Steering rebuild goes wrong + £40 mod every Ferrari 308 should have!

[@Number27]

NEXT EPISODES: 19. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKq1hoypp6dkmsU Steering build fail + £40 mod every Ferrari 308 should have! 20. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2aai62ol8epeqM Fixing the damage.. Is my cheap Ferrari actually in danger of becoming a good car FULL EPISODE LIST: kzbin.info/aero/PL-JmG4958QS8v5Bn2lol3bm8YQ4UNRstU

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, the sound and your love for the car just makes anyone smile.

[@Number27]

Thank you Paul!

[@ektrolleyboy]

More importantly... That really sounds great now! That exhaust is ‘the one’!

[@mrbondohrama]

I was just about to type the same thing!

[@Ladco77]

Agreed. It sounds amazing!

[@richardwollocombe6793]

Great video! I like watching you work on the car. It's your fallibility that resonates so much with the rest of us home mechanics. Get so tired of watching everyone get it right first time, that it's nice to watch someone struggle, like the rest of us.

[@flashman3962]

You've really nailed the exhaust noise now.

[@markbennett6658]

Pretty brave to do a DIY rack rebuild but clearly the savings are significant and great camera work showing the process and caveats. “Who dares wins” Jack!

[@steffydog]

Bless you, you looked so sad when it wasn’t going well, then super happy when done, phew. Glad it sorted. . . . . . Next!

[@Number27]

Thank you! Got there in the end!

[@TheAussieRod]

@@Number27 keep it up and going, trooper! 💪💪

[@PhilbyFavourites]

I love your £40 modification!! My AMG-GLA45 has an adjustable steering wheel as standard... who would have thought the progress in all those years. Still great fun to watch your videos and once again thank you for reassuring me of my car choices and driving that project car/bike desire so far from my mind 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ba2724]

What a change from when you purchased the 308 to how it's performing now. Even after some trials and tribulations, you should be really proud of the significant progress you've made! IF you ever sell this car, the next owner will be lucky to have it. Well done.

[@Number27]

Thank you sir!! It is getting better..

[@stevehill8512]

Love these garage mechanic videos Jack and admire that you are always prepared to have a go.... brilliant 👍

[@donsohn12]

You showed great tenacity to get it right! Bravo.

[@nigelbullock9039]

Jack. Another brilliant video with lots of the grunt from the 308 at last. You look so much happier zooming around the Cotswolds. Keep it up and thanks.

[@Number27]

Thanks buddy!!

[@kernkraft404]

Your story is quickly becoming a tale of humanity’s epic battle against adversity. Well done on the jobs, they look like the sort of annoying fiddle that I always avoid but wish that I could do myself.

[@geedee5268]

Good job well done, thanks for sharing the up`s and downs. As for my expectations of the way steering should feel, ideally it should follow the road with minimal correction input and feel it self centering on turns at road junctions...even slightly stiff steering is a pain..

[@patrickhostler5939]

Love these films, we really feel the pain and of course joy of owning the 308!!!

[@davidstuart4915]

..think Senr 27 should syndicate Magnum among his faithful followers so we can take it in turns hiring it for a Welsh weekend ;)

[@jontaylor5322]

Got to agree, that sound now is to die for..... I thought you looked to be sitting more comfortably, but didn’t realise it was a simple wheel spacer. All I can say is the Smile on your face said it all..... Awesome!!!! Still gutted for the 205....

[@ewanturner4381]

She sounds awesome Jack. That steering rack was a bit of a ball ache, but the important thing is it's now sorted and you can get much more enjoyment for the car :)

[@MOSSFEEN]

She sounds Beautiful Pulling like a train

[@anthonybrand6137]

Glad to see it all came well in the end....no pain no gain! Looking forward to an update on the painting. Keep up the great work & good luck!

[@GenaF]

I love to see the big smile on your face. It's great to see the Influenzo doing so well. I'm still not over Pepé though. It was such a double whammy for me when you had both on your channel.

[@onevision8097]

You're a true mechanic. Cheers.

[@ruinunes8251]

At 8:19, what a glorious sound. And yes, I feel you pain about working in tight garages with poor lighting.

[@mell3109]

Sounds brill with the new camera angle, reminds me of the start of the Italian job haha

[@mrhi9088]

Great to see you soldiering on with this project. Hope you get the car you want at the end.

