I MESSED UP BUYING THIS FLOOD DAMAGED A35 AMG! 🤦🏻‍♂️

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @CalvinsCarDiary
    @CalvinsCarDiary  Месяц назад +7

    Don’t miss your chance to get 15% off Carly! Just click this link and my discount code “CCD24” will be automatically applied to your order (valid until 31st September 2024): bit.ly/CCD24_Carly

    • @SU-88
      @SU-88 Месяц назад

      Will tell Calvin not to pull any heads off at your workshop, save that for at home 🤣

    • @leefreydanck9377
      @leefreydanck9377 Месяц назад

      @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

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  Месяц назад +1

      @@leefreydanck9377have you been hiding under a rock or are you new here?

    • @user-ss7sy5jg1c
      @user-ss7sy5jg1c Месяц назад

      @@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)

    • @user-ss7sy5jg1c
      @user-ss7sy5jg1c Месяц назад

      @@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 👍

  • @fourQQ
    @fourQQ Месяц назад +176

    I could listen to will talk engines for hours , top bloke

    • @fatwalletboy2
      @fatwalletboy2 Месяц назад +5

      Yep its like half an hour of Top Gear or Fifth Gear etc but trchnical and kind of easy to grasp.

    • @antonytownsend810
      @antonytownsend810 Месяц назад +1

      Yeah definitely agree with you, will is a top bloke who has so much knowledge, could sit their for hours and listen to him 👏👏👏

    • @MP-po6fj
      @MP-po6fj Месяц назад +2

      Learn so much from this guy here.. Should have his own channel car engine technical chat like

    • @where_s_wally
      @where_s_wally 16 дней назад

      Will is amazing, could watch these all day.

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi Месяц назад +168

    Wished VRS was near to me . They would be my go to garage..Will's knowledge is second to none.

    • @fatwalletboy2
      @fatwalletboy2 Месяц назад +11

      Metoo. Might not be the cheapest but youre paying for their knowledge.

    • @nomsey10
      @nomsey10 Месяц назад

      I can come down and pull your 🩲 down 😂

    • @menayetrahman6461
      @menayetrahman6461 Месяц назад +16

      He is my local, charges an arm and a leg for a diagnosis. Youll have to spend a fortune to get actual work done

    • @Inzy-k
      @Inzy-k Месяц назад

      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

    • @harryjohnson4346
      @harryjohnson4346 Месяц назад

      @@menayetrahman6461knowledge isn’t cheap

  • @prestigecarservice3713
    @prestigecarservice3713 Месяц назад +53

    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.

    • @johnboi_ttrs
      @johnboi_ttrs Месяц назад +1

      Was literally about to send this, mainly exhaust valve seat failure and at a minimum MB pay 75%

    • @emersonsmith9323
      @emersonsmith9323 Месяц назад

      What are the other common faults, I’m looking to buy a 19/20 year model, slightly concerned about the reliability

  • @Dan-78
    @Dan-78 Месяц назад +12

    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

  • @nurburgringobsessed5722
    @nurburgringobsessed5722 Месяц назад +9

    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 😃

  • @jamesdodd4128
    @jamesdodd4128 Месяц назад +27

    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

  • @stickydizzler
    @stickydizzler Месяц назад

    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.

  • @Def2ual
    @Def2ual Месяц назад +7

    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

    • @Balystube
      @Balystube Месяц назад

      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.

  • @nc7282
    @nc7282 Месяц назад +8

    Great video i was glued, Will is brilliant at explaining. I know nothing about engines and feel like ive learnt a thing or two.

  • @winstonchurchill9048
    @winstonchurchill9048 Месяц назад +34

    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.

    • @Driver2397
      @Driver2397 Месяц назад +4

      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.

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Месяц назад +1

      @@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

    • @Balystube
      @Balystube Месяц назад

      I rebuilt my own a35. My money will be on failing or failed Piezo injector.

  • @markmark1469
    @markmark1469 Месяц назад +7

    Will knows his stuff . Explaining everything as he goes . Great video

  • @garyreid2472
    @garyreid2472 Месяц назад +4

    What i like is when Calvin does these videos. It highlights that buying these performance cars isnt the issue. Running and fixing them is

  • @Christophergriffiths1972
    @Christophergriffiths1972 Месяц назад +3

    I could listen to Will all day. He’s knowledge is unbelievable.

