Dan, you put the Teflon on backwards on the threads. Next time, try blue threadlock in the stick format, you will like, trust me. It seals threads real well and it is easy to remove.
Gabe didn’t protect the 458 door when he opened the Testarossa door. It swung and I winced waiting for the T door to smack the other. I always put my hand on the edge of the door as I open it toward another.
Don't worry, I definitely looked to make sure it wouldn't hit. The shot just didn't show that. I also use the hand technique when it's a super tight squeeze.
It is a 1987 car, assuming all of its owner had been following proper maintenance schedule of one oil change a year, that means at least 33 oil changes were done. And just like Fred said, all it take is 1 out of that 33 to destroy the thread. The OEM plug size for the reservoir is 22mm M16 x 1.5 and the one that came off is obviously not OEM.
@@anthonyc.6170 Agreed, although I suspect for a fair bit of its life it's been 'stored'. Let's hope it was at the last oil change that was done. Does make you wonder what else might be waiting unseen. Anyway, I'm sure it will get a good look over before it goes to its new owner.
@@timgosling6189 it's a bad design - the tank itself only has about 3 or 4 threads. When he torqued it to 30 ft lbs I winced - that's a lot for those threads to handle!
Yeah that is not something I would even consider doing. (Plus on top of that he put the tape on backwards so when you screw the plug in the tape comes off the plug). Get the next size up drain plug, drill and tap the hole and its like new!
@@jasonb9629 I thought he applied Teflon tape correct, until he pulled to cut/stop. Re watched and you are correct. Also NEVER need tape on threads for drain plug. Sealing" is the job of the crush washer, threads only hold tension. Mr. P
@@normalguysupercar Thanks! I’m going to pick one up. I’ve been trying to do as much of my own work as possible on my TR. Unfortunately my garage is too small for a standard lift but this should work for most issues.
I changed the oil in my new grand Cherokee today...I dumped out the break in oil at 1500 miles or so and put Valvoline 5w20 synthetic in.....sure smoothed out the eng ....
The Testarossa has been my dream car since I first saw one in the 80’s and then came along the refined 512 TR which I liked even more. I have the road and track magazine review of the 512 from 1992👍 I saw one recently here for $300 K Canadian😲 I think there were only 34 examples shipped to North America. $115,000 is reasonable for the one you have there and it looks like it’s been taken care of nicely. Wish I had the dough for it. I would crash through the border with that bad boy😆
Man, no wonder I never had the skill to be a mechanic. I needed and expected much more precision in the fits. This kind of work would drive me nuttier than I am already!!
You did a fine job sir. By the way do you think this car was service at a Ferrari dealership? Maybe the mechanics working so many Ferrari that a simple oil drain plug got mixed up with the others or a factory error?
At the least brand of high performance oil you should have used Lucas 10W-40 I wouldn't use Pennsoil in a POS Yugo sure the heck not in a Ferrari. What a dumb arse
I see that you are not using very good oil for one, and two, did you look up what specs Ferrari call for in that era of engine? And the one year oil timeline is so out of date....to a degree. Did you do an oil analysis to see if the oil was no good anymore?
You should only put about half of the oil in the tank, then run the engine for a while. This will move the oil from the TANK to inside the engine crankcase. Then check the oil and add the right amount.
Ohh original UFI filters, all the italian cars use UFI, very very high quality stuff. Allways used them in my Alfas too. Looks like last guy that changed the oil was at full strenght haha. The part of the oil all over was funny, but well of they don't say in the books you dont't know
If you start off with 50 ml of Italian olive oil it helps the motor oil work its way through the engine ;-) Don't use Greek, Spanish or Californian -- the engine knows.
Time is relative... Depends what you doing during that time. For example: if you in a great party with nice girls and etc one hour goes by flying, but if you watching paint dry, one hour feelsl like one day.
Been there myself, my threads were stripped too on my '87 so I had to drill and retap to 18x1.5. Pretty hair raising to be under the car on jack stands, trying to keep the drill and tap perpendicular to the car! Luckily it worked out. I only torqued to 20 ft lbs - I was expecting the worst when you torqued yours to 30!
Dan I have the funds to buy the 430 but for some reason eBay has then for 85 and up with miles of 20 or higher. I would mind a sorta fixer like u do but these prices are just crazy
I originally got interested in the 430 2-years ago when I saw one for $75,000 with about 25,000 miles on it at Cars Dawdiak San Francisco. Turns out it probably was a pretty good deal
Start from 2:20 .. you are most welcomed
He talks so damn much before he gets to the video subject🙁. He edits the amount of time he talks yet it still seems like a long time⌚
Dan, you put the Teflon on backwards on the threads. Next time, try blue threadlock in the stick format, you will like, trust me. It seals threads real well and it is easy to remove.
