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@@leefreydanck9377it’s not a ripoff mate if your new Calvin buys cars that ppl can win, if they need work doing to them then he makes sure the car is fully in top condition before giving it away, , it’s probly one of the nicest cars on plannet of dreams (one of them)
@@CalvinsCarDiary hello Calvin, , so hopefully then there is some good news for you ,, hopefully this shows ppl not all ppl from Birmingham are dodgy , and , will ,really nos his stuff, was a very interesting video , I will definitely be buying some tickets 👍
A35 cylinder heads are a very common problem. Main dealers often repair them under goodwill if the history is good. We’ve sent a few and they’ve been approved by Mercedes for free.
Will is like a consultant surgeon, same principle of putting things together and rebuilding back up, absolutely amazing listening to him. Wicked video Calv, good luck with it
Absolutely glued to this video. Very very informative the way Will explains things even Calvin understands 😂 probably one of the best videos on the channel imo. More please 😃
Calvin getting close to being put on torch holding duty. 'so its just a burnt valve' 'there'll be a reason it's burnt'. Great team work, enthusiasm and knowledge colliding.
A lot of A35 owners are very keen to see what could be done going forward .. Facebook and forums are loaded with the the cylinder head issue .. please keep us updated
I have my own theory, regular injector testing, especially if someone’s using standard UK fuel as well as swapping out the filter gauze on the thermostat that was there from build but not in the later revisions post 2022.
I agree with a lot of what he says. However he’s overlooked something here. He commented the restriction in the exhaust port, was inline with the crack in the valve. Valves actually rotate whilst the engine is running. So that’s not the reason the valve cracked. It’s quite possible it cracked if cold water from the flood, entered that hot cylinder, and rapidly cooled that valve down. It’s also possible that cylinder has been running lean, for whatever reason. The first thing I would have done is put a DTI on all 4 pistons, to see if there has been any hydraulic issues, which may have shortened (bent) a rod. I realise he mentioned he was going to do that.
That's what I thought valves rotate also if water entered the cylinder the valves would look cleaner this looks to me like a bad injector or a bad tune.
Will is a brilliant mechanic to know. What amazes me though is when you talk about a car that is essentially a modern vehicle and made by mercedes it still has common fault issues go wrong which are well known.
Great techy video.....amazed the exhaust valves are 10mm smaller than a Golf R......talk about restrictive.....seeing the diff clutch pack work too was eye opening with the slopes on the plate......wicked job.
Well Done Calvin, iv read so many Facebook, and forum pages about these issues that sort of scared me away from these cars, so I settled on same era cla220d, this video was so informative well done I love all your content its literal gold I especially like the technical vids like this with Will or with your Bodyshop projects 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It’s an a250 engine pushed to the limits from factory and is the reason why I never tuned mine. The cylinder heads are known to crack even with low mileage and stock power. I don’t know 5% of what Will does but this screams to me it was tuned probably on someone’s driveway with a cheap pops and bangs map… Tuned to 99 Ron and run on cheap low octane fuel. Never buy one of these unless it’s unmodified and in warranty or you are asking for it
One of the best videos I have seen love learning about cars and this is very educational from Will could listen to him all day brilliant Cal do more plz great
This is my favourite video on your channel. Love the cars, love the new M3 (wicked) but listening to an expert talk about engines is absolutely fascinating.. The knowledge and expertise is fantastic.. great content!
@@michaelwhitney3301 Ok so how much do you think all that work is going to cost? the seller knew already what the cost of repair will be, even though they play dumb, who else would buy it?
