My 1998 Ferrari 350 wont start up!

CanadianCrook · #1 Jul 25, 2009, 05:41 AM

I have been told by one of my buddies who is a mechanic that the compression is too low!

I haven't driven Betsy in 2 years, and I am not much of a mechanic.

I am not sure if I want to take it to the garage. When I start the car up it rumbles and then turns off almost immediately.

Anyone else have/ had this problem?

excon · Jul 25, 2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCrook

Anyone else have/ had this problem?

Hello Crook:

Nahhh. I drive my Ferrari every day. It's my Bentley that's having problems.

excon

kitch428 · Jul 25, 2009, 07:27 PM

It's not worth all this bother. I'll give you 500 for it and you don't have to worry about it anymore.

CanadianCrook · Jul 26, 2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

If your buddy is right, remove all spark plugs and check each cylinder's compression. Then, you'll know exactly where you stand. The results may indicate a blown head gasket, which is usually caused by allowing an aluminum head engine to overheat. Racing can be a contributing factor.

Hey thanks dude, I will try that.