Ferrari 308 Rebuild - How I Narrowly Avoid a Disaster

[@youbannedmealready5825]

Mate that’s the only in-vid ad that I’ve genuinely enjoyed. Well done to the lady for having a good sense of humor and pulling of off with comedic excellence. The smoking bush was just 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 🤣

[@Simplyput3451]

Lexi!!

[@davidgalinat4257]

Your Manscaped adverts are still the only ones I'll sit through, well done.

[@MrMairu555]

Came to say exactly the same thing! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Almost tempted to buy one.... almost! 😄

[@markchip1]

Yup - they're a comic highlight on this channel and actually encourage the viewer to watch! Winning all the way!! Manscaped must regard you as their KZbin MVP!!!

[@damedusa5107]

Angry joe , also has excellent manscape adverts

[@robp5656]

You've just won the in-video advertisement game. LOL, don't know how you got your wife to agree but it was worth it. Still laughing. Well done!

[@barfmeister8509]

There’s absolutely NO WAY I’d get my misses to participate as Scott’s misses just did. Fcuk in hilarious 😂😂😂

[@Simplyput3451]

Lexi!!!

[@davidbastin6235]

Punching above your weight 😎

[@bountyhuntermk2520]

Not his girlfriend you fools

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Arguably "too much information"!😂

[@madelineblanchard9497]

Had a vw fox that I had to drive pulling and replacing the fuel pump fuse to get to the shop. They spent a few hours trying to diagnose why it was flooding. Turns out even though it's a mechanical fuel injection system it does take a single sensor input. The coolant temp sensor failed and was double the resistance flooding the engine. Worth a check.

[@markmiwurdz202]

Great work as always sir! Your good lady is just minted. A treasure! Thank you for the information and the smiles! You and yours stay safe and well!

[@benbuchanan672]

Top fault-finding and diagnosis - well done. Your presentation style makes it great viewing 👍🏻

[@j.4308]

when i seen the smoke coming from the bathroom i assumed she was going to town on her clam....

[@benbuchanan672]

Never mind the weeds, the placement of the jack by the side door so you can actually operate the handle is genius!

[@TheRealTomLauda]

Love all the "debugging" process, very informative !

[@w.trunks2472]

That manscaped advert should be on TV

[@svenT16]

24.00 this is the WUR. warm up regulator. here you also can adjust your gasolin pressure. look it up. great work all in all. looking forward to next episode.

[@windronner1]

You and Lexi’s adverts are so ridiculously obvious, I find them brilliant. LoL but that deer in the headlights look is the best delivery ever. Really enjoy!!

[@jacquesraymond6892]

Scott... You definitly are a CRACK of LA BELLA MECHANICA. All my respect from Montréal, Québec, Canada.

[@brunoss6969]

Some times the simple things cause the biggest problems. Love your work.

[@4200timeB]

I like the chrome an gold look on the old bmx . im watchin on my phone so couldnt make out the make but i do dig the black skyways. Oh an the lade back post allways a nice touch .

[@michaelbutcher9343]

I noticed you propping up the boot/trunk with a broom handle. You can use vice grips on the strut to hold it open as well. Great video as always .. keep it up Scott.

[@darrellsimpson6966]

Or a thin length of wood or metal between the strut base and engine cover fitting. Should re - gas my struts I s'pose.

[@eze8970]

Almost there, will be great to see it on the road again!

[@nicholasgade2288]

It's like a treasure hunt, another clue then the big payoff! Keep up the fun work!

[@mrd4335]

Love the way the Manscape adds are delivered " Great marketing" I think the 308 looks great in this coulor ? Shade tree mechanics in action lol

[@TheHeliDoctor]

Hi Doc here from 'TheHelidoctor' I'm hearing what sounds like very noisy belt tensioner bearings or worse still cam belt pinion drive bearings. Now it may just be the sound on the video but the engine does sound very 'dry metal' and noisy. Before you run the engine again I'd pull the belt covers and see if the belts are going slack on the long side. Also is there any play in the tensioners and or belt drives off the crank.. Now I know the belts are under tension BUT if you rotate crank back a few degrees you can sometimes feel any issues that way. You say you are doing a belt change, well this is great because once the belts are off you MUST see if there is any play at all in those drive pinions....they are know to fail and then then engine goes bang I'm afraid. Obviously replace the tensioners and check the water pump also. Really like your channel, good luck kind regards, Doc

[@austingreen6042]

That metering head looks very simular to the old Bosch KE Jetronic as used on the MFI (manual fuel injection) mk3/4 escort XR3i & RS Turbo the U.K (later replaced by the EFi system)

[@jerryhawk8434]

U do a awesome job and u have a lot of patience

[@hydorah]

I have heard a lot of people, Car Wizard included say they don't go near working on these fuel distributors. Your no fear, get stuck in attitude is fabulous

[@TommyJobson]

I really enjoy your videos, they just keep getting better. You have a very understanding wife stripping bits of Ferrari down in the conservatory!

