1990 348 ts - first time buyer.

you're already doing the best thing - a good ppi!
afterwhich - enjoy and get a decat exhaust system on it! - Nuvolari or Tubi.... !

 

Like they say... "pictures or it didn't happen".

 

Sounds like you're on the right track!

Remember, they're sneaking up on 30 years old now, and like any 30 year old car, there will be things to address, but it's all part of the journey!

sjd

 

what dealer? I got a 1990 woth 11k miles but the engine oil pump bearing was not updated (typically you have to pull front of engine to see) so I had chain tensioners updated to 360 and while i there updated front timing cover bearing which is prone to fail and had cam pullies tack welded.

on early cars some critical things need to get done so I pulled motor and went throught it all bought the parts myself plus a bunch not normally part of service.

these are something to consider or maybe plan on next service interval but they can cause damage if neglected.

ppi is fine but do compression AND leak down also. yes do both people argue but while they are there may as well, it measures different things.

beyond taking care of mechanical updated that are required, (bearings 2 of them, chain pads and tensioners, hill cam tensioners, tack pullies) enjoy it. make it your own do what ever. I hate the potato sack fitting carpet so im now updating that plus maki g some custom cnc bits.

exhaust... Kreissieg, skip the crowd think nough on that.
some wheels maybe i am having cuztom wheels made but I am working through a list.

good thing about the forum is there is tons of info, bad news is there is tons of info. I keep finding things I need to check or do preventative work. just rebuild my whole front end and steering rack. no mattsr how nice a car is its 25+ yrs old and things crack and wear out and stick and fail.

most of it u can diy and is not ecpensice the parts xfref is an eye ope er i can pretty much find most parts as cross ref.

like $700 os aensore are $80 volvo parts. just found unobtanium fuel relays from a boncat dealer lol.

its all good fun wirh nj winter it gives me excuse to work on it.

good luck!

 

hope to see a write up on the fuel relays...

sjd

 

Are you able to post a copy of the invoice for the recent major? I'm curious how deep they went and what all was replaced.

 

There's been talk about improper jacking for the ts, which can cause cracking. But I don't have the source info, haven't experienced a crack, yet.

Problems with the side mirrors usually points to the wire cable connector in the driver's door hinge area. Check for broken wires.

 

Here's a past thread on lexan/plexi replacements. Not sure if they're still available.

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/348-355-acrylic-back-glass-group-buy.410558/

 

If the "major" was completed (timing belt, etc.) then I'd wait until the next one for the additional items suggested by Eric. But it's best to know beforehand what's needed as well. For example, my records show that the oil pump chain tensioner was replaced in the past. Although it's a "wear item" I haven't driven my car enough to worry about it.

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/question-about-additional-service-at-major-oil-pump-drive-chain-and-tensioner.388769/

Btw, my insurance is with Grundy. Agreed value and no limits (other than not being a "daily driver").

Here's another very helpful source of info on the 348.

http://www.my348.com/

 

This was the thread I was looking for. Crazy that I didn't see it in front of me.

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/348-cam-drive-chain-tensioner.593867/

 

Good looking car my friend, looks like an early 90 as well. Records are key they may read the oil pump bearing was done as there was a TSB for it so fingers crossed!

For Reference:
Along with usual Hill tensioner bearings and oem belts etc (Ricambi sells a full kit) for Major service I did these
Bearing#11 is failure prone, even if you replace it with another oem one. Hill makes a replacement now. Mine was actually weeping a bit of oil past the seal.
Bearing #3 is the one Wade posted that I mentioned was roller that need to be updated there was a TSB for it but MANY were never done. Mine was not. Mine actually fell apart when they took it out.
#64-#66 or so is an update to 360 bits, definitely better they don't rattle and all that.
#27 gets hard and brittle so when the pan is off may as well replace it.
#5 is the chain tensioner in the post wade reerenced. Mine was almost wear free. But 64-67 was deeply gouged. No doubt caused by NOT driving it and way too many dry starts.
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Cam pulley fences are actually presses on so once they are removed and reinstalled they can get loose and fly apart, bad juju. Tack weld them. This i snot mine just a pic from out here but I did that too.
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachments/dsc_0048_resize-jpg.706327/

I tried Grundy but when I said I wanted to drive 7500 a year they said no way we wont insure you. Bummer cause it was like $500 a year. So I used USAA and pay about as much as any other car (alot) but I can daily drive it. Too bad we have winter rain snow and salt so c'mon spring, I do miss Boca Raton for driving weather.

Ohh put the car on a lift and grab the passenger front wheel and see if you can wiggle it. steering rack shot. Very common, inner bushing disintegrates over time. Fairly cheap to rectify but it RUINS the driving experience. Dang variable toe while driving, highway got suspenseful at speeds.
Doing it your self is actually quite easy, little skill needed, I did a detailed post on it. Rack rebuild cost $220-$600 depending on where you go and of its a rebuild or a purchase with a core exchange etc.

 

Service bulletin from Ferrari. Like a recall your used to.
2 Strategies

1) Pull motor and go through it (I was due for service when I bought mine so I did it all so I knew where I stood, check valve clearance the whole thing)
2) Wait till next service and listen for new noises the bearing will make noise before it goes, there is time to catch it. Myself I would be comfortable with that if I had verifiable service completed recently with hill tensioners etc.. Get it all next time. Some cars go 40-50K with no issues from those bearings.

 

Yep I'm in NJ but when spring rolls around I plan on driving to work 35 miles each way plus coastal weekend drives I'm gonna drive the snot out of it. 12K a year easy. 100K miles is my goal don't care about resale, I am not checking out of this planet looking back saying "I wish I drove that car more" I have a huge parts bin of preventative things, check valves, fpr, hoses relays a ton of things that break that are cheap that can make an old car unreliable.