Ferrari Mailing List: Baby is back!

[georgedodson (georgedodson]

Some may recall that, some time ago,  I missed a shift and found out the 
hard way that they person who installed new timing belts when I purchased 
the car had failed to properly tension the 5-8 belt. It slipped a few teeth 
and the exhaust valves kissed the piston crowns bending the exhaust valves 
just enough that they wouldn't seat. I pulled the engine and replaced the 
valves, timing belts, hoses etc. . While I had the engine out I also did some 
cosmetic things including painting the cam covers  and the plenum with
red crinkle-finish . The engine went back in and she is back on the road. Aside 
from 
the usual compression tests, she  passed the "right-foot" test. Last week 
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where I work, hosted a Vintage Car Show. I 
brought Baby in and she was a real hit. The other cars there were mostly 
American Muscle cars my 308 GTSi really stood out. Pictures are at the end of 
this thread:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199626&page=2

Regards,
George