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  1. Majin_JT

    Majin_JT Formula Junior

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    #1 Majin_JT, Sep 20, 2008
    hello everyone i have been told that my ferrari 348ts 1991 RHD needs the new upgraded slave cylinder and also the release bearing flange why are these parts so expensive lol . anyway i would like to no does any1 on this forum maybe have a spare of these lol that i can buy and is it easy enough to fit these to the car any help or sources would be greatful
     
  2. greyboxer

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    #2 greyboxer, Sep 20, 2008
    Unless I am mistaken you should check the Hill ENgineering site for equivalents that most independents in the US & UK now use
     
  3. saw1998

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    #3 saw1998, Sep 20, 2008
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    Yes, to the flange. I'm not sure about the slave cylinder, but I don't see why you would. To upgrade to the improved TO bearing (aqua seal) from the older (black seal) model you need to buy an updated Hill Engineering Clutch Release Bearing Flange (PN 168589). This is available through Hill Engineering or Ricambi for $686.00. Remember, this flange is a one-time purchase. Once replaced, you can use the improved Hill Engineering TO bearing which is cheaper and much more reliable than the OEM part.
     
  4. plugzit

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    #4 plugzit, Sep 20, 2008
    I love it when they tell you that you "need to upgrade". Usually about $1000, no matter the upgrade. Why do you need to upgrade? Constant and repeated failure, or just "while we're in there"? Okay, with my doubt expressed....Hill Engineering products purchased from Ricambi are the finest available, and Daniel is a 348 owner, so he should be supported whenever possible!
     
  5. Majin_JT

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    #5 Majin_JT, Sep 21, 2008
    so with wat ya tryin to tell me that i dont need the upgraded part or what shall i do my clutch went nd i was told i needed the new upgraded slave cylinder which means to use it i needed the bearing flange but im new to all this so any info or advice would be great thanks

    john
     
  6. saw1998

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    #6 saw1998, Sep 21, 2008
    John:

    Your post is a bit unclear. If your clutch is working fine-leave it alone. This "upgrade" is up to the individual owner and is not REQUIRED. If and when you need a clutch or 30K major service you can (if YOU want) upgrade to the improved TO bearing (aqua seal) from the older (black seal) model. However, to do this TO bearing upgrade you need to buy a Hill Engineering Clutch Release Bearing Flange (PN 168589). These parts are available through Daniel at Ricambi. The HE flange is $686.00. Remember, this flange is a one-time purchase. Once replaced, you can use the improved Hill Engineering TO bearing which is cheaper and much more reliable than the OEM part. You have a RHD car, so there may be something different than with a LHD car - but I doubt it. I am not a 348 owner so hopefully one will add to this thread. Just call Daniel at Ricambi he is the BEST!!! Link: http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_catalogs.php. Good luck
     

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