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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by NZ Ferrari, May 17, 2011.

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  1. NZ Ferrari

    NZ Ferrari Rookie

    Jan 5, 2011
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    Auckland New Zealand
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    David
    Is there any way that i can get service records for a 88 testarossa that i brought in the states at the end of last year the car come form a repo yard on a salvage title with no history
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    There is no central database so you'll probably struggle without huge detective work starting with posting the chassis no here to see if anyone has any more precise geographic ownership details that might enable tracing service locations
     
  3. Ferris Bueller

    Ferris Bueller Formula 3

    Mar 23, 2004
    1,866
    New Jersey
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    You could start by running a car fax on the vehicle.
    Once you get that you can see where in the states the car was owned. Sometimes it lists what work was done on the car at what dealer. then you can contact the dealer and they should give you the service records if you can prove ownership of the vehicle, usually by sending them a copy of the title in your name.
    You can also do a title search on the car and get the owners names.

    good luck
     
  4. NZ Ferrari

    NZ Ferrari Rookie

    Jan 5, 2011
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    Auckland New Zealand
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    David
    Ok thanks for the replys on my question i had the car shipped back home in the new year to where i live in new zealand so for a start i'll look at the car fax
     
  5. muk_yan_jong

    muk_yan_jong Formula Junior

    Oct 11, 2008
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    Brian McK
    I'm not sure that I would spend the time searching for anything on her.

    I'm just making assumptions (dangerous... and please make corrections for your situation) but it sounds like she's had a rough (early) and neglected (later) life.

    You're going to be spending a lot of time and money to get it sorted, but the good news is that is that it will reset the clock for paperwork/service.
     
  6. NZ Ferrari

    NZ Ferrari Rookie

    Jan 5, 2011
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    #6 NZ Ferrari, May 20, 2011
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    is this sum sort of cryptic answer or what, i don't care if the car has been damaged in the past i'm just asking a question to see if there is any service history out there and to see if mileage is true or not so i need to no if i have to change the cam belts as for the condition the car there nothing wrong with it drives and runs great looks great and for the price less than 328 for the same year
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  7. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    Nice car buddy. Congrats and good luck with the service history. :):)

    I have a feeling that you wont have any luck and may be better off just getting in there to change the cam belts just to be sure. :)
     
  8. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    + 1

    Whatever the mileage they must already be at least a year old and probably two (ie since before the incident that preceded the salvage title) - PAP's way you start a proper service history correctly for going forward
     
  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 PAP 348, May 20, 2011
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    I think so too mate.

    A friend here bought a 348 Spider a few years ago. He was ASSURED the cam belt was changed before he bought the car. But there was no proof or service history.

    So he proceeded to spend the $5K and had the cam belt service performed just incase.

    Now he knows the service history of his Spider and is very happy.
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  10. sal123

    sal123 Rookie

    Dec 1, 2008
    33
    can you tell your friend with the 348 spider that his wheels are on backwards.

    The Left wheels are on the RH side & vice versa.
     
  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
    100,232
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    Cheers mate, that is an old pic when he got the car. :):)

    Car currently has 360 wheels on it. But good to see you are paying attention. ;);)
     
  12. CaptOharry

    CaptOharry Formula Junior

    Jan 4, 2009
    763
    Green Cove Spgs FL
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    Harry Welch
    I have to agree with PAP get the service done so you have that peice of mind,who Knows the tech could have overlooked something.Get it fixed now.
     
  13. vincep99

    vincep99 Formula 3
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Jun 8, 2009
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    Beautiful car, enjoy it. But either have the service done or do it yourself (there is plenty of excellent advice on this site). That way like PAP said you'll know it's done and done right, and if it is like mine you'll find othder stuff too while the engine is out.
    And anyway, half the beauty is in the engine.
     

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