my 99 ml430 used the grooved water pump housing . i did my pump 3 years ago and it came with a metal one as well. for some reason mercedes used the flat surface on some m113s to use the metal or paperish gasket. my 04 clk500 i just did and that used the metal gasket (flat surface on block plate) . so you could use that gasket on the c55 , i bet it has the flat surface ..idk its a mercedes thing i guess
I think at times I’m recording it’s definitely like that but we’re both digging in off camera lol trust me. He is a far better mechanic than I truthfully but I’ve come along way from learning from him all these years.
@@ANDERZENAMG i Apologize, I love your show. My lower radiator hose clamp busted , I replaced it with aftermarket and it rubbed against a bolt. I wanted to see how your lower hosed worked out.
@@ANDERZENAMG thanks, I’ll grab an oem gasket, the aftermarket gasket doesn’t look as thick. Other than the torque spec, is there a configuration of 1st bolt to last?
@@josekierulf6241 yea I recommend the OEM. There probably is but we just installed them in somewhat of a star pattern. They are all going into aluminum so getting them tight should be sufficient.
@@ANDERZENAMG I want your show to grow. I am going to catch up on episodes. You’re doing really great. It ain’t easy, i admire the work you do. Bye, god bless and your pops is really cool.
So, my 99 ml430, wrecks belt, after close examination, water pump makes little noise, problem is that water pulley sticks out 1/4 inch or more. Belt comes off towards motor. Ever heard of this? How do I fix?
@@starzanhorse4758 check rockauto and then price compare on Amazon and elsewhere. Great deals to be had! Otherwise FCP euro is a no brainer with lifetime warranty.
@@ANDERZENAMG rock auto is getting bad press! Once I get fan off, I’ll figure it out. I just don’t understand why that pulley has moved forward. I’ll keep ya posted. Thanks
@@ANDERZENAMG very true. I’m actually working this pump as we speak. I did not use the cardboard method but used a process of elimination with the tech data Mercedes offers online.
U spend toooo much time showing us where to buy parts and not one bit on how it was removed. Just voila, it's out. Waste of a "how to remove water pump!!!!!"
always great work
Great video. Love my ML55.
No, no its not.
I just did mine in m c300 was real easy
nice . Gotta do the g500 and the ml350 soon . both are nearing replacement
Nice, I have a feeling my C55 will be up soon too.. Is this typical mileage for these pumps in your experience?
@@ANDERZENAMG my w208 went out at 110k.
@@pulsiui4003 nice 👍 I figured this one had a long life!
@@ANDERZENAMG yeah same here. sure it was about 110k miles, but the pump was 20 years old. Something's gotta give.
my 99 ml430 used the grooved water pump housing . i did my pump 3 years ago and it came with a metal one as well. for some reason mercedes used the flat surface on some m113s to use the metal or paperish gasket. my 04 clk500 i just did and that used the metal gasket (flat surface on block plate) . so you could use that gasket on the c55 , i bet it has the flat surface ..idk its a mercedes thing i guess
Thank you for the insight! I have both options on hand for when the C55’s turn comes up! 🤙
Mike seems to be the hands on man, you’re the commentator?!?!
I think at times I’m recording it’s definitely like that but we’re both digging in off camera lol trust me. He is a far better mechanic than I truthfully but I’ve come along way from learning from him all these years.
@@ANDERZENAMG i Apologize, I love your show. My lower radiator hose clamp busted , I replaced it with aftermarket and it rubbed against a bolt. I wanted to see how your lower hosed worked out.
@@cesartoledo5621 no apologies needed man!! All good. Mine seems to be holding up good, the transmission lines had to be bent out of the way a bit.
Thnx subscribed!
Greatly appreciate it! Hope this was helpful 👍
Hi.
What's the normal operating temperature ?
My after radiator change up with 4-5 °C at before and now go to 93-95°C.
When cruising it is around 90c all the time. When it gets hot outside and idling about 93-95c
So you used the rubber Mercedes gasket? Did you apply any sealer to hold the gasket in place? I’m doing a similar job now.
Just rubber gasket, it holds in place fine so no sealant. Holding up well 3k miles since.
@@ANDERZENAMG thanks, I’ll grab an oem gasket, the aftermarket gasket doesn’t look as thick. Other than the torque spec, is there a configuration of 1st bolt to last?
@@josekierulf6241 yea I recommend the OEM. There probably is but we just installed them in somewhat of a star pattern. They are all going into aluminum so getting them tight should be sufficient.
Do you still have the block heater? I'd be interested
yea, I might have it laying around, I'll check.
I got a s430 so I can use the rubber gasket r the paper gasket
Yea I believe all of the m113 m112 can use either?
@@ANDERZENAMG k thanks I’m going to try it in the morning because every time I put the water pump on the rubber gasket falls off
@@lancebraziel8703 you could use a little silicone grease to get it to hold temporarily too
@@ANDERZENAMG so is the rubber gasket better and I been trying to find a picture of the bolt pattern
@@lancebraziel8703 either one is fine, the bolt pattern for tightening is online or just do a star pattern evenly
There is a drain petcock on the radiator.
I did not see one on the ML55
@@ANDERZENAMG passenger front corner. It’s hidden , opposite side of the lower hose nipple. I found it by accident.
@@cesartoledo5621 great info! Thanks I’ll look for it next time I’m down there 👍
@@ANDERZENAMG I want your show to grow. I am going to catch up on episodes. You’re doing really great. It ain’t easy, i admire the work you do. Bye, god bless and your pops is really cool.
So, my 99 ml430, wrecks belt, after close examination, water pump makes little noise, problem is that water pulley sticks out 1/4 inch or more. Belt comes off towards motor. Ever heard of this? How do I fix?
Interesting… not too sure but if the water pump hasn’t been done, it could be failing and the pulley could be out of alignment
@@ANDERZENAMG guess I’ll change the pump!?? Thanks👍
@@starzanhorse4758 check rockauto and then price compare on Amazon and elsewhere. Great deals to be had! Otherwise FCP euro is a no brainer with lifetime warranty.
@@ANDERZENAMG rock auto is getting bad press! Once I get fan off, I’ll figure it out. I just don’t understand why that pulley has moved forward. I’ll keep ya posted. Thanks
@@starzanhorse4758 heard a few things… sounds good and good luck!
My Ml55 overheated due to a failed auxiliary pump
Yea that’s a common failure point, there is an alternative aux pump you can use btw designated for Audi that works on the m113.
I can’t figure out my bolt pattern I need help can anyone help me please.
Bolt pattern for what?
@@ANDERZENAMG I’m sure they are talking about the different sizes (lengths) around the pump
You could’ve shown that in the video when you had them in the cardboard
@@cristiansuarez3816 could’ve my bad, pretty self explanatory as long as your doing the same cardboard method
@@ANDERZENAMG very true. I’m actually working this pump as we speak. I did not use the cardboard method but used a process of elimination with the tech data Mercedes offers online.
U spend toooo much time showing us where to buy parts and not one bit on how it was removed. Just voila, it's out. Waste of a "how to remove water pump!!!!!"
@@sergio74v41 thx for the feedback