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  Nov. 5, 2011 6:09 p.m. Woody SuperDork

  Has anyone here worked on a Ferrari 308? I've heard that the timing belt can be accessed from the wheel well without pulling the engine. I'd swear that someone here owned one and did his own maintenance, but there none listed in Reader's Rides.

  Just wondering at this point...

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  Nov. 5, 2011 6:37 p.m. Graefin10 HalfDork

  That's right, just pull the fender well. Not an easy job but not too bad when I actually did it 32 yrs. ago.

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  Nov. 5, 2011 7:06 p.m. Woody SuperDork

  Do you need a lift or can it be done on jack stands?

  Porsche. Everyday.

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  Nov. 5, 2011 7:07 p.m. Graefin10 HalfDork

  Woody wrote: Do you need a lift or can it be done on jack stands?

  I did it on jack stands.

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  Nov. 5, 2011 7:52 p.m. wearymicrobe HalfDork

  I have only helped but it seemed easier to pull the motor IMO. The 355 can be done the same way and it is allegedly easier.

  I say that because if you are doing belts, you should be doing water pumps and clutch at about the same time.

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  Nov. 5, 2011 9:54 p.m. oldopelguy Dork

  Can be done through the wheel well, but you have to take the AC compressor out to do it. We did it on jack stands.

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  Nov. 6, 2011 4:08 a.m. mw HalfDork

  It helps if you're wearing some short shorts and a tigers hat while working on the car. A moustache doesn't hurt either.

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  Nov. 6, 2011 6:13 a.m. Woody SuperDork

  Is the engine removed from above or below?

  Porsche. Everyday.

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  Nov. 6, 2011 11:15 a.m. Jay_W Dork

  All I did was change shocks on one so I dunno....but I think it prolly comes out easier from below.

  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2599486, for anyone who wants to see a pair of old awd Mazdogs

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  Nov. 7, 2011 4:46 a.m. ZOO SuperDork

  mw wrote: It helps if you're wearing some short shorts and a tigers hat while working on the car. A moustache doesn't hurt either.

  And a Hawaiin shirt. Just beware of the dogs . . .

  

  Elise, Miata, M3, Locost in progress

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  Nov. 7, 2011 6:24 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  all I can say is no.. I have never worked on a 308. That said, I would love to

  Be careful of your words, for someone will agree with them. Be careful of your conduct, for someone will imitate it. -Leih Tsu

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  Nov. 7, 2011 8:32 a.m. BoxheadTim SuperDork

  It seems that people who own them and want to wrench on them tend to get plenty of practise, at least if my manager's 328 is anything to go by. And yes, he bought the best one he could find.

  Sanity is vastly overrated.

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  Nov. 7, 2011 8:45 a.m. RossD SuperDork

  TC was the one who did the maintenance, not Thomas.

  Sheesh, get your classic '80s TV right, will ya?

  00100001

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  Nov. 7, 2011 10:48 a.m. Karl La Follette Dork

  Can install tearoffs and paint protect and graphics otherwise no help

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  Nov. 7, 2011 4:14 p.m. chandlerGTi Reader

  My experience with ferraris is all front engine. Can't see myself ever working on one of those, but it is good to know you can remove the fender liner to delete the AC.

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