  • @SamuelJCarroll
    @SamuelJCarroll Месяц назад +7

    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.

  • @kemalhussein6106
    @kemalhussein6106 Месяц назад +5

    What a brilliant technician.

  • @themadakh3229
    @themadakh3229 Месяц назад +2

    VRS bloke is an absolute master mechanic. Wish i had someone near me with that knowledge

  • @leevweleevwe4813
    @leevweleevwe4813 Месяц назад +3

    Absolutely loved this probably the most interesting video I’ve seen, the knowledge Will as is second to none

  • @fatwalletboy2
    @fatwalletboy2 Месяц назад +8

    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.

    • @comeonman7423
      @comeonman7423 Месяц назад

      Thanks where is this on the video, love the comparison

  • @daandan5140
    @daandan5140 Месяц назад +14

    A video on selling the shed to replace it with a lemon. Calv loves a challenge 😅😅😅😅

  • @foggy79
    @foggy79 Месяц назад +2

    One of the best vids yet at VRS, want to see more of their work in progress 💪

  • @wezz69
    @wezz69 Месяц назад +5

    Think this is one of the best videos I’ve seen of yours. Just a little different to your normal content and its good👍

  • @Usiiboo
    @Usiiboo Месяц назад +1

    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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @raymck2115
    @raymck2115 Месяц назад +2

    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

  • @Starski-ns5et
    @Starski-ns5et Месяц назад +1

    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

  • @nickluckleek2445
    @nickluckleek2445 Месяц назад

    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

  • @MatNewtonTrio
    @MatNewtonTrio Месяц назад

    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!

  • @cheesesteakjimmy2076
    @cheesesteakjimmy2076 Месяц назад +1

    Honestly I could listen to will for hours he's absolutely brilliant

  • @lesfernandez888
    @lesfernandez888 Месяц назад +64

    "Just sell it to that idiot Calvin - he will buy it" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @stevenc5227
      @stevenc5227 Месяц назад +5

      Yeah he only sells old crap anyway, just look at his website.🤣

    • @michaelwhitney3301
      @michaelwhitney3301 Месяц назад +2

      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

    • @stevenc5227
      @stevenc5227 Месяц назад +5

      @@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?

    • @JeffPower-dv3zl
      @JeffPower-dv3zl Месяц назад +2

      😂😂😂❤🎉😊

    • @user-ss7sy5jg1c
      @user-ss7sy5jg1c Месяц назад

      @@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

  • @LondonCarnaval
    @LondonCarnaval Месяц назад +1

    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 👍 😊

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Месяц назад

      Pay him enough I’m sure he’ll let you listen to him all day😅😅

  • @andrewbarnard6935
    @andrewbarnard6935 Месяц назад +2

    Great video, mix of mechanical knowledge, issues, fault finding 👌🏻

  • @Testio26
    @Testio26 Месяц назад +21

    a friend once told me to never buy a car from a brummy

    • @FredericFreedom
      @FredericFreedom Месяц назад +1

      Cat B

    • @broken12367
      @broken12367 Месяц назад +3

      The 2 B’s never buy a car from Birmingham or Bradford

  • @scottp4547
    @scottp4547 Месяц назад +2

    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

  • @scottwilliams2870
    @scottwilliams2870 Месяц назад +14

    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..

  • @W00LFY100
    @W00LFY100 Месяц назад +1

    11:40 compression chest? That's what Calvin will need when he gets the bill 😅

  • @rossarmstrong5823
    @rossarmstrong5823 Месяц назад

    Love the more technical VRS videos,like this, that you post occasionally 👍👍👍

  • @antp2052
    @antp2052 Месяц назад +5

    That 3 door Cossie on the ramp ,, 😃

  • @jackhughes3478
    @jackhughes3478 Месяц назад

    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

  • @Hondascooterguy
    @Hondascooterguy Месяц назад

    As a person who's into mechanics, I enjoy listening to Wills mechanical knowledge 😎

  • @rssagoo5780
    @rssagoo5780 Месяц назад

    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

  • @raysteven624
    @raysteven624 Месяц назад

    Could watch Will doing tech videos on rebuilds all day long 😮😊 such a knowledgeable genuine guy. Top video Cal

  • @Sukhumvit246
    @Sukhumvit246 Месяц назад +3

    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

  • @clivey9190
    @clivey9190 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @TESTA-CC
    @TESTA-CC Месяц назад

    Dave is a legend the best man for the job on any cylinder head 🤙🤙
    He Built the head on my Mini R53.

