Noisy torsion damper...

[Chrisbassett]

Any advice would be welcome...

So I had a dig around the eurospares diagrams and learned a new technical term for the wheel at the end of the crank that drives the auxiliary belt. My torsion damper seems to be a tiny bit wobbly, not sure if it's just at low temperatures as I've only noticed it at startup.

It doesn't seem to be an immediate problem, but I don't know anything about it, so before I disappear on a 2000 mile drive round Spain, does this thing normally create big issues?

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[conaero]

Chris, I have a spare one if you need it, I will need yours back though as its a part if my coffee table project.

Timing case will have to come off which will be a bit of a squeeze as there is not much space there.

 

[Chrisbassett]

Stuck my hand down the front once the engine was nice & cool this morning and the bolt holding it in place was loose. Tightened it hand-tight, but don't want to strip any threads, so does anyone know where I can find the torque setting for it? Or do you think it's ok to tighten by feel?

Marios and company last had it off a couple of months back for the timing cover leak, so I'll try to get in touch with them too.

 

[conaero]

Well, nice easy fix but I feel it should be thread locked and torqued down so you will need to release the tensioner, I would get Marios to do it next time your that way.

 

[Chrisbassett]

I'm in France at the moment, going to take it to the local place from the list that Frank posted a while ago, it's only 20 minutes drive away. I'm sure they will be able to get it sorted quickly enough.

 

[conaero]

I think thats a good idea.

 

[Chrisbassett]

The mechanic is making a tool to get a 36mm socket into place with enough clearance to get it tightened properly. Saves taking the fans out.

These guys like cars
: )

 

[Chrisbassett]

All done. Serge and Gèrard were very helpful and enthusiastic about the car. Gerard had to machine a 36mm socket and the wrench so they would fit between the radiator fans and the bolt that needed re-fitting. He's worked at a Ferrari dealership as a mechanic for years, and has seen the same problem with these cars before...apparently they had a tool to do it there.

They work mostly on restoration of older cars, and had a nice selection of Alfa,Fiat, MG and American beasties in.

If you're ever in the west of France and need some assistance, make sure you contact them.

www.classic-auto-passion44.com

 

[rossyl]

All done. Serge and Gèrard were very helpful and enthusiastic about the car. Gerard had to machine a 36mm socket and the wrench so they would fit between the radiator fans and the bolt that needed re-fitting. He's worked at a Ferrari dealership as a mechanic for years, and has seen the same problem with these cars before...apparently they had a tool to do it there.

They work mostly on restoration of older cars, and had a nice selection of Alfa,Fiat, MG and American beasties in.

If you're ever in the west of France and need some assistance, make sure you contact them.

www.classic-auto-passion44.com

Excellent news!

 

[Chrisbassett]

I showed them the sportsmaserati web site and they were very pleased to see their place mentioned on a British website : )

They know a couple of the maseratitude members, mentioned it when I showed them where the list came from.

Many thanks, Frank for putting that up, saved my bacon!

 

[2b1ask1]

THe true global village glad you got it sorted Chris...

 

[hodroyd]

Chris,
You can breathe easy now at least it's done, this forum is terrific..!!
Cheers
R