I learned here that my dry sump 308 engine is the last but one produced by Ferrari. So it deserves much care: it's now almost completely full serviced (a $$$$ major service...) and ready to be put back in the car, even if still awaiting for carbs. I'm wondering how much this major service will cost: I'm a bit worried... ciao Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
some more of the engine and engine bay. Hope at least it will result a good work ciao Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Cool that you are taking care of one of the last beauty to leave Maranello, never seen a 308 engine painted silver before... Is it from the factory or something thats done in the later years?
carbs are ready to feed again the V8 ciao Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Breathtaking beautiful Alberto ! Don't worry about the cost, it's only money, something a dog won't even eat, as my grandfather always said..
Is painting the engine a common thing at engine out maintenance time? It looks nice, but was there something wrong with the aluminum that it could not be cleaned and led you to painting? Both options seem good, but I was wondering the thought process as I will have to decide at some point. Ciao! Hannibal
Classiche sometimes does it, when the heads are very dirty and you cannot clean it anymore. In my particular case the heads were polished by the former owner so that was the only way. ciao
going on: the engine is back in the car and is receiving its carbs. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
noise of the 308 carbed is fantastic imo ...one of best V8 period sound i have to say jalpa sounds a bit better but the 308 GTB is a better car overall
I am surprised that dry ice blasting has not become the way that EVERYONE cleans aluminum... Expensive?...yes. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY. Parts emerge from dry ice blast looking NEW. Not pitted or overly polished like other blast media. The parts just look fresh and original.
Beauty, congrats! The replating work on the carbs looks great and gives it a nice finished look. Well done!
Thank you very much, Micheal: that's very interesting, but i do not even know if there is someone here in Italy that can do it. In any case, i like the actual engine look and that's enough. ciao
Just caught this thread. How excited you must be seeing the car come back together. Jewelry under the lid looks great! Curious how many miles on this car?
Completed, today. Just arrived home with the car from Toni Shop in Maranello ciao Image Unavailable, Please Login
the car starts improving: the engine bay and mechanic is now ok, the interiors are almost completed, next year (next week...) the electric plant, then the instrument nacelle and the bodyshop with a new deep front spoiler. For the moment I want to keep the passing lights and the 328 mirrors: they are practical and useful. Pictures are fresh, taken less than three hours ago in via Abetone Inferiore, Maranello, just on the opposite side of the street where the Ferrari factory is. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login