I Almost Finished My CL65 AMG But The First Drive Attempt Ended Horribly! Wait Until You See This!
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In this video, I go completely insane working on my twin-turbo V12 Cl65 AMG. This was supposed to be the first drive video but it ended horribly. I find and fix another engine leak but the hydraulic suspension has me stumped. I can't figure this one out so if you have any ideas I'm all ears. Enjoy the madness!
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@LegitStreetCars you installed the flex disk wrong... its all twisted!!!! you installed in the wrong hole patern
Did you member to press the on button of the thing
It's awaiting coilovers
On My s55 AMG i went through all this. Replacing parts, trying to add pressure . Nothing . Finally called a tow truck and right before it was ready to go up I floored it in neutral to about 5-6000 rpm and lifted right up. Been perfect ever since. I imagine you still have air in the system and need to work on pushing or getting it out . Look online, all kind of crazy procedure to do it
You said 'das intercooler' instead of 'Der Ladeluftkühler' 🤣
Your expertise is amazing. Your persistence is incredible. And your patience is unparalleled. This series is fantastic.
For real, I get so mad when I can't figure out why something is acting up on my cars lol
@@DrPeppa it can be frustrating but you'll get better as time goes on. Some things aren't easy to nail down and diagnose. Even pro mechanics run into things that stump them for a while or seemingly don't make sense. Things sometimes fail in odd ways. I've had cars in the past that I eventually knew everything about it inside and out. By the time I got to that level of knowledge with the car, it was ready to be sold/junked/replaced with something else. I have a short attention span with cars and get bored of them quickly. I currently have a 2018 Ford Focus RS. I have a damn smirk on my face every time I drive the thing. Car is a blast to drive. Probably going to keep it. Same thing happened years ago with my 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X (was actually called Nismo edition back then) Extended cab, 4.0L V6, 6 speed manual. Been a rock solid truck, super practical with just enough room for everything (3 dirt bikes or 1 ATV and 1 dirtbike).
Everyone always surprised its a manual and a 6 speed to boot.
Anyways happy wrenching, sorry I veered off there lol I just smoked a J
Are you gonna cut out his heart, and eat his children too, big Mike? ;)
Whenever I want to get an older German flagship car, I look at videos like this and I say no thanks and completely reminded. These expensive cars are only worth $7-$13k for a reason, but always so tempting lol
Maybe just use a German car you want to get as a weekend cruiser and have a good reliable car you use as a daily car that’s how I would do it
I do that with wooden boats for the same reason.
The maintenance costs are usualy proportional to the MSRP (new), ca. +1 % per year. If you your car is 10 years, you are at 10%. The maintenance costs of a 150.000 car are at 15.000 p.a. at the dealer.
amazing testimony to mechanical intelligence with near infinite patience, who would even consider one of these V12?
to stop cans "blooping" when you pour (and prevent starting dribbles) - instead of having the opening at the bottom of the pour face, start with it rotated to the top and then rotate the can as it empties out. You can keep more or less the same pour angle for most of the pour this way and you don't get bubbles in your fluids (or splashes when pouring gas)
Also , the pour start is lower angled = flatter. Which is conveniently closer to the hole.
Mercedes started with an alternator and built the rest of the car around it.
Now that is one of the funniest quips I've ever seen! Bravo, Mr. S!
😂
that alternator better not fucking fail !
That’s how my father started when he remodeled his whole house, started with 1 ceiling fan and looked at the fan then the drop ceiling the previous owner put in for who knows why and said man that drop ceiling looks like crap and presto 15 years later he has 1 bathroom left to finish and the rest of the house was gutted room by room, floors, walls, ceilings in some from shotty plumbing and redone.
This is why we watch the channel brother .. that and the fact that you're a top lad and everyone wants to see you succeed.
That’s what I like and admire about Alex, he’s not backing down on a challenge even when the odds seems to be against him, hats off to you bro!
Thanks for keeping it real for us DIY folks out there. It's never easy sorting out these cars but it absolutely pays off in the end. The feeling and confidence you get changes your life once you know you fixed it properly. Keep it up!
You're a better man than me. I would of parked it and given up. Your insistence to figure it out and can do attitude is inspiring. You re the best.
19:23 You should have put "JYNX" in big letters as you said that. Great video though. I will never work on my Mustang, because I am NOT a mechanic, but I love watching you work on cars. You have the best commentary and tons of knowledge.