[@Murtayafourfun]

Love this channel, you always take us on a rollercoaster ride and it’s so entertaining, fair play to you for doing it yourself. The exhaust sounds bloody amazing!!!!!

[@Number27]

Thank you!!

[@Unclebrud]

The joy! Your 308 is really turning out well and sounds fab. Great vid!

[@stupot205]

Always great to get a 308 update! Getting a little bit better every time, what a car

[@rogerprice3654]

That exhaust sounds absolutely brilliant Jack. Love the adventure of the Influenzo. Look forward to every video with this car. Removing the steering rack a 2nd time can be frustrating but when you are striving to get things correct it becomes a patient process. But that sense of achievement when you finally get it right. It showed on your face. 👍😁

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

Really chuffed you got it fixed, you've brightened up a dull Friday morning.

[@johnireland1629]

Your wrenching skills are impressive. And you do so much with so little space.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

I'm loving the InfluEnzo Jack and I admire that you will do all those mechanical job's with confidence! Good on you mate 👏 👍

[@davldcooksey4137]

Well done mate, no matter what, you've just got to get the job done, and you did 👌, next the paint job, 👍👍👍👍👍.

[@jeffherald8542]

Hello, just a quick message from the US here, I appreciate you sharing your experiences with the 308. It's my absolute favorite car, and I hope one day to get to own one. Watching you work on it makes me more comfortable with the idea. Now I need to get a garage. And enough funds. Someday...someday...

[@Number27]

Ha! Thanks Jeff, best of luck with your gold to get a garage and Ferrari! 🇺🇸

[@pb12echo]

I’ve read the wheel angle can be adjusted from under the dash. Never seen it done though, would love to see a video on it.

[@sholehan]

The car sounds better in this video than in any of the previous videos when you were playing with the exhaust!

[@johnbutler3141]

On some steering racks if you can get that plastic bush out without stripping it can be replaced in place. Take the new bush and cut 1 side with a very sharp knife so you dont loose any material. It can then be fitted . Normally its as good as new.

[@allanprits3484]

Fantastic! It's written all over your face in the last few seconds of the video😀

[@2702simmo]

Great vid , you wear your heart on your sleeve so it’s like a rollercoaster of emotions watching the Influenzo vids.... but you can see from your drive it’s all worth it. She sounds great ! Enjiy

[@henryhol8538]

Your are right about the steering column extension, Harry Metcalf has them fitted to most of his Italiana!

[@1967Stotty]

The smile on your face.... Priceless!

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

Good work,that little screw is holding the bearing what a nightmare.The car sounds so much better now also 👍

[@geoffmarsh7986]

Don't over pimp the car - you will be laughed at if you take it to any Ferrari type meets. If I heard the new exhaust popping and banging, oh dear! No doubt you have kept the original to keep the car original, almost, and re-sellable. Great video and admire your determination, keep going (with less pimping).

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Wow, you really get the sticky end of the stick so often, but I admire the way you just keep truckin through these issues......Persistence pays off!! I always look forward to seeing what sort of Influenzo shenanigans are going on!! That car is going to be so mint by the time you've finished with it..

[@shankarbalan3813]

Heck of a fiddly job hey! But worth it all round. The 308 is gorgeous. Good to see it in a new video. Second time lucky! And byheck the car sounds wonderful. You are truly lucky to have those empty roads to fly around on.

[@gazcolman9184]

Wow, that camera looking back scene made the car sound great. Not just exhaust this time but also burbles, revs, open gate snicks. Nice!

[@Henders72]

Superb Jack, love your updates, car is sounding great.

[@matthewbell1968]

Great work Jack, looking forward to the paint repair next week 👍👍

[@Number27]

Thanks Matthew!

[@Faithinthedock]

The pleasure and pain of classic Ferrari ownership! Keep up the good work..

[@irvb9881]

The camera view at 9:00 - and screen in screen work well, and good to see you happy at the end!

[@andrewsteers9525]

Nice to see your 308 really coming together. Good Job!

[@pyoung168]

I bought a pro-rebuilt rack for my 308. Didn't want to mess with rebuilding myself and rebuilt unit was about $350 (2012-ish). Also not sure about the spacer. I never really had any issue with driving comfort, just used the lower half of the wheel 90% of the time. Glad you're achieving the improvements you're looking for though. Well done!