  • @mattsloan7147
    @mattsloan7147 Месяц назад

    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!

  • @matthewtredgett8563
    @matthewtredgett8563 Месяц назад

    Could listen to Will chat about cars and engines all day, what a bloke 🏎️👍🏼

  • @thegingerone6381
    @thegingerone6381 Месяц назад

    Fascinating video Calv. Will’s knowledge is incredible, such an amazing watch this episode!

  • @Cloud-yp4eh
    @Cloud-yp4eh Месяц назад +4

    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.

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Месяц назад +1

      Ford wet belt and dry clutch too

  • @eddielong6054
    @eddielong6054 26 дней назад

    Really enjoyed the detailed explanation 👍

  • @tyemckeown3672
    @tyemckeown3672 Месяц назад +11

    Met you today at petrolhedinism great show only been trying to meet you for a eternity 😂

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  Месяц назад +2

      Ahh man that’s so cool. Good to meet you mate 🙌

    • @tyemckeown3672
      @tyemckeown3672 Месяц назад

      @@CalvinsCarDiary I’m the Bassingbourn boy 😂

    • @tyemckeown3672
      @tyemckeown3672 Месяц назад

      @@Angus_____ he will get it lol

  • @steveguthrie2550
    @steveguthrie2550 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @FleetAdmiral215
    @FleetAdmiral215 Месяц назад

    Great video Calvin, Love the A35 Mercedes , can't wait for the follow up video

  • @matty7965
    @matty7965 Месяц назад +32

    I find it mental how all these youtubers are sponsored by Carly yet never use them when buying a car 🤷😂

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  Месяц назад +26

      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 🤪

    • @sm70911
      @sm70911 Месяц назад +5

      RUclipsrs know problems create content 😂

    • @fivezerofivezero8357
      @fivezerofivezero8357 Месяц назад

      @@CalvinsCarDiaryhey atleast you’ve admitted your a

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Месяц назад +2

      Not paid to use it = don’t use it 😅

    • @stef01885
      @stef01885 Месяц назад

      They definitely do, (or probably a better machine than Carly like a logic - it’s all for the camera

  • @Donnald-ky7dn
    @Donnald-ky7dn Месяц назад +1

    Will should make his own brand watch with that mechanic’s knowledge , very interesting to watch , ,

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  Месяц назад +3

      Fascinating guy. I love a lesson with Will 💯

  • @urbandubz
    @urbandubz Месяц назад +3

    You want this guy as your go to mechanic

  • @A-DUBCLUB
    @A-DUBCLUB Месяц назад

    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

  • @selby693
    @selby693 Месяц назад +1

    Will is the man, he would of had my octavia vrs sorted rapid👌

  • @michaelcook1923
    @michaelcook1923 Месяц назад +1

    I could listen for hours to what he says about engines. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @JMc.D
    @JMc.D Месяц назад +3

    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!

  • @Matthew-qc5ve
    @Matthew-qc5ve Месяц назад

    Brilliant video mate, we learn a lot from these. Keep it up Calv!

  • @azzy274
    @azzy274 Месяц назад

    Man this is one the best videos I've seen.
    Big up Will 👏👍

  • @comeonman7423
    @comeonman7423 Месяц назад +1

    Felt like I learnt so much in this video, fantastic 👌🏽

  • @mrlv8126
    @mrlv8126 Месяц назад +2

    Wow….🤯 every days a school day..thanks will..enjoyed watching

  • @Nat-fj2bf
    @Nat-fj2bf Месяц назад

    Such an interesting vid, Will is such a ball of knowledge, wicked stuff Calv.