I have an '06 S65 AMG with the same suspension. After stilling for awhile, the system won't re-engage until I put the car in gear and move it a foot or two. It will sit with a 'flat' suspension UNTIL I start to back the car out of the garage. After the car moves, the suspension immediately 'pumps up' the car. Good luck!
Alex! We needed the humor this morning! Thanks good job
Try filling the reservoir and pulling a vacuum on it thru the top and pull the air bubbles thru the fluid in the tank to the top and out ? Did it on my hydraboost power steering before.
"I'm spending less time cleaning parts people aren't gonna see..." -- Though on the one hand I'm in awe with your dogged and most amazingly positive determination, I think you may regred not cleaning as you go. I had, what for me was the biggest series of DIY on my N54 and since I was also hurry up and wait, I just decided to clean the hell out of things once I had them out... parts themselves and where they came from. It is immensely satisfying to have such a clean space looking back.
If you're not keeping the car, I understand but highly recommend cleaning because it'll be mo' bettah after the fact.
Within the little box termed "brains of the engine" lie two voltage transformers. The ECU is in the left/front fusebox.
I'm not familiar with the abc system but on a lot of electronic controlled hydraulic systems the fluid gets air bubbles in it on first fill and if a valve closes they can be a real pain to get out.
I would try taking off the connections from the shocks themselves, fill them by hand and bleed the rest as best you can before putting it back together. I know this is going to get fluid everywhere but the less tiny bubbles in it the more chance it will work. Once it works once it will pretty much bleed them out itself over time as they will just keep rising through the system as it goes through its normal motions.
This is also why you usually see a lot of left over fluid marks on heavy equipment after a cylinder or seal change.
Hands-down the best automotive youtube channel. No one comes close. Thank you Alex!
Thanks Valik. Appreciate the love
LegitStreetCars We love seeing your son featured in videos too! I get my 5yo and 1yo boy and we watch together and learn.. you’re awesome man and we can’t waait to see the CL shred some rubber!
Look up the seal part number and order it after market perhaps.
With the Police car, have you considered building an Australian HSV or Commodore Ute?Look up HSV Maloo, you can import the Ute and use the Poilce car to convert it to left hand drive. I am in Australian and love the show.
Good reason never to get mb with that suspension if Master techs cannot figure out fast. What do rest of us mortals could do with it. Great video.
Good point
It just takes enough knowledge. He'll figure it out and laugh at how they overlooked it, but he'll know for next time.
Seeing the pain in your video of trying to get this fix is actually impressive I really can't wait to see this car work , you are awesome and I really appreciate you for it, thank you so much
Great video as always, your suspension problem could be related to the after market ride height adjuster control that was installed on your vehicle.
Pentozen a secret fluid used in German power steering units also used in automated manual transmissions the shifting servos and Volvo has also used this fluid its a secret sauce use ATF it will blow up. Just use the right fluid.
I haven't seen the next video yet, I would back the auto out of the garage and drive it around the block a few times. It may take 15 miles more or less. This works on 53 foot trailers that have been sitting around for a while and the tandem pins won't release.
yes, similar to a citroen, drive the car around the yard on low setting, and make sure all the doors are closed, it might wake up the system . 👍
Starting to make my SL600 look like a rock of dependability ..... These cars just F with you lol
I love watching your videos. Your tenacity is amazing and you are so steady no matter what happens. Having to tear something apart after you just put it back together is so frustrating. Cannot wait to see this on drive!
I’m the same as you Alex, total love the original set ups! We’ll done for persisting. My heart did sink with the coolant leak though, the thought of the engine out again 😩 can’t wait for the next video, fingers crossed 🤞
Hi Alex, I had the same problem on my CL 500 after i changed one valve. I raised the car with jack 5 times, and then i started the engine when car was lifted. There is probably air bubble in system. This worked for me, it might work for you.
Hey Alex, you may want to grab some Venom Steel Gloves. They are thicker and double layered. Not too noticeable while wearing, but will definitely hold up better than the ones you are using! Enjoying all of your videos! Good luck with the CL65. Certainly is as real as it gets! Cheers!
Thanks for hanging in there.
We need to see the Benz back to the future. I mean correctly suspended.
I mean the suspension must be without suspicion.
Some say the transmission might Drive it to complete remission.
... You know what I mean. 👋🏻👍🏻
One of the best tubes on the net, thank you Alex - we ride every bump and dip with you.
