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Discussion in '348/355' started by Juan-Manuel Fantango, Jul 15, 2006.

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  1. Juan-Manuel Fantango

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    #1 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Jul 15, 2006
    Just had my major, the car did not have a Thermastat which was fine by me, who needs a $6.00 part (excuss me, I mean for Ferrari $120 part) break a 20K bill.

    Anyway, it now goes to 2/3rds within four or five miles before it goes to 1/2.

    1-This has to be wrong, right?
    2-Is that cheap Fng part sticking?
    3-My fans don't seem to be coming on when it goes to 2/3. I checked all of the fuses, they are fine. They do come on latter.

    Advice please, and if I have to change the thermostat, how hard it that?
     
  2. No Doubt

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    #2 No Doubt, Jul 15, 2006
    I'd bleed the coolant, first...before changing out parts.
     
  3. chrmer3

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    #3 chrmer3, Jul 15, 2006
    Hi David!
    Does it go to 2/3 & than drop down rise back up & drop back down? If so it seems they put a "hotter" tstat in? Maybe prior it had a 180 degree??
    Air bleed also worth a shot, thats easy to see if you have once you crack bleeder..
    My couple cents....could be worse you could have 2 broken "new cats" ;)

    Chris
     
  4. PAP 348

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    #4 PAP 348, Jul 16, 2006

    Yep, you should always try the cheapest and easiest fix 1st. If thats no good, then it may have a 'hotter' thermostat fitted as chrmer3 mentioned. :) Bleed 1st, then go from there. :)
     
  5. ernie

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    #5 ernie, Jul 16, 2006
    If you are missing the thermostat it will not flow coolant properly. Put in a thermostat.
     
  6. Ingenere

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    #6 Ingenere, Jul 16, 2006
    Bleed the cooling system first and then stop cutting corners and do the job correctly. Remember, there is no such thing as a cheap Ferrari.
     
  7. angelis

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    #7 angelis, Jul 16, 2006
    Having the same problems with my 348 at the moment.

    Here's a list of what may need doing in addition from above advice.

    1. Thermostat (You definetly need one)

    2. Check the fan switch & fans (Are fans coming on?)

    3. Replace or recore existing radiators.
     
  8. No Doubt

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    #8 No Doubt, Jul 16, 2006
    Whoa! That's a fact. I didn't even think to interpret what he wrote in post 1 as not having a t-stat at all. That would send coolant through the bypass only, never letting the coolant flow properly through the radiators.
     
  9. Ricambi America

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    #9 Ricambi America, Jul 16, 2006
    David -

    Check your FoW receipts for p/n 165473. I seriously doubt they failed to replace it, given the extent of work you had performed and the quality of service they typically deliver.

    -dp
     
  10. PAP 348

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    #10 PAP 348, Jul 16, 2006

    Um....I thought he said it didnt have one, he didnt want an expensive Ferrari one, so he put in a $6 one in and broke a $20 bill?? Or he hasnt got one in there? I dont know now? Errmm.........yeah, you need one.(If you havent already got one :))
     

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