@@stevenc5227 I totally disagree with your comments Calvin didn’t sell crap he sells a various cars to suit different buyers, , and he smashes it on utube also, ppl amaze me , how negative people can be ,Calvin is a sound guy, , I just thought your comment was not necessary
Awesome and very informative video 👌👍👏 You're very lucky to have such friend like Will. I could listen to him all day long. Felt sorry for you the way this car turned out to be but atleast you have saviour to get you out of trouble. This is such informative and educational video. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
Can def confirm the diff goes on these a35’s, mine went n took it to Will cost me around 2k couple years ago, cudnt use the warranty as I changed the exhaust n had it lowered
Forget about having blood Will has engine oil in his system when this man bleeds bet it’s pure gold, good knowledge and good amount experience is needed with the cars and not to mention engineering
haha i was just looking at a A35 and a A45 yesterday and was supposed to be going back tomorrow for the A35😀 I reckon ill go with the A45 even though it has slightly higher millage and a year older
I ain’t even mechanically minded but that video was truly fascinating. As someone mentioned earlier I wish VRS were my local garage. Will is a walking talking encyclopaedia of car knowledge.
Interesting this, i had an A35 from the moment they came out and had it stage 1 tuned. In the 3 years of owning it with the tune i never had an issue. So its interesting to hear that there are so many common issues. Top video Calv!
Think the burnt valve issue triggered a class action lawsuit in America. Rather like the E46 subframe issue. Over there BMW have to sort it. Here in the uk you’re on your own.
He says at 19:37 that he hasn’t seen a car with a burnt valve in ages. I work with engines and I genuinely see about one a week. But it is all the very small engined cars like the Peugeot 1.2 or qashqui 1.2. They run so hot to be so efficient that it happens a lot.
Calv. U need a professional grade obd2 scanner. When it comes to buying any bmw.. audi.. vw.. mercedes benz i always scan before i consider buying. Fault codes can tell u alot about a car.. and help drive your negotiations
Cracked heads, diffs, turbos with 70k on it. Not good enough out of Mercedes. I used to be a MB salesman and drove this exact model when it was first released. Shame because it was a really fun car to drive. Interestingly, myself and the master tech had a look at the engine specs and it was almost identical to the A250. The only spec difference we could see at a glance was the piston size and maybe turbo can’t quite remember. The valve size would make sense that this is a 250 turned up. Good luck!
I’ve got to say Calvin, really enjoyed this video, it was nice to see a little more in depth the diagnostics and troubleshooting of the issues. I think you 2 should have a spin off channel, wheeler dealer type of thing
So...don't buy merc a35's as they will brick their engines just outside their warranty period. Mercedes have become so poor these days. A 2019 on 69k. Appalling really. Love the look /design of the a class too.
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Will tell Calvin not to pull any heads off at your workshop, save that for at home 🤣
@calvinscardiary can I ask why this was on planet of dreams and yet I have brought tickets for this and the car is shagged seems a bit of a rip off
@@leefreydanck9377have you been hiding under a rock or are you new here?
@@leefreydanck9377it’s not a ripoff mate if your new Calvin buys cars that ppl can win, if they need work doing to them then he makes sure the car is fully in top condition before giving it away, , it’s probly one of the nicest cars on plannet of dreams (one of them)
@@CalvinsCarDiary hello Calvin, , so hopefully then there is some good news for you ,, hopefully this shows ppl not all ppl from Birmingham are dodgy , and , will ,really nos his stuff, was a very interesting video , I will definitely be buying some tickets 👍
I could listen to will talk engines for hours , top bloke
Yep its like half an hour of Top Gear or Fifth Gear etc but trchnical and kind of easy to grasp.
Yeah definitely agree with you, will is a top bloke who has so much knowledge, could sit their for hours and listen to him 👏👏👏
Learn so much from this guy here.. Should have his own channel car engine technical chat like
Will is amazing, could watch these all day.
Wished VRS was near to me . They would be my go to garage..Will's knowledge is second to none.
Metoo. Might not be the cheapest but youre paying for their knowledge.
I can come down and pull your 🩲 down 😂
He is my local, charges an arm and a leg for a diagnosis. Youll have to spend a fortune to get actual work done
Trust me you won’t wish Vrs an ripoff William were near you, he would make you bankrupt he charges almost double everyone else would, stay clear mate
@@menayetrahman6461knowledge isn’t cheap
A35 cylinder heads are a very common problem. Main dealers often repair them under goodwill if the history is good. We’ve sent a few and they’ve been approved by Mercedes for free.
