1978 Ferrari 308 GTS. How to remove a Ferrari 308 engine.

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  • čas přidán 15. 09. 2020
  • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS. Finally getting started on Project 308. Engine removal and disassembly in preparation to send for paint and reassembly/rebuild.
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  • @craighearn747
    @craighearn747 Před 3 lety +4

    To anyone watching this series. I am at episode 11 and this is the first video series I have watched. When you get to where I am you will be able to tackle your own 308 project and will have enjoyed the journey. No rock music, no useless product placements and honest hammering, cussing and head scratching typical of wiring through previously attempted repairs and honest wear and tear analysis that accurately show what a thorough rebuild looks like.nwe all wish were were this good. Plus he is a good character in a sea of "personalities".

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks Craig. appreciate the comment. cheers.

    • @edwindaxton175
      @edwindaxton175 Před 2 lety

      sorry to be off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account..?
      I was stupid lost the account password. I would love any tips you can offer me.

    • @emmettwilson5355
      @emmettwilson5355 Před 2 lety

      @Edwin Daxton instablaster ;)

    • @edwindaxton175
      @edwindaxton175 Před 2 lety

      @Emmett Wilson thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out atm.
      Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @edwindaxton175
      @edwindaxton175 Před 2 lety

      @Emmett Wilson It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
      Thanks so much you saved my account !

  • @Sol-Cutta
    @Sol-Cutta Před rokem

    Amazing really , the work of a mechanic. Watching such things makes u appreciate a little the amount u get charged for work when your motor goes in.

  • @benzina5917
    @benzina5917 Před 3 lety +3

    Very nicely done video and well edited. I've pulled a few 308 engines and it looks like you figured out most of it first time around. My only observations would be to leave the carbs on as they do not get in the way and are easier to remove with the engine out. Once sorted these are very robust and reliable engines. I look forward to following your progress.

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      carbs need a refresh, so I decided to take them off. thanks

    • @benzina5917
      @benzina5917 Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier I figured they needed re-building. As it happens we are only a few KM away from one another (small world). Message me if you need any 308 info. I have lots of data and experience including carb setup work using O2 sensors and road testing to get the jets perfect.

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      @@benzina5917 very cool, just sub'd to your channel. cheers.

  • @doalamo
    @doalamo Před 3 lety +3

    I'm excited for you Lou !
    You finally got the project going
    I will come see you tomorrow

  • @nicke2958
    @nicke2958 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, talk about a tight fit - I would have bet anything you'd have to drop the engine down out of these cars, very surprised to see that they come out this way. Thanks for making the video!

  • @dendije6041
    @dendije6041 Před 3 lety

    Great videos!!
    Most detailed 308 rebuild vids on yt!!
    Thanks !!

  • @blackfish590
    @blackfish590 Před 3 lety +1

    super job Lou, I'm on a 911 restore now, but my next will be a 308. I'll be back! Russ

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety

      thank you. I'm having a great time with it. cheers Lou

  • @colincaissie8724
    @colincaissie8724 Před 3 lety +2

    Love it!

  • @omerramos2217
    @omerramos2217 Před rokem

    Thank you sharing your special Knowledge in restoring
    Ferrari Gtsi 308- - I got Gtsi 1981.. my issue Cooling fan Left side not work. Got the part. Watching you got some Idea. Appreciate your Website.

  • @muskokamike127
    @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +6

    wow no broken exhaust bolts!!! one thing about a ferrari: not driven in Canadian winters!!!!

  • @jorgeg162
    @jorgeg162 Před 3 lety

    Great job!

  • @mirekslonski1121
    @mirekslonski1121 Před 3 lety +4

    You move so quickly. No wonder you are the best car mechanic ever! :-)

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +2

      I said that on another video of the guys moving at warp speed: hey, did you feed them a gallon of coffee and a 1/4 lb of benzedrine? lol

  • @filippocorrias7025
    @filippocorrias7025 Před 3 lety

    Un bell restauro complimenti👍👍👍👍

  • @pulsenpal7882
    @pulsenpal7882 Před 3 lety

    surgical precision videos--You set the standard for the "tube"

  • @randominternetuser2888

    Carefully. Next question

  • @muskokamike127
    @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +2

    Gotta love engine hoists: why do they make them all with square wheels and casters that don't roll or pivot? lol.....I pulled my first motor in 1975 or so, technology on engine hoists hasn't changed ONE iota since then.

