11-08-2008, 04:49 AM
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|  F40 Clutch Bleeding
How often do you have to bleed the clutch on your F40? Mine seems to need it every 6-8 months. 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 |
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11-11-2008, 01:46 PM
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The clutch on my car has never required bleeding. Is it possible that the dreaded porous bell housing problem has become apparent? I do hope this is not the case. With kind regards, Vulcan | |
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11-12-2008, 11:09 AM
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The clutch is likely due for replacement in the next two years. When this is done I will have the bell housing coated to solve the issue (which I suspect is the route cause of it needing to be bleed once or twice a year).
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 |
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11-12-2008, 11:13 AM
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You would be best advised to consult the oracle at the Temple of Ferrari Prestidigitation. He is wholly omniscient in all matters Ferrari and more particularly the Supercars. With kind regards, Vulcan | |
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11-12-2008, 08:16 PM
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Boxer, mine was doing this even more frequently, and I bled it a few times before its service. It turned out to be the master cylinder which was sent out for a rebuild, so have them take a look at that as well as the bell housing.
Last edited by Boxer; 11-12-2008 at 09:34 PM. |
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11-12-2008, 09:33 PM
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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 | |
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11-18-2008, 02:25 PM
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I just had to bleed mine. seems to work fine now.
Present: CS, GT3 RS, C4S Cab. Cayenne S, BMW, Ducati, Suzuki. Past: F40, 2X CGT, 328, Testarossa, 575 F1 996TT, 993TT, 964T 3.6, 930 Slantnose Cab., Murci Roadster, ..... |
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11-18-2008, 09:12 PM
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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 | |
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02-11-2009, 09:19 PM
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I have decided to get this sorted once and for all. The F40 will be headed up for servicing at the same dealer that takes care of the F50. Plan is to sort the clutch, adjustable suspension, recharge the a/c, four new tires, and the annual service. Net ent, the F40 will be in great shape by the time the weather improves in the spring.
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 |
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