Digby Returns Home After 20 Years Part 8: Diesel Engine Update: Is There Hope for this Old Benz?

[@rpm773]

This whole series has been fantastic. Thanks for taking us along

[@mabrumarine]

rpm773 I have the same car in Florida, I used to own a 1980 300d back in the 80s, then a 1983 300SD in the 90s, later on a 1983 240d for my son for about 5 years, 3 x 300d 1983 for my casual drivers, today a 1985 300d for my vacations, all of them were bought with low miles or new, the last one Bruno is a manganese brown, with 0riginal 123k miles, very nice engine, interior wood, paint, no rust, no steering play.. but all the lower suspension booth need attention, vacuum doors got bypass, calipers needed service, air filter was in bad shape, the air conditioning will not blow on the center, the Klima relay will not operate as it should, tach inoperative, electric fan will not engage.. I will be doing all the work🤯

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

YAY!!! Son to the rescue!! What a good day for you Kent! You've obviously raised your children to have the same passion and appreciation for these cars 👍☺️♥️

[@KathyOdinson]

I am so thrilled! Kent, your son is right...we’ve gotta finish the job and get Digby back up to snuff! I sure hope we can see some videos with him, updating us on how Digby is progressing! Time to collectively do a happy dance for saving Digby!! 💃 🕺🏼💃🕺🏼

[@Mercedessource]

Watch the next next video. My son is serious to "make it happen."

[@junkman6456]

jajaja

[@KathyOdinson]

Mercedessource that totally makes my day!! 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁😁 #savedigby

[@drews6616]

Well that’s good news! Pleased to see Digby saved - these are great cars 👍.

[@lornetaylor4757]

loved this series, Kent. You've taught me so much about my 300d and I thank you for all the "kits" you've sold me and the manuals and videos. You've turned a gynecologist into a mechanic.

[@Mercedessource]

Thanks..lol

[@cfrayre6572]

Music to my ears. Beautiful sound of that diesel

[@photocromic]

One of the best car series on youtube right now

[@Mercedessource]

Thanks! Much appreciated...

[@peskachina]

The sound of these engines means holidays for me because my father has a Nanni marinized 240d in the family sailboat. Hs been running strong for thousands and thousands of hours in the last 32 years around all the Mediterranean, from italy to france, croatia, greece, turkey...

[@axeman6560]

200,000 people rooting for Digby, that merc has got to be a keeper! Well done sir.

[@brunocrespo]

I'm not a Mercedes guy. But i am a car guy! Ever since i started watching Mr Kent videos i cannot stop, they are so informative, so professional! Very good suff really. As a professional mechanic for only for 13 year, i have a lot to learn, even from old cars and technology. ( Witch i love by the way!) Greetings from Portugal! Proud owner of 4 Alfa Romeos! One of those, an old 94 diesel!

[@OscarFernandez11]

That is good news Kent! Digby is a very clean w123 example and worth saving. I have a soft spot for these cars and would love to own a pristine example at some point in the future.

[@utc66]

I do not for one minute take for granted the amount of time you spend producing and editing these videos. It’s a lot of work and I appreciate it. Your channel is the best!

[@Mercedessource]

Since you "get it" your comment is VERY much appreciated... :-) Thanks!

[@christopherwhitehead8946]

To allow Digby to die would have been a travesty. It’s such a nice looking car , it deserves to be rescued. It’s a classic.

[@jz5937]

My Dad has bought and sold and worked on these old MB diesels for over 30 years. You can’t count them out. I miss driving them. Yes, thanks for leaving the comments section open. I’ve really appreciated the series. Way to go on the resurrection of Digby. My first car was a 1985 w123 300D turbodiesel sedan. Although I’ve always been an S-Class turbodiesel man, I have much respect for the w123.

[@badfaith7770]

Kent thanks for leaving the comments on this video . We all love digby and your videos

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Greetings: This particular series, it's very interesting. I'm sure the subscribers of this Channel appreciates the opportunity to leave a comment. Mr. Hahn Los Angeles

[@craigkeller]

Good to see the young man stepping up!

