Great video! I’ve wondered why my S63AMG M157 sometimes feels like it pulls harder and other times not as much. Thank you for the video. It is very clear that you’re a perfectionist and everything you do, you do it to a high standard. I’ll be doing the same thing to my S63AMG 😊
@@bayamg5683 I’ll be honest, I haven’t looked into it because I’ve sorned the car for winter and it’s just covered up. I might look into it before summer time and I will post here where it is 😊
Dude! You mentioned that this coolant pump mod was filmed a year ago? Dang, I wish you posted it as soon as you did because I could have tested at the drag (drag strips in the seattle area are closed during the Fall/Winter) . Im super excited to do this simple mod to my E63! A 25% decrease in water temps is HUGE! The car ran excellent when I take it to the drag strip, mind you I was running it HARD non stop in 80 degree weather. So I cant wait to see the results this coming spring/summer.
Nice man! Has anyone had this long term? Wondering what the life expectancy of that pump is . I’ll probably end up doing this mod . Appreciate you man!
Can't remember if I mentioned it in the video, but there are two train of thoughts on this. One is that the cycling of the pump on and off actually is more harmful to a pump. But then again it is being used quite a bit more with this mod. The previous generations like the E55 etc had the pump running constantly, and typically they wear out after about 10 years regardless of miles. Good news is they're cheap though I think it's like 140 bucks as long as you can recognize when it goes out
@@ExoticCarDIY yea I heard you mention it here ! You’re right , on-and-off for electric motors , in my opinion, lower the life expectancy. What are signs that your pump is going ? I don’t have a scanner or way to monitor IAT’s
Hell yeah! Awesome video. Have you considered making one on the oil pump solenoid valve? Would love to get your thoughts and show others how to get to the pin to unplug and cap it from corrosion.
That's next week LOL. I'm just trying to figure out what other content I can make in the video other than just kind of talking about it. It's like the easiest mod ever LOL
@@ExoticCarDIY ok, can u do a comparison between AMG Vs Non-AMG w212. Not only the engine, many parts are different right. people like me who cant afford AMG, only dreaming, bumper change on non-AMG W212
Great video and awesome mod, has anyone been successful in doing this to a S63 c217, I was planning on trying this in my car but I haven’t been able to locate the relay, I might be blind but I looked all around and couldn’t find it, any info on weather this mod can be done would be greatly appreciated.
Hey bro . I noticed when you popped your cap for the reservoir , your coolant is red/pink. Mine is blue. I did purchase it from an Audi dealership , I’m wondering if the blue is the right color ? I topped it off last night with GR48 Zerex after some small research , but got confused about the parts where Mercedes swapped coolant colors around the year of mine(2014)
Correct, if the wire loses contact, it simply reverts to normal function. The only exception is if it's installed very sloppy and it touches another wire that it was never supposed to.. Obviously, like I mentioned in the video, the most secure way would be to just splice the wire in there, but I refuse to cut into my factory harness even if it's just a tiny splice
no, computer will still turn it on and off with the ignition. it will occasionally run a few minutes after turning off with the retained power function
Another great video. Does this mod not also lower engine water temps or does the thermostat stop the engine temp dropping at all. Uk based so just wanted to check that wouldn’t cause engine to run too cold or delay warm up from cold start. Thanks Ken, another great video! 👍
@@dominicnewby2875@dominicnewby2875 well, one disclaimer, the 2014 to 2016 cars have split cooling meaning there are separate cooling systems for the engine and the heat exchanger. Some of the earlier cars have a single coolant system Anyway, this is intended for the split cooling system cars and has zero effect on the engine coolant
The boxed fuse link is wht, the one used is blk. and how did you get the 16g wire in the otherside. Gotta do a short how-to vid on that fuse link and wire added to it before install plus how you sodered that? very confusing as I can not find the fuse link at any auto parts stores. What kind/brand of link is it? its not really visible in the vid. thx.
@@andrehafrian408 yes, install a fuse. Another guy reported he accidentally put the jumper in the wrong hole and the fuse saved shorting out the system.
Ok, I missunderstood (thought this was a different video) There should be no engine light. Get the code scanned. The coolant pump will not trigger a light
Normal. The suspension, interior lights, coolant pump headlight fans all turn off and on for the first 15-20 min after shut off. If it's running after this time period, something Else is going on
Question ? Can a tuned system work with this mod ? Or only for stock systems? I have read the forums but haven’t seen any literature about this.. I’m going to check the window of 15/20 , as it’s been 20 hours since mod .. I appreciate you
I have a 2014 E550 (so m278) but now I have 156k miles on it, I already changed the whole top end (adjusters, cams, rockers ) my question is should I get a 2019E53 or should I keep this and Spend the money have the bearings changed and check clearance and scoring?
Sounds like you put a lot of work into your current car, I don't know about your financial situation, but that would be a pretty hefty price to jump from your car to 2019. They are great cars though, good luck with your decision
@multiblade04 at 140k but that was because the previous owner drove it with low oil. Typically no m278 or m157 needs this. As long as you change your oil every 5k miles you should be good.
