still haven't found the one piece "lever" for this parking break install !! crazy rear find? Has anyone found it online?
@donaldjoseph83272 күн бұрын
very usefull nformations. i have a 2012 mercedes benz ml 350 how can i check the ATF oil level? what are the difference ways to put ATF oil in the transmisssion? is there an area to put a dipstick to check the ATF oil level? like we check the engine oil level.
@johnsworkshop33122 күн бұрын
@@donaldjoseph8327 unfortunately, there is no way to check the level and no way to insert a dipstick. The best thing you can do is look for any seepage or leaks, and if you see any, and if it has been a while since you changed it last, it may be time to service the transmission.
@royreynolds1087 күн бұрын
I believe the Type E coupler is much simpler with a vertical operating pin to lock the knuckle in place. The E, F, shelf, and tight-lock(for passenger cars) all need to be able to couple together and work together.
@johnsworkshop33125 күн бұрын
@@royreynolds108 good information. Thank you, and thanks for watching!
@BoomerShroomer11 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@johnsworkshop33129 күн бұрын
@@BoomerShroomer thank you!!
@Schwertman5712 күн бұрын
Love it!
@johnsworkshop331211 күн бұрын
@@Schwertman57 Thank you!!
@brendadonovan134319 күн бұрын
Love your videos!
@johnsworkshop331219 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@johnsworkshop331213 күн бұрын
@@brendadonovan1343 thank you!!
@5000RR22 күн бұрын
so did u use all 10L?
@johnsworkshop331221 күн бұрын
@@5000RR I think I used just over nine. But I would recommend having 10 available just in case you run a little short.
@5000RR21 күн бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 weird my meyle kit came with 8L,idk if us market ml is different fro euro,i have euro 2011 with a89 code
@johnsworkshop331221 күн бұрын
@@5000RR If you don’t drain the torque converter you would use a whole lot less. But I would not recommend that. You can also measure how much comes out and that should be very close to how much you need to put back in. You end up putting more than you need into it so you can drain it out until the level is down to the top of the standpipe, so wasting some is inevitable.
@5000RR21 күн бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 my kit came with new tc drain plug so ill do it,other also said 8L is fine but well see these days
@E85_STI23 күн бұрын
I’m helping out a friend with his town car and I’m replacing the AC compressor for him but I noticed the cooling fan fuse was blown so on these cars is the cooling fan wired in series with the compressor or is it just a cooling fan alone?
@johnsworkshop331221 күн бұрын
@@E85_STI I believe it is not in series with the compressor. It may kick on when the AC is on but on a separate circuit.
@E85_STI21 күн бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 thanks for the info and I ended up replacing the compressor, accumulator and orifice tube for them but I haven’t charged the system yet but the old compressor had oil and dye all in the magnetic clutch area so the shaft seal blew out idk how long ago maybe over a year ago. I did flush the evap as well and all orings and spring locks changed. Fingers crossed tomorrow when I pull a vac I find no leaks.
@johnsworkshop331220 күн бұрын
@@E85_STI sounds like you did everything you need to do. I sure hope it works well when you fill it up.
@SmoooothEightАй бұрын
Great video. Very useful. I have an S1 but it’s the same principle. Good angles in filming too. So I could actually see what you were doing. Thank you.
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@SmoooothEight thank you for the comment!
@o-jhvacservices4094Ай бұрын
Great video. Can you talk about your scan tool? I'd like to kit myself with it. Really effective
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@o-jhvacservices4094 Thank you! That is the Mercedes Star System and I got it online quite a few years ago. I think I found it from someone on one of the Mercedes forums. I will have to do some digging to find out who.
@amanshahzad5072Ай бұрын
Hey. I have a question. My brake paddel stays lower than it should be. I've looked into the master cylinder and the brake oil. What do you suggest ?
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@amanshahzad5072 Brake pedal height is set by the mechanical linkage back to the rear brakes, so I would start by adjusting them and then re-checking the pedal feel.
@Suanyae007Ай бұрын
thank you so much for video taping all this in detail
@OkeyE904Ай бұрын
I swear I never comment on videos, but this is A1. Thank you for this!
