How To Remove Your Ferrari F355 Engine (Step By Step Guide)

To replace the timing belts on the Ferrari F355, the engine must come out! Here's how we do it... 👉 Want to see more from the world of Ferrari? Check out more videos here:    • The World of Ferrari   The F355 "engine out" service is well-known and, for some, considered a rite of passage in Ferrari ownership. It may seem daunting to tackle this job, but fear not—I’m here to guide you through the process. Let me share a little secret: an F355 engine-out service is one of my favorite jobs. The combination of complexity, attention to detail, and the "tribal knowledge" needed to execute a successful service just speaks to me. In this video, I’ll walk you through the process step by step, from preparation to disconnecting the systems necessary to safely remove the drivetrain. If you’re considering a DIY approach to your timing belt service, this video will be an invaluable resource. Removing the engine is the heart of the F355’s major service. Some owners attempt to replace the timing belts with the engine in the car by removing the fuel tank for access. While this might seem easier, I disagree. In my opinion, this method creates more challenges—especially when it comes to degreeing the camshafts. This step, which I consider essential during any timing belt replacement, requires space and visibility that aren’t available when the engine stays in. Skipping it or doing it improperly can compromise the job and the engine’s performance. In this video, I’ll show you the space we’re working with and explain why removing the drivetrain is the better approach. In upcoming videos, I'll go into detail about installing the timing belts and degreeing the camshafts with precision, so stay tuned! Whether you’re a Ferrari enthusiast, considering a pre-purchase inspection, or just curious about the level of detail required to maintain a classic like the F355, this video is a must-watch. Sit back, relax, and geek out with me as we dive into everything Ferrari. If you enjoyed the video, hit that thumbs up and drop a comment below. It helps the algorithm and supports the channel! And if you haven’t subscribed yet, I’d love for you to join us here. (Yes, I’m telling you to subscribe!) 😉 Thanks for watching! ~ Nick *************************************************** 📸 ~ IG:   / _autotechnick_   👥 ~ Facebook:   / theoriginalautotechnick   *************************************************** Take a peek at some of my additional projects & content that you may enjoy:    • Abandoned Barn Find Chevelle Resurrection ...      • 1988 BMW M5 (E28) Restoration      • 1979 Centurion Jet Boat      • 2001 BMW M5      • Tech Tips & Technical Deep Dives      • Hot Rods & Domestic's      • Dinan E28 M5 (1988 BMW M5)      • 2006 Subaru WRX STi   ======================================== About AutoTechNick: Growing up in rural Oregon, I was always around Hot Rods & Race Cars. I imagine my early exposure to this culture ignited a spark of interest in cars, which remains my passion. 🎓 I am a proud Alumni of Wyoming Technical Institute ‪@WyoTechAutoMechanicSchool‬ where I studied Automotive Technology, Performance Engine Building & Street Rod Fabrication. In addition to "WyoTech," I graduated from the BMW Service Technician Education Program, more commonly known as BMW S.T.E.P. 🏎️ I spent nearly ten years working in various BMW dealerships as a Master Technician. After a move back home to the PNW, I found myself no longer servicing German-made machines but now working with Italians. I spent nearly another ten years as a Ferrari Master Technician & Shop Foreman at a local Ferrari dealership. 🏆 Ferrari selected me as one of 12 technicians worldwide to compete in the "Ferrari Testa Rossa Awards" for four years consecutively. Finishing in 3rd place in 2016, & in 2019 I was able to place in 1st, winning the competition & earning the title of the "Top Ferrari Technician in the World!" 🚀 As my time with Ferrari came to an end, a new career path awaited me…. Aerospace. I am currently working at Blue Origin, helping to build & develop the BE-3PM and BE-3U rocket engines. With my new career path, I needed an outlet for my automotive passion, thus the reason for this channel… #ferrari #ferrarif355 #f355 #exotic #ferrariservice #ferrarirepair #seattle