355 Belt sound higher rpms

Engine outs are $30k now?

 

Only if you get them done on YouTube

 

That’s how much my mechanic is charging and there is no other Ferrari mechanic in my area

 

Basic engine out is 40 hrs. Is he at $800/hr?

 

Plus parts?

 

Where do you live ???

 

So my mechanic quoted $30k for labor and parts for a full service. Im assuming this means all belts, fluids, etc. I’m in the Reno, NV area.

 

So your shop doesn't know what the noise is but he wants $30,000 for a major? Run away, run away. FAST!!!!

 

I have been shop foreman in some big Ferrari dealers. Rule one, always always diagnose sounds before taking a car apart. It is typically a very expensive mistake not to.

 

Your mechanic is a thief with a capital T.

A thief and incompetent. Lets hear it for the daily double!!!!!!!!!!

 

You can ship your car to the Bay Area and get the engine out service done for less than half of that quote.

 

In the entire Reno/Sparks/Carson City area there is one guy qualified to do a major on a 355?

Sorry I refuse to believe that.

In any event it is just not a big deal to take it to Ben Salerno in Rocklin.

 

Tried Salerno and they aren't taking new clients.

 

Congratulations, Mitch is your new Ferrari mechanic. We just saved you $15k+.

 

Mitch?

Any other recommendations in the Sacramento or Reno areas?

 

Mitch (Yelcab) is in Bay Area. He’s your best bet if Salerno won’t take you in.

 

Whew:: glad it is not me ...

 

No other good choices in Sacramento area.
You are a member of the Ferrari club right? This is why you join. Ask the members you have gotten to know.
There are Ferrari mechanics in Reno area I just do not recall names.

The guy you have should be black listed.

 

Yes I am a member of the Ferrari club. I did find another guy in sacramento but he is 2 months out. Noted on my mechanic, although I've used them for other basic service on my exotics, including body work, and I've been mostly pleased.

 

Has anyone (including your mechanic) tried to remove all of the accessory belts and run the engine to see if the noise is there? Note: do not run the engine for very long as the water pump will not be moving coolant.