Genuine Ferrari Mechanical Alignment Dowel Pin 100052

Genuine Ferrari Mechanical Alignment Dowel Pin 100052 - Precision OEM Alignment Hardware

Small part, exacting job. The genuine Ferrari 100052 alignment dowel pin seats into precision-machined bores to lock two mating components into perfect alignment before the fasteners are torqued. When a dowel pin is worn, missing, or replaced with an off-size substitute, the joint can shift under load — causing uneven stress, fretting between the faces, and premature failure of the assembly. This genuine OEM pin restores the factory-engineered fit, so components bolt together exactly as Ferrari intended, with load spread evenly across the joint.

How the 100052 Dowel Pin Works

An alignment dowel pin is one of the simplest and most critical pieces of hardware in a precision assembly. The 100052 pin presses into a reamed bore in one component, and the mating component slides over the exposed portion of the pin. This fixes the two parts in their exact relative position, so every bolt hole lines up and the clamping load is distributed as designed. Ferrari uses dowel pins wherever two machined faces must mate with zero ambiguity — in housings, covers, and structural joints. The pin itself carries shear load and prevents lateral movement between the faces.

Signs of a Worn or Missing Dowel Pin

Dowel pins rarely fail on their own, but they are frequently lost or damaged during disassembly. Warning signs include bolt holes that no longer line up during reassembly, a joint that shifts slightly as fasteners are tightened, witness marks or fretting on mating faces, and recurring loosening of bolts in the same joint. A pin that has been forced out with the wrong tool may be scored or bent, and a bore that has been wallowed out will no longer hold a standard pin. Any of these symptoms means the alignment hardware should be renewed with the genuine 100052 before the assembly is closed up.

Why Genuine Ferrari Hardware Matters

On a precision dowel pin, a few hundredths of a millimetre decide whether the joint works or frets itself apart. The genuine Ferrari 100052 is manufactured to the original specification for diameter, roundness, and surface finish, so it seats in the reamed bore with the correct interference and locates the mating part exactly. Generic pins from a hardware bin may look identical but measure oversize or undersize, with inconsistent finish that scores the bore or allows micro-movement. On a Ferrari, where machined tolerances are tight, that difference shows up as a joint that never quite settles.

Fitting Notes for Technicians

Dowel pin replacement is straightforward but demands care. The bore should be cleaned and inspected for scoring or ovality before the new pin is seated — a damaged bore will not hold even a genuine pin correctly. Press or tap the pin in squarely; never hammer it at an angle, and never force an oversize pin into the bore. If the original pin was lost during a strip-down, confirm the correct pin for the assembly from the Ferrari parts catalogue or your VIN before ordering, as similar-looking pins differ in diameter. A professional workshop will have the assembly together in minutes once the right pin is in hand.

Specifications

Genuine 100052 vs Generic Dowel Pins

Why Choose European Auto Spares

Genuine Ferrari Hardware, Not a Substitute

Every 100052 we supply is the genuine Ferrari part in factory packaging. For alignment-critical hardware, a lookalike pin is a false economy — we only stock the real item.

Correct Fit for Precision Bores

Ferrari machines its locating bores to tight tolerances. The genuine pin matches them, so the assembly goes together squarely the first time, without forcing or rework.

VIN-Verified Before Dispatch

Small hardware varies between assemblies. Send us your VIN and we confirm the 100052 is the correct pin for your car's build before it ships.

UAE-Based Stock and Support

Order from European Auto Spares in the UAE with local support and fast regional dispatch — no waiting on overseas hardware shipments for a part that holds up your rebuild.

Confirm Fitment With Your VIN

Dowel pins look similar across applications but differ in ways you cannot see. Send us your complete VIN before ordering and our team will verify that the 100052 is the correct alignment pin for your Ferrari's assembly. This takes the guesswork out of small hardware and means your technician gets the right part the first time.

Complete the Job

Small hardware is usually replaced together during a strip-down. Pair the 100052 dowel pin with the Genuine Ferrari Mechanical Spacer Collar Sleeve 13000490 and the Genuine Ferrari & Maserati Copper Sealing Washer 10280060 so every locating and sealing element in the joint is renewed at once. You will also find the Genuine Ferrari Automotive Fastener Nut 100436 for the mating fasteners. Browse the full Body & Exterior Parts collection for related genuine Ferrari hardware.

The genuine Ferrari 100052 alignment dowel pin is the small part that keeps precision assemblies honest. Order from European Auto Spares and rebuild it right — aligned, torqued, and true to factory specification.