First Drive Of The Abandoned Pre-Merger AMG Car That Sat For 27 Years! Fixing/Preparing Everything!

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In this video, we fix everything on the 1984 500 SEL AMG before its first drive in 27 years! This is how you properly prepare a car for its maiden voyage that's been sitting for a few decades. Enjoy!
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[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@monkemems220]

Id say 44k? Possibly 50

[@TubeBrowser2]

@@monkemems220 10-15. AMG guys are not much interested in cars without engine mods.

[@scotfenedick6618]

More Cosworth please. I’ve like that car since it was featured in Top Gear with James May at the helm.

[@monkemems220]

@@TubeBrowser2 yeah I agree but more like 30k cause the wheels r 4k ( or more ) alone 👀

[@mushr0o0m]

Abanonded ?

[@mftwohill51]

Yes it is a warm up regulator. It alters the pressure ontop of the metering valve. The metering valve is attached to that big butterfly. So when the engine is cold there is little pressure ontop of the metering valve so, the big butterfly moves down easily hence the metering valve moves up to deliver more fuel to the injectors when cold and as the engine warms up the pressure increases on top of the metering valve so the big butter fly can't move as far or easily, hence it leans off the mixture. Due to a blocked filter in the warm up regulator, too much pressure was delivered to the top of the metering valve which prevented the big butterfly from moving down. Hence no start. You managed to start it by creating a leak at the top of the metering valve which lowerd the pressure ontop of the metering valve, allowing the big butterfly to move down and the metering valve to move up, by reducing the excess fuel pressure ontop of the metering valve. The other way it started is because you pushed the big butterfly down which moved the metering valve up against the excessive fuel pressure ontop of the metering valve, hence it started. As the car warms up, the warm up regulator increases the pressure on the metering valve which restricks the valve from moving and weakens the mixture. Also you can adjust the metering valve pressure by knocking the pin down that is in the metering valve body. If an engine had a bad flat spot when cold we would knock this pin down till the flat spot was gone but we also had a pressure gauge attached as to not lower the pressure below the reccommended pressure. One could go too far if not careful. If you did go too far, you could pull off the warm up regulator, pull it apart and reset the pin. Loved watching this. With very little experience with this system, you did extreamly well to sort out the old girl. Well done and thanks for posting. It bought back old memories of my dealership days. Loved it.

[@YouilAushana]

that is a great explanation! Just to ask a simple question: Do you think there was some sort of vacuum issues going on there? As the fuel was being sucked into the system at the correct pressure in all that mess of piping.

[@mftwohill51]

@@YouilAushana No, I don't think there was any Vacuum issues going on that was preventing the car from starting. There are two fuel pressure regulators on the car. The main regulator is in the side of the fuel head and regulates the supply pressure at about, but don't quote me because it has been a long time for me, 3.8 bar. The second one which is the one that was giving all the problem was the warm up regulator which of course varies a seperate pressure to the metering Valve in the fuel head according to engine tempreture and the heat supplied by the electrical plug on the warm up regulator. This pressuer from cold starts at about 1.3 bar and works it way up higher as the engine warms up. Also, this warm up regulator pressue has nothing to do with actual fuel supply to the injectors. Because there was a blockage at the warm up regulator and fuel couldn't get dumped back to the tank, the pressure on top of the metering valve would have been at full supply regulator pressure which was resisting the sensor plate(the large Butterfly) from moving down, hence the metering valve moving up and supplying fuel to the injectors.It all works like a see saw effect only in this case there was an adult on one end of the see saw and a small child at the other end. It is a very but effective system and a lot of diagnosis could be carried out by pushing down on the sensor plate or cracking fuel lines. Also connecting a special fuel gauge with varialble tap was the best tool we had and really the only tool we needed to diagnose problems.Google is a wonderful thing it would be great if you could find a fuel circuit diagram which will clear up any doubts you have with the system. Any vacuum issues usually effected the idle speed and idle quality. Kindest regards from Michael in Sydney Australia. P.S this System was the K-jettronic System it was later upgraded to KE-jettronic which was basicly the same but the warm up regulator was replaced by a electro hydraulic actuator which did a similar thing as the warm up regulator but was active all the time and vaired the pressure to the top end of the metering valve during all sorts of diving conditions. Still used the same special fuel gauge to diagnose faults with the KE but also needed a voltmetre at times to diagnose.

