just bought amondial

watchbuyeruk · 01-22-2009, 12:53 PM

hi everybody, i just bought my first ferrari , its a 3.2 cabriolet mondial, 1986 and once owned my mr al fihed of harrods fame.
its been stood in a showroom for 16 months and today when it was picked up the battery was dead which was replaced, it passed its mot and was driven onto a trailer for delivery to bristol, by the time it got here there was no clutch , has anyone any idea what could have gone wrong ??????
any help would be greatly appreciated
gary

Granucci · 01-22-2009, 01:09 PM

Clutch: I'm guessing it means worn?

IF so, it can be replaced...but, if driven with bad clutch, you may certainly need to resurface the flywheel.

ALSO, that model may need a new bearing while in there, so opt for the best. I'm guessing Hill engr. of UK via either Ricambi, a sponsor on this site, or someone there more easily from Hill direct, can supply the part. My part number probably is different.

Burning a clutch is typically caused by a bad driver. Nothing more, or just worn over time which is nothing less than to be expected either.

Guessing, Mr. fayed [I'm sure he kept it in order] kept most up to date.

BE SURE TO ASK WHEN AND HOW many miles ago the last belt change was done.

Very important.

Also, post your pics and talk to the UK crowd, there are a few in here, and they are helpful.

watchbuyeruk · 01-22-2009, 01:21 PM

hi
thanks for the quick reply, the father in law who picked up the car from norwich way has kept it on the trailer and will sort the clutch out for me, i told him to do a full service and a cam belt just to be on the safe side, i was wondering because the car has been sat around for nearly a year and a half whether the clutch cylinder etc would have seized or rubbers perished.

Granucci · 01-22-2009, 02:39 PM

good for you. I at the minimum always re-do all the fluids, and have the innards checked. Best to start the clock with my timepiece than whomever's

when you get the chance, post some pics.

Gcalo · 01-22-2009, 04:50 PM

Sounds great and Rik speaks from experience.

He has a beauty himself (a Mondial that is)!

Post photos when you can.

Chrishawk4 · 01-22-2009, 05:22 PM

Welcome and Congratulations! +1 on posting pictures!

Chris

Boxer · 01-22-2009, 09:27 PM

If you are near Bristol, I would send it down to Carrs in Exeter to get it sorted. They are excellent.

As it has been sitting for some time, I would carefully check everything made of rubber.

On the battery, suggest you buy a conditioner (Cteks are very good and you can order direct from Hamilton Classic) to keep it fully charged at all times.

watchbuyeruk · 01-23-2009, 08:17 AM

thank you all for your replies,
as the car is down my father on laws lockup i will post photos just as soon as i can,
gary

Granucci · 01-23-2009, 10:35 AM

what is a laws lockup?

archiegibbs · 01-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granucci

what is a laws lockup?

That's English slang for it's at his wifes fathers garage

Gary, Welcome aboard, you've come to the right place for advice and friendly banter. Enjoy your Mondial

watchbuyeruk · 01-23-2009, 12:04 PM

sorry my typing is rubbish,meant to read father in laws garage,
thanks again
gary

watchbuyeruk · 01-23-2009, 12:36 PM

ive just added a photo of my car , it was one i got off the advert for the car.i cropped it cos it has a hideous spoiler the previous owner put on it.its the first thing i will change, the car has had a 355 bumper fitted , it was professionally modified to fit the mondial and in my opinion looks a lot better than the original but as you all know im a novice, i will add my own photos just as soon as the clutch etc is sorted.
gary

archiegibbs · 01-23-2009, 12:59 PM

The 355 front end looks good

archiegibbs · 01-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Gary, your name suggests you are in the watch buying and no doubt selling business. Do you deal in premium Swiss watches?

watchbuyeruk · 01-23-2009, 01:12 PM

hi archie
yes i buy and sell watches, mainly through ebay and my shop. ive got a jewellers shop in bristol , i used to sell mainly gold but now the price of gold is sky high i now only sell silver jewellery and watches and buy scrap gold and unwanted jewellery.all i have at present is an old 1960s rolex a gents rare model tag heuer and several ladies gucci watches, the watch game is hard work at present with the credit crunch and all.
gary

watchbuyeruk · 01-23-2009, 01:12 PM

just added more photos of the car, all still off the advert.

archiegibbs · 01-23-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchbuyeruk

hi archie
yes i buy and sell watches, mainly through ebay and my shop. ive got a jewellers shop in bristol , i used to sell mainly gold but now the price of gold is sky high i now only sell silver jewellery and watches and buy scrap gold and unwanted jewellery.all i have at present is an old 1960s rolex a gents rare model tag heuer and several ladies gucci watches, the watch game is hard work at present with the credit crunch and all.
gary

It's always useful to know a jeweller, I like watches myself. We've had a bit of jewellery made in the JQ in Brum in the past, a place called Elements run by a guy called Joe, really good bloke

If you get any Navitimers or Mille Miglia's give me a shout.

watchbuyeruk · 01-23-2009, 01:27 PM

ive had a few navitimers, the last breitling i had was a rare breitling cosmonaute, it had a 24 hour dial, you can see my stuff on ebay by typing in my name which is eaststjewellers .
gary

watchbuyeruk · 03-27-2009, 07:51 AM

Hi all
just an update on my mondial, chris my father in law has spent two months scrubbing , polishing, spraying , replacing etc etc my motor, he has just fitted the engine (today) and just needs to fit the new brake pads and bleed everything, the idiot who owned it before me looks as if he just used it and abused it, he says he spent 17 big ones on getting to its present state but it has cost me over 3 grand in parts just to replace the bits he broke, the clutch needed replacing and so did the flywheel as it was cracked all through, he said i should use it for a while before having any body work done as i might not like it,so hopefully next week is f day for me.