[@larrychamel]

Arrrgh! You had me worried for a bit. So Happy that it's operating the way it should be. Job well Done Jack! I Love it when a plan comes together and this one certainly did! Great job Mate! Stay Safe and Stay Healthy! My Best to you always. ❤🙏❤

[@frozenpete788]

It's funny how it's exactly the same as my 78" Mini. The tie rods have those pins to lock the collars, and the same guide bushing play opposite to the pinion side. I did it without removing the rack which was a pain, and I replaced the bushing by a superpro one too. Very nice upgrade 👍 It's the best feeling when everything comes back life, especially suspension which you can't see, but behind the wheel it never lies. The difference between worn out suspensions, bushings, play, off alignment, shocks etc, when everything is new and tight, aw, best feeling ever

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Frozen Pete: Best of luck my, ex wife had a ‘78 mini in the mid eighties (we were married then!) and it was a cracking taut little car. Nowadays I just buy cars at one owner 18 months old. It’s an easier option and having had classic bikes I realise that the thrill of ownership of an old classic (read project that someone else has wasted their life on before moving it on) is one I can do without. All I would want is a days drive to go “ahh I remember that feeling” then give it back.... Enjoy the mini, I close my eyes and have visions of the back pages of “Cars and Car Conversions” showing all the STUFF you can buy for it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@frozenpete788]

@@PhilbyFavourites I plan to restore it properly, but it takes times with all my other toys around (the not so good idea to have 8 cars at the same time, but I like the "diversity") Its the one I've had the most fun with, with its 998 that doesn't makes 40hp nowadays, I like it as much as my e36 m3, go figure. I totally get your vibe, it's understandable as so many parameters go into the equation of classic cars pleasure VS pita ownership sometimes. In the other hand, I do everything myself, and that's so much money in my pocket instead of someone else (just like the audi a4 I'm doing, that has had a rhd front driveshaft changed for 650 bucks, I bought cars for cheaper ahaha)

[@grayfool]

Well, you really seem to have turned a corner with the rack now! Sorry, couldn't resist it.

[@Number27]

😃😃😃😃

[@martinclapton2724]

Ah yes! The fabled Italian driving position. The pedals too close and wheel car away, so you sit with bent legs and your arms outstretched- very Nuvolari! In the case of the 308, the wheel was angled away from the driver to make matters even more interesting! Your modification improved this detail. As far as the Italian driving position was concerned, I found it was perfect for me, being shorter than most .The fact when you were in 5th year ,the gearlever was only a handspan from the wheel to me was ideal.The pedals of Italian cars too, positioned close together for heel and toeing.Despite the UK press reaction to such details the Alfa 33 brochure used to advertise this to advantage, Anyhow, I digress. Glad your smiling again with the 308

[@magnum328]

Nice job. Exhaust sounds great now!

[@petescarport]

That car sounds like heaven. My dream car. By the way my favorite channel right now. Thanks for all the uploads.

[@Number27]

Too kind, thank you Pete!

[@craigjezz9701]

Love it, I’m looking forward to the next one

[@VINTTRO]

Great video again, glad you’ve sorted the rack, the exhaust sounds amazing too. All the best from us guys at Vint-tro ✌🏼

[@timgosling6189]

Yeah, after the new bushes the rack should move with an oily smoothness. If there are any hints of it catching or increased resistance at any point it needs another look. As for the driving position, all Italian cars of this period used an Italian anthropomorphic model with shorter legs and longer arms than the UK norm. I'm lucky, I'm that shape, so didn't need the spacer. Having size 7 feet or below also used to help!

[@bimmerwman]

Forgive me if this sounds like basic knowledge, Whenever I replace a steering rack or inner/outer tie rods, I always disassemble the old one and count the threads (or turns) it takes to take off the old adjustable links. When installing the new adjustable links count the number of turns back on to match the old one. Every time I have done this, my toe in/out has been very close to the original setting as the previous part that was removed.

[@Number27]

I did this but the original settings meant the rack wasn’t centred so better o start again

[@bimmerwman]

@@Number27 Understood...I would always have it double checked by a professional. I really loved this series on the 308!! Keep us updated!!

[@bobmcl2406]

Enjoyable video! Don't be hard on yourself for having to do the rack twice. That just reflects that it was the first time you had tackled that job, and now you have done your learning! Bravo for taking it on. I'd love more info on that steering wheel spacer. I am trying to mount a quick release hub on a Datsun 510 for a friend, and a spacer like that might just solve a problem we have. Source, please?

[@Number27]

Superformance but ebay has loads!

