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Discussion in '348/355' started by mowater, Jun 28, 2005.

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  1. mowater

    mowater Formula Junior

    May 24, 2004
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    #1 mowater, Jun 28, 2005
    my `99 355 F1 was running perfect for the past months

    i admit, i do not take it out much..

    PROBLEM IS : when i turn the car on, it immediately turns off
    because of the oil pressure

    over 2,000rpm .. it seems to be doing okay
    but once i stop for a bump, (or when i got it back home) and the rpm is lower than basically 1,000 .. it turns off !!!

    the oil pressure gauge is the next level after 0 .. no where near 5

    DID ANY ONE HAVE THIS PROBLEMS? please tell me how to fix?

    my best guesses are :
    a- Airmass faulty
    b- something that has to do with the cylinders is not doing its job right, which i think needs replacing .. i do not know the exact word for it

    could it also be a pump?

    i will be busy tomorrow, and so will take it on Thursday.. but PLEASE advise
     
  2. mowater

    mowater Formula Junior

    May 24, 2004
    362
    #2 mowater, Jun 29, 2005
    wow .. 90+ replies and no reply?

    am sure someone can direct me in some way ..
     
  3. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Nov 19, 2001
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    #3 ernie, Jun 29, 2005
    Have you checked the oil level?????
     
  4. mowater

    mowater Formula Junior

    May 24, 2004
    362
    #4 mowater, Jun 29, 2005
    yes i did
    it was normal

    i even added some just incase
    the level is perfectly fine

    if you push the throttle while turning the car on, you can feel something in the back is not right.. like it is shaky
    the sound is different too, like it's struggling
     
  5. Ade

    Ade Formula 3

    Jan 31, 2004
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    #5 Ade, Jun 29, 2005
    OK, if the revs are dropping and stalling the car, you might have a prob somewhere along the air intake system. Check the full length... especially after the sensor... Check to see if anything has come loose or is obstructing air flow.

    Where the two air intakes meet in the middle, there is an Air-con sensor/regulator. Check this is firmly in place, if it has dropped out then it will cause this sort of effect.
     
  6. mowater

    mowater Formula Junior

    May 24, 2004
    362
    #6 mowater, Jun 29, 2005
    after spending half my day in the shop, we found out what was wrong

    Ade, i am not sure if it is what you are referring to. But it was a part called a "sleeve" from the dealership's spare parts

    it has a triangular shape, and connects three hoses/pipes
    the "Sleeve" was cut, as if with a knife ! i am guessing it "broke" because it was dry, or something, and the pressure "snapped" it
    .. who knows

    as we have all guessed, it DID have to do with the airflow
    but fortunately, had nothing to do with the airmass apparently

    i ordered the part, which will arrive in 10 days' time hopefully
    it cost me around $45

    for the time being, we've sealed the "sleeve" with another rubber, and closed it tight, and i drove it back home

    i hope nobody has the same problem because it sure is nerve shattering
     

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