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Discussion in '348/355' started by bigdreamer, Nov 28, 2010.

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  1. bigdreamer

    bigdreamer Karting

    Jan 24, 2005
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    Wash. DC area
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    Wayne
    #1 bigdreamer, Nov 28, 2010
    I read the great website info on 348 spider ownership. On a scale of 1 to 10 how much mechanical ability to do you need to do some of the work on the 348's? I got to know my 308 a bit and found it somewhat easy to work on (minor stuff). I am not a mechanic by ANY means but a lot of pics and layman terms really helped in dealing with what I did on my 308. It was mostly plug and play. I plan on taking some basic courses in engine rebuild to understand the cam belt changing and timing. Also for some reason I have a mental block with electronics which I can't explain. I will also save up a little to build a workshop so I can work on cars. This would be in the distant future. Dropping the 348 engine and doing the belts and other issues (gearbox) still seems like a scary task by myself.
     
  2. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

    Nov 4, 2003
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    #2 Mitch Alsup, Nov 28, 2010
    Some: 1
    Much: 3
    Most: 7
    All: 8

    It is, afterall, just a bunch of mechanical components--assembled like a swiss watch.
     
  3. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 19, 2001
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    The Bad Guy
    #3 ernie, Nov 28, 2010
    If you worked on your 308 then you can work on a 348.
     
  4. fxdwgs

    fxdwgs Formula 3

    Aug 22, 2006
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    Bengt
    #4 fxdwgs, Nov 29, 2010
    .......no problems........as long as you have Ernie and friends looking over your shoulder.

    I managed with the assistance of those guys and if I can you can.

    //B//
     
  5. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

    Feb 6, 2009
    34,782
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    Mike
    #5 AceMaster, Nov 29, 2010
    I agree that with the assistance of the Stooges here, there some jobs that you can do. I have no background in automotive mechanics either, yet with the step-by-step instructions I was able to take apart my clutch and get at some seals that were leaking. Was frightening at first, but everyone here had my back ;)
     

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