Getting My ABANDONED Turbo Diesel Mercedes Started! New Fuel System, AMG Body Kit & Mystery Car!

[@LegitStreetCars]

What do you think the car under the cover is? Here's the link to the No Spots Pro in the video. www.nospotspro.com/legit

[@michaelyoung7911]

LegitStreetCars 70’s thunderbird, 70’s camero 60’ corvette ? Lol I honestly can think of what kind of car has that pointy of a nose unless it’s old lol

[@FloroBeggins]

Looks like another trans am. F body.

[@VannyMcVanface13]

Definitely a Miata for you and Samcrac.

[@johnoliveras9672]

whens the Tesla roof repair video coming ?

[@markwatson6279]

3000GT VR4

[@justinv6132]

I wanna see more of the cdi. This is a much more attainable and relatable car for me and a lot of people

[@Parjesh888]

agreed

[@azargelin]

ya definitely

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

W210 606.962 would be a nice vehicle to add to the stable. They are dirt cheap nowadays. Lets see the mods

[@davemcginn8372]

Agreed, I've had a 300SD Turbo Diesel (Best I ever had), 07 ML320 CDI, Currently own 14 E250 BlueTec and 15 VW GOLF Sportwagen TDI. Love the low end torque and mileage.

[@BlankBillions]

EcoBoost Taurus SHO

[@JxH]

@9m05s: *"I hit an armadillo going 80 miles per hour..."* That's amazing. I didn't realize that armadillos could go that fast.

[@craigleemehan]

Hedge hogs, sure, but armadilloes? (Sonic, gotta go fast....)

[@petercantremember253]

Only the AMG Armadilloes will do 80 but rumors say the M Armidillo will top 100.."BAZINGA"!!!!

[@lmCIoudz]

Love the diesel build. It's unique, and I'm a huge fan of diesel cars. Wish there were more in the US.

[@marcnobel3938]

... but Greta!?

[@jamivahaaho847]

@@marcnobel3938 HOW DARE YOU

[@mrguillaa6601]

Whish they were less in France :D

[@marcnobel3938]

@@jamivahaaho847 :-D

[@colorrage]

So you could die faster...!

[@craigroth8710]

Yes!!! The CDI is back!!! My first thought was OMG, look at those brake rotors!!!

[@SugaSteve]

THIS IS THE CONTENT WE WANT

[@daidzarile]

Idk why people hate so much on diesel cars i really love diesel cars and im huge fan of diesel cars i love when you floor it and that feeling of torque is unbeliveable, really good feeling. Sorry for bad English 🙂

[@davemcginn8372]

I'm a huge diesel fan. I've had a 300SD Turbo Diesel (Best car ever had), 07 ML320 CDI (least favorite), Currently own 14 E250 BlueTec and 15 VW GOLF Sportwagen TDI. And do most of my own work on all of them. I think that inline six you have there was a good engine. When you discuss difficult start in cold weather, if a glow plug is an issue in a CDI it should trip a check engine light, no matter what the starting conditions. In short my 07 ML 320 CDI tripped a check engine light for "Bad #4 glow plug" which after replacement turned out after further troubleshooting, it was the glow plug controller itself.

[@malekdahou95]

That radiator came out super clean after the compressed air/vac trick! Definitely paint the inserts of the headlights black like the E55. It looks so good!!

[@abdelhameedalotaibi3657]

Finally more Mercedes content.. its always special seeing u work on old mercedes , definitely more interesting than any other manufacturers..

[@baitse7676]

Hey Alex, thanks for not leaving us hanging on the CDI. How about doing the face-lift mirrors to match the E63 bumper? Your E55 could use the same.

[@LegitStreetCars]

I did the facelift mirrors on the E55. If I can find a good deal on some Obsidian black doors with the mirrors I'm all over it. I need new front doors anyway due to some rust.

[@baitse7676]

@@LegitStreetCars Rust on a W211? Blasphemy! Probably better to just buy newer doors from a face-lift car in the same color. Lucky for you, the balance shaft in the face-lift V6 has sent a lot of them to an early grave, so a quick search of car-part.com, and you'll have some new doors!

