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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / September 2003Question for a specialist in mechanics
Goodbye, I am the new owner of a Ferrari 348TS of 14000 kms and April of 1992. It is necessary to think to change the distribution strap. It is said to me that this operation requires to leave the engine. Is it true ? Is not there an other solution, as on "classical" motors ? What is the mean number of hours for this operation ? Thanks for your help. Serge CONTARD France > I am the new owner of a Ferrari 348TS of 14000 kms and April of 1992. It is > necessary to think to change the distribution strap. It is said to me that > this operation requires to leave the engine. Is it true ? Alas yes. Changing the belts on 348s and following models means pulling out the engine which entails a 7-10 k euro final bill. That is why, as time passes, 348 etc tend to depreciate more than the older V8s (308, 208, 328 etc). I have already seen 348s in the 35-40 k euro range, which is the running price of 328s five years older. the 348s on sale however tend to have higher mileages than 308-328s, which could mean they are more dependable, more comfortable, or both. > Is not there an other solution, as on "classical" motors ? nope B. > > I am the new owner of a Ferrari 348TS of 14000 kms and April of 1992. It > is [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Alas yes. Changing the belts on 348s and following models means pulling out > the engine which entails a 7-10 k euro final bill. This sounds quite a high budget to me. I'd rather say 5-6 k euro (if nothing else needs done). Where are you located? Instead of Pozzi (the official French dealer), you'd better take the car to a recognized specialist, like Scuderia in Paris or Calderoni in Lyons. They should charge you less money for the same service (and a better welcome). > That is why, as time passes, 348 etc tend to depreciate more than the older > V8s (308, 208, 328 etc). I thought that changing cam belts on a 308/328 also needed taking the engine out.  SignatureJ.C. >I thought that changing cam belts on a 308/328 also needed taking the >engine out. No, you just have to lift the car and remove the rear passenger wheel and wheel well - much more cost effective than an engine out service. Phil I stay in the south of France, near Spain. I try to find in Spain : who knows a good solution near Girona or Barcelona ?? > > > I am the new owner of a Ferrari 348TS of 14000 kms and April of 1992. It > > is [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > I thought that changing cam belts on a 308/328 also needed taking the > engine out. > > > I am the new owner of a Ferrari 348TS of 14000 kms and April of 1992. It > > is [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > I thought that changing cam belts on a 308/328 also needed taking the > engine out. Nope which is a good part of the reason they are so much more economic to own & run. I. hi,but this a assessment for class >Goodbye, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Serge CONTARD >France > hi,but this a assessment for class >> Goodbye, [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> Serge CONTARD >> France I think you need to be focusing on some different classes. |
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