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@OkeyE904 Wow, thank you for the feedback!!
@naume_1743Ай бұрын
How did you drain the compressor oil? Is there a port on the bottom of the compressor?
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@naume_1743 no port. Have to pull the compressor out and pour the oil out of one of the connection lines.
@strake338Ай бұрын
Going through this right now. What did you torque the compressor mounting bolts to the engine to? Same for the hose to compressor torque please. Thank you kindly.
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@strake338 good question. I just tightened by feel. I’d guess 10 to 20 ft-lb
@strake338Ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 Thank you Sir. Just wanted to make sure I didn't put it too tight and snap something off.
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@strake338 I’m with you on that!
@strake338Ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 20 NM is the torque for the mounting bolts as well as the hoses to compressor. Page 4 file:///C:/Users/User/Desktop/R&I%20AC%20Compressor.PDF
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@strake338 thank you!
@TStheDeplorableАй бұрын
Nice job. In the end, was it cost effective to repair instead of buying a new one?
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@TStheDeplorable I think it was and I have less in this machine than a similar new one. I bet at least $1000 less.
@TStheDeplorableАй бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 Thank you for the response. I've got my eyes out for a used one. Peace!
@naume_1743Ай бұрын
Where did you get the quick couple you attached your micron gauge to for the testing of new hoses and quick disconnect?
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@naume_1743 I found that on Amazon.
@TStheDeplorableАй бұрын
I wonder if Pag 46 isn't exactly the same as the official pump oil, because the stuff recommended for my vacuum pump is "46 viscosity vacuum pump oil" and it feels like PAG 46. But if I were to use PAG oil in the pump I would use the clear stuff, because the way you know it needs to be replaced is that it BEGINS to be cloudy. The stuff's cheap and easy to replace, so it's a disgrace the condition they let your machine get to!
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@TStheDeplorable good idea about the clear oil. I just bought the official Robinair stuff, but probably paid a premium. Yeah, mine was pretty bad when I got it.
@callmeishmaelk767Ай бұрын
Has anyone ever managed to get the ebrake adjusted good enough to effectively stop the truck?
@miguelortega7799Ай бұрын
Great vid, I think I have a similar problem, low side pressure is 80, and my high side is 120. Does sound like a compressor control? When I bring up rpm I don't really get a change in pressure. Static pressure sat around 90 psi both sides. Would appreciate any pointers. Thanks
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@miguelortega7799 yes, that sounds like it could be the solenoid valve.
@thatguy11224Ай бұрын
Hey John I'm restoring a 1961 Bentley continental which is pretty much the same as this however in my car as soon as the car is put into gear the servo moves and fully pulls the brake cylinders as if the brake is fully applied was hoping you would have an idea why this happens.
@thatguy11224Ай бұрын
And the brakes cylinders and servo don't return to their original position until you get under the car and sort of manually do it yourself
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@thatguy11224 sounds like either the brake clutch material is rusted to the disk that turns when you roll, or the linkage is jammed up and causing the servo to be engaged when it shouldn’t be.
@thatguy11224Ай бұрын
It is a left hand drive car can you please let me know which linkage you're talking about? I would love some detail as I've already spent a lot of time and money into fixing this car and parts aren't available here as I live in Dubai. @@johnsworkshop3312
@thatguy11224Ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 hey John. Thanks for the reply I'm hoping you can let me know which linkage you are talking about as I have a left hand drive car. And also if there's any other things that might be causing it. So I can check it all out together. The car is in Dubai and you know the weather here doesn't allow me to go after it day after day.
@johnsworkshop3312Ай бұрын
@@thatguy11224 I am thinking that if the servo clutch disk is not frozen to the drive plate (both inside the servo) then the two levers that actuate the servo must be jammed apart somehow. That will cause the clutch plate and drive plate to be pressed toward each other. Or it could be in the mechanism that translates the separation of those levers into the compression force driving the plates together. I hope you figure it out at your next visit to the car.
@thatguy11224Ай бұрын
Hey John I'm restoring a 1961 Bentley continental which is pretty much the same as this however in my car as soon as the car is put into gear the servo moves and fully pulls the brake cylinders as if the brake is fully applied was hoping you would have an idea why this happens.
