I Finally Fixed My CL65 AMG & It RIPPED Until It Broke Again, TWICE! This Is Out Of Control!
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In this video, I finally have my CL65 AMG ripping until it blows a line and then breaks again at the dyno. What in the world could this be?
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CL65 never fails to fail
AKA content machine
it's the easiest thing to do. Sorry. It was the next line in Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Haha👌🏼👌🏼
@@Chris-hw4mq True it's giving a lot of content - but you can tell Alex is genuinely over it at this point.
My philosophy when it comes to cars, if it ain’t broke, break it!
It’s a car I would love to own, but live and own vicariously through you.
Is it a dream car or a nightmare?
@@WizardofGOP yes
@@WizardofGOP i would say it's both lol 😂
It's a car I would love to own but would hate to pay for.
obviously not a car anyone should even consider thinking about except a 3 year lease-and-dump like it's the new plague. 24 spark plugs says it all and nobody can take something simple and stupidify it like Mercedes-Benz. It's not even cheaply made, it's just incredibly stupid engineering so the engineers can brag about it in the inner circles or something
Alex is my favorite AMG CL65 Combat character! He NEVER quits! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
Just an idea: look for the negative pole on the side of the ignition coil on the car and the ignition strip. JP performence from Germany had such a problem. Maybe that helps!
Is this the worst car I've ever had on the channel?
But it is so good still 😂😂😂Please bring a Clk 55 amg, 500 on the channel and bring it to the next level it is the most beautiful Mercedes model at my opinion i use to own one ☝️
It's the best 👌
YEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!
Until you find something worse
I'd say so haha. Would have given up on this car by now so hats off to u for sticking with it!
I have to say that Alex's stick-to-ed-ness with the CL65 is off the charts. 99% of people, including myself would have sold this car and gotten tired of fixing all of the gremlins this car has been possessed with over the years he has owned it.
Grit. The man shows massive grit
This is the channel to watch for anyone suffering from used Mercedes lust. Imagine the cost - even at a good independent shop - to do all this work. When an ex Mercedes tech struggles to keep it running what hope does a mere mortal have?
Seeing one of the twins stick out his hands like 🙏 when you asked for a prayer made me smile 😊
David Freiburger once said" The difference between junk and garbage is junk can be fixed but garbage is garbage and should be thrown away''.
In some situations, there is only the difficult choice of splitting hairs between junk and garbage. Like fixing an American made RV that isn't an Airstream. That crappy plastic piece will cost you $50 and break again next season, only doubling in price by then. (Why did I let my family talk me into buying one of these? 😂)
To be fair, if he left the car stock it wouldn't have these problems, is just the pursuit of making more power that is causing the problems, which is something we all car guys have to go through at some point.
@@Dwigt_Rortugal airstream is owned by Thor now. So it’s not surprising that their quality has gone down as well. But in general, RVs are one of the shittiest built quality you can buy at any price… With that being said, I would still like to have one. 😂
David fried a burger?
Its crazy i just got done watching the Datsun 510 from Mike Finnegans channel and came here. I’ll always be a Roadkill fan.
I had a similar problem with the same car 2 years ago and it was on the passenger side we changed coil pack 2 times 3 different brands of coil plugs.. and after almost 3 months we decided to remake the wiring with new pins etc and after that the sporadic problem solved. As a last resort do the wiring and pins
Well, maybe the wiring needs to be redone before anything else at this point? Wiring and pins... how much can that cost as opposed to a new coil pack?
That’s was my first thought once he said coils were already replaced.
Definitely some wiring/signal issue
I was thinking too wiring could be the issue. Hope you fix the misfire Alex I’ve watch all the CL65 videos. Got to say keep being patient you’ll get it.
People please up vote this comment so that Alex sees it. It makes the most sense
Yeah at this point it's time to redo wiring, try new coil packs and test ECUs for damage.
