97 Ferrari 456 GTA bought in auction
Discussion
nc107 said:
They seem to suggest that it is a special that uses the inner surface of the outer hub as the outer race of the bearing.
I did wonder if that was likely the issue, given the hub design......if it's grumbling then it's probably already damaged the face in some small way, but hopefully SKF can offer a solution.I know on my Audi S5 I worry about the quattro sports diff, as failed bearings in that basically require a complete new diff! They have 'unique' tapered bearings that apparently can't be replaced (and I suspect by the time the diff cries 'enough' it's likely done significant internal damage anyway, meaning new bearings wouldn't resolve it)
nc107 said:
You could ask or look on Ferrari Chat in the 456 forum:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/456-550-...
But the omens don't look very good I'm afraid. They seem to suggest that it is a special that uses the inner surface of the outer hub as the outer race of the bearing.
I would say, from the picture only, that the inner ring of the bearing and the wheel nut "thread plate" is only one piece.... Nice engineering! Not for maintenance/wallet...https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/456-550-...
But the omens don't look very good I'm afraid. They seem to suggest that it is a special that uses the inner surface of the outer hub as the outer race of the bearing.
Nice car! They look timeless chic and elegant to me
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Afternoon, quick update on the old girl :-)
Still enjoying the car, although not sure how much longer I can justify keeping her with a house build going on that is consuming everything.
Anyway, my car will be at the Goodwood Sunday Breakfast this weekend - will stick some pictures here https://www.instagram.com/fast_german/
Slightly off topic, a friend of mine has pointed me in the direction of the ZF 8HP gearbox for a retrofit option. If you Google 'ZF 8HP retrofit' you can see forums for E36, E46 and E90 BMW's, Range Rover etc. Could be an interesting option. Here's a kit for a 90's Toyota Supra for info - https://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/garage-whifbitz-z...
Still enjoying the car, although not sure how much longer I can justify keeping her with a house build going on that is consuming everything.
Anyway, my car will be at the Goodwood Sunday Breakfast this weekend - will stick some pictures here https://www.instagram.com/fast_german/
Slightly off topic, a friend of mine has pointed me in the direction of the ZF 8HP gearbox for a retrofit option. If you Google 'ZF 8HP retrofit' you can see forums for E36, E46 and E90 BMW's, Range Rover etc. Could be an interesting option. Here's a kit for a 90's Toyota Supra for info - https://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/garage-whifbitz-z...
Edited by fastgerman on Thursday 28th April 16:46
Yes good to make some events this year - went to Members Meeting 79 a couple of weeks ago also.
Only thing to be fixed at the moment is an intermittent locking issue on the drivers side. I can lock and engage the alarm but have to get in the passenger side and open the drivers door to get where I want to be :-)
Only thing to be fixed at the moment is an intermittent locking issue on the drivers side. I can lock and engage the alarm but have to get in the passenger side and open the drivers door to get where I want to be :-)
Great time at Supercar Sunday today, some pics of the old girl:
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/RACdoG2s.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/CdmSaxnb.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/oSbRbays.jpg)
More pictures and videos including an onboard convoy here - https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTM0Mj...
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/RACdoG2s.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/CdmSaxnb.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/oSbRbays.jpg)
More pictures and videos including an onboard convoy here - https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTM0Mj...
Buonasera..
You may have noticed the cheapest Ferrari for sale on Pistonheads right now.
Need some help with some detective work after trying the usual suspects. I have MOT history only 2006 to 2012:
WJ Taylor and Sons, Oxford - 2006
County Garage, Glasgow - 2007
Douglas Park, Glasgow - 2009
Calder Road Garage, Glasgow - 2010
Nass-Tech Autos, Leicester - 2011
Chassis number - 108335
Reg - P16MRB to 2006, CON377A to 2010, P343HBC from 2011
If anyone knows any magic databases I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Ps reason for sale attached
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/wqJVfFp8.jpg)
You may have noticed the cheapest Ferrari for sale on Pistonheads right now.
Need some help with some detective work after trying the usual suspects. I have MOT history only 2006 to 2012:
WJ Taylor and Sons, Oxford - 2006
County Garage, Glasgow - 2007
Douglas Park, Glasgow - 2009
Calder Road Garage, Glasgow - 2010
Nass-Tech Autos, Leicester - 2011
Chassis number - 108335
Reg - P16MRB to 2006, CON377A to 2010, P343HBC from 2011
If anyone knows any magic databases I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Ps reason for sale attached
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/wqJVfFp8.jpg)
To conclude the thread - she has sold for the asking price after an inspection at SMDG.
An absolute ball ache selling the car, worst ever but has gone to a great home! Excited for the new owner to enjoy the car with his family including 2 young kids.
In hindsight the car would have gone to Collecting Cars.
An absolute ball ache selling the car, worst ever but has gone to a great home! Excited for the new owner to enjoy the car with his family including 2 young kids.
In hindsight the car would have gone to Collecting Cars.
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