[@mftwohill51]

@Mari Rafael Josef Molina From memory the M103 2.6 has a KE Jettronic. Without connecting a fuel gauge it is rather hard to diagnose. However from my past time working on these cars a thing called an Electro Hydraulic Actuator were known to give problems such as flat spots and at times rough idle. It is a small black box mounted on the side of the fuel distributor. As a self diagnosis at home you could unplug the electrical plug going to this unit and see what happens. This unit takes the place of the warm up regulator on the earlier K jettronic. BUT the main problem I found with the M103 was the Distributor cap and rotor button used to burn out. I feel that maybe more likely to be your problem. Hope that helps. Kind regards from Sydney Australia. P.S sometimes when a car had a rough idle we would spray the vacuum hoses and joints with water to see if the idle improved. Also on the KE, from memory they use a electrical pulse valve to control idle rather than a bleed screw. These pulse valves were also known go give trouble.

[@sparko58]

That was a great explanation, can you tell us if his guess was right about the fuel line running through the AC hose?

[@mftwohill51]

@@sparko58 Not sure if it was ever an issue that the fuel suffered from vapour lock. May have been possible in some of the desert contries the cars went too but we never had the issue here in Australia. Still not a bad idea to run the fuel over the airconditioning return line as, this line that goes back to the compressor gets very cold. Usually fuel under high pressure will not vapour lock but as I said maybe in contries like Saudi Arabia it was an issue.

[@paulmac9634]

I’m one of those old guys who used to work on CIS cars and was yelling “warm up regulator!!!!!” the whole vid. What a great car love the channel :)

[@gagamba9198]

That was you yelling? I heard you.

[@s2000.]

Haha, I own a old saab with CIS and was thinking the same.

[@karlkirk715]

THE Shoe Polish On His Head Is Soooooo Funny

[@AlexPetroskyDrums]

EHA, set the duty cycle, warm-up enrichment regulator….I’d love to get some time behind the wheel of a W126 with a hot-rodded M117!

[@GRosa250]

Seeing you crack the fuel line brought back memories for me. In the late 80’s a girl I was friends with had a Monte Carlo with a throttle body injection (TBI) that wouldn’t start. I was like 17 and didn’t know much about TBI’s at the time but I told her I’d take a look at it. I cracked the fuel line at the TBI and told her to just tap the ignition for a second so I could see if it was getting fuel. She tried starting the car, not just tapping the ignition like I told her, and high pressure fuel started coming out like crazy. After 5-10 seconds of me yelling at her to stop she finally did. Then a backfire shot out of the TBI and set all the gas on fire. The car was in the middle of a big parking lot, I had no fire extinguisher and nothing to use to put the fire out, and the car ended up going up in flames. I was so pissed at myself but the girl wasn’t to upset. She had full coverage insurance and got a new car out of it. Very embarrassing for me to this day.

[@jagtan13]

Next time have the girl hold the line! That's nuts!

[@MajorMycology]

Nothing to be embarrassed about. Sounds like she’s the dumb one in that situation🤣

[@hotpuppy1]

Needed to disable the ignition>>pull the wire to the HEI.

[@ianmangham4570]

Trip

[@marwanal-ali3041]

you did your best man ..

[@iannorton4463]

I'm an older fella with 37 years of being a mechanic and I think that you guys were very lucky with the problem you had. Also you did a great job of explaining the problem ✌🇬🇧✌🇺🇸

[@johncoldwell340]

You know In the UK the whole fuel system would be rust 😬

[@iannorton4463]

@@johncoldwell340 tell me about it 😒 That's how I've earned alot of my living by welding rust buckets as you guy's might say 😉 ha ha

[@hamskyxxx]

You're a indeed a great guy. Going around to help people with their build for free. Hope they appreciate the extra hand.

[@justinheffernan1]

One of these showed up in the local Pick your part here in San Diego this week. 560sel with AMG appearance package, even had the original AMG Floor mats.

[@denitipuric1130]

That’s sad! I’d offer to buy it whole, I’m in that area too

[@ezacher4634]

Get those amg parts! Bet they go for good money.

[@bobgodd]

Where is this located? I need some w211 interior pieces.

