Ferrari Mailing List: Re: major prestone leak on '81 308 GTSi

[clyde romero (clyderomero]

You need a new water pump and while you are at it get a new cap for you
coolant recovery tank

         
 
 
Clyde
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Hans E. Hansen [mailto:FList [at] hanshansen.org] 
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 7:51 PM
To: clyde
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] major prestone leak on '81 308 GTSi

A new pump from George Evans (www.evansauto.com) is considerably
less.  I bought a new one there and had it installed.  When I get around
to it, I'll overhaul the old one for a spare.

Hans.

On 10/21/07, Michel Savard <mysavard [at] dsuper.net> wrote:
> 1981 308 GTSi.:  My beloved 308 has a major prestone leak. It only
> leaked when the engine runs. 20 minute ride loses 3 liters of prestone.
> So, I figured it was the water pump. I took the right rear wheel well
> out.
> All I could see was a drop of prestone hanging from  a screw
> (bottom-center of the water pump). With the car up on a jack, I started
> the engine and had someone check where the leak was. The leak is only
> from that screw only.
>
> Does that mean it's only the gasket ?
> Can a mechanic fix it through the right rear wheel well ?
> How much time is required to take the pump out ?
> I've had the car for exactly 6 years, I have no idea how old is the
> pump. Should I still replace the pump even if the verdict from my
> mechanic says it's only the gasket ?
> Rutlands on Ebay  has a pump for $625. Good price ? Should I go for an
> alternative ?
>
> Funny thing is, as I was driving yesterday, I kept saying to myself
> "enjoy the ride, this is the last weekend, I'll store it for the winter
> next weekend". AAAAAARRGGH!
>
> Thank you in advance for any advice!
>
> Michel Savard
>
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