[@cjmcall6703]

Aloha from Hawaii. Great video! Ive always wanted a 512TR but After seeing you being a contortionist troubleshoot this 308 GTS, i'm very happy having a 2007 Z06. Keep it up.

[@baitse7676]

Check the control pressure to the warm up regulator!!! This is step one on K Jet cars. The top connection in the center should be going to your warm up regulator. That's the pressure on the head, and it puts resistance on the plunger. Cold start injector runs off of system pressure on the side, next to the system pressure regulator. System pressure and control pressure are different. You should have pulled the injectors first

[@nickhannaford3253]

Bosch k jetronic. I have a very similar set up on my DMC. Had to go through it in the same way you are. A word of caution to anyone removing the fuel distributor. Be careful if that piston isn’t seized it can fall out and any damage to it is bad news. I’ll be interested if you set K-Jet up with a dwell and CO meter on the Ferrari as you do on the D.

[@darrellsimpson6966]

A plug remover for the front bank came with my 328. Made it easy.

[@erik_1402]

Thats why most Ferrari owners have a Porsche for driving. But she looks beautiful 😍

[@windronner1]

Btw. I’m so psyched up on a potential recycler resto mod rebuild of a F 40, I’ll be glad to see the 308‘s gone so that you can finance 512 BB build and segue into the F 40

[@johnnystoka6625]

Good work . Getting a lot better with your mechanical skills .

[@silverado123]

Good video, like always. I always watch as soon as they come in. Thanks for helping lou trottier from Canada. Have a good day Scott.

[@kavinskysmith4094]

3:37 With that spark plug job I'm surprised no one has made a removable rear window for these like they did on the old corvette's to help you get abit more access there, as some of the C3 generation actually came with that as an option where you could remove the rear window for more air, which incidentally they actually did on the camera car for the testarossa on vice, it was removed and covered in plastic, not sure why though if it was just for style or had a practical reason for it. or maybe even put on like a sliding engine bay cover latch that can move forward an inch or two when its not locked in horizontally. as theirs gotta be a smart engineering solution here that doesnt involve doing something drastic like cutting an access plate into the bulkhead, like it looks like it needs like maybe taking the struts off or replacing them with longer ones so you have more access there

[@rvhmon656]

Funny manscape bit. Loved it. My son just calls me Graybush and I leave it at that....

[@markchip1]

If that fuel pipe was so rotten, couldn't the fuel return pipe also be similarly deteriorated, to the point where the return flow could be blocked and end up getting pushed into the engine? Just a guess!

[@youbannedmealready5825]

Very valid point! Is it a return style system?

[@youbannedmealready5825]

Additionally there could be a failed regulator that’s stuck closed.

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

The entire fuel-system needs to be overhauled....

[@aqa321]

@@youbannedmealready5825 it is indeed a return type system

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great content Scott I’d watch you 24/7 working away methodically on any 308 just such nice cars here’s to the next one 👍

[@frankmummolo7727]

Brilliant diagnostics!

[@cs_yt]

I knew it was flooding as soon as it worked w/o the relay. I had an Audi rally car with this crap Bosch system that did exactly the same. I ditched back then and put a whole real EFI. I know you can't do it, but saved me a lot of headache and no more crazy cuts/over revs when hitting bumps which is quite common in a rally stage. LOL.

[@davewallbank7678]

Yet another master class & piece stunning loving the channel👍✔️

[@DScaglione.]

Getting there ... Still want that 308! (seriously) Keep On Keepin' On Great stuff! Ciao4Now 😎

[@ovad2002]

Injection system looks almost the same as by Golf 1 GTI with DX engine.Easy to diagnose and repair...

[@jimf5160]

A very similar unit was used on 70s and 80s Porsche 911....they tended to backfire through the airbox and break it from the pressure. an aftermarket pressure relief valve solved the problem.