[@AlienLivesMatter]

Lazy final drive ratio. Bin the AMG get the MB 300se

[@justinheffernan1]

I was able to get the spoiler, mats. Front / rear valances. Unfortunately the forklift destroyed the side skirts. I pulled the valve cover and the motor was nothing special

[@shtopfl5247]

I wanna see more of them old Benzes 😍😍😍 love the W126 and the legendary 190 ❤️

[@joshuagibson2520]

I'm am oldschool GM guy, but that car is pretty damn sweet.

[@Jgrace-hu6xn]

What a fuel system As a car guy I can really appreciate this time capsule

[@edvardsz3539]

M539 Restorations also had problems with this device. I have read, that the KE-Jetronic is very difficult and hard to tune. Anyways - great video Alex. Please give us more MERCEDES content!

[@jasonzed6932]

These two are both absolutely brilliant! They are also the few auto channels I still follow.

[@edvardsz3539]

@@jasonzed6932 yes! Completely agree with you! Great editing skills and very enjoyable watching!

[@jasonzed6932]

@@edvardsz3539 Imagine if they did a collab where they get together, Sreten fix an M while Alex fix an AMG(or the other way around), then maybe they drive on autobahn and Nürburgring. I would gladly PAY to watch that.

[@16v15]

Not KE, just K-Jet. KE wasn't out till 1985. Annoyingly complicated to techs trained only on standard EFI, but normally it 'just works' for hundreds of thousand of miles. (That said, I used to rip CIS systems off and replace them with MegaSquirt 20 years ago)

[@fucksusanwojcicki]

Pro-tip for anyone working on older cars with rusted and siezed fasteners. Or really anyone working on ANY car. when it comes to breaking larger or just generally stuck fasteners free, use a dead blow hammer on your wrench as manual impact force. I do this with basically everything, if i can get a hammer strike on the end of the wrench i am using i don't even fuck around with my impact gun. If you have the free space to get a solid, full strike on the end of your wrench it is basically GUARANTEED to break the bolt loose first try every single time. I can not even describe how much time this has saved me. With this method i can take apart an old multi-link rear end that has never been serviced within minutes instead of an hour like usual

[@Duckswag87]

Those 80’s AMG mats are epic. Such a cool car

[@racerboy2212]

These cars were meant to be driven at speed. Cruising down the highway at 100+ in mine is one of the best, most comfortable experiences ever!

[@michaelathens953]

I had a 73 450 SE back in high school, even approaching half a million miles on it that car would still cruise at 100+ happily.

[@16v15]

@@michaelathens953 You and me both. Although we actually had D-Jet (proper electronic fuel injection) not the damnable K-Jet - though the cars I had with it were never any problem. I did have one issue with D-Jet, an injector stuck open while I was driving - killed half a tank of gas in about 5 miles with a SpyHunter cloud following me!

[@johndavidson4281]

I had one of these 500 SEL. They are fast in the day 0/60 in 6 seconds which is good today, but in 1984 even better. This car could put to bed the XR3 and RS Turbo ford's. The only car in This range that was as fast was the XR4. This car could do 140 max

[@lmbtcs1879]

dude, you cant tease us with a Cosworth merc like that, GIVE US MORE!!!!

[@jamesmay5394]

Young timer has better taste in cars than sam crac. JR . rich rebuilds and you all put together 😂

[@Ramcat_Vlogs]

Your video quality is a lot better then most larger channels automotive and vlogers eta…

[@jackh5489]

Transmission oil and filter change....although Americans think that gearboxes don't need servicing, it's a general misconception. MB 's needs transmission fluid change and filter every 60K kilometers and of course also the power steering fluid and filter, since it runs on same type of oil..

[@Werewolfmage]

so true. I can't tell you how many cars i see with such black transmission fluid that come into my shop.... i service my vws every 40k-50k miles

[@EsenbekAliev_]

you Europeans get weird versions of the same cars that we have here in US.... Our cars don't require any fluids to be changed, engine oil, maybe, if you want to, but it can go up to 150k miles before you check the color of that oil and another 300,000 miles before it is recommended to replace. Factory oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid etc in US is a life time oils and liquids... Europeans should learn more about cars that sold in US

[@Werewolfmage]

@@EsenbekAliev_ Uhh what.. whatcha Smoking bro!

[@p-townshankzilla2654]

@@EsenbekAliev_ you are trolling right? Like jeezus fuck

[@EsenbekAliev_]

@@p-townshankzilla2654 of course I am lol

[@SonOfTamriel]

wow that 190E... yes do a video on it please!