Gcalo · 03-27-2009, 08:26 AM

All this talk has little value w/o pictures!!!

01-22-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	just bought amondial hi everybody, i just bought my first ferrari , its a 3.2 cabriolet mondial, 1986 and once owned my mr al fihed of harrods fame. its been stood in a showroom for 16 months and today when it was picked up the battery was dead which was replaced, it passed its mot and was driven onto a trailer for delivery to bristol, by the time it got here there was no clutch , has anyone any idea what could have gone wrong ?????? any help would be greatly appreciated gary

01-22-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,025	Clutch: I'm guessing it means worn? IF so, it can be replaced...but, if driven with bad clutch, you may certainly need to resurface the flywheel. ALSO, that model may need a new bearing while in there, so opt for the best. I'm guessing Hill engr. of UK via either Ricambi, a sponsor on this site, or someone there more easily from Hill direct, can supply the part. My part number probably is different. Burning a clutch is typically caused by a bad driver. Nothing more, or just worn over time which is nothing less than to be expected either. Guessing, Mr. *fayed* [I'm sure he kept it in order] kept most up to date. BE SURE TO ASK WHEN AND HOW many miles ago the last belt change was done. Very important. Also, post your pics and talk to the UK crowd, there are a few in here, and they are helpful. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

01-22-2009, 01:21 PM	#3
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	thanks hi thanks for the quick reply, the father in law who picked up the car from norwich way has kept it on the trailer and will sort the clutch out for me, i told him to do a full service and a cam belt just to be on the safe side, i was wondering because the car has been sat around for nearly a year and a half whether the clutch cylinder etc would have seized or rubbers perished.

01-22-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,025	good for you. I at the minimum always re-do all the fluids, and have the innards checked. Best to start the clock with my timepiece than whomever's when you get the chance, post some pics. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

01-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#6
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Welcome and Congratulations! +1 on posting pictures! Chris “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

01-22-2009, 04:50 PM	#5
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	Sounds great and Rik speaks from experience. He has a beauty himself (a Mondial that is)! Post photos when you can.

01-22-2009, 09:27 PM	#7
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,772	If you are near Bristol, I would send it down to Carrs in Exeter to get it sorted. They are excellent. As it has been sitting for some time, I would carefully check everything made of rubber. On the battery, suggest you buy a conditioner (Cteks are very good and you can order direct from Hamilton Classic) to keep it fully charged at all times. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

01-23-2009, 08:17 AM	#8
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	mondial thank you all for your replies, as the car is down my father on laws lockup i will post photos just as soon as i can, gary

01-23-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,025	what is a laws lockup? Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

01-23-2009, 12:04 PM	#11
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	sorry my typing is rubbish,meant to read father in laws garage, thanks again gary

01-23-2009, 12:36 PM	#12
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	ive just added a photo of my car , it was one i got off the advert for the car.i cropped it cos it has a hideous spoiler the previous owner put on it.its the first thing i will change, the car has had a 355 bumper fitted , it was professionally modified to fit the mondial and in my opinion looks a lot better than the original but as you all know im a novice, i will add my own photos just as soon as the clutch etc is sorted. gary

01-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#13
archiegibbs Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Ferrari Life Posts: 3,922 Name: Archie	The 355 front end looks good Archie

01-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#14
archiegibbs Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Ferrari Life Posts: 3,922 Name: Archie	Gary, your name suggests you are in the watch buying and no doubt selling business. Do you deal in premium Swiss watches? Archie

01-23-2009, 01:12 PM	#15
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	watches hi archie yes i buy and sell watches, mainly through ebay and my shop. ive got a jewellers shop in bristol , i used to sell mainly gold but now the price of gold is sky high i now only sell silver jewellery and watches and buy scrap gold and unwanted jewellery.all i have at present is an old 1960s rolex a gents rare model tag heuer and several ladies gucci watches, the watch game is hard work at present with the credit crunch and all. gary

01-23-2009, 01:27 PM	#18
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	ive had a few navitimers, the last breitling i had was a rare breitling cosmonaute, it had a 24 hour dial, you can see my stuff on ebay by typing in my name which is eaststjewellers . gary

03-27-2009, 07:51 AM	#19
watchbuyeruk Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bristol uk Ferrari Life Posts: 73	Hi all just an update on my mondial, chris my father in law has spent two months scrubbing , polishing, spraying , replacing etc etc my motor, he has just fitted the engine (today) and just needs to fit the new brake pads and bleed everything, the idiot who owned it before me looks as if he just used it and abused it, he says he spent 17 big ones on getting to its present state but it has cost me over 3 grand in parts just to replace the bits he broke, the clutch needed replacing and so did the flywheel as it was cracked all through, he said i should use it for a while before having any body work done as i might not like it,so hopefully next week is f day for me.

03-27-2009, 08:26 AM	#20
Gcalo Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Ramon, Calif Ferrari Life Posts: 3,613	All this talk has little value w/o pictures!!!

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