[@keiffer70]

Liked just for the manscaped ad 😂

[@phildem414]

You should add #k-jetronic, this also is relevant for early VW/Audi injection. GTI's used a 4 port system

[@abefroman1721]

Glad you are back. Salutations from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@abefroman1721]

@D. Wrong country muppet. 🇬🇧

[@giselle9492]

Ur clearly confused how can u put an english flag up and say ireland Makes no sense u know that

[@thomasriddel2163]

@@giselle9492. Buy a map you Republican clown. Northern Ireland is part of Britain. It’s full title is the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. This is the flag 🇬🇧. Not that trash!

[@abefroman1721]

@@giselle9492. Ask your Ma. She likes the flute. 🥱

[@giselle9492]

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[@MRALAINMICHAEL]

Amazing. You’re the ultimate problem solver!

[@jtm_developments]

Probly cold start injector they are well common for holding open

[@enzorari]

Scott, perhaps small tip, glue some small magnet on the back of the psi meter. Now you can put it on some metal part 😄

[@davidelmsly5130]

Nice work Scott

[@ianalderton6683]

My 2p worth . . . Thoughts: a filter before the pump would be nice, how about fuel pressure- is there a fuel pressure regulator? around 3 bar is normal, on some bikes that I have worked on the fuel relay and the ignition relay look the same but they are not- new relays ! ?. . and of course all new fuel and vacume pipes with E10 spec would be a good starting point, I use a length of rubber fuel pipe to help get plugs in/out of deep tunnels, I can't really imagine that Bosch hardware would be faulty (( looks like I have too much confidence in Bosch ; )), also relatively cheap to replace all the sensors, such as air temp, water temp, throttle position, map sensor etc, (something is obviously affecting all cylinders, whatever), good luck- I am mentally 'with you' on this. oh yeah and the manscape ad is superb, really your sister ? ; ))

[@rustywidebottom4678]

I'll never skip one of your Manscaped adverts. Never.

[@wilkins2490]

K-Jet is an absolute pain once the system blocks up. Cars with this system must be driven at least semi regularly. So this car gave back what was deserved. You may well be in for a set of injectors. They are bound to be blocked to various degrees. A new set always improved things on my 911's.

[@adrianflower3230]

16:10 Your Ferrari sounds like a bag of spanners 😁😂🤣😂 Seriously tho', great diagnostic work and fix, well done! 👍

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Brilliantly entertaining and informative channel. Don't car manufacturers just *LOVE* to invent unnecessarily new or bespoke designs for bog standard components.

[@jamesread11]

Hahahaha love your manscaped adverts, about the only in video adverts I watch lol P.S you really should setup independent Ferrari service company… you’re probably better than most main dealers

[@maxigator]

Love the vlogs brilliant info 👍 Especially love the Lego 2018 AF CORSE Ferrari Le Mans 🤣 was there that year myself and 2014 think we camped just down from yourself in annex houx wish I had found the channel before then as would loved to have said hello 👋

[@dannzx]

great informative video, I thought you was going all DDE for a minute with the flames out the exhaust..👍

[@cesartoledo5621]

I really enjoy your videos Raty, keep them coming!!!

[@stevehughes8128]

Yeah my guess is leaking or stuck injector, had a mk1 golf gti would do a similar thing especially after sitting for a bit.

[@surfdaze]

I always learn valuable repair information from your videos!!!! Keep up the good work. :)

[@jamcdona]

K-Jet is a pain for sure. I've been through all of this on both a 78 and 83 E21 BMW years ago, learned a lot. There are shims in the fuel dist that are different thicknesses and affect the-control pressure? Long time ago...You will still need to adjust the mixture, I can't recall seeing you do that. I'm assuming that the AFM has that adjusment in Ferrari's implementation of K-Jet? Also, a great book is 'How to tune and modify Bosch Fuel Injection'. Covers all forms of K-jet, L-Jet.

[@jonathansmythe6273]

no bush too tough. Or scaping the lady garden.

[@terrortorn]

All of a sudden this turned into a Carry On film, classic!

[@cosmaninashiva6115]

Mal eine sehr schöne und aufschlussreiche Zusammenfassung , Danke !!

[@gwick358]

The greatest ad ever. Almost made me buy one. Hahaha.

[@maverick4177]

K jet fuel injection as a real problem for cars left standing, i had the same issues with my MK1 golf Gti i just restored, chasing after things that were gummed up with varnished fuel, replacement warm up reg and metering head have mostly cured the issues, although i am now chasing vacuum leaks and a sticky warm up valve! 🤣 it’s never ending with the classics I keep thinking of just bolting on some big old twin carbs or throttle bodies and doing away with injection altogether 😂👍🏻

[@andrewward3752]

I had the same problem on my '81 911. The metering piston got stuck wide open and was just dumping fuel into the cylinders

[@matthewcarter7491]

Great Vid' Scott lots of info..