[@vasm1807]

You should change the transmission and steering fluids as well

[@youngtimersgarage]

Definitely on the list

[@kerrylewis2581]

My 99 E class 300TD felt lazy zero to everything but once moving it was the best car I ever owned for long-distance highway cruising.

[@wesleyfindley1779]

Beautiful car. Love the older car videos. Nothing special about newer cars....this...this is cool.

[@philthewriter]

It's nice to see the pros spilling coolant all over the floor. Glad it's not just me.

[@nobby145]

if you're not spilling coolant all over the floor you are not pro.

[@T.S.T2014]

Alex I bought a Hong Kong Consular import 1989 560SEL here in Australia 🇦🇺 a long time ago. Blue Black with Cream leather, I’ve been kicking myself till this day over 20 years later for selling it.

[@awwwnawwbruh]

I dig the way Alex uses floor jacks even though he has access to lifts...most of us have to use stands / jacks!

[@miken6imy]

Seemed like he has at someone else's house

[@2turbo4u]

He didn't have access to a lift. He was at the house of the owner of the benz

[@edwrench4796]

My first brand new car was a 1985 VW GTI with Bosch CIS-E fuel system, same system as this. It was easy to understand because it was air flow based mechanical system with electronic fuel trim and an electrical cold start regulator. It's amusing to watch someone who has not been exposed to old school tech.

[@scotfenedick6618]

Hahaha I had an 86 Jetta. I didn’t have the in e in my CiS but I did this similar system. Love Alex, but damn did he make feel old. Ancient system (my first car) nobody works on. This video brought back so much why I love German cars from the 80s

[@scotfenedick6618]

Love this; Looks like every 80 German car had some flavor of that Bosch CIS system. Love the channel!

[@dwitcraft]

CIS was the first generation electronic, huge improvement. Once CIS came out, Jetronic was relegated to the museum. My brother had a 92 VW GLI 16V. The car was sweet, but the K-Jetronic(added an O2 sensor) would never work right.

[@andydufresne8034]

Those old plate-style wheels look so much better than most modern wheels. Every time I see a new Benz with modern wheels, I wonder how much better it would look with those old-school ones.

[@rr42192]

Any w127/c126 needs to be saved! Its truly a timeless machine, initially built with excellence in mind!

[@BodyByRhino]

Awesome video as always. But, I am impatiently waiting for your "completion" video of the S65 twin turbo V12!!!!! HURRRRRRY😂

[@YogisGarage]

It seems the places you visit never have a lift! First Sam now Mark! The Amsoil squeeze bags would have been valuable when flushing diff fluid. 😆 😆 More Cosworth!

[@brucemcgee2281]

I have a 1984 190E. I replaced the injectors when I replaced the fuel distributor. It now runs smoother than it ever has in the 14 years I have owned it. 2.3 8v engine. It also has that fuel cooler on the A/C line.

[@jorgeirizarry5971]

That 190e 😯!!! Recaro seats!! Truly a gem.

[@olikat8]

There is a yard in Pittsboro, NC with about 400 Mercedes of various eras in it.

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Greetings from Bristol in the U.K. The valve assembly at the front of the engine is your Cold Star pressure regulator. It works on two levels 1st is electric element which controls a bi metallic strip which applies pressure to the fuel control valve to operate the cold running enrichment.

[@jerzefigga]

This takes me back to my 77 K-Jet Volvo 242. Simple yet complicated mechanical fuel injection system that required zero vacuum leaks to run properly. It was a hell of a time smogging that thing in CA

[@johndoe-vm3cw]

Your videos are my Saturday morning cartoons

[@joakimsoderberg8046]

Common bosch fuel system in the 80s. Audi, Volvo also used it. Great when it is working but can be a pain to troubleshoot. No repair shop wants to deal with it so you have to educate yourself or find someone who knows it.

[@philiplee7604]

Also SAAB !

[@Goot449]

that 30k original miles is very suspect considering every shot of the cluster in this video had the same exact odo and trip mileage

[@Crypt1c]

My thoughts exactly

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

My bet is a stripped odo gear. I went through this on my W126, but with 281k miles.

[@ItsTimePictures]

The mileage is likely wrong. The wood is too faded.

[@rlikemoney]

I had a volvo 850r and the mileage never changed the 6 or so years i owned it.

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

@@rlikemoney This one is an easy fix, not sure how hard your Volvo was to fix.