[@FloroBeggins]

What’s so special about the facelift mirrors?

[@norimeshau7638]

FloroBeggins the evo mirrors give it a more cool look , like more new more aggressive look

[@tony66au]

FCP Euro for the WIN! Also worth noting that FCP Euro do NOT sell junk brands because of their lifetime guarantee and this is one of the many reasons why I only buy my Benz and Volvo parts from FCP Euro AND if they dont have a part listed its as easy as calling them and asking that they get that part in for you, Been a happy customer for a very long time and even their international freight costs and the best value. Another quick option for the Headlight Lenses is green cutting paste and a small 6 inch buffer on low speed, I also then wipe Autoglym resin polish on the lenses and buff it off which fills any minor crazing not buffed out AND helps to keep the lenses clean of road grime. Works a treat and the lenses come up like brand new as Mercedes seem to use an awesome quality material on their lenses.

[@cm1971it]

Got a CDI 270 avantgarde from 2003 worth very little but everything works and she's a beast!

[@kevinpatriarch6719]

Them Inline 5's are workhorses

[@GamingM3d1a]

The 400cdi pump isnt a straight fit for the 320cdi. You also have to drill and tap new holes to the cylinderhead to get it mounted. Email blacksmoke, dieselmeken or dieselpumpuk.

[@3rdpartyU5er]

Hey alex! That pump is correct. The lines need heavy modifications for the pump to fit. Nobody says anything about because they expect you to know already about it. You need someone to do you those hardlines.

[@FernandoHernandez-gi2ip]

3rdpartyU5er bend them just heat them up

[@kwittnebel]

The aftermarket bumper kits are typically junk. But if you can get it together, no one will know after it's painted. Regarding the fuel pump, if you can't replumb a couple of metric isobubble hard lines then maybe the project is not for you. Get the mastercool hydraulic flare kit and a good line bender and have at it.

[@renerobes30]

Eight cars? And sitting for months? Maybe a fleet reduction, would allow you more time/car and less aggravation, stress is no fun. Looking forward to the dyno... Fan of diesels, own two, an ML and a Sprinter.

[@robj2704]

Hopefully, his fleet is more reliable than Hoovies.

[@jdantigua1999]

Hey Alex, Big thanks for the update. I drive my '05 W211 CDI every day and she needs the large Intercooler. Thanks again for the couplers and Intercooler dimensions. I will upgrade and send you a pic of the HYBRID CDI😁😁

[@ventsislavpanov]

Ohh, finally E320CDI😍 I've watched that video in a single breath. This is the best project car you have! Maybe because i have the same one 😂 Great job and keep up the great content! Best Mercedes channel !!! 🔝💯 Greetings from Bulgaria (Europe) 😊

[@fortunelords3642]

Best car ever. I own E320 and E420 V8

[@fortunelords3642]

Both 300 and 400hp :)

[@jaymase3735]

The thing is though.. I have an 05 CDI and it is the best car I've owned in stock form. Cool to watch the build for sure, but probably the car I would have picked out of all of them that I've owned, to be the Least necessary to modify..

[@777jones]

Jay Maserian yeah these are pretty lion hearted from the factory... good balance of durable and powerful

[@basithph8958]

Can’t wait to see this Mercedes Diesel at the track🔥

[@Teethclenser2007]

Dude, it’s SO satisfying to watch an older car being restored to almost factory condition....wow ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marqueshairston1173]

Just a suggestion. About making two brackets to support the intercooler from the bottom side to keep the cooler from swinging back just in case you hit another armadillo again.

[@auto_huncho]

Currently have a w203 C240, selling it for an E320 CDi, because of this build. Great work.

[@milkonion]

Ya know, I’ve glanced over your videos for a while now don’t mean it to sound harsh), but I stuck around for most of the video this time and it’s really great content. Honestly, very engaging and entertaining the whole time 👍🏼👍🏼 keep it up brotha!

