Service schedule

Hi Stuh

is the car a 95 or 96?

 

If it's a 95 then the cambelts should have been done in 98, 01 and 04. It seems a bit strange they were done in 03. Perhaps, because of the lack of an 01 stamp, they were not done in the correct year? I don't know if this would matter. This would also not be a std annual service, as the major service should be done at 3 year intervals also.

I don't know if there would be a different stamp/some indication if the belts were done, I'm sure a fellow 355 owner can tell you that.

HTH

 

If the belts were changed that should be written in the service book, well at least it is mine.

 

What does that mean Noony?

Can't talk on MSN the Euros have swarmed past us again!

Cheers Kevan

 

hope that helps

better get in the cafe then!

 

Stu in my service book, when the belts have been changed, it has 'belts renewed' or something like that written in the service box. Re the 2001 belt change, check the page that has the 12,500, 25,000 and 37,500 'Chargeable service coupon'. When Lancaster changed the belts in '98 they stamped here instead of the normal service page, and wrote 'cam belt change' in the box.

 

Mine's just been hand written into (I guess anyone could do that !!) but I have a receipt of the work done too. If it was a main dealer then they should still have it on record that you've had the belts done.

What do you think of the 355 ?

Are you still after a Tubi ?

Rick

 

Always nice to see a full history, but sounds a bit like mine. My '99 355 missed an annual in 2000. Not really worried as 6250 was done the next year, and it had done hardly any miles. The annual service in just an oil and filter change and short check over (maybe brake fluid change too).

I'd be more worried if it had missed a mileage service.

Belt changes are essential, and are usually noted on the service stamp. No special space is given in the book curiously. Should be done every 3 yrs or 36k miles. Might be worth contacting a main agent to check to see if has been done in the main dealer network- they will have a record if it has.

Bear in mind that if you have the belt change done with a service, you will save money compared to having them done separately.

Glad to hear you are enjoying the car.

Robert.

 

I'd get the mileage service done soon- this looks good for future buyers, and I think I'd get the belts done too, just so you know it's right (unless a dealer can confirm that it's been done in the last 3 yrs). The consequences of a belt snapping bring tears to the eyes!

FWIW, Scuderia will use Verdis to fit the Tubi for you; Verdis do a cambelt+18k mile service for around £1350+vat. Separately, it'd cost over £1700+vat.

Robert.

 

Stuh,
forgive my ignorance, but didn't you check before buying the car the history was spot on? You shouldn't be having to do a belt change and service AFTER buying from a dealer.The work should have been done or be reflected in the selling price. The 18 K mile service on 95' 2.7 cars is a bit more expensive than regular service.

 

Stu,
sorry, didn't get the bit about belts done in '02. TBH, i wouldn't bother with the belt service 'till it's due , assuming there's a min of 3mths to go.

 

Sort of- as far as I can tell there are mileage services every 6250 miles at 6250, 12500, 18750, 25000 and so on. 6250 is quite cheap, 18750 is a biggy. Assuming the car is not close to a mileage service, the car will get an annual service.

My car is in for its annual service now, but belts are not due 'til early April 05. I'm getting the belts done too because a) service advisor did me a cracking deal b) peace of mind, convenience. I'd have to do it in less than six months anyway...

Robert.

 

What does the 18250 mile service entail ? and why does it cost so much more than the annual ?

Rick