Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR -- Prize goes to Clyde

[Matt Boyd (ferrari308driver]

Rock Auto sells the OEM part (Bosch part number 13120) for $100.79. It
probably doesn't come in a yellow box with black horsies, though.

-matt
'85 euro 308 (with no O2 sensor...)

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Larry B <larrybard [at] hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> I'm sure they would have given me the old sensor if I had asked for it --
> but frankly I don't know what the point would have been; it's not as if the
> defect would have been apparent, and I while I obviously am not pleased with
> the price, I don't have any reason to doubt their honesty or competence
> (which is another subject altogether; I know there are lots of totally
> competent independents, but someone else mentioned to me that this dealer
> has 4 Ferrari master mechanics -- of the total of 30 in the entire U.S.).
>
>
>
> And if I were sure in advance that the problem was an O2 sensor, perhaps I
> would have tracked down the part, for a more modest price, and had some
> competent independent install it.  But (despite Clyde's educated guess), I
> didn't in fact know that to be the case.
>
>
>
> Tom and Mike have given examples of dirt cheap (relative to what I was
> charged) prices for O2 sensors for other cars.  But I haven't heard anyone
> say that the actual sensor for my car is even close to those prices.  Anyone
> know what a more competitive price for the correct sensor is?  I've heard
> that sensors for some modern cars, e.g., Audis, do run at least $2xx.
>
> > Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:06:21 -0500
> > From: kjtar [at] cox.net
> > To: larrybard [at] hotmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR -- Prize
> goes to Clyde
> > CC: ferrarilist [at] ferrarilist.com
> >
> > Did they offer to give you the old 02 sensor? How about the box from the
> new part? Nice of them to give you the pre-December price, as it was in
> their stock and purchased at the "old" price. I know people have posted
> Bosch p/n cross reference lists, would think they'd be available online or
> maybe one of the parts gurus could run the p/n and get the applications.
> Next time. Larry, find a good independent, like a good dentist.
> > All the best,
> > Tom in Tulsa
>  >
> > ---- Larry B <larrybard [at] hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > That's even more depressing than the $80 Mike said one cost for his
> car.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Not only was the price $338.87 (not including tax), but they told me
> that the price had just gone up to over $500 in December -- but they were
> giving me the pre-increase price. Wow, must have been my lucky day.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:18:25 -0500
> > > Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR -- Prize
> goes to Clyde
> > > From: pokiebaron [at] gmail.com
> > > To: larrybard [at] hotmail.com
> > > CC: ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com
> > >
> > > Think I paid about $35 for a Bosch O2 for my old 911. Bet they rounded
> off the "work" to the nearest hour too. hee hee
> > >
> > > Ed
> > > 911SC
> > >
> > >
> > > 2009/12/3 Larry B <larrybard [at] hotmail.com>
> > >
> > >
> > > Well, Clyde's hypothesis was correct -- it was the O2 sensor. Of
> course, having had the dealer troubleshoot the problem (downloading the
> codes, etc.) and fix it, the work was far from cheap. The price of the Os
> sensor was a particular surprise -- not that I have a sense of what they
> cost for "ordinary" cars. But I believe it's a Bosch part, and quite
> possibly used by other cars. Makes me wonder if I could have purchased one
> that worked, though intended for another car -- and whether a dealer would
> agree to install a part they didn't provide (with their customary parts
> margins).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Larry
> > >
> > >
> > > > ------Original Message------
> > > > From: Larry B
> > > > To: Clyde Romero
> > > > Cc: The FerrariList
> > > > Subject: [Ferrari] Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR
> > > > Sent: Nov 16, 2009 12:22 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Once again the warning light has appeared. If there isn't any
> noticeable adverse effect on performance (no missing, unusual sounds,
> atypical gauge readings), am I correct that (1) it's probably a loose wire
> and (2) no harm will probably result from driving it (at least 10 miles to
> my dealer, or another competent mechanic)?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Larry
> > >
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