Amazing work. That car has always been my dream car. I m learning a lot from you.
Glad to see this video. Miss seeing you work on this beautiful Mercedes
The way that motor shook putting those intake clamps on..... you might need motor mounts! Love the content, I'm slowly building my 09 is350 and my daily 99 ford f150!
There is a ground wire disconnect from alternator don't forget that...
My DDR German Shepherd Nikita wants to know if she can accompany you on a drive in the Merc. She tells me with a certain wag of her bushy tail that the car will soon rise! You are a great technician and your persistence will soon be rewarded Alex!
Alex, is that your next project. Fix the baby buggy?
Great video mister. My heart sanked seeing that leak and knowing you have to remove all that just to get to that one simple seal.
For extra protection I put a magnetic pre filter on my ABC system.
My gut just hurt watching this! We've all been there brother!
Love all these videos. It's not work posting them if you haven't put in hard work filming them. Keep up the good work !!! 💯
Smart man! I love watching these videos. Question: I own a 2016 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost, how can I get better gas mileage?
You can't. It's turbo charged. You're only hope Is to change how you apply the gas when driving. Eco or boost, can't have both 🤣 I have an ecoboost and it's MPG is terrible but that power is amazing.
sell it
Ride a bicycle
Don't drive an SUV/crossover. Heavy and bad aero.
Speaking of which, weight reduction. Gut it, and mpg will go up.
the best way, replace trasmition. reprogram ECU to the right air temp in your area.
Thumbs up for all the hard work
"Why? Why? Raise - do something!" I know that feel so damn well.
Love it….I’m in the process of buying a s65 so this video works out great!!!! V12 Mercedes are definitely a lot of work but all in the name of fun. Like myself you definitely have to be a Mercedes mechanic or rich to own one!!
2 questions as I just recently purchased a 08 cl65
1) my old craftsman tool set has become incomplete with a lot of rusted pieces. What mechanics toolset do you recommend without being $1000+?
2) Will the Carly diagnostic software work well on the benz? I noticed you were able to activate individual abc solenoids n such…what were you using for this?
Love the channel, thanks for the info!
Another awesome video! Thank you legit street cars!
Good luck Alex! We're all rooting for you on this one.
This is the best auto content on RUclips- Alex has grown into a fantastic presenter
I give you so much credit Alex... i would have set the thing on fire 🤣. Thanks so much for the content. I always look forward to your videos
Could you smoke the coolant system to find the leak, just like you would a vacuum system?
I have the exact same problem with my s500 but with airmatic
Outstanding!! Again!!!! I will be here for the next video! And the next…..
Let me ask you this... do you talk to yourself working on cars when no camera is rolling? I do, it helps me think through every check list item to ensure a project is done right.
We love you Alex, you got this!
Tough break. Before, parts delays were inconvenient, but lately its darn aggravating. 2 builds and both of mine are waiting for parts. Ugh....🤷♂️
Love following the journey on this CL. Hoovie will be both chuffed and gutted when he sees this back on the road fully fixed 😭😆
That was a Roller coaster of emotion
The w211 benz Chasis is pretty Simple to maintain
I noticed how you put the banjo bolt in after the abc was put in car. Did u make sure the flow holes through the center of the bolt was faced the direction of travel?
U have alot more patients than me.. Well done.
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I am assuming there are two lines to each hydraulic strut, or is there only a pressure side on one? the difference of fluid volume/pressure across a rubber diaphragm in the strut would determine the ride height? Can you bleed the struts at each suspension strut by cracking a line closest to the actual strut?? I think there is still air in the system. However, I have never worked on mercs, and know absolutely nothing about these systems, but look what happens if you have air in your brake system. I reckon this is a simple hydraulic issue.
this guy is amazing . mercedes would be walking around in a haze doing this .
You are my Mercedes Benz hero😎
Now I'm terrified to work on my CLS 😂
I love the v12 content! You're busting your butt just for us. Appreciate everything you do!
Alex awesome video! Maybe you need to drive it a bit so it throws a warning car to low visit worksop code. It might wake it up.
Kudos for your patient I would’ve set it on fire a long time ago 🤣
This journey reminds me of my vehicles, spend countless time and money for them just to do weird shit.
Smoke machines great for finding leaks, and the whole suspension thing if i hadn't seen my friend deal with the same issue multiple times over the years on his Merc i would think was a setup has a mind of its own.