[@prankishsquire2663]

I have a 1975 300D in a 1980 240D body with a manual trans. I've put 300K on the motor since the rebuild. This is the third body the motor has worn out. My son and I are today using kits from Ken to rebuild and test the injectors and install pencil-type glow plugs. Going to do an Italian Tuneup with Molly oil. Then I'm off on a tour of the PNW. So cool the comments were turned on today! I should mention I have been burning refined veggie oil/Dino blend, for over ten years.

[@restocal63vw82]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Your methodological approach in assessing the engine health particularly cylinder 3 is great. Kent your are a great engineer. Keep up your sterling work. 👍

[@Nile9063]

I have no old Mercedes diesel and I'm not planning on getting one soon but I'm still very interested in this channel overall and especially this series because of the big knowledge and experience you share within your videos and of course the passion you put into repairing these old mercedes. My father had two W124s, two W210s, a W638 and a W211 within my childhood and while he also had a lot VWs and two Audis, Mercedes is the brand that had left the biggest impression on me... Especially his W124 200D was a car I will never forget... Oh and I once had the opportunity to drive a W116 that also was a pretty remarkable experience...

[@patrickradvanyi6390]

Thank you for this series. I have an older Mercedes turbo diesel and not only do I love seeing old cars saved but I love learning all the tips that mechanics like you look for before writing off a car

[@brainfulify]

What a great series, definitely learned a few things, thanks!

[@Mercedessource]

Matt, thanks for the nice comment!

[@EMERYE77]

Digby deserves to live again. He is already famous. Save Digby!

[@Mercedessource]

anyone for some T-shirts... Save Digby..??

[@francisburlaza1912]

Thats interesting kent it would be nice to have one😁😀👍👍

[@philmount299]

Yes! So glad your son is going to keep moving ahead with Digby, I just wish there were two episodes per day! Looking forward to the next episode. Having owned at least 4 of these makes me want another one..what great cars.

[@netrun4]

Great series! I don’t drive a diesel but love the petrol Benz’s. Fascinating to watch the step by step improvements.

[@sergioaguayogarciara]

My vote is on keeping Digby alive! Go for a rebuild!

[@mautoban66]

Digby Digby Digby !!!👍❤👍 Thank you for this very nice series on Digby. Greetings from Germany wich will probably never will built such well engenired cars again.

[@madwookie3084]

Thanks to Digby, I went out and purchased another old Mercedes. Use to have an 82 300d, now an 85 240d with a 4 speed. Love these old diesels! Great video series guys.

[@wallybigwheels8993]

I’ll jump on the bandwagon! “SAVE DIGBY”!!!...

[@LulaRoberts]

I can not amangien how many digby went to the scrap yard by their owner's if they only took a little time to find a master mechanic willing to solve a hidden problem 🤔🤨.

[@Monsieur405]

This channel has got me wanting an old merc diesel so bad. Currently missing my old Peugeot 405 SRDT..

[@timh1907]

Please keep sharing the story of Digby. It would be good to see the rest of the jobs that need to be done.

[@michaelharrison500]

That’s amazing Kent And yes I want to see Digby all sorted just like I’m sorting my 300SE

[@elpepito957]

Such a nice series and so much good information. I agree, it would be sad to put a end to the series ! Good luck Kent Junior !

[@bigdbrowne]

I have loved these old diesel Mercedes ever since taking a taxi ride through the N African desert a few years back.. I want to find one to serve as my backup vehicle. Can't wait! Thanks Kent! I have learned a lot!!

[@jackcarter66]

Hooray for Digby! Great looking car, well worth the effort! Great work Kent, I love your patient, pragmatic and logical approach - this series has been a pleasure to watch, long live Digby.

[@ToyotaRescueFarm]

Thanks Kent, hope you are having a good day.

[@Mercedessource]

very good day indeed.... Thanks!

[@TheSwitzAutomotive]

Kent I swear this "Digby" series is going to be 2,353 episodes... and I love it! Keep 'em coming!

[@Mercedessource]

That comment made my day...lol. A new sub series will start tomorrow...

[@junkman6456]

Kent's finest - as always. You are da man!

[@johnapel2856]

Yay! Digby lives!