@kevinmohamed34212 ай бұрын
Is the gaskit that was on old intake manifold reused in combination with the new intake manifold? Or was the old one thrown out and just the ones on the new intake manifold used?
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@kevinmohamed3421 just the new ones were used.
@Scott-yd8xn2 ай бұрын
Excellent video, very detailed.
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@Scott-yd8xn Thank you Scott!!
@52RedHouse2 ай бұрын
Don't use RED thread locker! The next guy is going to have trouble getting them apart again. Blue Loctite is correct. I am in the process of doing this job myself. Also, no need to mess with the spring. The actuator arm will come through the back. Also, up here in the rust belt, nothing is that clean on a 20 year old truck.
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@52RedHouse Thanks for the tip. Yeah, rust is bad up there. I’m lucky that this truck spent a lot of time in the garage during winter.
@TristanRega2 ай бұрын
Links to the parts and adapters used would be great
@tonybaray76662 ай бұрын
How do I get rodeo mode
@BenzAddiction2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, 2011 ML350 and I have the same issue.
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@BenzAddiction Thanks for the feedback. Good luck, I hope you get yours resolved.
@marlonlamas76042 ай бұрын
Howd you drain the oil through the bottle?
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@marlonlamas7604 Not sure I follow your question, but to get the oil out of the big tanks I tipped it upside down.
@tommyguns90082 ай бұрын
What’s to sense getting that bearing press kit if your gonna use the press?
@Masteryogis2 ай бұрын
Hi John, do you have any videos on removing the lugs on the tires ? Just bought a 1960 Bentley S2 and heard the lugs are right and left handed. I’m afraid to damage something 😄 thanks for any info I’ve learned many things just watching your videos. 👍🏻
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@Masteryogis I don’t have a video, but I will say that the lug nuts on the left side of the car are left-handed thread. Thus, on that side you must go clockwise to loosen. Also, the brass lug nuts are delicate and should not be over tightened. The tightening torque is only 55 ft-lb.
@Masteryogis2 ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 Thank you very much for the response. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Have a nice day 😄👍🏻
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@Masteryogis you’re welcome! You too!
@lelemarie97952 ай бұрын
What if I dont have all of that to hook up to tell me what it is? I need help. It's so hot and I dont know what to do
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@lelemarie9795 I recommend you get a gauge set to see if you are getting pressure from the compressor. If not, that solenoid valve could be the problem.
@christopherpecina11582 ай бұрын
Exactly what I needed, well done, Thank You.
@johnsworkshop33122 ай бұрын
@@christopherpecina1158 Thank you for the feedback!
@paulwinnetou45603 ай бұрын
thanks ! this piping diagram might help me, for some reason my oil injection no work well maybe you have any hints
@stevencaskey94403 ай бұрын
I kinda cheated. Instead of pulling the entire dash out. I located where that actuator was at the top of the dash and cut a big hole through the metal where its at. Similar to what people do with Trucks/cars for their fuel tank *trap door*. Since they break a lot. This makes it where i just have to take the top dash part off.
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@stevencaskey9440 I could see that being really handy!
@stevencaskey94403 ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 now it looks like shit, but it is what it is. work smarter not harder. Ford did the same problem with these things as they did the Door gears. Made them out of cheap plastic.
@milanumaja3 ай бұрын
I have a machine that recovers 300g,but inside of a sistem is 550g. What i need to check to get most of refrigerant recovered?
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@milanumaja your machine should be able to drop the pressure in the automotive system to about 10 inches of water.
@carlosr10603 ай бұрын
I wonder if the process would be easier if there was a port at the very bottom of the system and fill it from the bottom up as you would do your stern drive with oil on your boat.
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@carlosr1060 I’ll bet you’re right!
@krystian_Hans_Solo3 ай бұрын
Hi, it seem's like I have similar problem in my W164, but with some differences. On mine, air conditioning work proper on lowest set of temperature only. When I'm trying to increase the temperature a bit, the evaporator temperature is going down into -2 degrees and then AC is going to turned into a heater. Evaporator temperature is going up to the outside temperature and there is no more cold air flow. I tkinh that my solenoid valve is stucked open and not control the "power" of AC compressor. Do you know if there is a need to suck the gas from the system before I dismantle this solenoid valve? Thank you in advance for help
@markeast92213 ай бұрын
Are you kidding me !
