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

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Craig. appreciate the comment. cheers.

@edwindaxton175

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@Edwin Daxton instablaster ;)

@edwindaxton175

2 жыл бұрын

@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

2 жыл бұрын

@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 !

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.

@LouTrottier

Жыл бұрын

that is true. thanks!

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

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!

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome. thanks for watching.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@benzina5917

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

thanks, I'll keep em coming.

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

Love it!

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@LouTrottier

Жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks for watching!

Great job!

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Un bell restauro complimenti👍👍👍👍

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

grazie.

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

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much.

Carefully. Next question

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@marshnewmark4141

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much@@LouTrottier

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

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

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

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

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 chassis with panels attached to it.

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@LouTrottier

2 жыл бұрын

Tried that. No go. Thanks.

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Canada.

@jbmaf4378

Жыл бұрын

I’m local to you

@LouTrottier

Жыл бұрын

Stop by sometime!

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

tried that, not enough clearance.

You can't drop that out on a subframe?

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

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

What’s that other car next to the Ferrari?

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

1981 VW Puma.

@lebojay

3 жыл бұрын

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

@@lebojay its destined to be an EV conversion.

what was the total time spent removing the engine?

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

About 4 hours I’d say.

@darrellsimpson6966

2 жыл бұрын

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

@LouTrottier

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@LouTrottier

Жыл бұрын

The mr2 probably has more lol.

@Sol-Cutta

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@Sol-Cutta sounds like a great time.

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

ouch.

@ComedycopterDrake

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody’s perfect!

@stevengraham3138

3 жыл бұрын

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

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevengraham3138 you and me both. thanks

* removes Ferrari 308 from the list * :(

@LouTrottier

3 жыл бұрын

oh noooo.