@multiblade04 also pay attention that the cam sensors are not leaking oil because thst might end up traveling up the line to the ECU. Simple upgrade or pigtails solve this problem. Also DONT use anything other than 5W40, 0w40 is too thin. I recommend liquimoly molygen, it has buildin Ceratech so don't put any additives
@multiblade04 last thing is make sure your chain is the new one (old ones strech) and that the chain tensioner are good this will also save your car from future problems. Typically coolant lines also becomes brittle at like 120k miles and they might need to be changed, cheap if you have a crimping tool this way only buy the plastic end connectors and crimp them.
Great video! I’ve wondered why my S63AMG M157 sometimes feels like it pulls harder and other times not as much. Thank you for the video.
It is very clear that you’re a perfectionist and everything you do, you do it to a high standard.
I’ll be doing the same thing to my S63AMG 😊
Thanks man, I've done this on both of my e63s and been very pleased with it.
Did you find where the Relay is, bc on mine its not in the same place as the E63
@@bayamg5683 I’ll be honest, I haven’t looked into it because I’ve sorned the car for winter and it’s just covered up. I might look into it before summer time and I will post here where it is 😊
Dude! You mentioned that this coolant pump mod was filmed a year ago? Dang, I wish you posted it as soon as you did because I could have tested at the drag (drag strips in the seattle area are closed during the Fall/Winter) . Im super excited to do this simple mod to my E63! A 25% decrease in water temps is HUGE! The car ran excellent when I take it to the drag strip, mind you I was running it HARD non stop in 80 degree weather. So I cant wait to see the results this coming spring/summer.
Great idea, will recommend this to dad with his M157 GLS
Really nice. I want to try this on my Tuned M278.
Great work and video as always, brother. 👏
Much appreciated
Nice man!
Has anyone had this long term? Wondering what the life expectancy of that pump is . I’ll probably end up doing this mod . Appreciate you man!
Can't remember if I mentioned it in the video, but there are two train of thoughts on this. One is that the cycling of the pump on and off actually is more harmful to a pump. But then again it is being used quite a bit more with this mod.
The previous generations like the E55 etc had the pump running constantly, and typically they wear out after about 10 years regardless of miles. Good news is they're cheap though I think it's like 140 bucks as long as you can recognize when it goes out
@@ExoticCarDIY yea I heard you mention it here ! You’re right , on-and-off for electric motors , in my opinion, lower the life expectancy. What are signs that your pump is going ? I don’t have a scanner or way to monitor IAT’s
As usual Amazing
Thanks Buddy
I have a 2012 CLS63 AMG with the M157 also but I don’t have that relay nor that tank you took the cap off of at the end.
Hell yeah! Awesome video. Have you considered making one on the oil pump solenoid valve? Would love to get your thoughts and show others how to get to the pin to unplug and cap it from corrosion.
That's next week LOL. I'm just trying to figure out what other content I can make in the video other than just kind of talking about it. It's like the easiest mod ever LOL
@@ExoticCarDIY can’t wait! Keep ‘em coming!
Great video thx. How many amp fuse did you use? 10a, 15a? Thx
Why not just use a small jumper cable between the switched terminals instead of the relais?
Relay is located in a sealed enclosure.
I'm watching you 😂... 👍!
Man, i am a big w212 fan. love ur videos. one thing i wanna ask is, Comparing W212 AMG vs W212 E250D & E200P, how much difference in maintenance cost.
Diy? Not a big difference
@@ExoticCarDIY ok, can u do a comparison between AMG Vs Non-AMG w212. Not only the engine, many parts are different right. people like me who cant afford AMG, only dreaming, bumper change on non-AMG W212
Great video and awesome mod, has anyone been successful in doing this to a S63 c217, I was planning on trying this in my car but I haven’t been able to locate the relay, I might be blind but I looked all around and couldn’t find it, any info on weather this mod can be done would be greatly appreciated.
Weird my 2012 cls63 doesn’t have that relay you’re referring to? Any solutions?
Does this mod work on the pre-facelift 2012 P30?
Do you know where this relay is in the pre-facelift version 2012 P30?
I'm not sure, I believe many people have asked this question, check out the link in the video to the MB world forum
Will clearing the codes daily after doing this and the oil solenoid mod have any affect?
Hey bro . I noticed when you popped your cap for the reservoir , your coolant is red/pink. Mine is blue. I did purchase it from an Audi dealership , I’m wondering if the blue is the right color ? I topped it off last night with GR48 Zerex after some small research , but got confused about the parts where Mercedes swapped coolant colors around the year of mine(2014)
Mercedes changed colors in 2015. Blue and pink are both factory colors
what about the split cooling kit from VRP ? Is this a better solution or the split cooling is better ?
To my knowledge, the vrp kit is a retrofit kit for cars that don't have factory split cooling, like early m278/m157 etc.
Would this run continuously? 24/7 ? Or only while the car is running ?
