Should I do major service now, or wait one more year?

This comes down to your risk tolerance. Ferrari spec is 3 years. Personally, I am ok with the risk of going 5 years. BUT, if something goes wrong I know it means a lot more money.

 

I would have all the fluids changed for sure, especially since it sat for a year. My major is about every 3.5 years. Fluids changed every year.

 

5 no problem
I did mine at 4 because one of the pulleys was making a squeaking sound, otherwise I would have waited one more year
By the way they were 17k miles apart and the belts looked BRAND NEW
I don’t think those belts will never brake , more probable a problem with a pulley or a tensioner than a belt.
Not a bad idea to just inspect the belts from underneath when they are doing the oil service


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I would suggest that you read what Aldous Voice has to say about replacing the timing belts. (Also check out his "Gallery of Horrors"!) His web site is an excellent resource:

https://aldousvoice.com/2015/08/11/ferrari-360-timing-belts/

 

Have you seen those parts yourself??
they look like out of the shelf
I read this Aldous Voice website when I was debating about changing after 3 years and I became paranoid. Truth is 5 years is more than enough


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It depends. If you are keeping the car “forever” then do what you think is right, and accept the fact that the belts could go (18k km is a healthy drive, so you can’t ignore that). If you are planning the car at some point down the road, delaying a major will be frown upon. For ex. I would never buy this car from you as I would fear you tried to cut corner on maintenance to save a bit of money. But that’s just me


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Belts rarely show exterior damage so it is a ridiculous measure if a belts condition. The damage starts inter-layer and is caused by repeated flexing of the belt resulting a heat buildup. That means you can really only see the damage with advanced imaging tools. You also need to remember that these cars have redline at 8500. Force on the belt goes up with the square of the velocity so taking the RPM from 5K to 9k (rough numbers) means the force

What all of the above means is that you can't tell a belts condition by looking and they take a lot more force than the everyday car argument that is used. Don't get me wrong, I am still in the 5 year camp but it comes down to risk tolerance.

 

I do 5 year intervals personally. I think if you don't track the car and avoid the higher RPMs the belts can go a LONG time before replacement. Ferrari assumes track time once for month and usage of the entire power band from what I can gather.

 

Bought my car in July 2014. Last major was in Dec 2013. I decided to have one done last December, so, 4 years for me.

 

I did mine this fall, prev done in 2012... mechanic thought it was done just in time.

 

^^^This. Also, since it sat a year at the dealer, the belt could have taken a “set”. You are likely to own the car long enough to need a belt change soon anyway, so why risk it? Do it now and you can wait 3-5 years knowing you can. Even when not on the track, in serious backroads driving, the engine easily sees 5-7000 rpm for more than just occasional periods.


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Every 5 years on my '99 Modena is what I am doing.
If your car truly sat for a year, I would do them now.