1985 VW Scirocco Mk2 | Part 26 - K-Jetronic Fuel Distributor Rebuild - WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU

This video is Part 26 of a multi-part restoration series of my original 1985 VW Scirocco that sat idle for 15+ years (see Part 1 - The Backstory). In this video I disassemble the Bosch K-Jetronic CIS Fuel Distributor and attempt to rebuild it. However, I learned a few things along the way. Please consider Subscribing if you like this content or find it useful. Likes and comments are always welcomed.
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[@WSMDSA]

Another interesting video. Can't wait to see this Rocco on the road. Definitely right decision to leave this job to the experts 👍

[@RJK59man]

I'm glad I have a carburettor on mine! Very informative video. The best thing I guess is that it will be guaranteed to work and if something is not right, you send it back. Can't wait for the next installment 👍🇬🇧.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks Rob! I have it packaged up and ready for the post. Hope they do a good job.

[@mclovin209]

Really enjoy these videos. Can't wait to see it up and running again and I bet you cant either!

[@ParksandRecYT]

I appreciate the support! Yep, can't wait to see how many bolts I have left over and if she starts!

[@jperk323]

Just watched this and you’re definitely making me lean more towards just sending out my distributor. I’ve watched the same video of the BMW fuel distributor rebuild on M539 restorations you referenced because I have the exact same BMW he works on in that video. He definitely made it clear you needed to be very careful and thorough with the rebuild process, but he also made it seem like it wasn’t that bad of a task so long as you were careful and I was considering doing it myself this winter. The points you bring up though were all potential issues I had in the back of my head if I rebuilt mine myself and I now think just going with a professional company that flow tests it after the rebuild is probably the safest way to go even if it does significantly increase the cost.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Its a difficult choice to be sure. Even though it was not cheap, I have some piece of mind that a regarded professional shop rebuilt it and I (hopefully) wont have to think anymore about it. There are some projects I have to swallow my pride and have someone else do. Best of luck with your project!

[@jeffthresher7026]

Incredible work here! Great job!

[@ParksandRecYT]

Appreciate it!

[@ChrisJones-si4zi]

Great vid, great info

[@russellrobson7632]

Hi D, an interesting an full list of the plunder you could find yourself in. I think a good decision made to send it off to the experts. Know your limits, and great you have acknowledged that. I came to a similar conclusion when it was time to refurbish the infamous Pierburg carburettor on my Scirocco, I just didn't know enough or trust myself not to cock it up! 👍🇬🇧

[@ParksandRecYT]

As always, I definitely over think things but have committed to this path. Now, what else can I get into? Appreciate your support Russ, and hope to get her started soon!

[@russellrobson7632]

@@ParksandRecYT Nah, I do the same, we're a similar breed D! The Physics book weight told me a lot about your style 😉. Cost me £600 to get my Pierburg sorted but it gave me the confidence that if there was still an issue with fuel supply, I knew it must be something else. Which it was. Rusted up fuel lines. QED my friend!

[@jcbinvignac1796]

You have made a wise decision ! Jc

[@ParksandRecYT]

I sure hope so!

[@TrainerGord]

Another great upload! Have a blessed weekend!🔥 big like for TG 👍 #GrowTogether

[@ParksandRecYT]

Thanks!

[@mcfly6667]

More good info. Given your situation, that is probably what I would do. Hoping mine does not come to that, when I get to that point

[@ParksandRecYT]

Hope this helps in your decision. its a tough call.

[@jackenrod6794]

That injection system is more complicated than a Saturn V rocket engine.

[@ParksandRecYT]

No doubt. I have to say I've learned a lot along the way though.

[@alexduron4332]

good video. and recomendations. i own an 88 sc 2.0 16v. after trying a lot of tings on diferent fuel dist. i opt for 2x 45 DCEO twin Weber carbs.

[@ParksandRecYT]

I have high hopes for my rebuild metering head...

[@agustincrespo7419]

I am at a similar cross-road with my MRK1 GTI CIS. Can you tell me how things turned out for you? Where you pleased with the rebuild? Would you recommend the folks in Alabama? Very much enjoy your videos!

[@ParksandRecYT]

I have not re-installed the metering head yet (I know, I know), but the company service was responsive and the unit came back looking great. They also claimed to have flow tested and adjusted the head as well. It did come back with a warning to only use non-ethanol gasoline as using gas with ethanol will void the warranty - luckily there are a couple of places in my home town that still sell non corn gas. After some time off and waiting for the weather to warm up a bit, I am in the process of putting this machine back together and have high hopes. Even though it was fairly expensive, I'm glad I went this route as if something does leak or not work correctly, I can reach back to the company. No regrets so far. Good luck!

[@petergearing4796]

There is an episode of Wheeler Dealers where they renovate a mk1 golf got (rabbit) they go to a guy that does it for them. And I do not believe it was 600 bucks. Check that episode

[@ace7821]

Just use very thin super glue or Elmer’s glue. I had mine professionally rebuilt and they calibrated which requires special equipment

[@heddon4u]

Use a safety blade with the permatex

[@bikeman123]

Hi, at 2:54 I can see that your plunger is retained by a small clip. You unscrewed the nut to remove the plunger but others just bend the clip but this obviously affects its resting position. Other videos suggest that there should be a small amount of freeplay in the venturi opening but I dont see how the plunger's resting position can possibly be reset when this clip is so easily bent. How is the plunger position reset? Thanks

[@maverick4177]

I’d personally have gone with the indian head shelack, seems like the only material that would be safe for the job

[@ParksandRecYT]

I hear you. and I thought a lot about doing just that. I think as long as I got it right the first time I'd probably be ok, but I decided the cautious route was for me this time, plus I just want it done by folks who have (hopefully) done hundreds if not thousands of them for some piece of mind. Who knows? Maybe that's what they use. Appreciate the support.

[@maverick4177]

@@ParksandRecYT yeah i completely understand the thinking, But, it’s a lot of money 😂 you could have sourced another dozen old metering heads for that

[@bikeman123]

​@@maverick4177 £600+ for a metering head in the UK

[@vasya5579]

The thicker you apply Indian the harder it gets to get things apart

[@davidheaton5765]

/voice of Billy Connelly from Monty Python & The Holy Grail - "I WARNED YOU!"

[@ParksandRecYT]

Yep! You told me they were witchcraft! :)

[@russellrobson7632]

So D, where are we at after a month or so?? 🤔

[@ParksandRecYT]

Update coming soon! I just get myself into more and more trouble...

[@brutale88888]

What is this machine with green liquid ?

[@ParksandRecYT]

Ultrasonic cleaner

[@taspats8701]

I just wasted 40min of my life by watching this video. You spent lots of time to trying to repair this thing and when you got to the final step,to put everything back together, you just quit.very disappointed 😊

[@ParksandRecYT]

Except for the fact that i now have a fully rebuilt metering head from a reputable company. lol

[@taspats8701]

@@ParksandRecYT yeah,and $700 from your pocket