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  1. Mr fucarwe

    Mr fucarwe Karting

    Aug 15, 2007
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    western kentucky
    #1 Mr fucarwe, Aug 23, 2008
    i take belt service serious. my first deal with belts was a 83 porsche 928, she jumped on me at about 140mph. i was 19 with some experience with belts as my father had a old cosworth vega that had also jumped time. a easy fix if your valves stay away from the pistons that is. with the porsche i had no idea what i was getting into. i some how put the new belt on without backing up the tensioner, that was hell. i also had a lame job making 6 bucks a hour at a landfill so my budget was fix it or sell it.. the funny thing is i had always told my friends i was a garbologist, they thought i was rollin in the cash..anyway 16 years and more porsche,hummer h1's, vettes and such, i finally bought a 328 which has had the belts replaced in 03, she's ready for another due to the post's i read on this great site. well having slightly deeper pockets being a owner and operator of a dimensional stone quarry my question is should i do the belts or not. would you guys recommend the engine being pulled or doing them in place. is the getting to them part harder than the job itself? i love the testarossa also and want one bad are there and out there that you guys would buy if you were in the market? if so point me that way, in the 50-65k range. i freak out everytime i read about the rear diff exploding and how much these cars cost to repair but really some stuff seams cheap considering a 5' x20' steel drum that turns very slow to tumble stone cost 50k..i sure hate to pull this thing apart being winter is a few months ahead, should i drive it till then? then yank it all apart?
     
  2. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 26, 2005
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    #2 Bullfighter, Aug 23, 2008
    Last edited: Aug 23, 2008
    If the belts were last done in 2003, the 328 is due for a major service. This is done with the engine in place; the rear wheel well liners are removed. Also the valve covers, as a major includes a valve adjustment. I posted a thread on mine this past week, with photos - should still be among the recent threads in this section.

    Here'a a good link for an idea of what's done and the cost: www.eugeniosferrariservice.com

    If you're new to Ferrari, I'd say spend some time learning your way around the 328, how to drive it, care for it, get it sorted, etc., before jumping into a Testarossa. I'm a TR fan, but the 328 is the better car in many respects and won't burn you as badly when stuff goes wrong. Also, the 328 holds its value well, so if you decide to move on it's not hard to sell. Basically, enjoy what you've got. The grass isn't always greener, etc. You own the best looking and possibly most dependable Ferrari of the last 30 years. Take a deep breath -- or better yet pop the top and take a drive.
     
  3. Jeff Kennedy

    Jeff Kennedy F1 Veteran
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    #3 Jeff Kennedy, Aug 23, 2008
    Did you buy the car locally? If so you may want to work with the shop that has been working on it for a period of time.

    A fundemental question to ask is what level of comfort do you want from day one of usage. In my case a QV that I have in PPI (still expecting all good results but can't say for certain till the PPI is done) will need a service performed and I want to have a great zero point to proceed from. I want that comfort of knowing it has been gone through by someone that knows what they are doing.

    Our original plan was to have the major performed in the area where the car is coming from then fly out and drive it home. Out issues have made that plan less workable and several have advised that it is far better to establish a relationship with a local shop you can trust that will have a vested interest in taking care of the car and you for the long term. I am going to have the car shipped straight to the shop and will not drive it until after the service.

    My .02.

    Jeff
     
  4. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Bullfighter, Aug 23, 2008
    Definitely the right approach, IMO.
     
  5. Red 328 GTS

    Red 328 GTS Formula Junior

    Aug 27, 2007
    888
    Sydney, Australia
    #5 Red 328 GTS, Aug 24, 2008
    Man, that's one VERY impressive website and service facility. If their work is half as good as it appears to be, I'd be taking my car there in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, when your 12,000 miles away in Australia as I am, it's a bit hard LOL. I wish there was an independent here that presents that well.
    Cheers,

    Bob.
     
  6. DonJuan348

    DonJuan348 F1 Rookie
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    Aug 5, 2008
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    #6 DonJuan348, Aug 24, 2008
    Listen to Bullfighter, he gives excellent advise...also read my thread about 308/328 daily driver...I am a huge fan of the TR but the 3x8s are more practical...from all the post I`ve read I am only in the market for a 328(nero)...if you read the threads, you will find almost a step by step on how to do a major and probably help if you asked for it...GREAT COMMUNITY you have joined and the 3x8/Mondial guys are very passionate
     

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