Operation Save Digby Part 7: Do Digby's Dreams Come True?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Its October and Digby's problems have been haunting my dreams... Do we finally have a solution? Find out what's in-store for RUclipss favorite w123! Watch the full Digby video series here: • Operation Save Digby: ...
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Wow, you guys are taking this channel to a new level! Keep going, won't miss a single video.
Never clicked so fast on an YT video
Michael Silveira sane here been anxious to see what their end all fix will be
Me too! Top work here . Really want to see what's actually broken! Great video.
@@thedubdoctor Ridiculous, Take a good numbers matching motor out one chassis and slap it into some crusty critter. Third motor for Digby. Makes a difference. Always keep your original motor and trans on a stand even when you swap. Drive any motor but their is only one original. Hint.
Same here. I opened up YT here on Europe and just before going to uni, I am shouting "DIGBYYYYY, YEAH MY DAY ISN*T GOING TO SUCK AFTER ALL". Thanks guys!
Minute 0:18 and i love it 😊. This is the best Sunday evening present i could imagine.
Thank you and best regards from Germany
Charles Yamamoto
What is AFD?
Charles Yamamoto Why should he?
Been following the channel on and off now for a few years, nice to see Joel making some videos. That beginning was certainly very creative. Also nice to see somebody working on cars who's also still learning (don't take that the wrong way) and making little mistakes because they're the same mistakes that we'd make on our cars while working on them on the drive. Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for not letting Digby die, Glad to hear a suitable donor engine was available. I really have watched this channel intently for several years wanting to get a MB w123 wagon but sadly, few affordable units available here in Hungary, most affordable ones are rust buckets or completely beyond being worth purchasing due to owner neglect. I wound up buying a used diesel BMW 5 series wagon that the previous owner imported from Germany. I hope to one day find a w123 wagon but they are hard to find. Love the channel and staying tuned for the next installment of saving Digby. I find many of your MB video topics to be applicable to other brand European cars also. Thanks.
My hope is with the information we get by pulling Digby's engine and doing a proper tear down and being able to film all the parts and pieces will allow other driver / owners of w123s to better diagnosis their issues without the need of a transplant. Thanks for watching! - Joel
The production quality is getting to whole new levels, i love it!
Glad the comments are finally opened up on your vids.. great content and to have a Dad that's a master Mercedes Benz technician well that's a Ace in the hole for sure. Been watching you're stuff for years now and my hats off to the both of you. Cheers and look forward to seeing Digby back on the road.
The dream sequence was so funny! Loved it! When you said that the engines were going to be pulled out on the ground, I literally said “OMG! Why?!” I’m sure you’re tired & sore now and regret that decision, lol!
Kent’s diagnosis of gasoline in the engine had me shocked, but it had to be something that burned really hot. Can’t wait to see the postmortem on the engine!
That dream sequence is me every time I tackle a DIY care project. EVERY. TIME. No matter how simple.
Love the sound of that transplant!!
If pre-chambers are your worst nightmare, you must love those old diesels......
seems strange to think digby might live long enough to get a full EV conversion in the future, Thank you both for such a series and good luck with the swap, hope your knuckles survive it
Just say NO to EVing these classic cars. Plenty of other candidates.
Nice ,love this serie.
Keep it up.
Gr from Holland.
I must say, actually i am happy you are not giving up on Digby!
Such a lovely car, just a crappy engine, wish i had the money to buy her and have it send over to me in Europe...W-123 the MB of my childhood :)
Keep it up guys, cant wait for the follow-up video!
Wow, what an inspiration to see Kent's son continue with the knowledge
I know right!
Great to see you working on the floor instead of the four post ramp more like the real world of owning an old Merc, great series I think the viewers have a special fondness for Digby regards fron the UK
As an old and new Mercedes Benz owner I've been watching this channel since God was a boy, but I must say I'm so excited to see Digby updates.
Those type of MB diesel engines are super reliable and were also placed in its commercial vehicels.
The 512 van/truck (you can park digby in or on the back) you need a big rig license in Europe to drive it, it can haul 5Tons of cargo.
Those same 512 were also used alot by the military, police and armoured money trucks.
Can't wait to see the next chapter on Digby!!!!…..loving the series and all the diagnosing associated with the car....Digby is having "A heart Transplant"
Awesome intro !!! You guys are really turning this into one good show, a really useful show by the way. Keep up the good work !
So happy for you both. I love father and son projects. I lost all forward gears in my 1988 560sel but the transmission was rebuilt two years ago and it goes in reverse absolutely beautifully transmission fluid level is clean and full and it has a recent filter and fluid change. I believe I've diagnosed it as a B2 Seal and piston I have to get my eyes on it to diagnose further. Thanka for all the knowledge kent it is INVALUABLE
Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Don't own a Benz yet.......but these videos have been very educational. We don't have the turbos' here for the 123. Pretty gutless, but plenty of 124's in 3.0 litre 6 cylinder guise without the turbo. Keep up the good work guys.
