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1995 F355 GTS: Restoration and Major Service

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  1. johnk...

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    #926 johnk..., Nov 3, 2019
    Video courtesy of our banned member DaveRocks.
     
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    #927 Qavion, Nov 3, 2019
    Did you use a stainless steel wire brush for cleaning the block, Elliott. I've heard that regular carbon steel brushes are not good.
     
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    Stainless wire brush yes. WD40 as a lubricant and penetrant.
     
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    #929 MAD828, Nov 4, 2019
    With the wiring harness removed I got into re booting all the 3 and 2 pin Bosch connectors.

    All the boots had deteriorated and aesthetically and functionally this is a nice service to perform for the car. Took quite some time to do it but I’m glad it’s done now and another aspect of the car sorted.

    I used WD40 contact cleaner to ensure the contact surfaces are nice and clean and Wurth Dielectric grease to lubricate the boots to aid in fitment.

    I also re-sleeved a few worn insulator lines with new heat shrink tube to eliminate the signs of wear on the harness.

    The loom was cleaned with 303 aerospace to remove any road grime. It looks much better now.

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    #930 Qavion, Nov 4, 2019
    Where did you get the extraction tool, Elliott? Element14?
    I did a search for 1-159007-6B and could only find 1-159006-6

    Was it easy to use or some practice required?
     
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    #931 MAD828, Nov 4, 2019
    Ian I purchased it from DigiKey. Best money I spent. Would not want to do it without it. Works amazing and no damage to pins.
     
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    #932 MAD828, Nov 5, 2019
    Purchased the HE ring nut tool to remove lower cam drive gears. Will send them off for plating with the other parts.

    What is the consensus for welding the fences on these? The crimp looks sound to me, but have seen it done on a few cars now from other forum members.
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    #935 Rossocorsa1, Nov 6, 2019
    I get anxiety just looking at pics like this
     
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    #936 Robb, Nov 7, 2019
    Are you going for the super secret double platinum at concours?...

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    #937 MAD828, Nov 7, 2019
    Ha! The secret double platinum indeed! The car is already a 2 time platinum winner, I’m just fixated on getting the car as good as I can.

    This is my dream car and I enjoy tinkering and taking care of all the details. I could not buy a new one - I was 9 when my 95 GTS was first delivered! So this is the best I can do with what I have.
     
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    #938 MAD828, Nov 7, 2019
    Yeah I know what you mean, the plater I use is very good and I have had no issues prior.

    I was hesitant at first but from previous experience I’m calm about this process.
     
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    #939 Rossocorsa1, Nov 7, 2019
    It was a light comment. I’m currently restoring a Countach and all engine components are being deep cleaned and replated. Still, I’ll be glad when it’s all back together.
     
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    TIG. Easy and neat if done by a competent person. :)
     
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    #941 MAD828, Nov 8, 2019
    Wanted to freshen up some of the cast alloy parts, used a walnut shell in a sand blaster to freshen up some parts. Very happy with the outcome.

    The gear box mounts were changed last engine out and are already showing signs of cracking. I had purchased a set of engine and gearbox mounts anyway. It’s just amazing how short of a lifespan they have. I hope the challenge engine mounts will hold up better.

    I will finish off the alloy parts with some scotchbrite and alloy cleaner to get a nice uniform brightness to the alloy.
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    Amazing attention to detail. Im sure this would be on of the best recorded restorations to date on any Gts.
     
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    Thanks Andy!
     
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    #945 MAD828, Nov 8, 2019
    With the heat exchanger accessible with the engine all apart I thought it would be a good idea to preemptively replace it. It looks ok but they probably do until they don’t.

    The original is different to the new Ferrari part. The coolant passages are smaller and the new unit weighs twice as much. I hope it’s a better design but will keep the coolant changes at yearly or 2 year intervals to makes sure the anti corrosion properties are sound in the coolant.

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    I found the culprit to my annoying accessory belt whine and uneven wear. Someone along the line had broken the adjuster pin on the alternator pulley tensioner bracket. Instead of replacing it they welded it together. It wasn’t on true and would pitch the pulley at a slight angle making the belt have an uneven tracking. Unfortunately when removing the bent adjuster pin the bracket cracked despite loosening it correctly by going in the clockwise direction.

    Thankfully Ricambi had one in stock and it is now ready to go back along with a new adjuster pin and freshly plated adjuster rod. I will look forward to not having to deal with this belt issue again.
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    Also pictured is the HE ring nut tool to remove the lower cam drive gears.
     
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    #947 Qavion, Nov 8, 2019
    Are you going to try challenge mounts this time? (Or would that be noticed by the concourse officials?)
     
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    You give concours officials too much credit Ian : ) Gearbox mounts are standard replacements, the engine mounts are the challenge spec and don't appear any different to the eye.
     
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    #949 steved033, Nov 8, 2019
    man...I hate finding stuff like this, and there's plenty on my 348.

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