[@basithph8958]

Best Mercedes Diesel content right here🔥

[@rohittaurus911]

one of my favorite cars is back. Love it..... Great content as always....

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Rohit!

[@hermanshelton3660]

I love the diesel build. Good power and good fuel economy. The ultimate package.

[@5norlaxx]

I’m glad I found your channel. Been binge watching your videos and I don’t regret a thing

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother and welcome!

[@willmorrell488]

I may be wrong but the mystery car that's covered looks like its on drag radials.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Seriously Joe you'll never guess. It's the weirdest car I've ever bought for sure.

[@mikilambastein1449]

Yea i dont understand, why you got a Hyundai Sonata,

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Giggity

[@TheDomin8rr]

For headlights, I would wrap projectors w/ 100mm LED DRL angel eye rings & maybe update lenses to facelift version for vertical lines in turn signal light

[@jonathanjones8044]

Thanks for showing the CDI some love Alex. With 8 project cars, you must have some very understanding neighbors.

[@LegitStreetCars]

They are awesome, I can never move

[@molskimauler]

Irongate was cold and windy today but that didn't stop anybody. It was pretty full

[@joshuatoms968]

I liked the way you cleaned the radiator.looked good

[@spasko12345]

hey guys can anyone help me i replaced the reley for my glow plugs on my w211 3.2 cdi inline but i still get a glowplug error for 15-20 min a day so my question is where is the fuse for the glowplugs because i cant find it ? thank you in advance

[@helinajera5843]

Hey Alex, thanks for these videos! I find all your videos informative and very cool. My favorite has been the CDI. Because of this series, I plan to get one soon! Don't worry if it is taking long, all of us that are car guys that have projects know how long it takes to do it right! The key is you do it right!! So thanks for that and don't get discouraged! Keep it up and thanks for the good material!

[@valengreymoon5623]

A nice piece of metal window screen in front of the radiator / condenser / intercooler cluster will keep out the debris.

[@lasmamlaslosmoulos7922]

In front of these blue boxes on the right side lies a common rail diesel pump, this black triangular thing with shiny oval passive cooler, internally called CP3.3. They are made in Bosch plant in Jihlava, Czechia, in Europe. I worked there for 10 years. I made the housing and internal part called excentric shaft. You have definitely the wrong pump. It is a Bosch CP 3.3 too, like your replacement CP3.3, just another model. I think there're about 20 different models of CP3.3.

[@e190revin3]

Thanks for all the behind the scenes work it takes to source parts for these cars! Looks like my CDI will be getting a new intercooler soon! Looking forward to dyno results and MPG feedback.

[@michaelyoung7911]

Sounds like you’re vacuum is fighting for air maybe you need to clean that filter or replace it to lol ;) great videos!

[@Moist_Handshakes]

Eight cars? I'm overwhelmed with three.

[@martinlang9615]

I use an electric garden blower with rechargeable battery after a wash. Easy and quick.

[@thebigandchannel957]

Yay! Diesel is back! Whoop whoop!

[@badmudashh]

You must finish this project! I want to see how much power you get out of this beast

[@justinsellsreo]

love all the builds. what i love even more is the constant updates and actual work being done. keep up the great work

[@gokeyinspections8552]

nice work Alex! I remember when you had 26k subs thats when I began following along. You do some excellent work!

[@unforgiver45]

Question for you what do you think a c230k headgasket would cost to do I have a 2002 sport coupe m111 engine. It was my first car I bought knew and I dont want to get rid of it.

[@ja.935g67]

Me: Cringed when I heard "AIR DRY" Me again: Applauding, "WOAH, NO SPOTS!" Me laughing: Hello Mercedes "BLACK DEATH" I've missed you so......☠️

[@johnkennedy5117]

Beautiful car she's been stuck under a tree she's even had a fight with an armadillo but she still looks amazing and you're now giving her your full attention 💪

[@Jasshands1]

OBA on a trans! I have on board air in my jeep, not for air lockers, but for train horn set up:) Want to do the same to my c55 but not sure it suits that car haha

[@toms.5729]

Finally! Not easy modding a diesel here in the States. Thanks for not giving up Alex.

