I Fixed My Ferrari's Leaky Fuel System and You Can TOO!

Our Ferrari's fuel system is full of funk and leaks after standing un-started for so many years. How to fix a funked up fuel system on an old classic Ferrari 308 GT4 (other classics are applicable)! If the engine is broken then it may well break us! But, if it turns out to be an easy fix this could be un Fantastico Affare, but first things first, let's see if we can get that wonderful V8 to turn over and that mission starts with the leaky, gummy funked up fuel system fix!!

Edd China's Workshop Diaries Ep 70 - Funked Up Ferrari Fuel System Fix!

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[eddchina]

Here is the second installment of our somewhat foolish Ferrari 308GT4 project. We are on our way to getting its wonderful (but potentially very expensive) V8 engine fired into life and this first job of getting the fuel system to work is very important. The next episode is likely to be the office building build, let me know of this side of our workshop activity is as interesting as the car projects... Thanks for watching!!

[henribuhagiar]

Thank you Edd. As an old Wheeler Dealer watcher ( when you were there), this is the type of car show that I miss.

[jwvandegronden]

I already spotted the same sentiment I feel watching this episode in comments from others, but man, what a pleasure to see you do what you do best: Break down something complicated into its much easier constituent parts! And the music, camera work; Yahoo!!! What a gift!! Thanks guys!!!

[rdenir]

Hi Edd and crew, ,
I had one of these GT4’s which I rebuilt mechanically so here are a few pointers from watching this episode,
Regarding the fuel system, inside that canister which is actually the fuel filter holder is a fuel filter, I did see you blow through it but it would probably be a good idea to open it up and replace that filter,
There’s also another fine gauze filter behind that nipple which was connected to the fuel tank, seeing that you were able to pump fuel around and into that bottle chances are it’s not blocked but it wouldn’t hurt to remove, check and clean if needed being you are this far into it..

Also as mentioned, there is a fuel filler hose which connects the fuel filler pipe to the top of the tank, , that hose often gets over looked as it’s hidden but after 50 years, it will most likely be perished and has been a source of engine fires when people have refuelled at the gas station..
The reason the rear spark plugs had more corrosion than the front is that when it rains, the water drops right down on that rear bank and water pools up on to the spark plugs, even they are protected somewhat by rubber spark plug well boots..
On my car I fabricated a small gutter/channel that sat under the firewall that caught any rainwater and drained it to the sides of the car..

Great show which is bringing back a whole lot of memories, ,
I’l certainly be watching it until the end

[BillRyan]

Edd is back!!! This has a vintage Edd feel to it and it's awesome to see you in this role again!!! I loved the Range Rover project and this one is going to be even better!!! Happy new Year Edd China and Team!!!

[youremostwelcome]

I always thought that Edd was wasted on the Wheeler Dealers format, which had to be simplified and shortened for entertainment. I LOVE this slower, more detailed cadence. Combining this with his practiced presenter skills makes this about as high quality an offering as I’ve found.

[MrHobbit]

This is the Edd we know and love! This is fantastic. A fascinating project, and it's great to have you back doing what you do best. We have all missed this so much.

[jamesflood]

Edd - this is brilliant - seeing you back to what you do best. Great format and thoroughly enjoyable too! Next episode ASAP please.

[shenanigan]

Lovely progress! :) Makes me nostalgic for the old Wheeler Dealers episode that featured the same model, even in the same color! But now, we get a much more in-depth look at all the little details that went amiss in the much more fast-paced TV production, and it's just fascinating how intricately these things are put together...

[phils]

From what's been found so far it looks to me like the car has been run on a shoestring budget with minimal maintenance for the latter part of it's working life and just parked up when it became too troublesome.
At least cars of this era are purely mechanical with NO fancy electronics and the nightmare that can come with troubleshooting them. This vid just shows why the temptation to pour in some fresh fuel and try for a start should be avoided at all costs!👍 Slow, steady and methodical gets the job done. Great!😀

[nokbeen]

Lovely! This is the type of videos we want more of.
Regarding that fuel balance pipe, I’d cut it in half and joined it with a hose to make it easier to get out in the future..

[robertdd]

This, Edd! This show is what should have followed your “I finally got my tools back” video!
Just wonderful!
😊

[marccarter]

I found this show recently, great to see Ed again

[rknotz]

Ok, so I'll go out there and say this is one if the best episodes so far. Crazy to say, but this channel improves the quality of my life! Not kidding! Thanks Edd!

[timgosling]

The 308 is renowned for choke problems because the choke control doesn’t get used; it’s unnecessary to start the car. You need just a few pumps on the accelerator to start it even in really cold weather. If warm just slowly open the throttles and turn the key.
For preventative maintenance it’s a good idea to check the tanks for micro perforation where they rest on their insulating pads; it’s a known problem area for corrosion. Also, while the air box is off check the coolant pipe running down the centre of the V. It gets baked and can split.

[GreginMD]

OMG, I've missed this version of Edd doing his thing! There were times when I thought it'd never be like this again, but I'm so happy to see stuff this interesting again - and so is my wife! We're going to have to do something about the climate control in the shop though! The mini-building inside of a building is a good start for some warm refuge, but seeing your breath inside - well, that's just un-American! LOL!!!

[roxjeruben]

Happy to see you back, Edd. This is an interesting series!

[darrenbriddock]

Edd, Ive got to say this is one of the best videos you have done on your channel, back to basics, just like the old days, Edd fixing cars, love it. I know you have been exploring what your content should be like recently and for me (and it can only ever be my view) this is it. Edd fix cars, perfect, why rewrite a hit.

[geoffaries]

Nice to see Ed back. I bumped into him at a conference in Bournemouth, hes a really nice guy. I dont have Ed's patience and would have left the balance pipe in position to remove the drain plug. Sprayed the plug with Kroill and heated it with induction heater, to be belts and braces you could run a nitrogen purge gas through the tanks. I'm looking forward to the next video. The tanks are aluminium, which explains the lack of internal corrosion 😊

[philippm.]

this was a really lovely episode - start to finish - relaxed work and this is something i really love here - the timeline is realistic :) it takes a lot of time to fix a car. I wish you all best for this year :) cheers :)