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  1. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    Apr 13, 2004
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    Ok guys I bought my major kit from Ricmbi America thanks Daniel.

    Also have my Capristo exhaust on the way with some Quicksilver cat delete pipes.

    my car is a 95 and It hasn't had any love for quite a few years. I am just waiting to get home and the anticipation is killing me.

    I know I will have to go over everything and see what else needs some attention but I am wondering what "while you were there" things you found that needed attention.

    I figure right now I am looking at CV boots, reseal the transmission.

    anyway if you don't have anything its all good.
     
  2. Robb

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    Water Pump

    Alternator

    Check Headers

    Power Steering Reservoir Cap



    Robb
     
  3. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    well yeah Water pump rebuild, headers coming off to check them for any damage then go from there on them.

    Alternator? Are they an issue? Inoticed a few references to rebuilds but alternators fail I'll check it out.

    I figure CV joints will probably need attention, along with the radiators I will take them out and go over them. I can hope the coolant was taken care of.

    I have looked at the Power steering issue but I have only seen a thread about replacing it with one from BMW, it is just the cap that is the issue? got details?

    Needless to say I will be going over everything, I guess its hard to really type it all out in a couple of minutes.

    I have been tossing the idea of just buying Dave Helms Gold kit and the coolant hoses but Damn...
     
  4. Robb

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    I will be adding Dave's gold connector kit.

    The power steering reservoir cap is a recall item, but I just had my mechanic do it rather than going to the Ferrari dealer for one item. It wasn't too expensive.

    Other item is motor mounts.

    Best. Robb
     
  5. RSO1091

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    So how much longer before you're home Johnny? You might also check to see that the fuel block recall repair/replacement has been done. Apparently a cause of fires in older models. Hope you don't have to wait too much longer.

    Henry
     
  6. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    As of today 16 days.

    I already had my local dealer run the vin and was told all recalls have been completed on this car the listing showed the fuel block was done.

    But I didn't see anything about the Power Steering cap being a recall.
     
  7. RSO1091

    RSO1091 Formula 3

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    They supposedly work themselves loose while driving. I still have the original on mine and haven't even noticed it budging a bit. Not sure it was an official recall however. Glad to hear that you'll be back and mated up with your car soon. Safe journey.
     

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