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308 spare wheelwell

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dave, Nov 2, 2003.

  1. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #1 Dave, Nov 2, 2003
    Those of you that have removed the fiberglass spare compartment...
    Is it just a matter of cutting the seam sealer, and drilling out the rivets?
    Or is there anything else I should know before I begin.
     
  2. Verell

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    #2 Verell, Nov 2, 2003
    Look around a bit more. Mine is held in with 4-6 black phillips head screws.
    Had to remove the rubber seal strip also.
     
  3. adesalos

    adesalos Karting

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    #3 adesalos, Nov 24, 2003
    No seal, just 6 to 8 screws. Be patient as it seems like for everything else Ferrari made sure to multiply the number of screwsso look carefully around the rim of the fiber board
     
  4. ricrain

    ricrain Karting

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    #4 ricrain, Nov 24, 2003
    The lower part IS sealed to the chassis with seam sealer. Break the seal with a putty knife, then drill out the rivets. The upper part is just screwed down.
     
  5. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #5 Dave, Nov 24, 2003
    Thanks Ric, that is what I thought but wanted to be sure.
    I want to media blast and refinish the frame under the spare tub.
     
  6. adesalos

    adesalos Karting

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    #6 adesalos, Dec 1, 2003
    How can it be designed sealed, since you have to access the battery from time to time?
    Silly question maybe...
     
  7. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #7 Dave, Dec 1, 2003
    No, the fiberglass tub is sealed to the frame with rivets and putty.
    There is an opening in it to get to the battery.
     
  8. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

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    #8 Dave, Dec 1, 2003
    The tub out.
     
  9. Dave

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    #9 Dave, Dec 1, 2003
    MMMMM.... putty rust and rivets.
     

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