Was literally about to send this, mainly exhaust valve seat failure and at a minimum MB pay 75%
What are the other common faults, I’m looking to buy a 19/20 year model, slightly concerned about the reliability
Will is like a consultant surgeon, same principle of putting things together and rebuilding back up, absolutely amazing listening to him.
Wicked video Calv, good luck with it
Absolutely glued to this video. Very very informative the way Will explains things even Calvin understands 😂 probably one of the best videos on the channel imo.
More please 😃
Think Calvin should do work experience at vrs for a week! Be entertaining to see him get his hands dirty and get shouted at by will
would be funny
Calvin getting close to being put on torch holding duty.
'so its just a burnt valve'
'there'll be a reason it's burnt'.
Great team work, enthusiasm and knowledge colliding.
A lot of A35 owners are very keen to see what could be done going forward .. Facebook and forums are loaded with the the cylinder head issue .. please keep us updated
I have my own theory, regular injector testing, especially if someone’s using standard UK fuel as well as swapping out the filter gauze on the thermostat that was there from build but not in the later revisions post 2022.
Great video i was glued, Will is brilliant at explaining. I know nothing about engines and feel like ive learnt a thing or two.
I agree with a lot of what he says. However he’s overlooked something here. He commented the restriction in the exhaust port, was inline with the crack in the valve. Valves actually rotate whilst the engine is running. So that’s not the reason the valve cracked. It’s quite possible it cracked if cold water from the flood, entered that hot cylinder, and rapidly cooled that valve down. It’s also possible that cylinder has been running lean, for whatever reason. The first thing I would have done is put a DTI on all 4 pistons, to see if there has been any hydraulic issues, which may have shortened (bent) a rod. I realise he mentioned he was going to do that.
That's what I thought valves rotate also if water entered the cylinder the valves would look cleaner this looks to me like a bad injector or a bad tune.
@@Driver2397a lot of water maybe but they can crack off a tiny bit and you’re not seeing a clean up job off a little bit
I rebuilt my own a35. My money will be on failing or failed Piezo injector.
Will knows his stuff . Explaining everything as he goes . Great video
What i like is when Calvin does these videos. It highlights that buying these performance cars isnt the issue. Running and fixing them is
I could listen to Will all day. He’s knowledge is unbelievable.
Will is a brilliant mechanic to know. What amazes me though is when you talk about a car that is essentially a modern vehicle and made by mercedes it still has common fault issues go wrong which are well known.
What a brilliant technician.
VRS bloke is an absolute master mechanic. Wish i had someone near me with that knowledge
Absolutely loved this probably the most interesting video I’ve seen, the knowledge Will as is second to none
Great techy video.....amazed the exhaust valves are 10mm smaller than a Golf R......talk about restrictive.....seeing the diff clutch pack work too was eye opening with the slopes on the plate......wicked job.
Thanks where is this on the video, love the comparison
A video on selling the shed to replace it with a lemon. Calv loves a challenge 😅😅😅😅
One of the best vids yet at VRS, want to see more of their work in progress 💪
Think this is one of the best videos I’ve seen of yours. Just a little different to your normal content and its good👍
Well Done Calvin, iv read so many Facebook, and forum pages about these issues that sort of scared me away from these cars, so I settled on same era cla220d, this video was so informative well done I love all your content its literal gold
I especially like the technical vids like this with Will or with your Bodyshop projects 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Man in the Shed "Dave" I love it, Will and Calvin are so interesting; can wait for the update, well done boys, keep up the great content
It’s an a250 engine pushed to the limits from factory and is the reason why I never tuned mine. The cylinder heads are known to crack even with low mileage and stock power. I don’t know 5% of what Will does but this screams to me it was tuned probably on someone’s driveway with a cheap pops and bangs map… Tuned to 99 Ron and run on cheap low octane fuel. Never buy one of these unless it’s unmodified and in warranty or you are asking for it
One of the best videos I have seen love learning about cars and this is very educational from Will could listen to him all day brilliant Cal do more plz great
This is my favourite video on your channel. Love the cars, love the new M3 (wicked) but listening to an expert talk about engines is absolutely fascinating.. The knowledge and expertise is fantastic.. great content!
