Source of squeaking during slow 1st gear takeoff?

Not the pilot bearing. It's the "bell housing" bearing. Sits at the rear of the bell housing. Need to be lock-tighted in position and (sometimes) staked. My 2007 Maserati F1 had the same problem. All of the tradition F1's have the bearing and some likelihood for the concern. Mine happened at almost the exact same mileage you are at.

- Jason (actual Ferrari and Maserati mechanic).

 

Jason- is there significant labor involved with the lock-tight procedure you describe in the bell housing?

 

My long since traded 599HGTE had the same problem. It is the bell housing bearing. An approx $3 part...... but a $5000 fix. If you need a new clutch get it done at the same time.

 

Yes. It's basically the same labor as a clutch replacement. In fact, it's a good time to slap a new clutch in (as noted above) if you are getting close (half worn or more)...

Procedure highlights: pull lower covers, pull rear and central exhaust. pull (rear) transmission, remove torque tube (driveshaft to the layman), remove transmission bell-housing. Then, the work on the bearing is done on the rear of the transmission bell-housing. New bearing, lock-tighted in (red lock-tight).

Like I said, when you go this far, you may as well do new clutch (and perhaps flywheel), new clutch position sensor, new hydraulic throw-out bearing.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I do have a new clutch and pressure plate (OEM) in box if you need one. I didn't end up installing it when I did my 612 overhaul as I measured 85% clutch remaining from direct measurements/comparisons to new.

 

And, the bearing isn't $3 but I get the point. It is more like $100 +/- $50.