[@markpoxon]

Nice to see the Lego Ferrari buddy in the background 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ratarossa]

Well spotted mate and thanks again 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@philipclausen3259]

Great intro, i just love your channel. Your passion is amazing, Thanks for many hours of great entertainment. BR Philip

[@billjohnson8794]

I have nightmares about owning a Ferrari after watching your videos. I had an old Jaguar XK120 and never had any of these problems.

[@wobla9699]

The fault is clearly with the ecu leading to the triple overhead manifold sprocket, to fix this you will need a cup flange attached to the diaphragm on the index module...

[@YtseJam16]

If you attach a cup flange to the index module, you run the risk of overheating the crytron tubes. Easy mistake to make! Sticking it on the rontulator diaphragm will yield far better results.

[@wobla9699]

I actually never thought of that and yes you are correct. This reminds me of the time I tried to relieve the core sensor distometer by trying to bypass the light push shafts.... Hahaha oh how I laughed 😅

[@ricklloyd278]

Nice engine ing on the plug s

[@ll-qf7qf]

dude you need to do a video on that BMX in the background @20.40

[@bensouth1667]

Nice video, much prefer these home diagnostics and repairs👍

[@barfmeister8509]

Loved the video 🇮🇹😘

[@VINTTRO]

Great video as always Scott 👍🏻

[@guitarobot]

Of all your cars. This is my favorite

[@adamejervall1372]

Best KZbin AD ever!

[@marc5460]

tnx for the video

[@rxcosmo76]

Hi mate I really enjoy your videos. I can't afford to collect cars but i do collect early 80's BMX. And they are getting crazy with the prices. Love the bmx in the background. GT?

[@markscars1069]

Once again, the ad risks being the best bit of the vid. Edit, just to add that it isn’t :) Cracking vid, amusing ad. Good combo.

[@markcandrl6039]

Never mind the weeds on the driveway mate……suggestion…..get yourself a good workbench. Pull out….fold down….fixed…whatever!!!!! But please stop using the other Ferraris as a work surface. How about a nice trolley type with wheels underneath that you can tuck away into a spot. Goodness me!!!!……..I’ll even consider sending you one from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@franco8049]

Chasing a ghost problem is never fun, fire is worse. Good catch. 🇨🇦

[@furiousdriving]

Did your rebuild kit include a new diaphragm disk for the fuel distributor? sorry if I missed that - I used one of those sets on my Merc W123 and the big rubber disk had somehow gone floppy and brittle so wasnt working at all

[@KSL12]

Always an enjoyable video. That's way I stick to late Ferrari's now.

[@piccioni1022]

Godi love the humor with the shaving lol

[@micared1]

My good god, that is one hairy bush!

[@LOTPOR0402]

That relay must for ignition and fuel pump

[@justar6865]

Great vids

[@stuarthicks2696]

Where did you source the fuel hose from the tank to the pump? Thanks for the video.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Nice! Good work! 👍🏽

[@willemvandernest3249]

Oh f... That manscape adds of yours is the best by far. 🤣🤣

[@grayfool]

I think I would be replacing all the fuel pipes. The one yo cut open looked terrible, the others are the same age so will probably be in a similar state.

[@Ratarossa]

im on this now

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

The ad was awesome! 😆👏🏽🌳

[@freddythefrog70]

Brilliant video Scott, does your blue tint on your glasses help with anything? I've had big trouble with my eyes, got fibromyalgia one of the parts of it is I'm massively hypersensitive to fluorescent and LED lights which makes me very ill, nearly killed me once, they make thyroid & blood pressure go haywire? Now my eyes are always sore & dry if I look at my old phone. Thought the blue tint might help

[@u3b93]

The CIS is a fuel sprayer system, not a fuel port injection system, courtesy of BOSCH. This is how the automotive industry limited engine to 25% over the last 100 years.

[@organiccold]

Hahahah the advertisement made my day haha

[@E.T.GARAGE]

I like the steering wheel on left side, not because I think it's better but because I am less confused because I am from the USA.

[@matthewlockwood9533]

Thank god we have EFI these days what a nightmare!

[@sishabadab6570]

I hate those fuel distributors..I'm trying to get my 1985 Mercedes to run it's got a similar fuel distributor.. They're a nightmare.

[@Ratarossa]

there's actually quite a few videos on the merc ones