355 Bradan F355 major service

This Rosso Barchetta Berlinetta came in for a fresh major service.
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Sagging engine mounts.
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Old style reservoir. If you still have this style replace it right away, they are a fire hazard.
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Disassembly.
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Flame suite on
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Engine dropped.
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How long for you pro's to go from lifting the car on the hoist until the engine is out on a workbench?

 

I know you posted that just for me.

 

I have seen many 355 with old style steering reservoir. As if the owner never clued in.
That guy looks like he is peeing in the engine bay...
I bet Bradan guys get the engine out of the car within 6-8 hours.

 

I'll guess 3, especially a 2.7.

 

I dropped mine in 6, first time ever touching a Ferrari. I bet 4 hours tops at Braden

 

I’m curious what the fire hazard is? I’ve heard all about the fuel block recall but not PSR. Mine has both updates.


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that's okay, he just can't leave his dewalt behind.

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Possibility of spilled PS fluid igniting. I have the oem one on my car. I think the problem is one of two things. 1) The cap gets over tightened and crack, thus allowing it to come off. 2) The tank is installed too low and the cap tightens against the plastic engine cover so it can vibrate off. The new tanks don't allow the cap to tough the engine cover. You can pick one up for about $10 or less.
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It leaks badly and once it gets to the accessory belt, the belts throw the fluid all over the engine exhausts which gets quite hot and voila, up in smoke you go.

 

I will take that bet. If there is only one technician, even on a 2 post lift, I cannot see it coming out in 4 hours.

 

I would wager they dont operate like a normal shop, where techs are paid book time, the faster a tech goes the more they make. But with intimate familiarity with these cars they surely go faster than a first timer

 

Here are the total labor hrs for the major on my car which included a head rebuild.

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So that for R&R engine, R&R heads etc, basic major, valve guides, and a number of other smaller things.

 

Early PS reservoir was a very poor plastic and not truly compatible with the chemical make up of the fluid. Over time the cap really just sat on there and only gravity held it on. Fluid spillage is common and ATF will burn at the heat those manifolds run.

Don't automatically blame prior service, I have had several cases of refusal to update to newer design.

Lots of shops work very quickly. Some shops do a good job.

 

Well said.

 

I just knew they could spill over and light up the car. Thanks for sharing this information!

 

On average 6-8 hours depending if its a 5.2 or 2.7 car. You really have to pay attention while your disassembling the car to pickup on other possible issues. With that said the shop record is 1 hour 50 min on a junk 2.7 car we bought from a customer and parted out. Impact gun and cut all the hoses.

All of my employees are on salary to avoid them rushing through jobs including the collision shop. If they take advantage we just fire them, good guys appreciate being able to do quality work and earn a good living.

 

Really glad to hear you say that. Flat rate is the worst thing that ever happened to the auto industry. I never paid an employee flat rate and I'd never go to a shop that did.

 

My estimate is 6 hours, and my record is 6.5 hours with a helper.

 

Oh, I just noted you guys left the oil tank in. I always take it out with the engine. I wonder which is better? That little oil hose on the side of the tank is always tough to reconnect, especially if it is a new hose.