Such a wonderful series. I love the dynamic between Kent and his son Joel. The whole story is just perfect. Just wonderful.
Very interesting and educational! I can't wait to see what the inside of the Digby's engine looks like!
this series gets better and better, cant wait for the next episode
Love it guys. Great content. This videos have helped me tremendously when I came to learning diesel engines. I have an old 6.9 idi in a ford truck that is running 10x better and it's from watching these videos. Keep up the great work!
You should see if Digby's engine is worth rebuilding. The fact that it is running better than before means there can't be too much wrong. It makes for great content.
This brings back so many childhood memories! Thanks for sharing and caring for the old Diesels!
Glad to see Digby will be getting a transplant 👍
I like the Digby drama. Keeps me on trak with my own project, W460 with OM617 that has a little smoke issue as well. Greetings from Iceland. #savedigby
Flottur45 I’m still failing to come up with an excuse to buy a G but I just don’t have a use for it. But I’ll get there. Enjoy yours!!
Ben Artee hi Ben - I had one 10 years ago, but sold it and regretted it immetiately as I looked at the G drive away. Just recently I saw one (same model year) for sale, and I bought it without thinking about it further. I am loving it. It needs alot of work, but i really enjoy it. It is not an every day driver. It is my “toy” :)
OH my God that was an amazing beginning. I was laughing so hard. Keep up the good work :) it's lovely content and you guys are wonderful to watch :) greetings from southern ireland :) xx
Glad to see such a clean example not getting stripped. 123's & 126's are just about the best looking sedans ever made IMO.
I love these classic cars, miss those days I used to repair by my self 80-90% of the issues in my garage with home made ramps from scaffolding boards.
I look forward to these updates about Digby.
Hooray for Digby - great work Joel and lol at the introduction very cinematic and relatable 👍🥳
Loving the Digby story! Thanks for the time and effort you're putting into it.
Really like your channel - thanks for your passion and taking such good care of the old Mercedes diesels!
Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪. Fantastic videos and very well presented 👍
Awesome series, can’t wait for the next episode!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Keep it up lads. Great Digby series. I’m trying to restore a w201 and a w140, so thanks for the help from Ireland 🇮🇪
Damaged exhaust valve allowing compression to leak by . And also partially burned fuel .
In Denmark 70% of all taxis are w212, w213 e200 and e220 vehicles, the cars are in service for about 2-3 years and then sold at Mercedes dealers, most of the cars at this point has about 300-400 thousand kilometers on them and they sell for about 40000 to 70000 usd! The cars normally reaches 500-600 thousand kilometers with the first owner after its taxi life before getting exported or some times, depending on the condition resold. We just exchanged our old 2014 e200 with 500 thousand kilometers to a brand new w213 e250. I know this is much newer cars but the point is if a Mercedes is well maintained and serviced as described by Mercedes, the engine and transmission will last a long time! Our old w212 had som repairs done to it, first the chain was replaced for free at 350 thousand kilometers, the torque converter was replaced at 415 thousand kilometers, 2/3 of the cost where covered by Mercedes even after the warranty had expired, the last repair was the injectors which where cleaned at 450 thousand kilometers at a price of around 150 usd.
Love the video & editing style!
Also recently installed a rebuilt injector, balanced & pattern-checked myself (om601). The old leaking injector was bought online from a supposedly reputable place - but after a couple thousand miles I found leaking between the injector body halves. I think they went ahead and lapped the surfaces wrongly. I put a new nozzle in an old injector body which was never lapped before, only slight discolouring on the surfaces which were not in contact with eachother. Everything cleaned, lubed in diesel and rotated slightly to seat better, then torqued, spray/pattern-checked and installed in car. Slight nailing on first start but cleared up after some time and a couple italian tune-ups (on a warm engine). All injectors are dry now, when looking at the engine bay.
Absolutely love this series,
You’re taking this channel to a whole new level. Congratulations!!
This Digby Series is just the best
Keep it up guys
Old cars are amazing ! Great digby videos
Wow this is some top notch quality! Love these videos so much, and can’t wait for the new engine!
How many guys are watching this wishing Kent was their dad? , coolest dad ever!
Need way more of him on TV. Cant watch TV now.
Ok that’s it I’m officially looking for a 79-83 early style diesel benz now... i miss my 79 and digby is rekindling that tinker passion i once had with my car
i am enjoying this series tremendously, i have learned a lot
Absolutely brilliant story, I've grown to like this old car a lot.
You’ve hit on the winning formula boys!
Savage start to the vid Man .
Good job, the nightmare I was talking about...🕶️🤖🔧✨, And the purge...😁🐌acessive fueling 3&5?🐛
This is a great series!
