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First 348 Major - What "Extras" to do?

Discussion in '348/355' started by Rooster_In_Ohio, Mar 20, 2011.

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  1. Rooster_In_Ohio

    Rooster_In_Ohio Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2011
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    David
    #1 Rooster_In_Ohio, Mar 20, 2011
    Hello all. I just purchased a extremely low mile 1993 Mondial t and it is going directly from the showroom to my mechanic via flatbed for a 30K major to address the 17+ year old belt and other related major service items (yes, my heart fluttered when I started her and took the test drive). My question - given that this is probably the first time this engine has seen the unfettered light of day since it went in, what non-standard work should I consider? I've read and searched quite a bit before asking this question and come up with the following (both of which I plan to have done, if not already done):

    1. Weld welding the fences on the belt gears, and

    2. Drill correct oil journals (may not be necessary as this is a 1993).

    What else should seriously consider?

    Thanks for reading and your suggestions.

    Best regards,

    db
     
  2. B.Wilmarth

    B.Wilmarth Rookie

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    #2 B.Wilmarth, Mar 20, 2011
    Replace/rebuild the water pump. If you don't you will be doing it shortly afterward.
     
  3. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

    Dec 31, 2003
    11,792
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    #3 Husker, Mar 20, 2011
    Not to go thread-hijacking, but it's always amusing to me that we debate ad nauseam whether we should do our 30K service every 3 or 5 years, yet here comes yet another in for its "first" service and the car is nearly 20 years old.

    I think Ferrari service and parts departments have us all snookered.
     
  4. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

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    Roberto Bellezza
    #4 rbellezza, Mar 21, 2011
    Wow ! Almost 20 years ?
     
  5. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Feb 6, 2009
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    #5 AceMaster, Mar 21, 2011
    Are you sure there has never been a major on this?
     
  6. chas-3

    chas-3 Formula 3
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    Jan 28, 2009
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    Chuck
    #6 chas-3, Mar 21, 2011

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