Honestly I could listen to will for hours he's absolutely brilliant
"Just sell it to that idiot Calvin - he will buy it" 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah he only sells old crap anyway, just look at his website.🤣
But in this case the only idiots have been the sellers not able to find competent mechanic to find the issue well done calv your smashing it
@@michaelwhitney3301 Ok so how much do you think all that work is going to cost? the seller knew already what the cost of repair will be, even though they play dumb, who else would buy it?
😂😂😂❤🎉😊
@@stevenc5227 I totally disagree with your comments Calvin didn’t sell crap he sells a various cars to suit different buyers, , and he smashes it on utube also, ppl amaze me , how negative people can be ,Calvin is a sound guy, , I just thought your comment was not necessary
Awesome and very informative video 👌👍👏
You're very lucky to have such friend like Will. I could listen to him all day long.
Felt sorry for you the way this car turned out to be but atleast you have saviour to get you out of trouble. This is such informative and educational video. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
Pay him enough I’m sure he’ll let you listen to him all day😅😅
Great video, mix of mechanical knowledge, issues, fault finding 👌🏻
a friend once told me to never buy a car from a brummy
Cat B
The 2 B’s never buy a car from Birmingham or Bradford
Can def confirm the diff goes on these a35’s, mine went n took it to Will cost me around 2k couple years ago, cudnt use the warranty as I changed the exhaust n had it lowered
I aways take my car to vrs, Will is such a nice genuine knowledgable guy..
He actually saved my rs4 after I let a numpty work it..
11:40 compression chest? That's what Calvin will need when he gets the bill 😅
Love the more technical VRS videos,like this, that you post occasionally 👍👍👍
That 3 door Cossie on the ramp ,, 😃
Will is just as much he star of the show as Calvin, listening to him him talk about DSG the other week and then now on the engine, top guys
As a person who's into mechanics, I enjoy listening to Wills mechanical knowledge 😎
Forget about having blood Will has engine oil in his system when this man bleeds bet it’s pure gold, good knowledge and good amount experience is needed with the cars and not to mention engineering
Could watch Will doing tech videos on rebuilds all day long 😮😊 such a knowledgeable genuine guy. Top video Cal
haha i was just looking at a A35 and a A45 yesterday and was supposed to be going back tomorrow for the A35😀 I reckon ill go with the A45 even though it has slightly higher millage and a year older
I ain’t even mechanically minded but that video was truly fascinating. As someone mentioned earlier I wish VRS were my local garage. Will is a walking talking encyclopaedia of car knowledge.
Dave is a legend the best man for the job on any cylinder head 🤙🤙
He Built the head on my Mini R53.
Interesting this, i had an A35 from the moment they came out and had it stage 1 tuned. In the 3 years of owning it with the tune i never had an issue. So its interesting to hear that there are so many common issues. Top video Calv!
Could listen to Will chat about cars and engines all day, what a bloke 🏎️👍🏼
Fascinating video Calv. Will’s knowledge is incredible, such an amazing watch this episode!
Think the burnt valve issue triggered a class action lawsuit in America.
Rather like the E46 subframe issue. Over there BMW have to sort it. Here in the uk you’re on your own.
Ford wet belt and dry clutch too
Really enjoyed the detailed explanation 👍
Met you today at petrolhedinism great show only been trying to meet you for a eternity 😂
Ahh man that’s so cool. Good to meet you mate 🙌
@@CalvinsCarDiary I’m the Bassingbourn boy 😂
@@Angus_____ he will get it lol
He says at 19:37 that he hasn’t seen a car with a burnt valve in ages. I work with engines and I genuinely see about one a week. But it is all the very small engined cars like the Peugeot 1.2 or qashqui 1.2. They run so hot to be so efficient that it happens a lot.
Great video Calvin, Love the A35 Mercedes , can't wait for the follow up video
I find it mental how all these youtubers are sponsored by Carly yet never use them when buying a car 🤷😂
I know I’m just a massive dickhead. Next time I’m definitely using Carly.