Keep up the hard work and until next time
I love watching this show, and after its over I go outside an kiss my little old Mazda 2 and thank it for being totally simple and utterly reliable.
I'm waiting for the Get up suspension must be something simple.
try to check if the Accumulator is fully charged.
Not to worry you’ve got a can of Phil Swift flexseal staring right back at ya Alex..
A True A Mechanic
Good ol’ A.B.C. Suspension:
*A* *B* unch of *C* rap 🤦🏾♂️😂
Gosh, I'll stay with my E90 335xi, it's so much easier to work on even though it's already complicated 😂
Awesome video! Which fuel pump fuse did you pull to prevent starting while cranking? In my S600 the fuse seems to be connected to the fuel pump module and not the fuel pump directly. And then there are several relays that appear to have some connection to the fuel pump. Thank in advance for any help!
I think when all is done you should have the car dry iced cleaned from underneath
You mentioned European cars. But German cars are different from other. They made it more complicated than needed in a few tech way.
Before 2000 Citroën have a lot lot more advance in any domain, not big engine but enough, but reliable and easy to operate cars. Totally low-cost to maintain. The greatest cars ever in technology.
It's a lost mind to computing cars
Well on a Mercedes you have to deal with 10 things interfere with each function. It's how it's made.
Good job saving this one. Now...you desserve a real good road trip far from any problems
Cheers from France 🇲🇫
In Europe the acceleration in the car was around 8 seconds to 60 mph
So that aftermarket suspension controller has nothing to do with it?
Hydraulic systems don't like to be dry for long periods. But you had no choice. I might be that or on that accumulator is that an electric solenoid ? Or just an indicator switch?
Worst case you just have to swap to coil overs?
I love my 2010 cls550.....it has air ride....none of that hydraulic bullshit.......lose the abc fluid b/s and just put in a regular strut suspension. ......the hell with that bullshit, I know if my air ride takes a crap that's what I'm doing....a $1000 strut conversion sounds better than a $4k air ride fix/replacement
🤣 Love how Alex throws in German tidbits... "Das Intercooler..." may I correct? It is "Der Intercooler" - then again, who cares? Love the built. Love the car... Go Alex! 💪👏
Why is your ground wire loose? Saw it about halfway through your video
Some fluff is okay, you have a good channel
You didn’t get that flex plate bolt
This series on your Mercedes' V12 engine has served as an extremely judicious PSA, in that it should, hopefully, thoroughly dissuade anyone who is NOT a highly competent technician from attempting anything more than the basics on one of these engines!
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!
Alex, I'm thinking about buying a 2002 Porsche 911 996 turbo. It's not a matter of if it's when those factory press fit glued in coolant lines are going to let go. Really making me hesitate from buying the car. Looks like the motor will have to be dropped the whole coolant pipe system removed and sent off to have TIG welded. You ever do this job before or have any experience with this problem?
Damn Alex what a mess!, Man I enjoyed this one tho. These cars are so complicated now I know why my parents traded off their SL 55
VASOLINE !!! ITS EVERYTHING .... OH NO, IM JUST GETTING TO the ABC ... the pumps , do not SELF PRIME, you MUST pressurize the tank, and then start it , dang.. yes i have already been through ABC , the valve bodies are the most important. also a pressure manifold is super useful , there are some connection points at each wheel to plug into , the fitting is some unknown tractor fitting. if you look at the original install of the ALTERNATOR , you slipped right when you were lining it up .. i saw it then ,dang .. THE CL , and ABC demand respect
It's too much for the seals I never worked on that car but just from working on a/c systems that seal is just really big and most cars don't have a water cooled alternators maybe fill with coolent then use a vacuum pump
Yea I see you like the vacuum tool, I would not let the seals sit for sometime exposed to air
I just bought a cl 600 2001 130t km. What I should do to prevent any ignition issues in the future?
Have you tried using the scanner to try and actuate or do a rodeo test? Might just need to wake up the system.
If not check the hoses, maybe one is collapsed???
Time to troubleshoot with the scanner.
Awesome video you are gunna get it
30:29 just trust me bro
Alex, don't help crac head Sam anymore, make him get his hands dirty
Your vids are so damn entertaining, keep it up!
This is why I wouldn't be a mechanic. There would be a jump-cut scene of the car in flames with me cursing it to hell and the devil who obviously was the lead engineer.