    • @pi.actual
      @pi.actual Před 3 lety +1

      The alternative description of an engine hoist - A tool designed to test the tensile strength of whatever it is that you forgot to disconnect.

  • @marshnewmark4141
    @marshnewmark4141 Před 3 lety

    I'm in the middle of pulling the engine from my '79 and I appreciate the video. I did this once before 35 years ago and don't remember much other than agonizing over a bolt holding the dip stick. Why did you pull the muffler? It's not in the way that I can see.

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety

      thanks, its not technically in the way but I wanted to properly examine it and paint it, so I removed it.

    • @marshnewmark4141
      @marshnewmark4141 Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much@@LouTrottier

  • @muskokamike127
    @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety +3

    8:55 dude jack up the wheel, that will lift the a arms and axle and give you clearance for the exhaust pipe.....

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety

      axles had to come out anyway, plus it was stuck at the control arm mounting tab.

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier yeah I can kind of see that at 8:19.

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier Question for you: (also at 8:19) does this thing have a full frame that goes all the way from the rear bumper/fasica to the front? Or is it a unibody type with a sub frame at the front and another at the rear?

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      @@muskokamike127 chassis with panels attached to it.

    • @muskokamike127
      @muskokamike127 Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier thanks lou! I wondered when I saw the frame at 8:19.
      BTW: great work on the fancy new intro too!

  • @privateparty4900
    @privateparty4900 Před 3 lety

    You can't drop that out on a subframe?

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety

      nope, Ferrari v8's through the top. V12's down and out with the subframe.

  • @ApexPro-Chris
    @ApexPro-Chris Před 3 lety

    Why didn’t you just raise the suspension to get out the exhaust?

  • @lebojay
    @lebojay Před 3 lety

    What’s that other car next to the Ferrari?

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      1981 VW Puma.

    • @lebojay
      @lebojay Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier That’s a new one for me. Thanks!

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      @@lebojay its destined to be an EV conversion.

  • @timothythomas1626
    @timothythomas1626 Před 3 lety

    Are you in Canada? When you said "Out" I picked up a Pinch of Canada.

  • @kevinshainfeld6382
    @kevinshainfeld6382 Před 3 lety

    what was the total time spent removing the engine?

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      About 4 hours I’d say.

    • @darrellsimpson6966
      @darrellsimpson6966 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LouTrottier That was fast. Took me 8 hours at least to do cambelts on my 328. Great presentation by the way.

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 2 lety

      @@darrellsimpson6966 sitting on a floor with no obstructions makes it a lot easier.. thanks

  • @davem5333
    @davem5333 Před 2 lety

    Looks like the exhaust pipe would have come out if you jacked up the suspension.

  • @Sol-Cutta
    @Sol-Cutta Před rokem

    My MR2 mark² engine looks much bigger and nicer than this engine...what's the difference in power??

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před rokem

      The mr2 probably has more lol.

    • @Sol-Cutta
      @Sol-Cutta Před rokem

      @@LouTrottier when I used to pull up in McDonald's and u sit in the queue , what was so cool was the engine fans kick in as it sits and air is blown thru those side vents and the sound was so luxurious.

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před rokem

      @@Sol-Cutta sounds like a great time.

  • @stevengraham3138
    @stevengraham3138 Před 3 lety

    I love your vids, but don’t understand if your a mechanic u say I should have e washed this first before removing engine LOL :) maybe your excited

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety +1

      Nobody’s perfect!

    • @stevengraham3138
      @stevengraham3138 Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier keep up the vids! I want this Ferrari done and looking running sweet :)

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety

      @@stevengraham3138 you and me both. thanks

  • @ComedycopterDrake
    @ComedycopterDrake Před 3 lety +1

    Can you turn it into a Tesla powered Ferrari please. Place Batts into engine bay.

    • @LouTrottier
      @LouTrottier  Před 3 lety

      ouch.

    • @ComedycopterDrake
      @ComedycopterDrake Před 3 lety

      @@LouTrottier It's all part of growing up. there will be other changes, all perfectly normal.

  • @zone47
    @zone47 Před 3 lety +1

    * removes Ferrari 308 from the list * :(