[@nzrestoration9486]

Great video , logical analysis, Just goes to show just because something gets old it doesn’t mean you give upon it! Digby has good bones and doesn’t smoke and drinks very little has good clothes, not ready for that final drive just yet, you are a good surgeon I think you know Digby just needs some care a bit of rehabilitation and I wouldn’t be surprised if she outlives all of us!!!

[@rickreid81]

Yeah Digby! I admit I had my doubts but like a true under dog you came out swinging! Love this channel& this series! I really appreciate you taking us alone for the ride!!; Thank you! Thank you!

[@ericsanders6038]

Great series, guys. I learned a lot of how to approach such a problem.

[@chris1newbury]

thankyou for not giving up on digby

[@mericavids]

Your persistence has paid off. Digby lives to fight another day.

[@jamiesut5866]

Great to see that Digby has a future!

[@williemwangi4959]

Nice following along,great insights here.My most favorite of your videos is the one you did a while back on the 2 tests on a diesel to avoid being bitten. I was once bitten a while back when i bought an old Mitsubishi mini truck,how i wish i had seen this page before then.However,learning is progressive.

[@sandymacpherson9400]

Good on you! You bred a Son with a heart. Of course we all want to see Digby recover, he's already improving. I vote for a good long road trip. I'll bet the owner has been running the poor old bugger half a mile to the shops instead of walking. He probably hasn't really cleared his throat in years, let alone had a good suck on the turbo. More medicine and a good loooong steady run for Digby.

[@Mercedessource]

Hi Sandy, Good recommendation. That is the plan, once we get the oil pressure gauge and a few other things fixed!

[@sandymacpherson9400]

@@Mercedessource I am deeply relieved to hear that! The only way is up from where he was when you got him back. Go Digby, we're rooting for you!

[@munnsie100]

So glad to see Digby alive!

[@Flottur45]

Save Digby. I have grown fond of this story and all the great updates on the recovery. I just got an MB 1986 G-wagon with an OM 617.931 and it to, needs TLC. Similar issues with it, and i am dying to start working on it after seeing the Digbys progress. Greetings from Iceland #savedigby

[@darrenroops4756]

You have to save her, shes trying and is a classic car, maybe get sponsored and you know you will have avid people watching to see if she gets fixed, plus there are others out there with similar issues now watching to see how to save their beloved car. All the best I look forward to next installment.

[@andrewwbroderson]

Great series! Love all your vids. Ken you have helped me many times over the years and i really apreciate it. Your kits and special tools are second to none! Oh and the lemon head is always a nice perk😁 GO DIGBY GO!!!

[@richardbussiere9178]

Looking forward to seeing this wonderful machine get the TLC it deserves. Hard to believe it came home after 20 years. Good karma...

[@mrwattsclass107]

Great fun. Thanks for sharing your Digby adventure.

[@Panzergraf]

That's a good looking W123! I don't know if it's rust free or not, but purely by virtue of not having obvious rust holes, that car would be worth quite a bit here in Norway even with no engine at all. Happy to see you're not giving up on it!

[@TheRazvy1990]

I want to see Digby alive !!!! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@busterscrugs]

I hope y'all get Digby running like new again soon! Been a fun series to watch.

[@hondanation9375]

Oh this is awesome! So glad your son is continuing the help to save digby! It’s amazing to see a old Mercedes diesel give Kent and run for his money as Kent is like a mad scientist with these cars lol great video as always Kent looking fwd to many more

[@davekana8388]

Great work, great series. I look forward to every episode!

[@yolsclassics6347]

Digby is running so much better! I also think it's really cool you are bringing your son in! Absolutely LOVING this series! Save Digby! ^_ ^

[@ruffledfeathers6784]

Your handsome son should take a much more active roll in the videos . When Kent decides to spend more and more time in that mountain log cabin the son needs to take up Kent's mantle. I know father's always say they have forgotten more than the son's will ever know but we will take what we can get LOL.

[@sccarguy8242]

Yes !! Digby must live :) if your looking for votes, my vote is to keep on rocking !!! Thanks for the great content and please keep it up !!

[@SuperBackhere]

What a beautiful car.

[@mattyicee1991]

Awesome. Very good improvement from part 1. Thanks for the great video.

[@bmw540i]

If the car has a name, you've got to save it!!! Save Digby!!!

[@E.1981-s7s]

Well done! Don't stop!