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@markeast9221 yeah, lots of steps to get to that tiny part!
@kristiballco94423 ай бұрын
I need your help for something plz are you available
@BaseballRoscoe254 ай бұрын
Did this fix last weekend and this video made it very easy, I did it in a 94 before and in my opinion, the 97 was "easier" to get the dash off, due largely to this video, also it was nice to feel my AC was cold
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@BaseballRoscoe25, thanks for your comment. Glad you found it helpful!
@HungNguyen-sb1yu4 ай бұрын
I have 2 sets of ac gauges and the high side quick couplers don't fit the high side port of my 2010 ML350. Can you please tell me why and where can I get a coupler that fits? Thank you so much.
@johnsworkshop33124 ай бұрын
Hmm - that is a tough question. I would have expected that if your gauge sets are for R-134a then the high sides should fit. I'd check at Autozone because I'm sure they will have a gauge set that will fit.
@HungNguyen-sb1yu3 ай бұрын
Where can I find the fuse for the air conditioner? Thank you. I pushed the quick coupler harder and it went in. Now I need to find the fuse to make sure it is ok. Thank you so much.
@SammyVista19724 ай бұрын
Thank you John for the most informative and explanatory video on how to wrestle successfuly with these parking brake assemblies. Attention to the tiny, but important details left really no questions in my mind. This information will really help me when I take on this project!
@johnsworkshop33124 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback - good luck when you decide to take on the job!
@SammyVista19724 ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 tackled one today. Perfect!
@MikeSmith-nu9wt4 ай бұрын
Aint that from not serviceing it at proper intervals ? The filters need to be changed , someone skipped that too long , thatd flourescent die from recovered ac systems aint it ?
@johnsworkshop33124 ай бұрын
Yeah, it had several problems.
@BigDawg-uj6zb4 ай бұрын
How much torque do you use to tighten the accumulator to the evaporator? Mine keeps leaking from there … idk if I’m over tightening it or what
@johnsworkshop33124 ай бұрын
Not a lot of torque. I’d say about 10 ft-lb or so. I would double check your O-rings to make sure that they are good and that they are lubricated when you put that joint together.
@supream57354 ай бұрын
Hi John, did you manage to find my email address? You'll find it in the about section of my email.
@RafalGierazinski4 ай бұрын
Hello. Can you tell me what parts i need to buy to perform this operation? Especially what connectors i need to byu.
@supream57354 ай бұрын
Hi, my email should be in the about section of my channel.
@supream57354 ай бұрын
Hi, great video! I need help for a similar project for my company as an intern, and I have a few questions, is there as way we could have a quick conversation? Thanks!
@johnsworkshop33124 ай бұрын
Sure. If you leave a comment with your email I can contact you.
@supream57354 ай бұрын
@@johnsworkshop3312 hi, looks like youtube blocks comments with email adresses for privacy reasons. My email should be in the description of my channel.
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@robertbruneau1124 ай бұрын
thank you very much i got mine calibrated, these are good ole machines
@johnsworkshop33124 ай бұрын
Glad you got it calibrated. I had another video that talked about that so hopefully you saw it. They are indeed good old machines. Thanks for your feedback!
@matthewhood21373 ай бұрын
I need help. I've trying to calibrate it. I've done that 3 times it still doesn't work right. When I lift up on the take it thinks I'm recovering the only difference is I still have freon in the tank. It's not empty. Any help would be great
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@robertbruneau112 you’re very welcome. Glad I could help. Thanks for commenting.
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@matthewhood2137 the key I found is to add a very small amount of weight to the scale before you put on the known weight.
@johnsworkshop33123 ай бұрын
@@matthewhood2137 not having an empty tank should be ok because it won’t be on the scale when you are calibrating. Add a small amount of weight to the scale , say 1/2 pound before you start the calibration and see if that helps.