Drinking Miller has gotten you a sponsor, Miller beer was the ad that I had to watch to see this video. Moving up on sponsors.....awesome.
Well that's badass
Gabe didn’t protect the 458 door when he opened the Testarossa door. It swung and I winced waiting for the T door to smack the other. I always put my hand on the edge of the door as I open it toward another.
Don't worry, I definitely looked to make sure it wouldn't hit. The shot just didn't show that. I also use the hand technique when it's a super tight squeeze.
The first plug is for the sump, the second is for the oil tank? Odd that for such a low-mileage car someone has bodged the oil tank drain plug??
All it takes is just one moron or a skeptic.
It is a 1987 car, assuming all of its owner had been following proper maintenance schedule of one oil change a year, that means at least 33 oil changes were done. And just like Fred said, all it take is 1 out of that 33 to destroy the thread. The OEM plug size for the reservoir is 22mm M16 x 1.5 and the one that came off is obviously not OEM.
@@anthonyc.6170 Agreed, although I suspect for a fair bit of its life it's been 'stored'. Let's hope it was at the last oil change that was done. Does make you wonder what else might be waiting unseen. Anyway, I'm sure it will get a good look over before it goes to its new owner.
@@timgosling6189 it's a bad design - the tank itself only has about 3 or 4 threads. When he torqued it to 30 ft lbs I winced - that's a lot for those threads to handle!
@@rpissmrpissm2925 Doing it by feel is often best.
Thread tape went on backwards too 😉
Keep up the good content Dan!
The correct oil viscosity for a Testarossa is either a 5W-40 or 10W40. Why are you using a 20W50? Did you consult the owners manual?
Anyone going to say anything about Teflon tape on the drain plug??
Something I would never do...
Yeah that is not something I would even consider doing. (Plus on top of that he put the tape on backwards so when you screw the plug in the tape comes off the plug). Get the next size up drain plug, drill and tap the hole and its like new!
@@jasonb9629 I thought he applied Teflon tape correct, until he pulled to cut/stop. Re watched and you are correct. Also NEVER need tape on threads for drain plug. Sealing" is the job of the crush washer, threads only hold tension.
Mr. P
Why are you putting 20W oil in it? the book says 10w40
This is what is recommended from Ferrari
Your oil change videos are so funny cuz you always manage to spill oil or mess something up! lol
Great tutorial as usual. Dan, you are breaking all the barriers of Ferrari ownership. 👍
Which QuickJack model do you use?
Slt5000
@@normalguysupercar Thanks! I’m going to pick one up. I’ve been trying to do as much of my own work as possible on my TR. Unfortunately my garage is too small for a standard lift but this should work for most issues.
Great work Dan! That's a lot of oil and you are bound to spill some of it!
Does the Testarossa need a zinc additive with the new oils?
I'm not totally sure
Yes, absolutely
Thanks Dan!
was that 20w 50 weight oil going in ? wow heavy weight oil....
Yup.
Do you put blocks under the cars or just hope for the best with the jacks?
Hopes the best. But to me honest they lock, so they are safe...
I changed the oil in my new grand Cherokee today...I dumped out the break in oil at 1500 miles or so and put Valvoline 5w20 synthetic in.....sure smoothed out the eng ....
How's your new job going ? You seem to be back to normalguysuperback to youtubing lol
The Testarossa has been my dream car since I first saw one in the 80’s and then came along the refined 512 TR which I liked even more. I have the road and track magazine review of the 512 from 1992👍 I saw one recently here for $300 K Canadian😲 I think there were only 34 examples shipped to North America. $115,000 is reasonable for the one you have there and it looks like it’s been taken care of nicely. Wish I had the dough for it. I would crash through the border with that bad boy😆
Man, no wonder I never had the skill to be a mechanic. I needed and expected much more precision in the fits. This kind of work would drive me nuttier than I am already!!
You did a fine job sir. By the way do you think this car was service at a Ferrari dealership? Maybe the mechanics working so many Ferrari that a simple oil drain plug got mixed up with the others or a factory error?
I have no idea
Part out?