Make sure when you get yours you use my code CCD24 🤪
RUclipsrs know problems create content 😂
@@CalvinsCarDiaryhey atleast you’ve admitted your a
Not paid to use it = don’t use it 😅
They definitely do, (or probably a better machine than Carly like a logic - it’s all for the camera
Will should make his own brand watch with that mechanic’s knowledge , very interesting to watch , ,
Fascinating guy. I love a lesson with Will 💯
You want this guy as your go to mechanic
Calv. U need a professional grade obd2 scanner. When it comes to buying any bmw.. audi.. vw.. mercedes benz i always scan before i consider buying. Fault codes can tell u alot about a car.. and help drive your negotiations
Will is the man, he would of had my octavia vrs sorted rapid👌
I could listen for hours to what he says about engines. 👍👍👍👍👍
Cracked heads, diffs, turbos with 70k on it. Not good enough out of Mercedes. I used to be a MB salesman and drove this exact model when it was first released. Shame because it was a really fun car to drive. Interestingly, myself and the master tech had a look at the engine specs and it was almost identical to the A250. The only spec difference we could see at a glance was the piston size and maybe turbo can’t quite remember. The valve size would make sense that this is a 250 turned up. Good luck!
Brilliant video mate, we learn a lot from these. Keep it up Calv!
Man this is one the best videos I've seen.
Big up Will 👏👍
Felt like I learnt so much in this video, fantastic 👌🏽
Wow….🤯 every days a school day..thanks will..enjoyed watching
Such an interesting vid, Will is such a ball of knowledge, wicked stuff Calv.
Great video and lucky to have such a knowledgeable mechanic 👌🏼
You've gotta' love straight talking Will @VRS.. Potentially calling out a previous owner within the 1st 2 minutes of the Video 🤣
This is a brilliant video....very informative and I could listen for hours..this car was a great buy for this content...more please
Will is a real mechanic! Brilliant interesting vlog .Not saying others arnt good haha
Will is literally like a surgeon of cars... Dr.Will
Loved this Video !! Love the passion 💪
Will at VRS is superb knows his stuff cracking video Calv 😊
SUCH a good video, find it so fascinating. We need more videos like this, I could have watched an hour of this in one video.
Thoroughly enjoyed all the knowledge will dropped in this video 🔥
How do you manage to come up with such good ideas? Never stop!
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What an informative episode this week.
Great video could listen to him talk engines all day
Great video calvin one of you best great to learn stuff 👍
This guy knows his stuff💪
More episodes like this please. Really interesting.
Should there be sound proofing on the bonnet?
Fab upload so much info...was only looking at a a35 yesterday....errrm might move onto a slk55 instead 👍
I have a 2020 A35, 33k miles, no issues. If you get one just get an extended Merc warranty as cylinder head is covered.
@@cmdrjinxo7846all that means is you’ll soon have issues😅the engineering on this is a joke
I’ve got to say Calvin, really enjoyed this video, it was nice to see a little more in depth the diagnostics and troubleshooting of the issues.
I think you 2 should have a spin off channel, wheeler dealer type of thing
Proper Birmingham car.
I was looking at buying an A35 not anymore. Thanks Calv
Rate you calv, anything for views, no matter the cost. Your take it on.
Respect 🤙🤙
So...don't buy merc a35's as they will brick their engines just outside their warranty period. Mercedes have become so poor these days. A 2019 on 69k. Appalling really. Love the look /design of the a class too.
He knows his stuff
Is that Paul Linfoot’s Cosworth in the background ?
Excellent content... keep buying cars with issues 😊
Never thought I’d be willing a guy on about his bent rod.
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What a great video. Interesting from start to finish
“Im usually quite optimistic, but I think this is gonna be bad” 😂😂😂
Wow his knowledge is unbelievable
Really interesting mate just subscribed to your channel. Like it.
Absolutely fascinating video, wish You bought more lemons so we could have more lessons like this from VRS…
Will is really knowledgeable and not an asshole with it either top man
Will the wizard he’s like a walking book of knowledge
Think a £1000 to £10000 challenge would be good content showing everything step by step from purchasing to selling.
Superb video fascinating to see the inside
Aircon pully is a common thing, also VAG of the same age