Had to buy the same fluid for an Audi Power Steering Pump, you can buy the same Pentosin CHF11S fluid from Rockauto in 5 liter jug for about $84, its fraction of what you pay for those smaller containers from the local auto part stores
You know what I love about your channel? That you are informative but also fun with your videos! I learn a lot from them!😊
I bought a 2003 cl600 v12 biturbo with 60000m . have been following your cl65 vids and with each vid , my car mysteriously falls to the same ailments as your 65 :coil pack , suspension pump , door wire harness , trans hard shifts , stuck in 3rd gear. I fear to watch any more of your vids for my 600 might find out . At times I feel to just give up but by the next weekend , I'm back at it . 59 yrs old now and hope to have a happy car not a money pit .
Unfortunately u will never fix it. U will fix everything then something else will break and so on. Don’t ask how i know 😅
These were malaise years for Mercedes. I owned 2 MB from this era. The company had major engineering and manufacturing issues that took a huge toll on the brand. Anything from 1996 - 2008 is suspect
that's the feeling I've been having for the last few yearswith this money pit. If Ican get everything to work , FOR SALE ! ( auto divorce)@@sorinstefan6038
@@TheShaggy1966 Plenty of M112 , M113 and M113K owners would probably disagree with you.
@@TheShaggy1966Patently false.
This show is my modern day Power Block.
100% agree. There are other channels that upload on Saturdays but this is the one I save for the exact time I'd watch powerblock as a kid
I'd say in the Hoovie sense of good or bad that the car is outstanding for the channel in that it provides an endless supply of content with all of us subscribers glued to RUclips rooting for you and in the end we get a great cliffhanger. I'm hooked. My '86 560SL wishes it got the TLC your CL65 gets. Rock on, Alex. I wait each week for your episode on Saturday morning to kick off my weekend.
Like Hoovie said "this car is perfect for you !" Omg Alex this car is a nightmare! But you deserve the merit and glory when it is going to be fixed ! You are almost there!🎉
Here’s what I learned. A $100,000 car that you bought for $20,000 still has the maintenance requirements of a $100,000 car.
He said he paid $10,000
Yes sir, my dad used to always say. If you can’t afford it new, you’d likely not be able to afford it used. Of course there’s exceptions to the rule and you can get lucky with a drivetrain built perfectly but in general take a good look at finances. Alex clearly can take a loss and as he’s a mechanic the loss is much less then your usual joe as he can devalue his own time as RUclips makes up for it for you and I, this would’ve been sold 10 issues ago.
That’s why you should only buy these type of cars if you’re gonna do your own repairs
@@764music even then, the parts prices are insane
so i should buy a CLS instead, got it
The consistency in which the CL does the CL THING is truly impressive. It’s like it was built to be a work of art not a working piece of art.
I love that your projects don’t always work out perfectly the first time. None of mine do! Keep working through it. It is fun to watch.
This makes me feel better about the 2 Mercedes projects I have, endless but I knew what I was getting into on one of them, the other it’s always something! But we love these cars and we admire the mission and perseverance
I just love how you never give up. This fighter spirit is what makes you special. Keep it up.
Life's no good without a challenge.
99.9 percent of population will stay away from this car and you are the one of the only few people in this world who can keep this car running.
Finally the best part of my weekend can begin.
Whenever there is a CL65 Alex LSC video I always have a sharp intake of breath.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you imagine if Alex had an ordinary job as a mechanic at a shop and the CL65 was his daily. His boss wouldn't see much of him but his bank manager would be on speed dial.
After working at the dealer for 20 years, I’ve noticed that when you replace the original one from when the car was new all the ones after that only last about 2 to 3 years.
OEM quality. Aftermarket parts even ‘dealer’ brand are typically don’t have the same stringent quality standards.
it's no secret, reduced quality to perpetuate repairs, because making it just as good isn't profitable. they all know they are going to lower quality standards for replacements when the fixes come rolling in just outside of projected warranty claim periods, cause that is how they can perpetually develop income. if they had the same standards they did during initial model year production, then they'd loose money cause the parts would last too long.
