i just wanted to give a shout out to our very own mitch le (yelcab). the car you see in the pictures is mine - mitch did the engine out service for me. the car always ran like a champ, but after mitch finished with it, it runs that much better! mitch's attention to detail is exceptional. not only was every nut and bolt torqued to factory spec, mitch has a deep understanding of setting the timing on these cars. if you have a 328/348/355 - mitch is your man! he has taken the fear/anxiety out of owning these cars - i am really glad to have him as a supporter of the brotherhood! if you live in the bay area and are in the market for a major - contact mitch. i cannot recommend him enough. please pm me if you have any questions. -T
This was great, we are getting ready to do Mike's 348 next week and I wasn't sure how to get the engine out as it was too wide between the rails. I also thought about removing the exhaust that might help it clear. Great write up, will have this open on the ipad for sure.
Hi Mitch, What are these cables? Image Unavailable, Please Login I see some cars have them and some do not. Mine does not. Best, Martin
The braided hoses are the fuel lines. If you don’t have those you must have an early 94/95 dual fuel filter car.
Those are not cables, rather fuel lines. Some 95 and all 96-99 355 have them for duel distribution. They go into a fuel distribution block at the top of the engine. Your car must be the very early 1995 version that has 2 fuel pumps and 2 fuel filters mounted low in the engine compartment. That design precludes the need for a single fuel distribution block at the top of the engine.
Yelcab, good pics, gives people an incentive to do this job... When I did mine I had followed PNicholsen's videos, they were most helpful! I used a large steel(heavy duty) roller tray( built to transport stage sound speakers) that spanned the width of the car. I used 4 x 4 blocks in the tray aligned with the rear jack points. All was very easy using a com-along, except that my tray had 360* wheels, pita, until I locked the wheels down straight, LOL The tray would roll anywhere but straight ahead when pulled, until rollers were locked down, then rolled straight. Another on here has suggested throwing some weight in the Frunk. I used one of those large water bottles, no tetter-toddering. I used a second roller tray(lengthwise) with a small shipping crate to support the engine/tranny/cradle and that turned out to be perfect to roll around, and the right height for most of the work, while seated on a roller stool. Yes, some work to do R & R, but a treat to work on once out!
I agree Mitchell is exceptional. We have a few in this forum, also a big supporter of his professionalism and knowledge.
Absolutely. Mitchell helped me with my valve job/major. Without his help, I would have made more than one dumb (and costly) mistake. I learned a ton from him. He knows his stuff and better yet is willing to share his knowledge.
