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328 timing belts and cam seals

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by gsbarr, Feb 23, 2005.

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  1. gsbarr

    gsbarr Karting

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    I have a 1987 328 GTB that resides in an air conditioned garage and drives about 2000 miles a year. The timing belts and cam seals were replaced seven years and 17,000 miles ago. Is it time for new belts and seals.
     
    gsbarr, Feb 23, 2005
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  2. Ferrari_tech

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    Definately, and don't forget to check the tensioner bearings.
     
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  3. Joe G.

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    Seven years, for sure new belts and tensioners. If the cam seals aren't leaking and the last belt job was accompanied by a valve clearance check, I would just do the belts and tensioners without touching the cam covers.

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    Birdman, Feb 23, 2005
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  5. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Yes.
     
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  6. Nick

    Nick Formula Junior Sponsor Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Yes do the belts & seals.You must replace the TENSIONER bearings,I would reccomend while you have the cams out to install new seals, do the valve adjust at the same time.
     
    Nick, Feb 24, 2005
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  7. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    The best solution is to drive it more so that you don't create this problem! ;)

    Seriously, if you were at 28K miles and 7 years since the last major, it would be a much easier decision -- and you'd have 2X more seat time. IMO this is why dropping below 4~5k miles per year just doesn't make sense -- you wind up paying the maintenance fee for someone else's future enjoyment.
     
    Steve Magnusson, Feb 24, 2005
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