service recommendations

5-6k sounds a bit high if you ask me. Are you having the service performed at a dealer or independant? I believe most places charge roughly 24 hours of labor plus parts for a major. This should include: timing belts, belt tensioners, valve cover gask, plugs, ign rotors, dist gask, valve adjust (should it need any), cam seals, new brake fluid, oil change, clutch adjust, and a comprehensive checking and tuning of injection system. I may have missed something, but you get the idea. Most well versed Ferrari mechanics can knock this task out in less than 24 hours labor. Parts cost is going to be in the $500ish range depending on where the parts come from. Even at $100 an hour, $5-6k is high. There are several places advertising majors for $3k. I do now know your dempographic, but if you need shop recommendations, this is the forum to ask.


good luck!
john

 

Assuming you are going to be "getting clipped" is not exactly the best way to start a relationship is it ?

Why not turn the question around as suggested above and give a hint of where you are so that others can recommend somewhere local where they have had long-term good service ?

 

I agree with Jimmie. I am tired of consumers assuming the repair shop is going to rip them off. I currently have two Mondials in my shop for majors. Both cars should cost about 3K for the service. The 81 Mondial is my personal car, and after inspection it we found exhaust valves leaking. So the cost is now going to be about triple. The 87 Mondial came in and the first thing we noticed is the parking brake is stuck on. The cost just went up. The bottom line here is COMMUNICATION. I usually quote a job from a flat rate schedule but tell the customer that there might be some unseen complications and the cost me increase. I never put anything on a bill that the customer is not aware of. No suprises. Talk to your mechanic and have him itemize everything on a written estimate. He should have no problem spending any length of time in great detail about what he is going to do to your car to earn your business and trust. If he does't, then he's not your man. I have spent many hours with customers discussing thier vehicles and educating them on repairs made or repairs that may need to be done. The other thing I might ad as I am here ranting like some crazed shop owner. It is OK for the shop to make money! I have a small 4 bay shop with 5 employees and I have to clear 20K a month just to pay the bills. So, go down to your shop of choice, hang out for awhile and talk about that list of extensive proceedures so you know what he is doing and you feel comfortable about what you are paying for. If you have any questions feel free to call me next week at the shop. 360-866-8615.

Bret

 

Age, lack of driving and perhaps some deferred maintenance can all add up on a basic "major service". Some possible "incidentals" that could crop up: Water pump rebuild, replace all water hoses, replace fuel hoses, suspension bushings, etc. Remember, this is a 21 yo car...whether driven or not...rubber hoses and seals age and rot. It is very possible your mechanic is being cautious to cover some of these very likely to need items. I would be especially certain to have the fuel filler neck hose replaced during this service...this is the hose from the fuel filler neck to the left side gas tank...they get rotted and crack, and while filling with fuel, could leak fuel on the exhaust manifold, and "blamo"...instant Car-B-que.

 

This service should cost no more that $3500 providing that there are no other prioblems found

 

how many v-8 services have you completed that you can come up with 24 hours for a major sevice . i repair cars that had this kind of service all the time and most times they look and run like someone who has seen it all. come on bro give us guys who work hard some slack . ever had to cut the keyway out of a cam drive . do you reove cams and polish things . do you torque heads what about points cars do you service the mechanical advance. thanks for you input

 

FYI

PRICE SHEET

(All prices are approximations; prices include appropriate parts and labor)

*15,000 mile (MINOR) Service for 308's, 328's, Mondial 3.2's, & QV's = $1195.00
(348's and Mondial t's are $1495.00 & F355's are $1995.00 due to parts cost and added labor)

{Documentation of every service comes complete with full write-up, pictures, and receipts for your records}

-Replace Spark Plugs (NGK or Bosch)
-Change Oil and install new Filter
-Replace Air Filter
-Change Transaxle Gear Fluid
-Replace Fuel Filter(s)
-Bleed Brake Lines
-Replace Coolant
-Replace A/C Belt
-Replace Alternator Belt
-Replace Water Pump Belt
-Check Lambda System
-Check Fuel Injection System
-Check Air Conditioning System (possibly pressures)
-Inspect Distributor Caps / Rotors / Ignition Wires
-Inspect all Bulbs
-Inspect all Motors
-Pressurize Coolant System (check for leaks, replace hose(s) if necessary)
-Check CV Boots
-Thorough Inspection of entire car



*30,000 mile (MAJOR) Service for 308's, 328's, Mondial 3.2's & QV's = $2995.00
(348's are $3995.00, Mondial t's are $4995.00, and F355's are $5575.00 due to parts cost, engine removal, etc.)

{Documentation of every Major Service comes complete with a full write-up, pictures, and all receipts for your records}

-Replace Spark Plugs (NGK or Bosch)
-Replace Timing Belts and Tensioner Bearings
-Replace Cam Seals and Housing O-Rings
-Replace Valve Cover Gaskets
-Replace Distributor Seals and Housing Gaskets
-Replace Distributor Cap Gaskets
-Replace Cam End Cover Gaskets
-Replace Air Filter
-Replace Fuel Filter(s)
-Replace A/C Belt
-Replace Alternator / Water Pump Belt
-Adjust Valves (where applicable)
-Torque Cam Journals
-Torque Heads (check only)
-Set Timing
-Bleed Brake Lines
-Change Oil and New Filter
-Change Transaxle Gear Fluid
-Replace Coolant
-Inspection/Service of Air Conditioning System (recharge "R12" extra on 308's/348's but "R134" is included on F355's)
-Inspect all Lines (fuel, oil, water) and replace if necessary (extra charge for parts)
-Check of Lambda System and Bosch Fuel Injection System (make adjustments if necessary)
-Clean Engine Compartment
-Pressurize Coolant System, check for leaks
-Inspect CV Boots
-Inspect Fuse Panel
-Inspect Tires / Adj. Tire pressure

{The items below are inspected and advised to the customer at no charge. If any item(s) require service, the customer will be advised of the cost.

-Inspect Water Pump
-Inspect all Seals (shift shaft, main, timing gear assy)
-Inspect Ignition Wires / Caps / Rotors
-Inspect all Bulbs, Lights, Electrical Motors
-Inspect Clutch Pedal play (adjustment setting if necessary)
-Inspect all Suspension Bushings / Connections
-Inspect all Exhaust Joints / Connections for leaks
-Inspect Brake Pads and Discs
-Inspect Wheel Bearings

 

http://www.eugeniosferrariservice.com/

 

Ferrari of Atlanta is not too far from you. Several of my friends use them for service and have been very pleased. Don't know about cost, though. You might also try posting your question in the regional area. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20
Seems like I remember that someone in the Birmingham area has a good rep for service.
spence