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

that cossy 190E got my jaw on the floor!!!

[@tonyfarrar1218]

I had 1 of these when I was in the Army stationed in Germany but mine was a 1983. Beautiful car, EXACT same color. You wouldn't believe how many people you could fit in 1 either! Now mind you, I didn't say 100% comfortable. Lol.

[@16v15]

Fuel cooled through the A/C was pretty common back in the day on upmarket cars. If you want to do a quicker 0-60 you can manually shift it so that it starts in 1st gear, or jam the throttle hard enough to actuate the kickdown switch - one could install a switch to do it manually, or install the shift body that was mechanically programmed to start in 1st (that trans starts in 2nd).

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

That Young man have a great taste in car’s

[@tractioncontroloff9796]

Uncle Roman’s car is running great!

[@ajvot71]

That was a great description of how the fuel system works, Alex. Definitely want a full tour of the Cosworth.

[@TX_Nano.]

The early 240 series Volvos used CIS as well. Brings back memories of working on those old girls. If there is ever a solar flare EMP event we will still be able to fire these old ones up. ☺

[@EngineMisfire]

I had a Volvo with old school K Jetronic fuel system. About the only thing electronic in the fuel system was a 555 timer keeping the electric pump running when it got pulses from the distributor.

[@nithishjvj8736]

This guys so positive, he believes us, viewers who are watching solely for satisfaction, can replace a fuel pumps and fuel filters on our own.

[@5thgen418]

Only the petrol heads will stick to 40 minutes video of such kind Nice

[@michaelthrasher1196]

Please do more with Mark and that beautiful 190E co-sign!!!

[@youngtimersgarage]

Thank you !

[@jessefrye9]

I recently discovered your channel. Thank you for the videos. I love your style and the way you explain things

[@nevillegoddard4966]

Hi Alex! Shocks for the engine mounts? How ridiculous! - I love it! Lol! Great to see such an old, yet pristine merc. That '190 looks real cool. Surprising to see a manual merc. I bet that Cosworth has a beautiful note, I'd love to hear that!

[@pyrobutt9952]

It's funny I just had to do a fuel pump replacment on a 96 camry I just bought. The mechanic for the previous owner put a ripped hose in the pump so the car wasn't getting enough fuel. $90 bucks later and she runs like a dream! Just thought that was funny, and thanks for giving me the confidence to work on my own car. Cheers!

[@wayedk1040]

Looks like a mechanical fuelsystem. idk how else to put it. It's on Peugeot 504 too, the coupe has a v6 and it's got mechanical injection. the valve works as an airflow "meter" and it levers a rod in that spider thing (I beleve what you call the topside). You need to take apart that "spider" on top of it and clean the rod. We did this with a 504 that had been standing still for 20 years. after we cleaned it it ran absolutely perfect. Look at the Bosch K Jetronic. I beleve that's what's on it. You'll need a new gasket if you open that thing up. I see you fixed it but really wanted to share it with you

[@youngtimersgarage]

Thanks for sharring definitely a finicky system

[@markv78]

Alex when u gave it a hole shot it looks by way of Rpms it shifted from first to second too soon it didn't rev out 1 st gear which would make it slow . These engines are pretty stout alot of grunt might need more fuel work adjustments new distributor plugs wires timing etc

[@youngtimersgarage]

It was the throttle linkage I fixed it ! The ball disintegrated on the main accelerator pedal

[@markv78]

@@youngtimersgarageawesome love to see a another wot pull now video and can post a follow up

[@kenweiss8565]

I really enjoyed the detailed, no rush approach with lots of comments, tips, concerns and explanations. So much better than the car shows that skip the interesting things to "get to the start"! Very well done!

[@jeb419]

YEah, we need more on that Cosworth!

[@fabssgarage]

Very nice diagnostic and resolution of it, Alex! Very good educational video, really liked it! Thanks!

[@TheLuisg92]

It wouldn’t be a bad idea to replace the radiator, the upper neck is prone to crack with age.

[@hansturbo77]

The quintessential Miami Vice bad guy car! I love it!

[@Nevakonaza.]

That 190E is beautiful!

[@nagizah8]

"The alien-looking device" - M539 Restorations

[@caseynocher2158]

Alex, check at 21:25 that the coolant hose fitting didn't crack upon removing the hose. Fantastic video, cars, and workmanship as always!