Even though these are repair vids a small in car driving segment would be a nice addition somewhere i think
Wow....it sounded "mean" when you started it..... gorgeous car....great work as usual.... btw, you look great without glasses, congrats !!!!
The oil is generally wrong. Factory fill back in the days was Agip Sint 2000 10W40, i would go for a Shell 10W60 or Helix Ultra Racing 5W-40
Ok
At the least brand of high performance oil you should have used Lucas 10W-40 I wouldn't use Pennsoil in a POS Yugo sure the heck not in a Ferrari. What a dumb arse
The Doug is marking its territory...your bed is now his...
Wich Doug?! de Mouro?? Hahaha
I see that you are not using very good oil for one, and two, did you look up what specs Ferrari call for in that era of engine? And the one year oil timeline is so out of date....to a degree. Did you do an oil analysis to see if the oil was no good anymore?
You should only put about half of the oil in the tank, then run the engine for a while. This will move the oil from the TANK to inside the engine crankcase. Then check the oil and add the right amount.
Damn look at the fisheye on that camera lens
Do you know what pennzoil does to a motor? And your working on a testarossa
What does it do?
Should've checked with Josh first!....LOL
Why didn't you torque it to 25 first???
I’ve really been enjoying your content lately, you have such a unique niche on TH-cam. Love it!
I thought we all had agreed that needing to change the oil once a year just because of “time” and “degradation” was just a myth...no?
Measure what you take out next time?
Ohh original UFI filters, all the italian cars use UFI, very very high quality stuff. Allways used them in my Alfas too. Looks like last guy that changed the oil was at full strenght haha. The part of the oil all over was funny, but well of they don't say in the books you dont't know
5:43 old Eminem? lol
Welcome Gabe
Less filing!! Tastes great!!!
I came out way sooner than I thought; I have been there
If you start off with 50 ml of Italian olive oil it helps the motor oil work its way through the engine ;-) Don't use Greek, Spanish or Californian -- the engine knows.
You should have highlighted this as a joke- just incase he does it!
Next video ‘Ferrari testarossa olive oil change disaster’
I thought that jacking up these cars cracked their rear window. Hope this one's okay.
Since when is an HOUR a long time.??
Time is relative...
Depends what you doing during that time. For example: if you in a great party with nice girls and etc one hour goes by flying, but if you watching paint dry, one hour feelsl like one day.
To relieve my suburban ennui I drink lots of bourbon....!!!!.👍👍👍
Completely acceptable solution.
115k start zt zuction lol maybe they r more expensive iver tgere Here auction £60 maximum It looks nice so 75 here
Let's see...Supercar, oil, and beer. What could go wrong?
Definitely needs an exhaust!
You need to use a much smaller torque wrench on those bolts
Mark, you could judge a man by the size of his torque wrench!
Been there myself, my threads were stripped too on my '87 so I had to drill and retap to 18x1.5. Pretty hair raising to be under the car on jack stands, trying to keep the drill and tap perpendicular to the car! Luckily it worked out. I only torqued to 20 ft lbs - I was expecting the worst when you torqued yours to 30!
"Problem with old cars"....should be "problem with Italian cars" ☺️
Lol
Why would such a nicely maintained car have a stripped drain plug? I guess it happens.
I bet Moe is so cute, even when he is bad!
Dan I have the funds to buy the 430 but for some reason eBay has then for 85 and up with miles of 20 or higher. I would mind a sorta fixer like u do but these prices are just crazy
F430 prices are going up. They've hit bottom. I wouldn't expect them to get any cheaper
I originally got interested in the 430 2-years ago when I saw one for $75,000 with about 25,000 miles on it at Cars Dawdiak San Francisco. Turns out it probably was a pretty good deal
Luigi ! Why u cry? He make-a mess in de engine a-bay! Make- a me sad. It’s ok Luigi. Moe! You know what to do!
Lol best comment right here
Olio motor ay, Olio cambio, cambio meaning literally change.
Dude, Dan, you need to make sure that you let poor Mo out to pee more often!
He had just been out! He "marked" the bed because he was pissed at us for leaving him alone. (pun intended)
Wow 15w20 is some thick ass oil! Plus 15 liters of it!
Not so bad really.
Its Testa Ross a not Testa rose a.
Let your dog out more and he won't pee. :)
Moe the Badsset
Now, go floss your teeth.
Haha! Thanks Dr. K.
Yay! Dr. Kassabian has arrived!
MIller Lite....that's worse than Bud Lite....vomit...
That thing would be mean with twin turbos
You should never own a Ferrari.
Ok
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