On my 07 f150 I had a spark issue under load as well and was chasing it around replacing coils, new plugs etc. and it made no difference. Until I changed electrical connectors going to each coil. The pins in the plug were worn out and once it was under a heavy load it’d miss. So maybe something like that since you’ve had the coils out so many times and it has over 100k miles.
That sounds like it could be it
I was wondering too about the connections at the plug or coil to harness.
wouldn't be too surprised if it was a bad connector design.
The last time I saw something like this happened, it was because of clogged catalytic converters. I think it might be time to get a set that's gutted for testing.
I think in the video he said he ran it with cats off and it did the same thing.
18:22 "I'm back (and my eyes are no longer yellow)" 😂
Man, don't give up, we know you won't. We want to see this CL65 AMG "legit" and running at its best.
You are a legend. It’s so painful to watch these cl65 AMG videos but mad respect for your resilience. I keep wishing your success each time! 🎉
I have been following Alex since he was working out of his garage.I am so happy to see how far he has took in this channel.Can't wait for future videos
The Dedication to sticking it to the end is really admirable, i cant imagine how it must feel to get your hopes up and then break constantly with every video on this car, Genuinely give me motivation when working on cars of my own.
Had Jake tune my 15 E63S he’s the best around! Tunes Benzes are notorious for misfires due to coil packs but many guys want to think it’s the cheaper fix of plugs. I’d replace your coil pack man know for the CL65 it’s expensive but I’d guess that fixes your issue since it didn’t misfire on 13psi but the higher boost and heat is not working with your coil pack…. Wishing you good luck Alex to fix her!!
I owned a 2001 CL600, non-turbo V12. I bought it in 2008 with 91,000 miles and shipped it to Kuwait. Kuwait is the ONLY country where I would dare own a used Mercedes because every other garage is a German car / Mercedes expert. Repairs are inexpensive, and if something expensive goes wrong, the dealer's expert mechanics moonlight and repairs are cheap! I had a massive oil leak that was solved by taking the top of the engine off. One night I dared venture in to the repair shop and saw my car's cylinder heads, intake manifold, the whole fuel injection on the ground! I was told not to worry. The Indian Expert Technician (moonlighting) was putting back together the parts so fast and smooth that he could have been blindfolded and continue his work. I told the shop owner I never wanted to see my car in pieces and asked him to deliver the car when it was done. Believe or not the car ran perfect for the next six years! Of course I had issues with the sunroof electrics, power window electrics and trunk release electrics, and also sticky knobs that were practically melting. The car was a Palm Springs car so the California sun had started the meltdown but the Kuwaiti sun took it to another level! I left Kuwait in 2014 and gave it to a friend. It was a wonderful car, smooth, silent and blindingly fast! BTW the engine oil leak repair cost me about $5000! At the dealership it would have cost me triple!
You're funny. Excessive repair shops does not make expensive, rare parts less expensive and less rare.
@@rustler08no but it makes the labor cheaper and many of these jobs are an incredible amount of time to replace a relatively cheap part compared to the cost of the technicians time.
Stop by your local Merc dealer and ask them their hourly rate if you want your mind blown
That’s a very interesting way of saying you had a valve cover leak
5k doesn't sound so cheap...
he's sandbagging lowkey bragging, but 5K on a 180K car isn't that bad@@GAsh0012
That smoking burn out was a great look for the CL65
Hahaha I was thinking the same thing. Hans and Gunther at the German headquarters are shaking their heads in judgmental disapproval. "Americans. Yippee... ki... yay, McLane." It's a rule here that if you can spin the wheels, a smoke show is an absolute necessity.
This edit is a real step up for the channel. Someone can put together a real story from Alex running around. While also remembering to edit out any singing of 80s songs. 8.85/10 dogs.