[@ahmedalmurshidi2638]

the owner of those Mercedeses is one lucky guy, those cars are the best ever. I wish I had one of them.

[@keithbrumagin8293]

Just under 174000 miles not bad rides really like your channel man. That fuel regulator made sense the way you explained it the technology of the Germans are insane on these Mercedes thanks Alex looking forward to your next one be safe and have a great day ☮️

[@hvacrtexas5281]

Hey Alex, I’ve rebuilt quite a few older Mercedes transmissions and what I found to be a big problem is the friction material on the disks starts coming off because they’re just so stinking old so you just need to pay attention to the pan and it starts building up a lot of grit, you might need to throw a couple clutch packs in it it.

[@jwade94544]

These benz cars are really not hard to work on soon I'm going to be ready to change my front accumulator on my 2003 cl55 those beautiful cars was built good in that error way to go brother you are good at what you do.

[@tenaciousgarage1611]

I genuinely enjoy watching all of your videos. Your an extremely diverse, talented and intelligent man. I always learn at least one new thing in every video of yours I watch.

[@bradmorri]

I used to have a 1986 420SEL. The transmission in gentle driving, starts off in 2nd gear, making the car's acceleration smooth but a little leisurely, so as to not bother the boss in the back seat. The first gear can be used by mashing the pedal to the floor to activate the kickdown, after which, the 420 accelerated quite well for a big heavy car. Never driven a 500. They did not sell them in Australia as far as I am aware.

[@Long-nd8bq]

sounds like my W221. In comfort mode it starts in 2nd gear and is smooth but a little slower off the line. In Sport mode it starts in 1st gear and will roast the tires. The older ones it was mechanical and had the kickdown you mention get it to really boogie off the line.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

How’s it going Alex . Travel safe

[@ernieleithes6545]

Back in the day those fuel filter and pump rubber bobbin mounts used to fail changed a few what a clean car they were fast for their weight at the time.

[@somebody220100]

You know you hit the big time when one of the ads in your video stars you in a clip from a previous video. There was a Carly ad that was basically just edited down version of Alex using Carly in Samcrac’s barn. Very meta. 👍🏽

[@TheQuinnskurz]

Yes, a 190e video is a must.

[@ravennexusmh]

Oh just had a thought. If you've changed the fuel dizzy it might need setting up. Maybe adjusting the mixture on a Dyno with a wideband o2 would get th performance right.

[@zacharyprosper88]

Hell yeah brother I've been waiting for this build 🙌 💪 😤 🙏 💯 👌 🙌 💪 😤

[@matthewzepess5721]

I love how I got a legit street cars Carly ad before I watch my legit street cars video

[@simplecarblog5663]

Nice to see more Mercs. I am a fan of w211 and w213

[@lmCIoudz]

Keep up the great work

[@elliotsmith4913]

Such awesome content!

[@julianberks4500]

Our UK 380SE back in the day (1985) hit 0-60 in 8-9s. I know the US cars were a mess but even so, that one has a problem. Still, thanks. Ours was the same colour and watching that dash brought it all back. Fabulous car and so smoooth.

[@ItsTimePictures]

That creaking noise while driving is from the bottom of the doors rubbing against the door plastic sills. Get some soft felt and velcro it in place on the door’s bottom plastic (either side of the puddle lights) so that when the doors close the soft felt is rubbing against the plastic door sills. You can’t hear soft felt rubbing. :-) i’ve had three w126’s. Currently I have a grey market imported 1985 500 SEC and a 1991 350 SDL.

[@karlwilliams8208]

Outstanding! It took me 11 years to find a mint 560SEL which I kept for 5 years. Personally I feel the style of wheels on the 190 would suit the 560 better, after all it's a limousine as opposed to sports saloon. Just to be clear I’m referring to the 190e wheels.

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

I agree. Those r 15 hole wheels. Nicest combination is using the 16x8 that were stock on the r129 red sl pictured and the 190e-16 2.5 evo1. Then u need a small spacer because 116/126 suspension and brakes r different to the 201/124/129 chassis.

[@karlwilliams8208]

@@ebutuoyebutouy I know it’s a personal preference but the style/appearance of the 190 wheels are more a sophisticated look over the sporty 560 wheels. I put a set of 5 spoke wheels on my 560 and it looked it more correctly cheapened the overall appearance. As I said it’s personal preference so beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

@@karlwilliams8208 Which 5 spoke? Evo2 17x7.5 ?