  • @HarperRacing
    @HarperRacing Месяц назад

    Great video and lucky to have such a knowledgeable mechanic 👌🏼

  • @1881Gordon
    @1881Gordon Месяц назад

    You've gotta' love straight talking Will @VRS.. Potentially calling out a previous owner within the 1st 2 minutes of the Video 🤣

  • @Ireland103
    @Ireland103 Месяц назад

    This is a brilliant video....very informative and I could listen for hours..this car was a great buy for this content...more please

  • @johnelmslie
    @johnelmslie Месяц назад

    Will is a real mechanic! Brilliant interesting vlog .Not saying others arnt good haha

  • @kevLar7665
    @kevLar7665 Месяц назад +1

    Will is literally like a surgeon of cars... Dr.Will

  • @martindunning364
    @martindunning364 Месяц назад

    Loved this Video !! Love the passion 💪

  • @gavstenhouse8857
    @gavstenhouse8857 Месяц назад

    Will at VRS is superb knows his stuff cracking video Calv 😊

  • @PK-kw1zu
    @PK-kw1zu Месяц назад

    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.

  • @donomar4472
    @donomar4472 Месяц назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed all the knowledge will dropped in this video 🔥

  • @vahidvahidnia1643
    @vahidvahidnia1643 Месяц назад +19

    How do you manage to come up with such good ideas? Never stop!

  • @gregoryuk
    @gregoryuk Месяц назад

    What an informative episode this week.

  • @bettyswollocks7683
    @bettyswollocks7683 Месяц назад +1

    Great video could listen to him talk engines all day

  • @jimmyjimbos2215
    @jimmyjimbos2215 Месяц назад

    Great video calvin one of you best great to learn stuff 👍

  • @tomasnadassky1642
    @tomasnadassky1642 Месяц назад

    This guy knows his stuff💪

  • @smudger07
    @smudger07 Месяц назад

    More episodes like this please. Really interesting.

  • @leedstown
    @leedstown Месяц назад +1

    Should there be sound proofing on the bonnet?

  • @frogfoot6218
    @frogfoot6218 Месяц назад +1

    Fab upload so much info...was only looking at a a35 yesterday....errrm might move onto a slk55 instead 👍

    • @cmdrjinxo7846
      @cmdrjinxo7846 Месяц назад +1

      I have a 2020 A35, 33k miles, no issues. If you get one just get an extended Merc warranty as cylinder head is covered.

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Месяц назад

      @@cmdrjinxo7846all that means is you’ll soon have issues😅the engineering on this is a joke

  • @bbm959
    @bbm959 Месяц назад +2

    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

  • @zilvinasviltrakis6518
    @zilvinasviltrakis6518 Месяц назад +2

    Proper Birmingham car.

  • @broken12367
    @broken12367 Месяц назад +1

    I was looking at buying an A35 not anymore. Thanks Calv

  • @TESTA-CC
    @TESTA-CC Месяц назад

    Rate you calv, anything for views, no matter the cost. Your take it on.
    Respect 🤙🤙

  • @jamesthesecond1123
    @jamesthesecond1123 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @andycriddle-sv5zh
    @andycriddle-sv5zh Месяц назад +1

    He knows his stuff

  • @malks71
    @malks71 День назад

    Is that Paul Linfoot’s Cosworth in the background ?

  • @stuartleonard1060
    @stuartleonard1060 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent content... keep buying cars with issues 😊

  • @j.j.911
    @j.j.911 Месяц назад +7

    Never thought I’d be willing a guy on about his bent rod.

  • @robc8892
    @robc8892 Месяц назад

    What a great video. Interesting from start to finish

  • @HollandN54
    @HollandN54 Месяц назад

    “Im usually quite optimistic, but I think this is gonna be bad” 😂😂😂

  • @Mellow6996
    @Mellow6996 Месяц назад

    Wow his knowledge is unbelievable

  • @GillyR61
    @GillyR61 Месяц назад

    Really interesting mate just subscribed to your channel. Like it.

  • @Dugiesrevenge
    @Dugiesrevenge Месяц назад

    Absolutely fascinating video, wish You bought more lemons so we could have more lessons like this from VRS…

  • @GTA6WeeklyRoundup
    @GTA6WeeklyRoundup Месяц назад

    Will is really knowledgeable and not an asshole with it either top man

  • @dannyjayke8695
    @dannyjayke8695 Месяц назад

    Will the wizard he’s like a walking book of knowledge

  • @wakkimode8688
    @wakkimode8688 Месяц назад

    Think a £1000 to £10000 challenge would be good content showing everything step by step from purchasing to selling.

  • @DaveThornton-d8r
    @DaveThornton-d8r Месяц назад

    Superb video fascinating to see the inside

  • @Sw11nxn
    @Sw11nxn Месяц назад

    Aircon pully is a common thing, also VAG of the same age