I can see the pain in your face with this one!! Thank you for showing us the setbacks with the wins
Alex, you make me feel better about MY life bro! I am 1 WEEK (ONE WEEK!!) away from paying off my 2005 E55 and it started to miss and throws a P0203 injector code yesterday. 😢 Starting to look like it may be an ECU driver for the #3 injector and found a repair service that should have it back in a few days if it goes out first thing Monday morning. I love this car but it’s like it ‘knew’ that I was about to pay it off and decided to give me a little drama. 🤣 Another great video, Alex. Thank you for what you do!
I got excited reading the description then got disappointed that it broke again after it ripped.
Oh Alex
Your patience with this car is on another level.
Always look forward to your upload.
Hey Alex, I’ve experienced similar misfires with other turbo cars. Try running the equivalent standard copper spark plus, rather than platinum or iridium plugs.
16:36 That is so weird that you say that because I thought I was the only person that would ever hold their bladder hostage until my current task is completed.
😂😂😂
I know it's unrelated, but you should get Hoovies broken Mercedes G Wagon! You love a good ol' Mercedes with a broken engine! And it has your favorite Mercedes engine!!
What a story, Alex. Someone in the comments suggested new wiring and pins for the driver's side. I wish you all the best in fixing this one. I'd love to own an AMG, but not this model. Keep your spirits up. I wouldn't dive into it until it's fixed, as the frustration would push me to sell it. Take it one step at a time, as you have done in the past & one day, you'll solve it. Kind of makes you wonder how Hooptie finds these cars with soooo many issues.
Used to have a 2007 S600, bought it used in 2010 for a fraction of the price at 20k miles. Drove it until 160k with only 1 major repair at 120k and had to get rid of it cause it caught a gremlin at around 158k. Really love watching this series because some of the problems I do recognize and love to see you working on it. I only ever took mine to a shop so I don’t know much about that car. Got rid of it in 2018 and haven’t been satisfied with the power delivery of any other car I’ve owned
It's the gift that keeps on giving! Seriously hope you get to the bottom of this issue!
Another great episode of “The Legit Street Cars Show” where Alex’s entire shop life is secretly watched through thousands of tiny hidden cameras placed surreptitiously throughout his shop so we can all watch with excitement and glee as he battles with issue after issue that is carefully crafted by the show producers in order to add to the drama for the audience! Such an awesome show!!!
This channel has taught me a lot about owning one of these exotic cars from a decade or so ago. You were a Merc technician and and are a full time mechanic and you are having trouble with this AMG. I CAN’T IMAGINE A MORTAL HUMAN OWNING ONE. you have the patience of a god.
I know this has to be so tough. Thanks for sharing not only the ups but also the downs of cars as a hobby.
Alex I like how after you filled the fluid back up and raised and lowered the vehicle a few times, you said you're keeping the liquid filled OEM mounts in there because you don't even feel the car when it's running or driving, but I will say the one way you DO know your Mercedes CL65 is running is the bright red warning lights on the dashboard letting you know that it's broken. : /
This car is the reason I started watching this channel. Just seeing you move through such complex problems and the knowledge you impart made me a instant sub.
Also, to answer your question (which no one else seems to be) - Liu Kang. He had the best sound effects.
My too 😅
Sorry for the troubles. Very frustrating but what makes your videos great is how you keep trying, giving us hope that we can find the issues with our own cars!
This channel has helped me trough both loss in life and addiction struggles! When I fought my hardest to stay on track in life and not fall back in bad habits Legit Streetcars and you Alex has helped me sooo so much on sleepless nights to calm my mind with some awesome car content that is a passion also for me! Thank you Alex from the bottom of my heart 🙏🏻❤️ My wife if also very thankful I would think! Thanks for years of awesome content 🙏🏻
Alex don't lose faith! You are inspiration for most of us, you will fix this CL😉
Here's a little protip I learned if you're worried about stripping a bolt: put valve grinding compound inside the allen head, and it will NEVER slip.
Alex, thank you, thank you, for not giving up on this car, you will get it dialed in and when you do, we’re gonna see that enthusiastic smile again.
dont be sad bro. we love you Alex!
