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How do You Replace Engine Mounts on F355

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  1. 355Aussie

    355Aussie Formula Junior

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    Does anyone have the procedure on how to change the engine mounts and gearbox mounts on the 355??

    I believe I have to gently have the sump on a jack before taking them off??

    Any advice/links would be good.

    Thanks,

    George
     
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  2. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I would imagine it's nothing more than supporting the engine/gearbox while you remove the old mounts and put in new ones. The use of a cherry picker would be pretty helpful. I haven't had to deal with this, but it doesn't seem to hard.
     
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    I need new engine mounts too. Ferrari of Denver quoted me that this is about a $1,200 USD fix that takes about 8 hours worth of labor.
     
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    Just do the job yourself and save $1,000. These cars really aren't hard to work on. You just have to get over the name. They are still held together with just nuts and bolts.
     
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    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

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    8 hours?? You could have them changed in less then 3. Hell you can have the entire power plant sitting on the floor in three...8 hours..pfffttt...
     
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    I would replace the engine mounts myself, but I don't possess the tools or the expansive garage space to work on my own car. I suppose that someone has to pay to keep the lights on in Highlands Ranch as much as it pains me to say that.
     
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    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Shame there isnt a 'Brother' in your area that could give you a hand to do them. :):)
     
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    You don't need anything fancy. Just buy what you need. You can get a standard set of Craftsman tool for $99, and good floorjack for $75, and set of jack stands for $20. That is what I started with an just added tools as I needed them. If you need a cherry picker you can pick one of those up for $100 bucks, or even go rent one.

    Seriously, these cars aren't hard too work on, you just have to get over the fear of the name.
     
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    No kidding.

    If I was in his neck of the woods I would go over and help him out.
     
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    No sh*t!!! Thats what I was also thinking!! :p:p:p

    I replaced a cam belt on a mates V6 Mitsubishi today. Easy job, only took around 2 hours. :)

    I was keen to throw up the 348 and yoink that 3.4L donk out and replace that cam belt also. :p:p




    Then I thought...................nah, f*ck it. :D:D
     
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