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Need a 328 GTS part. Please help!

Discussion in '308/328' started by wmnewland, Sep 12, 2007.

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  1. wmnewland

    wmnewland Karting

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    #1 wmnewland, Sep 12, 2007
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    If anybody knows where I might find this part please let me know. Mine leaks from the heater hose nipple and multiple attempts to weld it have proved unsuccessful. The "GT Car Parts" people had a wrecked 328 they were parting out and but snet the part for a 308 GT4 instead, so I am not sure they will be able to help. It is listed as "no longer available" at the Ferrari parts data base. Suggestions are welcome as I may have to find a way to actually make my own part $$$$. I like to drive my Ferrari not build it from scratch!

    Thanks


    Silver Aluminum Coolant Tube which comes off the bottom right side of the Front Radiator on a 328.
    It's about 20" long, S Shaped, and has a 3/4" nipple coming off it for the heater core.

    Ferrari part number is 118636

    (For any 328)
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  2. Gianluca

    Gianluca Formula Junior

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    #2 Gianluca, Sep 12, 2007
    Who attempted to weld it? Do you know the equipment they were using? A GOOD welder should be able to oxy-acetilene, mig or tig it.
    If the alloy if really funky it may be a little more difficult but still...

    I may be difficult to duplicate the "S" shape without a proper bender.

    You could, in an emergency, just use a piece of regular hose with a "t" connector. Even if you can not find a proper sized "T" connector, it would be easy to make one. This would let you drive the car until a more appropriate solution if found.

    Best of luck,

    Gianluca
     
  3. KKRace

    KKRace Formula 3

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    #3 KKRace, Sep 12, 2007
    Don't think the alloy is anything special. I welded one on my 328 with a TIG. The metal is very thin so I cheated and used the Pulser option on my Lincoln TIG 225. Looks like they did a lot of grinding on it. Metal is only .030 inches to begin with if I remember right.
     
  4. Dino944

    Dino944 Formula 3

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    #4 Dino944, Sep 15, 2007
    Hi William,

    Just wondering what the website or contact info is for the place with the wrecked 328 that is being "parted out" as I need a part for my 328.
    Thanks,
    Dino
     
  5. wmnewland

    wmnewland Karting

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    #5 wmnewland, Sep 16, 2007
    Don't have a website, I called GT Car Parts in Mesa AZ.... remember they sent me the "wrong" part!
     
  6. rizzo308

    rizzo308 F1 Rookie
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    #6 rizzo308, Sep 16, 2007
    what's gt car parts AZ..... phone number...... gotta get me some syncro rings.......... cheers
     
  7. Dino944

    Dino944 Formula 3

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    #7 Dino944, Sep 16, 2007
    Thanks, William...good point about getting the wrong part. I hope you were able to finally locate the replacement part you needed.

    Best regards,
    Dino
     

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