@@coldbud3 Only when you turn on the ignition on or start your car, when you take out your key, its off
If the wire stops touching for whatever reason the relay would still do its job yeah? Theres no chance it would get stuck off?
Correct, if the wire loses contact, it simply reverts to normal function.
The only exception is if it's installed very sloppy and it touches another wire that it was never supposed to..
Obviously, like I mentioned in the video, the most secure way would be to just splice the wire in there, but I refuse to cut into my factory harness even if it's just a tiny splice
Will this potentially cause battery to drain?
no, computer will still turn it on and off with the ignition. it will occasionally run a few minutes after turning off with the retained power function
Question. Living in NJ and it is 30° out now. Are there any negative effects for doing this in the winter time?
IMO, there will be no negative effects.
I live in Canada and had this -30° no problem.
@@samz.k Good to know. Much appreciated 🙏
Another great video. Does this mod not also lower engine water temps or does the thermostat stop the engine temp dropping at all. Uk based so just wanted to check that wouldn’t cause engine to run too cold or delay warm up from cold start. Thanks Ken, another great video! 👍
@@dominicnewby2875@dominicnewby2875 well, one disclaimer, the 2014 to 2016 cars have split cooling meaning there are separate cooling systems for the engine and the heat exchanger. Some of the earlier cars have a single coolant system
Anyway, this is intended for the split cooling system cars and has zero effect on the engine coolant
What type of fiber wrap did you use for your air intakes unless those are stock and just super clean LOL
Stock intake tubes to the airbox are cloth.
The engine cover is the OEM carbon fiber cover
@@brfatal1 correct but I’m asking if he wrapped his in any fiber tape since others do the same from the cloth intakes tearing over time.
Is there a difference in coolant ? I see you have an orange/red. On mine I have a blue and the factory fluid is blue.
Have any idea?
Mercedes changed coolant colors in like 15 or16. I'll ask my tech friend for specifics
@@ExoticCarDIY cool! Also I have a preface lift w212 m157. I don’t have that relay next to the coolant reservoir. Have any ideas where it might be?
The boxed fuse link is wht, the one used is blk. and how did you get the 16g wire in the otherside. Gotta do a short how-to vid on that fuse link and wire added to it before install plus how you sodered that? very confusing as I can not find the fuse link at any auto parts stores. What kind/brand of link is it? its not really visible in the vid. thx.
Here is the fuse amzn.to/47h4aJG
Just strip 1/2" of the end, melt some solder to make it rigid.
@@ExoticCarDIYDo you actually put a glass fuse in it or you leave it blank?
@@andrehafrian408 yes, install a fuse.
Another guy reported he accidentally put the jumper in the wrong hole and the fuse saved shorting out the system.
Thanks for the reply! How many amps fuse should I use 10, 15?
@@ExoticCarDIY
Hello. I did the conection and it did show the check engine light and a code. Did i do it wrong.
What year and model? Sclass owners were reporting this. there is a work around
Hello my car is an e63 AMG S 2014. Just like yours. Is there a way around the check engine light and comes. Thank you
Ok, I missunderstood (thought this was a different video) There should be no engine light. Get the code scanned. The coolant pump will not trigger a light
I have an issue with it coming on and off even when the car is locked up ?
I did install , works but it’s comes on in intervals ( on /off ) even when I have everything closed and locked up, car off ?
Normal. The suspension, interior lights, coolant pump headlight fans all turn off and on for the first 15-20 min after shut off. If it's running after this time period, something Else is going on
Question ? Can a tuned system work with this mod ? Or only for stock systems? I have read the forums but haven’t seen any literature about this.. I’m going to check the window of 15/20 , as it’s been 20 hours since mod .. I appreciate you
So I’ve had this mod for a month now and can honestly say it’s a great mod! Thanks for the suggestion
Does this work on e550
Does you car have split cooling? (Look for the smaller coolant tank under the engine cover)
I have a 2014 E550 (so m278) but now I have 156k miles on it, I already changed the whole top end (adjusters, cams, rockers ) my question is should I get a 2019E53 or should I keep this and Spend the money have the bearings changed and check clearance and scoring?
Sounds like you put a lot of work into your current car, I don't know about your financial situation, but that would be a pretty hefty price to jump from your car to 2019. They are great cars though, good luck with your decision
At what mileage did you have to change the whole top end?
@multiblade04 at 140k but that was because the previous owner drove it with low oil. Typically no m278 or m157 needs this. As long as you change your oil every 5k miles you should be good.
@multiblade04 also pay attention that the cam sensors are not leaking oil because thst might end up traveling up the line to the ECU. Simple upgrade or pigtails solve this problem. Also DONT use anything other than 5W40, 0w40 is too thin. I recommend liquimoly molygen, it has buildin Ceratech so don't put any additives
@multiblade04 last thing is make sure your chain is the new one (old ones strech) and that the chain tensioner are good this will also save your car from future problems. Typically coolant lines also becomes brittle at like 120k miles and they might need to be changed, cheap if you have a crimping tool this way only buy the plastic end connectors and crimp them.