I will get my profile filled out today !!!
    Had a day working on the car have so far.....
    Found out why one head light dosnt lift...relay is faulty
    Removed the front callipers due to siezed on brakes, going to be rebuilding them this week along with new pipes and s/steel braided hoses.
    Got the drivers door to fit properly by adjusting the hinge.
    The car is now running on all 8 cylinders (some times...) after cleaning the plugs.
    Tommorow the back brake calipers are coming off along with the carbs for a full rebuild.

    I will start posting pics of the on going work and will be asking a few questions.....

    marc
     
  8. FourCam

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    #8 FourCam, Feb 27, 2008
    You really should do all the belts--they have a way of taking a "set" and becoming brittle after non-use...cheap insurance against the unthinkable!
     
  9. Jay GT4

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    #9 Jay GT4, Feb 27, 2008
    I would also suggest changing from points to electronic ignition...it will help a lot!
     

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  10. marc.l

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    #10 marc.l, Feb 27, 2008
    I am going to be doing a full belt replacement. I`m pretty shure its already been converted to electronic ignition. I poped the disi cap off and could see what I think is the pick up for electronic ignition. There is also 2 wire that come out between the body of the disi and the disi cap. dose this sound like its already been converted ?

    marc
     
  11. jimangle

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    #11 jimangle, Feb 27, 2008
    Very Nice!
    Good luck, and have fun with it!

    Jim
     
  12. BigTex

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    #12 BigTex, Feb 28, 2008
    I'd second the rec on fuel lines all the way from the carbs to the fuel filler neck rubber coupling...I pulled one off my 1977 GTB recently that was scary cracked!
     
  13. carb308gtb

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    #13 carb308gtb, Feb 28, 2008
    +1

    You should change all the fuel lines and the filler neck, they might look good but you don’t know until you removed them and bend them hard, then you see the cracks. Then you have some rubber for the ventilation also and some rubber at the bottom between the fuel tanks, change them as well. Your car is so nice so don’t take the risk of loosing it in a fire because of some old rubber.

    Don’t forget the rubber at the fuel pump also.

    Beautiful car by the way :)

    /Patrik
     
  14. SMS

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    #14 SMS, Feb 28, 2008
    Good looking car! What size wheels and tyres?
     
  15. marc.l

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    #15 marc.l, Feb 28, 2008
    The wheels are 16 inch 3 pieceand will look at the tyres tommorow. So far its going well, got the 2 front brake calipers bead blasted and repainted and now putting them back together with new seals and dust covers. Also put new bleed nipples on and have been busy making up new brake pipes ready to connect to the s/steel braided hoses. Going to order the new pads but cant decide if i should go for standard pads or fast road pads, any advice ? Going to get the fronts back on then tackle the rears.
    I have took a load of photos and will start posting details of the brake overhaul when i have it finnished.

    Thanks for the heads up on the fuel pipes, I will go through the pipes when I over haul the carbs.

    Been looking at new sports exhausts and s/steel manifolds and think I may go for a Larini system (have one on my bmw csl and love it, and i have a trade account with them) as the car currently has a single out let system and looks pants.

    I`ve also been looking at the BSM ingnition kit and think it may be the way to go.
    Thanks for all the help and the kind comments

    marc
     
  16. doug328

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    #16 doug328, Feb 28, 2008
    Fantastic yes, looks new. Great looking car. Good luck with your work and enjoy the ride.
     
  17. marc.l

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    #17 marc.l, Apr 11, 2008
    At long last the brakes were finished, the engine serviced and the belts changed it was time for a drive.........
    In some ways a bit of a disapointment...... its a lovely free reving engine and runs a treat but seems a bit on the slow side......
    In some ways it was far beter than I thought it would be.......... Turns in realy nice, gear box fantastic even when cold, handles and holds a line realy nicely, feels realy tight amd sorted and sounds so good. Its a keeper .

    Just got to sort out the hand brake and replace a head light relay.

    I love it.
     
  18. MS250

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    #18 MS250, Apr 11, 2008
    aside from the hideous wheels....lovely looking car mate !!

    Enjoy in good health !!

    if the car feels slow, it might be due to the cars lack of use...careful in the beaking in stage, you would hate to drop a valve on it from all the years sitting...the car should wake up....i was in a similar situation last year....my 308 has gotten better.
     
  19. Euro Quattro

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    #19 Euro Quattro, Apr 11, 2008
    I love the wheels....compomotives are great looking
     
  20. MS250

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    #20 MS250, Apr 12, 2008
    your right, let me rephrase....i like the wheels....on a Camaro....not a vintage ferrari ;)
     
  21. marc.l

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    #21 marc.l, Apr 12, 2008
    I quite like the wheels,well more a case of " I dont dislike them enougth to replace them with originals".
    marc
     
  22. Sledge4.2

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    #22 Sledge4.2, Apr 12, 2008
    I think those wheels look fantastic.
     
  23. Euro Quattro

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    #23 Euro Quattro, Apr 12, 2008
  24. MS250

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    #24 MS250, Apr 12, 2008
    no its not, because the 288gto came out of the factory like that in the 80s...the 308 never did....its more like saying, a Daytona with 550 wheels look good ;)
     
  25. Euro Quattro

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    #25 Euro Quattro, Apr 12, 2008
    Just because they never came with them doesnt mean they dont look good...I had my 308 at RTGT for servicing (oldest ferrari dealer in the US) and they all said the wheels made the car look great and loved them.The mechanic said it gave it a 288 look and gave me compliments on them,Im sticking with my opinion.
     
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