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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.
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 😃
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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
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 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!
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!
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.
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.
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 👍 😊
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
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
19-21 year is the worst for a35 so many issues, cylinder head and diffs are common issues, Cylinder head was revised in 2022, which is why there have been very few issues after 2021 Mercedes standard procedure for this is to replace the whole cylinder head not repair/replace the valve and valve seat Also this isn't a premium plus it looks like a premium and someone has added the Aero kit as its missing the pan roof which only comes on premium plus
Are you sure? Because i've been reading foruns about it and this issue appeared on a car bought brand new in dec/23. Its covered by warranty ok but whats a shame if mercedes has not correct it in the production line. I was really looking foward to buy a a35 but i'm affraid. It would be great to know for sure when this factory issue was resolved (if it was)
@@amandascain9850 i found the post you have mentioned its one guy who joined the forum in January made 4 posts about it on jan 25/26th with sparse info then never updated anything and hasn't been back to forum since, one of his posts state little to no communication from main dealer then next post states waiting on parts within 24 hours
@@ulysees321yeah that was weird, I looked for more cases in newer cars and didn't find much. I hope it has been resolved in 2022 as you said, after all MB know this for years now.
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
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
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!
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.
I was looking to get a 17 plate s3 or golf r, then saw the video of the amg 45, set myself to get that, but now see this video of the amg 35, now lost a but of confidence.
Forget them all and buy a 340i But imo having owned 2/3 get the Audi if you want the haldex and a car that is just understeer and noise. Better than the golf not as strung out as the merc I mean everyone knows how reliable the ea888 is overall
@@phiIip488 handles better than all of them though, not that much heavier either you’re only talking 180kg that’s a couple of passengers worth of weight.. 140 if you want something small but if you’re a grown man you don’t want a 4cyl for a fun car you want a 6
@@phiIip488 the way you’ve said that I can tell you haven’t driven one at least to the limit or you’d know already. 50:50 weight distribution does a hell of a lot for handling so it hides the extra 180kg for what it is easily, the others are all nose heavy so understeer prone. There’s a reason the Nurburgring is full of serious 3/4 series and not of s3s.. also if you want x drive it’s available but still rear biased allowing you to play around if you aren’t the best driver unlike the haldex systems which are terrible for having any sort of fun with the car.
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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
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
Great video i was glued, Will is brilliant at explaining. I know nothing about engines and feel like ive learnt a thing or two.
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
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.
What i like is when Calvin does these videos. It highlights that buying these performance cars isnt the issue. Running and fixing them is
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.
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.
I could listen to Will all day. He’s knowledge is unbelievable.
VRS bloke is an absolute master mechanic. Wish i had someone near me with that knowledge
Will knows his stuff . Explaining everything as he goes . Great video
Think this is one of the best videos I’ve seen of yours. Just a little different to your normal content and its good👍
Absolutely loved this probably the most interesting video I’ve seen, the knowledge Will as is second to none
"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
A video on selling the shed to replace it with a lemon. Calv loves a challenge 😅😅😅😅
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
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
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..
One of the best vids yet at VRS, want to see more of their work in progress 💪
What a brilliant technician.
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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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
Honestly I could listen to will for hours he's absolutely brilliant
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
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
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
Great video, mix of mechanical knowledge, issues, fault finding 👌🏻
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.
That 3 door Cossie on the ramp ,, 😃
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!
As a person who's into mechanics, I enjoy listening to Wills mechanical knowledge 😎
11:40 compression chest? That's what Calvin will need when he gets the bill 😅
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
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!
Love how will explains everything!! Great video
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.
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 😂
@@24ct_G he will get it lol
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
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😅😅
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
Fascinating video Calv. Will’s knowledge is incredible, such an amazing watch this episode!
Love the more technical VRS videos,like this, that you post occasionally 👍👍👍
Dave is a legend the best man for the job on any cylinder head 🤙🤙
He Built the head on my Mini R53.
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
Should there be sound proofing on the bonnet?
