308 GT4 resurrection by Trahanm

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Just picked up the radiator and new oil cooler hoses today.

Radiator flushed, repaired (two small leaks at upper header tank) and painted for 78$.

Two new oil cooler lines with new fittings from Exotic Automation, 82$ each.

4-7-2015

I have not been able to spend much time on the 308 lately. Just woke up the TR after its four month sleep and found a loose flange on the differential (had the unit replaced with the Gripper unit from Ricambi last Fall). The fastening bolt for the flange was loose after only 250 miles. Disassembled and cleaned everything, reinstalled with Loctite and proper torque. Hopefully that will take care of that.

Now, back to the 308. Yesterday installed the exhaust which I repainted, polished the tips, and installed new striping and Ansa decals. Also installed the new radiator thermo switch with the lower switching temperatures that I purchased from Napa, as advised on this forum.

More to come soon.

4-9-2015

The red stripe on the exhaust is some red pin striping tape I bought at a parts store years ago. I purchased it to use on the exhaust tips of my Lamborghini Jarama. It has lasted years.

Not sure what brand or store I purchased it from as it was years ago.

I suspect you are correct on the potential life on the Ansa decals. We will see. Got them from Dino parts in Germany.

MY goal is to have the engine running in the next few weeks. Right now working on the radiator fan motors and the fresh air blower motors.

Thanks again for all the help this forum provides.