Cars and Coffee foiled | Mercedes-Benz W124 Encounters Turbo Troubles on Parleys Canyon

In this episode of Auto Afflicted | witness the unfortunate journey of my turbocharged M103 Mercedes-Benz W124 as it encounters a sudden and unexpected turbo failure while rallying up the infamous Parleys Canyon. Follow the dramatic turn of events as I’m left stranded on the way to the eagerly anticipated Park City Cars and Coffee event. Experience the fun and comradely as we attempt to diagnose and address the issue amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the canyon. Don't miss this gripping tale of automotive mishap, showcasing the challenges and realities of 80s turbo car ownership. Join us on this adventure as we unravel the mysteries of the W124's turbo failure, learning valuable lessons along the way. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just love a good story, this video is sure to keep you engaged from start to finish!
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[@kyledrums702]

What a great episode of Friendships coming together to help another Homie out. 💨😶‍🌫️💨💨 🎉Need the deets on the Vegas Weezer stint. 😂

[@AutoAfflicted]

Venmo @Ali-Goulet 💰🥵

[@DarinNederhoff]

Wait, I know that Jefferson guy!? Small world. ;-)

[@AutoAfflicted]

To know him is to love him

[@DarinNederhoff]

@@AutoAfflicted He’s every one of the 10,000 maniacs. ;-)

[@AutoAfflicted]

Absolutely

[@raymyers4539]

I have a RHD turbo very difficult with the down pipe & steering box' head gasket just gone.

[@AutoAfflicted]

That sounds like a tight fit

[@raymyers4539]

Yes 3 inch down pipe work of art it runs forward of the steering box' i'm ruining wide band too' wonder if anyone does a steel layered head gasket for an m103 ?@@AutoAfflicted

[@AutoAfflicted]

I found hedgehog has a MLS gasket - $260, you have to message them on FB I guess facebook.com/commerce/products/2553950751322811/

[@raymyers4539]

@@AutoAfflicted I have but no reply’ it would be the icing on the cake for boost set up.

[@AutoAfflicted]

@raymyers4539 I’ll let you know what I find, it’s the primary piece for the top end rebuild

[@hamlulit]

so is the turbo fryied? new turbo install coming up ?

[@AutoAfflicted]

Yes exactly. Turbo fried, the seller shipped me a new one but it got lost in the mail… now waiting on second shipment. Can’t wait to get this thing ripping again

[@hamlulit]

@@AutoAfflicted Glad to hear its on the way! do you know to pinpoint what caused the turbine fins to melt /overheat do you need a bigger intercooler for hot wether?

[@AutoAfflicted]

@hamlulit I haven’t pulled it all apart yet, but I’m looking forward to doing that and playing show and tell on the channel. I think it’s probably just a case of journal bearing failure and then the fins melted up from contact. Not really sure.