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Discussion in '348/355' started by iam2cute, Jun 8, 2007.

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  1. iam2cute

    iam2cute Formula Junior

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    #1 iam2cute, Jun 8, 2007
    Hie I have a F355 GTS 95 with last 30k service was on 1/2005 and since then till now I have only done 1500 k miles only....so do you guys think i should change the cambelt and clucth as well coming this 1/2008 or I can still do more miles before the next 30k service....anyway thanks guys for reading....
     
  2. DMOORE

    DMOORE Formula 3

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    #2 DMOORE, Jun 8, 2007
    Drive it. If ya really run it hard, plan on the change sometimes next summer. Enjoy.

    Darrell.
     
  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 PAP 348, Jun 9, 2007
    Heya Al my friend. :) Hope you are doing ok buddy. :)
    I would not change that cam belt mate. I would do it every 5 years, which will be 1/2010. Drive the car more and enjoy it, it is an awesome looking 355 you have! :):)
     
  4. speedy_sam

    speedy_sam F1 Veteran

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    #4 speedy_sam, Jun 9, 2007
    Ferrari recommends 3 year service intervals. I think most owners will try to adhere to a 3-5 year service interval. Any longer than 5 years is risky.

    I personally will adopt a 4 year service interval.
     
  5. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 285ferrari, Jun 9, 2007

    +1---That is my plan also...
     
  6. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 ernie, Jun 9, 2007
    This subject has been debated here for a years. The general consensus has been 5 years or 30k miles. So on the belts you should be good for another 3 years.

    As for the clutch, why are you changing it? Unless you are having problems with the holding then I would leave it be. That is unless you have had it looked at and it is under/at the minimum clearance. Other wise drive the car and enjoy it.

    Now get out there and DRIVE the car. You bought it to enjoy it right? Well go enjoy driving it.
     
  7. rketex7

    rketex7 Formula Junior

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    #7 rketex7, Jun 9, 2007
    I just had my first timing belt done in 3/07 with 18k, being MY99 assembled in Nov.99 from the factory. The belts came out perfect, not a single crack. The tensioner and tensioner bearings were replaced as well. They seem to be working fine prior. The 3 yrs timing belt replacement is too extreme for me if you only put a few thousand miles on your car each year; on the other hand, if you hit 30k in 3 yrs then I would agree with the 3 yrs interval. Just my .02 pennies, but it is your engine. I don't think Ferrari chose to use cheap belts and tensioners for any their fleet to begin with, would you?
     
  8. iam2cute

    iam2cute Formula Junior

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    #8 iam2cute, Jun 10, 2007
    Hie...pap!!!!!I am doing great....you mean the timing belt can last up to 5 years...!!!!!I guess I will opt the 4 years as what speedy sam says..thats sound reasonable for me heehehe...
     
  9. iam2cute

    iam2cute Formula Junior

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    #9 iam2cute, Jun 10, 2007
    Hie...ernie..thanks for your advice....and I miss my f355 every single days..but at this moment I am working overseas so i only get to go back to my country almost every 2 months once.I when I home...I drive everyday.....always puts a smile on my face ekekeke
     
  10. iam2cute

    iam2cute Formula Junior

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    #10 iam2cute, Jun 10, 2007
    Yeh....you are absolutely right...thanks man....cheers...
     

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