Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Ebay 308, thoughts

[Ric Rainbolt (ricrain]

Ferrari issued a recall on a large number of 
2-valve 308i engines. The problem was the 
ignition connector from the Digiplex module that 
resides on the left side of the engine bay. The 
connection would become intermittent, and the 
engine could run on 4-cylinders for significant 
periods of time. Since the CIS flows full-time, a 
loss of ignition would result in cylinder wash 
from unburned gas washing the oil off the bores. 
This resulted in rapid bore & ring wear, and 
increased oil consumption followed. All engines 
affected by this recall were replaced by the factory with replacement motors.

It has been my experience that all 2-valve 308's 
burn a nominal amount of oil... more when the 
revs are higher. At a track event, I would have 
to add half a quart after approx 80-100 miles of 
track time. In street driving, I'd typically add 
about a quart every 1500 miles. This covers both the injected and carb models.

YMMV,
Ric Rainbolt


, At 01:08 PM 4/9/2007, you wrote:
> I think that Jeff is right on this.   This has 
> been discussed on FChat recently...
>
> Jim
> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Jeff Greenfield" <coyote [at] acme-ltd.com>
> Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:04:04
> To:JIM <jimshadow [at] verizon.net>
> Cc:'The FerrariList' <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Ebay 308, thoughts
>
> I believe that the issue was with the 2 valve injected cars, perhaps 80-82
> or so although I am not 100% sure.
>
> My 85 QV uses little to no oil FWIW.
>
> The type and weight of oil you use could also play a factor in oil
> consumption. Most 'modern' cars call for a ridiculously low viscosity oil.
> AFAIK this is for two reasons ... the tolerances are that much tighter, and
> a lighter oil will reduce internal losses thereby improving fuel economy.
>
> Certain older cars, (of which the 308 is one) will do better with a heavier
> oil such as 20w50 in most climates (unless you are driving it in sub zero
> temps).
>
> I think the owners manual for my QV specifies 10w50, this is an odd
> specification which is all but impossible to find, so I've been running a
> 20/50 synthetic blend with no issues.
>
> Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Cook - CTO [mailto:stevec [at] cheatcodes.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 1:51 PM
> To: Jeff Greenfield
> Cc: 'The FerrariList'
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Ebay 308, thoughts
>
> Howdy!
>
> Could you point me to where I might find some of this documentation?  Mine
> burns a bit of oil, but much less than suggested in the owner's manual.
> Compression is great all around.  In fact it burns less than the 84 911 I
> had which was also in good condition. I've talked to _many_ 308 owners and
> none ever mentioned of this being an issue.
>
> -steve
> 84 308 GTSi QV Euro
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cdatte [at] spawar.navy.mil [mailto:cdatte [at] spawar.navy.mil]
> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 11:41 AM
> To: scook [at] gear21.com
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Ebay 308, thoughts
>
> the 308i's vs. the other 308 models are documented to be the worst
> oil burrners.  Apparently they had lots of warrenty issues.
>
> At 10:12 AM 4/9/2007, clyde wrote:
> >Most if not all cars burn oil and if you look at the specs for a 308
> >it can use a lot of oil according to the book
> >
> >Clyde
> >Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: cdatte [at] spawar.navy.mil
> >Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 08:53:51
> >To:clyde <clyderomero [at] worldnet.att.net>
> >Cc:The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> >Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Ebay 308, thoughts
> >
> >these versions have bad oil consumption problems, you'd have to be careful
> >At 07:05 AM 4/6/2007, Edward wrote:
> > >Sorry for some reason the link got cut off?
> > >
> >
> >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Ferrari-308-GTSi-QV-NEW-LEATHER-Up-to-d
> a
> > >te-serv_W0QQitemZ330106300243
> > >
> > >on 4/5/07 1:12 PM, ferrari308 [at] verizon.net wrote:
> > >
> > > > With some of the first time buyer stories I've been reading
> > lately my fever
> > > > is getting the best of me.  Any thoughts good or bad for this 308 QV
> on
> > > > eBay.  What should be my purchase budget for this car.  Nothing in
> Goggle
> > > > about it :-) really, well other than the CarFax ad link.
> > > >
> > > > Edward
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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