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Discussion in '348/355' started by UConn Husky, Nov 12, 2006.

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  1. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

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    #1 UConn Husky, Nov 12, 2006
    New to the forum, and as my name implies no Ferrari yet. Style-wise I want the 360, but the wallet says 355 (and even that is a stretch). My question is this, just how much maintenance can be done on our own? I'm not afraid of wrenches or laptops, but wouldn't want to deal with dropping an engine. On my STi upgraded everything from intake to turbo, headers, full exhaust, driveshaft, you name it. So can some $$$ be saved through owner maintenance?
     
  2. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 No Doubt, Nov 12, 2006
  3. lusso64

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    #3 lusso64, Nov 12, 2006
    Dropping the engine in a 355 is less daunting than in some other cars. There is an excellent step by step here on F chat. Of course once it's out, working on it is so much easier. If I don't sell mine soon I'll be doing a major myself. If you live in LA you're more than welcome to come and learn with me.

    Dave
     
  4. brendon0

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    #4 brendon0, Nov 13, 2006
    Dave,

    Can you please reference the link if you have it availible? THANKS!
     
  5. lusso64

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    #5 lusso64, Nov 13, 2006
    I actually have the pdf's on my desktop! But try these links...

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32653&highlight=355+engine+removal
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53351&highlight=355+engine+removal
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32653&highlight=355+engine+removal

    From the interest in my last post, looks like we need a 355 brotherhood! It's also looking like I will do my own major service soon, so all SoCal locals will be invited to come over and look on... er... I mean help!

    No-one want to buy my 355 before I have to do this major myself?
     
  6. gothspeed

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    #6 gothspeed, Nov 13, 2006

    Let me know, I would like to help/look on ;) when you take the motor out/down. When I am up for my next major in a few years. I think the knowledge/practice would serve me well.
     
  7. UConn Husky

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    #7 UConn Husky, Nov 13, 2006
    I always drive above my abilities, autocrossing for 3 seasons!! And means is all relative of course...I mean I could buy a 360 but not sure I want that much $$$ tied up in a car...and I *should* send the kids to college I suppose....

    And thanks for the offer Dave on the engine drop, but I'm in CT. At least take some pics!

    For now I'll browse the forum and keep learning...and if any CT area guys in the forum are selling their 355 shoot me a PM to talk about it.
     

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