It's a timeless, beautiful car. I understand and respect your dedication to it with your history with Mercedes-Benz.
You sound like a severely autistic person trying to make words that seem normal. Stop kissing ass! That car SUX and is neither timeless nor beautiful! But what do I know, I'm just a retired automotive designer with the biggest win in history behind me and now I just design superweapons aimed at the general population by the oligarchy. You help them by eating signal-activated poison in all junk food. But at least you're super nice. Super-sweet, honey-drippy, trying to make yourself feel better by countering your anxiety with wishful thinking nice.
@@2012listo - crack cocaine is a terrible mistress…
I love de CL65, I think it's the best series of the channel.
That tuning reminds me of Windows 98. Not Second Edition. Boot up. Install. Reboot. Install. Reboot. Repeat endlessly! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
Your frustration is real. That is what makes your you tube channel worth watching. Also the reason I sold my merc and got a reliable ecar.
I respect the dedication
I would not have the patience to fix it that you do awesome job Alex
18:07 hammer arrestor, plumbers use them for water hammer.
In thousands of videos on YT, I don't think I've ever heard another person say they had to go to the bathroom.
You win the award for the first person to say that.
Check for bad spark plug boots/wire.
41:05 WoW! I think its safe to say there is over Million horsepower worth of cars in that garage. Keep it up Alex you will get it strait. Your have to be the most through Mechanic on RUclips and to be Mercedes tech at that. You have some serious mental fortitude! One of the many reasons I love your channel and you voice you thought process so well, Amazing job!
Sorry Alex. I feel your frustration. I would change plug manufacturers just as a checking measure. I know they aren't cheap, but I could not have that problem and not change brands and maybe go a range colder. I think it's a turbo flameout issue. I'm a Buick GN owner. It's worth some thought. Good luck.
I am 39 and turning 40 in June. Wtf. Time flew by and gets faster the older I get!!! God damn. My grandpa was 40 when I was born ànd he is no longer here. Am I really more then half way thru my life already?!?!!!!!!??! Fkkk. Bring back the best year, 1984!!¡!!!
I turn 41 in June as well. I’m already a grandpa. 😂
turning 47 this April. My daughter is 17. I might become a grandpa any minute LOL
@@elplevonrooo395 me too... Lol
I turn 40 in November.
“Only in drama does it end with the tragedy. In life, it grinds on. Moanday, Tearsday, Happydays, right through to Shatterdays-and again.”
“Fall down seven times, get up eight” thank you Alex
Could you imagine if hoovie still had that? The amount of “I’m bankrupt thanks to this v12 nightmare…” videos
The Wizard would be in a straight jacket creating art with a crayon between his toes.
No. the Wizard will have his Roman sword on the office wall.@@morstyrannis1951
As long as it's fixed 👍
Fixing it is 90% the fun fiddling with cars
That’s why Alex will never lack fun with this car. It will always need to be fixed.
I think ever one of your Mercedes uploads should be a PSA on why you don't want to own one!! I love your content! Absolutely look forward to Saturday mornings!
Maybe Peter has a voodoo doll of that car, and he is pushing pins into it. What else could it possibly be?
This is the kind of car you leave in Oakland (south side of Chicago) for you) with the keys in the ignition, and then walk away.
Standing my ground on this one. Loose catalytic converter causing back pressure fluctuations.
Came here to see if you posted this again.. I'm rooting for you! You'd think he'd at least try it if he saw your comment.
He talks about it at the end. Tried running it without cats before and no difference. It is curious though that it's only happening in one bank.
Alex, thank you for this video. You never give up and you keep finding new issues. MB should pay you for finding these design flaws for them. I really appreciate V-12s and quality engineering, but I would never own that model MB. Once you get it fixed and can put 1,000 miles on it with no issues, sell it to an MB enthusiast and get a new cool car to fix!
