Actually, it's not a copy - I designed mine a bit more simple - The Ferrari tool has some different and adjustable supports. This is the Ferrari cradle (for others to see) Image Unavailable, Please Login
Not sure what the vice-grip is for but it doesn't inspire any confidence. Does it have a Ferrari part number as well?
Actually, there are some great points being made. Looking again, I don't think I've ever seen a photo of a 348's engine/trans package removed with the wheels and exhaust still on. The latter, in the photo, is only supported by the exhaust manifold, correct?
I’ve seen lots removed with the exhaust still attached (searching Google images). I’ve not seen any with wheels still attached.
With a 355 if you leave the exhaust attached you have to pull the rear bumper. If you disconnect the muffler from the cats and bypass pipe the engine can be dropped w/o removing the bumper. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes, I meant to say with the muffler still on. And if it is... then it's weight is being supported only by the exhaust manifolds.
After the engine is out you can re move the muffler is desired. So there really isn't a reason to remove the bumper. Plus, as stated, leaving the muffler on stresses the headers. Why do you think it is necessary to remove the entire thing as a unit? Just curious as to your thinking.
I wouldn't remove it as a unit. The muffler should come off before removing the subframe as on a 355 it's mounted to the main body frame. Removing the muffler and rear bumper provide much more access to doing the job comfortably.
I agree but in most cases unless clutch work is anticipated the muffler is left on. No need to remove.
Baaaah! Your funny! Whilst I get your point about the exhaust, and I wouldn't be too happy to see that unless it was supported, using the tyres to support the rear sub assembly...please explain the issue with that, as you haven't? Knowing a wee bit about structures I would have no issue with that whatsoever. But you carry on, assume the high ground because you are off course correct and there is no other view/way of doing anything. Pfffff! Personally, I'll save the £5-10k per major and use it to fund my driving for the next decade!!!
What we don't know from that picture is if the shop had the wheels on because they had rolled the unit out of the way for some reason. We don't know if they did the service that way. It's a lot easier to do if the motor is on a stand, off the ground.