[@anonymous_bot_bot]

That sound! You really fixed that good.

[@bigfella6629]

That exhaust sounds sweet :)

[@jolark2259]

What a pain, but well worth it! You are getting there and good luck with the paint job 😎👍

[@dieselbuilder5901]

Couldn't agree more.....the new exhaust has really nailed it! Sounds so good!

[@herme99]

Sounding really good! Battling 964 heat exchangers here......

[@MrJdubbya36]

There is a small amount of adjustment on the column. It's not much though. Look for bolts on either side of the column under the dash.

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Congrats on the refurb! And it sounds great too!

[@tucker9162]

The smile and laugh at the end made it worth the hassle. Great vid matey.

[@idesignyou...9257]

Great video, glad the outcome was positive!

[@RobSchofield]

The new A-post camera is a winner - brilliant!

[@bi55829]

Great Job!! You are a great mechanic!. 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@alexwild4350]

Now that is sounding brilliant - the exhaust note. Just how I'd expect a Ferrari to sound, throaty, meaty, powerful. About that little screw causing the trouble in the steering rack, wouldn't a bench grinder have been the tool to shorten its length than putting packing under its head ? Love the red trolley jack that I've not seen before, seem to remember in previous videos another red one like I have - cheap and nasty thing !! Well done, you've achieved so much with this car and come so far.

[@Number27]

Thank you Alex!!

[@dinyarcooper]

Nice one! Get a rubber mallet from a diy store:-) Better than the Clarkson universal tool. Lordy, it sounds sooo good.

[@craigturnbull5067]

ooooft she's sounding so much better, you must be pleased. 👍

[@oohaahbird]

love the progress you are making with your 308 , I am doing pretty much the same with my 1983 porsche 928s, keep going.

[@Number27]

Good luck with your 928!!

[@PeteST24]

Great job ! Glad everything turned out well

[@jamesread11]

Man that exhaust Sounds good in headphones

[@StevesMachines]

Such a beautiful car, great grin on your face at the end.

[@danielferraro59]

great job!👍🏻👍🏻 well done for taking it off again and sorting it, many would have left it for what it was. and the exhuast sounds amaizing now👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👻

[@DoctorDARKSIDE]

Man that 308 sounds really great these days!

[@Essin62]

Absolutely love love LOVE the sound of that car now!

[@darrellsimpson6966]

Great presentation. Must be fustrating at times. Car sounds brilliant.

[@Chris-vc6bn]

Nice Job, 👍 that smile on ya face says it all

[@thhall459]

bless you, brother! I love watching you struggle and succeed!

[@roscoe9507]

Wow she does sound good now, so did Ken Bruce in the back ground. Next vlog, fire up your Schumacher or sand master!!! When the KungFlu has gone, you need to attend a Sunday scramble at Bicester Heritage, I know you know where that is, tip top exhaust man

[@shieldaigbencher]

Great. Love the 308.

[@watchfan6180]

Good luck on paint work

[@justaddafan]

It's going to be really hard to tell how good the new rack is before an alignment. Especially with a manual rack, the feel is effected by alignment.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Particularly caster

[@stephenlaw9827]

A good result and a happy drive!

[@timfulmer5156]

Go under the steering column and there are 4 bolts that allow you to adjust the wheel tilt (at least there was on my 308qv). That will bring the wheel down for you

[@Number27]

I’ll take a look thanks!

[@marceld6061]

I don't expect you pulled over until you ran out of petrol.... you looked like you were enjoying yourself so much! It sounds like you might have that exhaust sorted!

[@colingreen2320]

Does Harry Metcalfe know you’re using his test route? 🤐

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

I was thinking same thing !!

[@batchmotors]

where is it?

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

@@batchmotors Its a secret !

[@donwright3427]

Cars can turn into a love hate relationship.As long as there is more love than hate it's all good

[@FriendM2010]

Love the tenacity! Good attitude! As long it doesn’t steer you into a tree 🥴👍. Audio is good ... Btw, INFLUENZO is so appropriate these days 😂

[@chuckhpnwx]

God, that car sounds amazing now!

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

308, just reminds me of the 80's and Magnum PI , I really liked Magnum I have to say.👍👍

[@barfmeister8509]

Sounds GREAT 👍👍

[@IAN1000IAN]

It may of been a good idea to add some grease when assembling the rack .

[@Number27]

It was added. Just not shown on camera