One thing I think you didn't explain, or else I missed it if you did is why you want to pull the engine out of the donor car to put it in Digby. Isn't the donor car a nicer car than Digby?
I am so loving this! Awesome videos!
At 2:34 I thought that was the start of a LONG lecture from dad!
Many thanks.
Cardboard on the floor & no creeper ... true home garage/driveway DIY style!
Another awesome video, great opening too, made me smile!!! 😂 loving this series
I like this new videos with your son. Good luck with the swap!
Great! 👍 I love this channel! Best wishes from Germany!
#SaveDigby
love these videos, cant wait to see digby live again cheers nick
Great educational series, thank you mercedes people !
Some Stuttgart officials need to see this series and honor your Passion with a price or something.
No need for background music. I like the sound of impact wrenches, spanners and other tools.
what a drama series - everybody at the edge of their seats
I still would have tried changing all five pre-chambers first. If two of them were bad, then what about the other three?
We didn't film it but we looked at them with the camera and saw the ball in tact in the other three. When we pull the engine out - We'll take all of them out to make sure there wasn't more damage to those pre chambers as well - Joel
Most W123 owners do not have a donor engine, so please clarify whether you can remove the cylinder head and replace any damaged valves instead. I have a vague recollection that on a W123 you need to support the engine and remove a crossmember before you can remove the sump and bearings to remove the pistons and fit new rings? 🤔
Thats my hope by doing it this way. We'll be able to film things differently if we tear down the digbys engine - The goal would be to show ways for others to fix these issues without having a transplant on hand. Or for those that do have a transplant - That option as well. Sounds like we're pulling the head on Digby for filming number 8 tomorrow. So stay tuned! Thanks for watching :) - Joel
I always enjoyed working on my w123.
Finally, a Digby update. I've been checking everyday. I still have one basic question: What are the economics of keeping Digby alive? How much did the 1981 300SD cost to bring home? How much would it have cost to do just a straight rebuild? What other options would be available to a Mercedes owner? You guys are lucky'; you work on Mercedes' everyday and have a wide range of space and tools. I am curious to hear the numbers for us mere mortals.
When it comes to mr. Mercedes source wow just wow, I'm surprised they let us comment so lucky!!! And btw that diesel rod no joke!!!!
We want digby. We want digby. We want digby. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Wonder how the compression on Digbys original heart is after the new prechambers, must have raised it a bit. Love the series!
Production value has gone up.
True
Loving this new style of videos!
Would it be possible to hone the cylinders if the walls are not damaged and just install new piston rings on the original engine (maybe replace damaged pistons)? Assuming there is no other damage to the internals like bearings, crankshaft, etc.
Amazing video
Great series. love it
achtung! Digby’s tachometer is inoperable
Very nice video! What about the 3 prechambers left there? Wouldn't they have the same signs, too? It might be the cause of the uneven idle and smoking...
So you said there was long term damage. What kind of life expectancy in your opinion is left in the original engine if you don’t replace it?
Have you guys checked the turbo for missing fins? Maybe foreign material got into the chamber?
Never own a diesel engine but find this series very educational end entertaining
I noticed, that Digby has a reduction gear starter. Please tell us what brand it is
This is the main reason why Digby went back... He still wants to live!!!
Safety first! Please wear safety glasses went working under car. Debris may fall down and could get in your eyes!
You are not using the "magic" green rubber gloves ? :)
Loved it. Save Digby.
Hi everyone, just subscribed to this mind blowing channel. Can I ask you wich motor/shifting sound did you use on your videos ending? Thank you a lot!
Is there anyway you can get a good diesel/biodiesel chemist to chime in. Doubt they had biodiesel in mind when they made this car.
Pity that you guys don't see more old G-class with the same OM617 there. Perhaps it's a nice small niche market to import some from Europe?
Awsome video series. I wonder how much caked oil and dirt is in Digby engine compartment?
Near to Kent's shop is the best think happens to you. The Holly land of Mercedes.
WHY IS YOUR OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ALWAYS AT THE BOTTOM WHILE DRIVING????
It looks like Digby is getting a new lease on life!
I wonder what the other three prechambers look like. Hate that Digby’s heart is bad, I was really hoping for a save.
Have you done a leak down on her ?? I know you did a full compression check, but I wonder what a leak down would look like.
We did camera scope the other three prechambers and noticed the balls were intact. So we didn't pull them. When the engine comes out we'll take them all out. - Joel
Mercedessource thanks for replying Joel! And on a side note can I say how nice it is to see you getting involved in these vids. Your dad is awesome, but seeing someone learn as they go makes it even more approachable for us novices.
The 'Digby donor.'
Please please show the transplant and show compression test!! :-)
Nice job guys. Keep up the great work.