5 cyl interference

[DAWSON-MD]

On the 308/328 models (transverse engine) the belts are very easy to
replace. The worst part is that you have to remove the AC compressor to
access the belt for the forward bank. The Mondial T, 348 and later models
have the engine in a more traditional longitudinal configuration which puts
the front of the engine, thus the cam belts, up against the firewall
bulkhead. Those engines must be dropped out to replace the belts. Actually
it's pretty easy to do if you have a lift or other way to get the car high
enough, somewhat like pulling the engine / trans on an old VW Bug. The
engine / trans / suspension is all mounted on a subframe. The flat 12
models, Boxer and Testarossa, are the same way. Of course the vast majority
of Ferrari owners just take it to the dealer and write a check. The web site
below shows some pics of a 308 GTSi rebuild and the cam belt pulleys etc.
can be seen. Note that in the "before" pic, you see the CIS unit just like
in a humble Audi.
http://www.hmoi.com/ferrari/turbopics.htm

Mike

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Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: 5 cyl interference


> >     Oh, by the way, breaking a belt in an Audi isn't so bad. If the
timing
> > belt on my 308 slips just 3 teeth I have interference. If it breaks it
means
> > a $8K to $10K rebuild. Ferrari belts are religiously changed at 30K mile
> > intervals.
>
> And it's an engine-out job on some of 'em, right?
>
> --
>  Phil Payne
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