[@karlwilliams8208]

@@ebutuoyebutouy to tell you the truth I don’t know, they were pretty much the standard AMG 5 spoke wheels. They look the business on regular AMG vehicles but definitely didn’t suit a 560 limousine.

[@TheDocMackCarChannel]

This series has really been nice to watch. The car is older than I am .

[@evilbeaver267]

Made perfect sense. And thank you for the knowledge.plus a timeless example that deserves to be seen!

[@Devastator0]

Great work Alex!! Loving all of the vids like this. Your excitement for these old Mercs is very infectious lol

[@aomar9449]

The joys of KE jetronic, luckily once you get passed that most repairs/maintenance are easy. Also those old wheels look like Carat Duchatelet, another famous 80s tuner, potentially worth good $$$

[@16v15]

Just K-Jet, KE didn't come in until 1985

[@kennypool]

Your videos are like my annoying new neighbor whos always wanting to borrow a ladder at 8 am Saturday's

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Never . Gotta love Alex

[@TheBaccaClench]

YES 190E content please!!!!!! Another dream car right there

[@77yogurt]

Why YES I would like to see an entire video on this car. Please and thank you!!

[@maudster70]

Anyone spot the spider when Alex was taking the wheel off!? I'd have run for the hills!!

[@GERSON8687]

that was a big spider had to scroll down the comments to see if anyone else saw it

[@youngtimersgarage]

Wolf spiders they are all over my place effin hate them woof

[@maudster70]

@@youngtimersgarage Get the exterminator there!

[@White.Elemant]

What does make sense is, that in the era of the creation of that system Merc engineers had a shitload of money to develope those things, so why not make it as complicated as possible 😂

[@Tenright77]

Recommend you change the power steering fluid as well...

[@jackgray1402]

I'm having this exact same problem on my 88 Jetta's CIS. This has been an extremely helpful video. Thank you Alex.

[@764music]

The fuel pressure point only makes sense (to me) if the regulator return line was stuck open which would mean fuel was going back to the tank (reducing fuel pressure going to the injectors... which would mean they wouldn't open... opening the lines could have forced the flow of the fuel to be pulled away from the return line opening which means half of the fuel was going back to the tank whilst a little was headed back to the injectors... which would explain why it wanted to start but didn't get enough to stay on... im guessing that vacuums pressure is kept high when the return line valve is shut... but I could be wrong (?) Anyway I love learning from your videos

[@danw1955]

In this case, the warm-up regulator was stuck shut, causing excessive pressure on the bottom of the fuel distributor, keeping the sensor plate from opening and allowing fuel to the injectors. These need that differential pressure to the TOP of the fuel distributor to balance the pressure on the bottom and let air pressure push the sensor plate open. It's an overly complex system, and really not that efficient, which is why Bosch scrapped the idea in later years for E.F.I.😉

[@MultiMegafred]

@LegitStreetCars: Alex, did you put the gear lever in "3" when you did the holeshot? If you did, that thing should spin the tires when taking off. In "D" it starts from 2nd gear. In "3" it starts from 1st gear. Got an '85 500SEL myself and despite 200.000+ miles (it does have newer cams, since the old ones had the shrinking problem) it runs like a bat out of hell when punched in the "3" position. Cheers from Germany 🇩🇪

[@brackipas]

I have a C36 AMG. I have been having issues with it for the last 6 years. Several so called experts and thousands of $$$ later, it is sitting in the garage all alone. One day it will come alive again.🙏

[@B7films]

Holy cow I didn’t even realize I watched a 40min video without once having to check how many mins left lol, love the content, the delivery of information, and the overall fun and inclusiveness in your videos! Cheers!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks so much

[@charlesp7504]

If pre-merger AMG Mercedes spawned a human, I’m pretty sure it’s YTG Mark. Smooth calm relaxed chill sleek and head shoulders above other humans 😂

[@youngtimersgarage]

Haha love thanks bro !

[@charlesp7504]

@@youngtimersgarage Right on keep those beauties coming 🤙

[@a.r.o7697]

That car's a keeper!

[@youngtimersgarage]

Thanks !

[@thelightskinliberian885]

Alex the Mercedes genius 🙌🏽 great job . Im sure you enjoyed working on this beautiful car as much as we enjoyed watching !

[@willmatic84]

I love when you give cars a second chance of life 💪🏽😎 thats y i love watching your channel