[@obelic71]

Sometimes a car is more then the sum of all its parts. Digby didn't came home for nothing! I hear brains working on how to repair the oilpressure plug/meter and other things on the new shop/family car 😁

[@freemantransmission]

Three cheers for Digby !!!

[@shepshepherd]

Excellent result!

[@bogfinken]

Quote: "Everybody wants to see Digby alive!"

[@Mercedessource]

Joel is committed... :-)

[@bbearhug]

Def looking forward to Digby's return!

[@sarahs5340]

Yesss! Best video ever. One more Digby video with a tour of the car and a victory drive. Just one more video please!

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Amazing work, I loved this series!

[@satnikray]

Wonderfull and learningfull , and im not only watching Digby. Had a 124 300D autm. my self, and i grew up in a 123 230, so im a big MB fan. Thank you for your nice videos, pls keep it up! And dont let Digby die!

[@theo.k]

SAVE DIGDY !

[@Theoobovril]

Save Digby !!!....This has been a particularly good series regarding Digby.

[@Earlywinters09]

I love this Digby story!

[@thomas316]

I've very much enjoyed this series, feel good movie of the year! 😊

[@Mercedessource]

Thanks Thomas, I certainly "feel good." I must admit I had my doubts and was thinking more than once "parts car." Not now, Digby will become the most famous W123 ever!!!

[@towrnghrybear]

Great series I'm glad to have been able to watch.....The cherry on top was seeing how CUTE your son is.....WOOF!!! and a great beard too.... :)

[@V10PDTDI]

We all love Digby but got to love the awesome log home you should do a video on it .

[@alleycatvietnam]

" Bloody Well Done "

[@scaleartsg]

great intro to the next generation mercedes source guru!

[@shiffroninc.4977]

Awesome!! Great fun and well done. Very informative. Hope to see more like this!!

[@briansmith2570]

Come on Kent... this car has GREAT bones. This will make someone a great daily driver with a bit more care. RESURRECT DIGBY!

[@sepresley1]

I had a 84 300sd ...wood was cracked all kinds of problems...least that car had a personality and I enjoyed driving it. Wish I could find a good one that was not ragged out..loved that car

[@jsanbr]

Thank you Ken’s son for helping out! 😁

[@youtoobe169]

Interesting video series!

[@gethinjones1348]

Great to see Digby being saved, well done to your son! 🙂👍

[@GemmaLB]

YES Digby lives!

[@bengarrido638]

I needed this new episode

[@seriksson9721]

Free Willy, and save Digby.

[@erikbru-o7k]

Love the series!

[@mjmcomputers]

Sounds much better, with number 3 injector as bad as it was originally I bet it runs better and better the more you run it.

[@darens1926]

Hard to top this one Kent. Digby needs her own Blog! Or heck, website! Love watching the systematic trouble shooting. Would an “Italian time-up” work on a gasser?

[@Mercedessource]

It all started with gassers at Ferrari. Does not do much for modern cars with better lubrication and more precise fuel injection. You just don't get the carbon buildup like in the "old days." But if you have a 1995 and older gas car that only gets driven around town get the pedal to the metal.

[@antonio_fidalgo]

Don't get (totally) rid of that engine, it seems to be producing a lot of power - even with that one cylinder screwing it all - and one day someone may want to rebuild it for his Diesel. Now it may be unthinkable to go on the trouble of rebuilding that engine but those engines will not be in a wide supply forever and they are kinda special...

[@bigmac965]

More Digby! More Digby! You can't leave the story here... We're all emotionally invested now! He's pulling through! (And I'm dang curious to know what's going on with number 3!)

[@nellof1244]

Great looking car. And I'd love to see an example of what a well maintained version would look like. But boy can you drag on a show.

[@seriksson9721]

Thanks, we are interested.

[@YouTubeaddict-px1vp]

Great series keep it up

[@AhmadMohammadMawed]

This car should run again on roads you can do it

[@Parknest]

I've enjoyed these Digby videos. He needs to be saved so good on your son for taking him on. There's a guy in the UK (furiousdriving) who has a petrol W123 and he's having problems getting it running and he's mentioned you in one of his video. You should let him pick your brains. The W123 is the best car Mercedes built.