Really enjoyed the detailed explanation 👍
“Im usually quite optimistic, but I think this is gonna be bad” 😂😂😂
Will is the man, he would of had my octavia vrs sorted rapid👌
I could listen for hours to what he says about engines. 👍👍👍👍👍
Wow….🤯 every days a school day..thanks will..enjoyed watching
Could listen to Will chat about cars and engines all day, what a bloke 🏎️👍🏼
19-21 year is the worst for a35 so many issues, cylinder head and diffs are common issues, Cylinder head was revised in 2022, which is why there have been very few issues after 2021 Mercedes standard procedure for this is to replace the whole cylinder head not repair/replace the valve and valve seat
Also this isn't a premium plus it looks like a premium and someone has added the Aero kit as its missing the pan roof which only comes on premium plus
Are you sure? Because i've been reading foruns about it and this issue appeared on a car bought brand new in dec/23. Its covered by warranty ok but whats a shame if mercedes has not correct it in the production line. I was really looking foward to buy a a35 but i'm affraid. It would be great to know for sure when this factory issue was resolved (if it was)
@@amandascain9850 i found the post you have mentioned its one guy who joined the forum in January made 4 posts about it on jan 25/26th with sparse info then never updated anything and hasn't been back to forum since, one of his posts state little to no communication from main dealer then next post states waiting on parts within 24 hours
@@ulysees321yeah that was weird, I looked for more cases in newer cars and didn't find much. I hope it has been resolved in 2022 as you said, after all MB know this for years now.
@@amandascain9850 ive got a 24 plate facelift a35, im 2300 miles in, so far touch wood its been perfect,
Great video Calvin, Love the A35 Mercedes , can't wait for the follow up video
You've gotta' love straight talking Will @VRS.. Potentially calling out a previous owner within the 1st 2 minutes of the Video 🤣
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
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
Felt like I learnt so much in this video, fantastic 👌🏽
Man this is one the best videos I've seen.
Big up Will 👏👍
Will should make his own brand watch with that mechanic’s knowledge , very interesting to watch , ,
Fascinating guy. I love a lesson with Will 💯
Will is literally like a surgeon of cars... Dr.Will
Brilliant video mate, we learn a lot from these. Keep it up Calv!
This is a brilliant video....very informative and I could listen for hours..this car was a great buy for this content...more please
Great video and lucky to have such a knowledgeable mechanic 👌🏼
Such an interesting vid, Will is such a ball of knowledge, wicked stuff Calv.
You want this guy as your go to mechanic
Will is a real mechanic! Brilliant interesting vlog .Not saying others arnt good haha
Rate you calv, anything for views, no matter the cost. Your take it on.
Respect 🤙🤙
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.
Great video could listen to him talk engines all day
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
Will at VRS is superb knows his stuff cracking video Calv 😊
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!
Is that Paul Linfoot’s Cosworth in the background ?
I was looking at buying an A35 not anymore. Thanks Calv
Thoroughly enjoyed all the knowledge will dropped in this video 🔥
Loved this Video !! Love the passion 💪
Why don’t you plug in your Obd device before buying a car?
This guy knows his stuff💪
Proper Birmingham car.
Excellent content... keep buying cars with issues 😊
Seems Chris slix was right, never buy a car from Birmingham 😂
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 calvin one of you best great to learn stuff 👍
I think they are recalls for cylinder head
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.
More episodes like this please. Really interesting.
@CalvinsCarDiary good to see you @ petrolism knebworth at the weekend! 👍👍
Sold mine scared to death of head issue the uk is out of parts as there are so many
Is that a old audi 80 sport on the ramp behind wil .??
What a great video. Interesting from start to finish
I was looking to get a 17 plate s3 or golf r, then saw the video of the amg 45, set myself to get that, but now see this video of the amg 35, now lost a but of confidence.
Forget them all and buy a 340i
But imo having owned 2/3 get the Audi if you want the haldex and a car that is just understeer and noise. Better than the golf not as strung out as the merc I mean everyone knows how reliable the ea888 is overall
@@AI-Records24heavy 3 series is rubbish
@@phiIip488 handles better than all of them though, not that much heavier either you’re only talking 180kg that’s a couple of passengers worth of weight.. 140 if you want something small but if you’re a grown man you don’t want a 4cyl for a fun car you want a 6
@@phiIip488 the way you’ve said that I can tell you haven’t driven one at least to the limit or you’d know already. 50:50 weight distribution does a hell of a lot for handling so it hides the extra 180kg for what it is easily, the others are all nose heavy so understeer prone. There’s a reason the Nurburgring is full of serious 3/4 series and not of s3s.. also if you want x drive it’s available but still rear biased allowing you to play around if you aren’t the best driver unlike the haldex systems which are terrible for having any sort of fun with the car.
@@AI-Records24true 50:50 weight distribution in beemers is only applicable to left hand drive models
Never thought I’d be willing a guy on about his bent rod.
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The lesson to the story is always to use a garage that knows what they are doing I've learnt over the years a cheap mechanic is cheap for a reason