355 Tips On Installing the Short F355 Oil Line

An oil line was leaking pretty badly on my F355. Unfortunately it was the short oil line from the engine block to the oil tank. Some of you may know what an utter pain in a$$ it is to remove and especially reinstall. I thought I'd post up some tips I learned doing mine. Hopefully it will help someone down the line.

If someone has a better approach please post up your suggestions. This was my first time changing the line with the engine in and I won't complain if it's my last.

Removal

1. Remove undertray and passenger side diffuser.
2. Remove alternator. I tried to avoid this step at first which ended up being a dumb move and cost me a bunch of extra time and struggle.
3. Loosen the oil tank. Remove the 2 bolts securing the tank to the car. I also disconnected the two oil lines connecting the tank to the oil cooler. You'll loose about 1.5 quarts of oil.
4. Remove passenger side fuel filter (earlier 2.7 cars). I'm not sure if this was necessary but it did give me more room move the tank around.
5. Remove the small oil line (pictured). The banjo fitting to the block is 32mm and the oil tank connection is 36mm.

Installation

1. Install the banjo fitting first. This is really hard as the hose is not flexible and there's not a lot of room to work and manipulate the hose. Also, be super cautious not to cross thread the banjo bolt into the block. That would be a disaster.
2. Install the other side of the hose to the oil tank. This is also really hard as the fitting has to line up to the tank just so. Position the oil tank where it has the best angle to meet the fitting and secure one of the bolts so the tank wont move. I need to put a small pipe between the tank and the firewall to get the right angle. It has to be perfect.
3. The rest of the install is simply the reverse of removal.
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