Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 308 mileage

[robert_h_bowser [at] juno.com (robert_h_bowser]

I've got just under 91K on my Shitbox (TM) 308.  Engine was completely rebuilt 
(incl. new[used] block) at 69K.  Victim of electrolysis.

Never had any problem with the tranny.  Shifts easily.  When cold, I blip the 
throttle during 1-2 and 2-3 shifts and exert moderate pressure on the shifter.  
99 times out of a 100, it slips right into gear.  As a rule, I don't try 
downshifting while moving until the engine is warm.  When warm, I still use 
moderate pressure, but no blipping required.  Shifts up or down with no problem.

Of course, I live in sunny San Diego County, so it never gets that cold down 
here.

I've run Neo Synthetic Gear Lube, 75W-90 in the tranny for the last 40K+ miles. 
 Recommended by the mechanic who rebuilt the engine.  According to the label, 
it is good for GL-3 through GL-6 (find that hard to believe, but nothing 
succeeds like success).

Bob
'78 308GTS (91K miles)
'01 Corvette Z06 (101K miles)
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