Dang, man. It is cool to see you learning as you go. I’m not admiring your disappointment/feelings of defeat, but the process is good to see for those of us who are just dipping our toes into learning something. You’re very familiar with this type of work and are doing these multiple things to care for your family (ultimately). It is a push to pursue those things that we enjoy, despite difficulty, to provide for those nearest to us.
I too am in my late 30s and I am only an enthusiast when it comes to working on my car but watching your show gives me a lot of confidence in what I'm doing.
Thanks also my son is Alex too!
Alex, we support you! Get it done! Even if this damn car needs a gofundme, we as a community want it to work for you!!!
pleased to hear you say - stay away from that model - you sure are a mechanical wizard doing massive repairs and builds - thank you for taking us all along ! = GREAT SHOW .
Been dealing with my daily lately creating big problems after I fix little problems so I might be the only one but I love these un-fixable car videos
Bought my wife a fantic for Christmas because of your vids. Used it 3x's during our Buffalo winter. Great product
Chasing ghost problems suck and is demoralizing, but the feeling of victory you will have when you find/fix the problem will be glorious. Don't give up!
You can really see the pain on this video don't give up Alex you'll get it together
This was an awesome video! Great determination to see you continually fixing this beast! Your troubleshooting is awesome, so it makes the video very enjoyable to watch!
Every time you post a vid on the CL i thank all the gods that i sold mine, while it was working well and looked so good. I have never looked back! THANKS MAN👍👍👍
I do the same thing when I work on cars. I don't eat until the job is done. Greatest reward
When will you ever learn not to buy these cars but love your videos so keep buying them for my enjoyment and everyone else.Keep doing great videos.
sometimes my little fleet of 4 mercedes scares with with problems but then i see the CL65 and feel better again!
Hang in there Alex. The windshield is bigger than the rear view for a reason.
im truly impressed that you havent given in to putting coils on this car! would eliminate so much room for failure.
I like to think of the CL65 as the final boss that even the most skilled players cant beat... Any other car you work on makes it look like you could do it blindfolded but this one shows your limits, which, by the way, are insanely high
I love watching the analysis being done in attempting to understand, correct the issues.
Favorite Mortal Kombat character for me is Raiden, gotta love that lightning power haha. Keep up the great work Alex & Max!!
I’ve gotta pick Reptile for my #1 MK character, but Scorpion is a very strong contender 💪🏻
I love that the CL project continues with another chapter, I will watch these diligently for as long as it takes. Stay committed brother, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
I like a real video. They don’t all get fixed first time out and in one video.
You may have a love-hate relationship with the CL, however its a fantastic car and creates brilliant content for the channel as it keeps breaking and is very difficult to tune. Keep up the great work guys, loving all the videos. The longer the episodes, the better.
Praying for your success brother 😁that “this train is the only thing making me happy “ face… felt that brother 😂😂✊🏾❤️
I came so close to buying a SL55 last week, I'm thankful videos like this exist to keep me from doing dumb shit in my life. Now back to one of like 4 BMW's that have some issue or another in the driveway. 🙄
Alex, I must thank you for making my life so much easier. I have been a MercedesFan since a young age and have been on a mission to own a 65AMG (no matter what year or chassis) ever since it was first presented. I have now realized that I would never take that risk to own a car that is this complicated and finicky. Perhaps a good NEW buy for the very first owner but as a used car NO! If i owned one and it by some miracle it would run good i would always have that nagging feeling that "maybe it could run better" "perhaps it's not ok deep down" Thank you Alex for steering me away from this pipedream and coming to my senses and starting to think about buying something more realistic :)
Oh yes I have one as well. Also a lot of people think their ABC pump is shot when it’s not. Use air pressure into the ABC fluid reservoir to push the fluid into the pump, and while doing this push the abc raise button to open the fluid solenoid this will allow the fluid push into the system. I know your pain. I’ve changed that hose three times!
Alex, you face what so many of us face on a more complicated and expensive plane. Thanks for your grit!
I genuinely admire your perseverance, it's to be commended. I really hope you get to the bottom of the issue and the car finally behaves itself!