F355 Major Service $7500 + tax????

I have just been quoted $7500 + tax for the major 3 year engine out service at my local official Ferrari Garage. Is that the going rate? Seems very expensive to me? (If I get it done before the end of March they will give a 10% discount whopee!!!)

 

For a dealer yeah.

But you can do it yourself for about $1,500 - $2000. All the info you need on how to do it yourself can be found running a search through the archives.

Just so you know I did the engine out major on my 348 by myself with no shop lift, in the garage at my house. Nothing you can't do yourself.

 

That is my plan!! To do it myself on my F355!! Also to jig up for my 4psi SC

 

Nor Cal dealers are more expensive than that.

 

Well be sure to let me know when. Maybe we'll have another Stooge fest. The last one at PLugz' place was fun.

 

That would be awesome !!! Is there a writeup on how to time the cams???

 

Thats about right with tensioners and a new water pump. Those 2 items add close to $2500 alone. Add the belts, cam seal kit, cam cover gasket kit, fuel filters plugs, air filter, coolant, engine oil, accesory belts, brake fluid, clutch check (more$$ if it needs to be replaced), exhaust gaskets, hoses (one hose retails for close to $200 bucks and its about 6 inches long), and anything else that needs attention, add the labor..yer pretty close to that number.

 

You know it baby! Phil hooked us up.

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130430&page=5

 

You serious about the SC. I've been thinking real hard anout a SC or turbos. An extra 100HP in this car would be just what the doctor ordered.



Darrell.

 

3 yrs ???? i thought it was 5 yr???

 

Oh, don't get this debate started again.

 

ive been outa the loop for a while ...... now you got me thinking.... 3 or 5

 

USA cars book says 3 years---Euro cars say 5 years---go figure... I say split the difference and have a major done every 4 years--that is my plan!!!

 

whats the diff if its euro or not ???

 

Americans have more money than Euros.

 

Mark try Vinny at Autoelite in Fort lee New Jersey, he used to be a mechanic with the ferrari of long island challenge race team and one of the best around. he has done major services on my TR and 355 in the past and many of my friends. his work is great and he only uses original parts and will save you at least 30%. pm me if interested and i will get you in touch with him.

 

ahhhhh . i new there was a logical answer.lollol

 

Have a chop yourself.

 

True. But it is worth less.


Onno

 

go for 5. i was talking with the FOW people today and they still say 5 years on 348s. it was like that before, so why change now.

john