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355 Power steering Cap gone soft

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  1. JOW02

    JOW02 Karting

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    Anyone out there know were I can get a power steering tank cap for an early 355. Mine has gone soft and it wont do up tight any more. I have even had it pop off on track days. Not Good.They changed this this power steering tank on the later ones probally due to this problem. Maybe some one knows of a substitue cap be used instead of a genuine Ferrari one. I asked the local dealer and they tell me they can only get the complete tank with cap and it will be the new style not the one that my car came out with. Cheers JOW02
     
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  2. jssans

    jssans Formula Junior

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    You need to buy the updated unit. Ricambi has it. I bought the updated unit after my cap blew off throwing fluid all over the engine bay. It happen to me on a track day as well.
     
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  3. JOW02

    JOW02 Karting

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    Thanks. I think this is probally the best thing to do. I will probally get one from Ricambi before she burns to the ground on me. JOW02
     
  4. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

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    Later years had the updated power steering cap. No gone soft problems here :D
     
  5. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    I had FOH put on the challenger catch can on the PSP.
     
  6. sambomydog

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    I had this problem of a soft cap. I just dropped a viagra tablet into the bottle replaced the cap, and all was well again after a few minutes :)
     
  7. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    The updated the tank for a reason, get the new one. ;)
     
  8. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    (Rifledriver... just out of curiosity, how would this new PS tank/cap be viewed in a concours setting?)
     
  9. JOW02

    JOW02 Karting

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    I have gone ahead and ordered one from Ricambi for $143.00. Ferrari dealer here in Australia wanted $477.00 for the same item. Thanks Racambi !!!
     

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