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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by kev_328, Oct 4, 2009.

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  1. kev_328

    kev_328 Rookie

    Dec 6, 2003
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    Kevin J. Moore
    #1 kev_328, Oct 4, 2009
    I am in the process of replacing the shift shaft seals on my 328. Or at least headed in that direction.... Like so many others before me I have discovered that the dipstick tube/dipstick tube extension needs to be removed. This is probably a 10 on the PITA Scale of 1 to 5.

    I have loosened the 27mm (1-1/16") nut and removed the dipstick tube. I am now working on removing the tube extension. Here's the rub....Based upon the posts from others I think I should be able to remove the extension tube out with my fingers or with wire, with out removing the 24 mm fitting that screws into the block. That's just not happening. Any suggestions?

    I have tried to remove the 24mm fitting and it's seized. Assuming that this is the only route left, is it safe to use a small propane or butane torch on this fitting? Any thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks


    Kevin
    Clifton Park NY
     
  2. portogts

    portogts Formula 3
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    Aug 31, 2008
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    Vitor Sousa
    #2 portogts, Oct 4, 2009
    Last edited: Oct 4, 2009
    Hi Kevin,
    I don´t have a 328 , but a TR .
    BUT my good freind Rgigante has a 328 and has done some serious work on his car so you can send him a PM or read his thread about restoring his 328 in the portuguese section.

    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193134

    I hope this can help

    All the best
     
  3. mwr4440

    mwr4440 Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Mark W.R.
    #3 mwr4440, Oct 5, 2009
    Last edited: Oct 5, 2009
    If the 328 is like the 308, I just bent a coat hanger into a near 170* bend stuck it in and pulled it right out.

    Unlike others and like you, no fingers were going to get the dipstick tub out.

    Two hours of monkey-dooing failure (fingers, magnet, etc) for a 20 second fix (bent wire coat hanger). Go figure.

    Good luck.
     

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