[@IgnoreSolutions]

as an 06 sprinter owner who works on his own, these 05/06 E320 CDIs tempt me so much....

[@Arthur-rb3fw]

How do I clean a k&n air filter? I thought I saw you use car wash liquid and let it dry but I guess it was not this video. I have read online people recommending simple green and letting dry. What do you recommend?

[@Timoastra]

Been looking forward to more CDI updates. Love unusual projects like this. Had i not been that i live in a country which has snow half the year i would have bought one and done some of the same mods. Will most likely go for an Audi A6 Quattro instead. Have you considered buying a A6 Quattro or S6 for the channel?

[@LegitStreetCars]

Hey Tim. I haven't thought of an Audi just yet. Maybe next year?

[@Timoastra]

@@LegitStreetCars Would love to see it! Audi's are so nice when they work but can be a pain to sort out. I am on my third so i know!

[@dublindave5795]

After working on the Tesla and driving it, I'm surprised your not throwing rocks at these diesels.

[@ja.935g67]

FYI paint brushes are really good for cleaning stuff out of radiator fins

[@zkppy]

I got a 2006 TDI partially because your review and build .... so I'm glad you're working on it again.

[@GiusGius-uo4cf]

Hi, I think this fuel pump fits on the E320 cdi with the V6 engine. The 400 cdi is a V8, so i suppose the engine layout is similar to the 320 v6 engine. Let me know if it's correct. Thanks

[@shapoopeedee]

I think you should find a BMW 335d to line that up against. Would be good times 😉 I know I get a lot of weird looks driving mine around.

[@arcadeuk]

Surely Alex, as a Mercedes tech, you know not to jump start a W211 E-class from another car. You have a reasonable chance of killing the Rear SAM, not as bad as the W203 C-class, where it is almost guaranteed to kill the SAM every time, but still, not worth the risk

[@briguy91931]

You should do a video testing regular Diesel vs BioDiesel!!! Ive heard many diesels actually run cleaner and better on biodiesel!!!

[@Rrrowl]

Total bullshit.

[@mikejennings7779]

Hi, Don't suppose you can help with a U.S. part not available in the UK? Learnt a lot from your videos, good content.

[@jimmy737]

What happened to all the ceramic coating you wasted money on?

[@carstenkrause8328]

Glad to see you working on the diesel. Have the same car here at Germany 🇩🇪. Looking for the power increase 😎😎

[@diogocorreia3068]

I like the headlights the way they are to match the wheels

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Armadillo story made me chuckle. So you're the guy that hits all of them cuz the only ones I see are squashed. lol

[@Mr20564]

The AMG rims on the Diesel looks better than the ones on the E55 switch them ...

[@jaykeizer5996]

so glad to see the CDI once again ˙ ͜ʟ˙ favorite car on this channel by far. keep up the good work, alex! i'm 19, and you inspired my purchase of a 2002 lexus LS430. couldn't have been possible if i hadn't found this channel and realized how (easy) it is to work on luxury cars. hoping to find myself in school to be a tech soon

[@chipb4617]

Alex... Keep the Mercedes content coming. I like it the best.

[@MJPilote]

The old injectors just need new teflon seals worth like 20$ a set. And they are good to go.

[@Ward413]

Sarcasm? You didn’t see the part where they failed the flow test. Probably failed a leakdown test as well.

[@henrik-2656]

Maybe the pump is from another 400cdi engine, it could be from a ML400 or G400. And they are not with the same engine specs like the E400

[@benpatterson5081]

That pointy nose at 14:08 - oh boy is that an SLR?? Edit: Man my hopes were high. That's a Firebird. Nice shirt.

[@mrmatthewpaul]

Could we get the part numbers for the OEM E63 parts?

[@cinq1368]

Are you sure you need a bigger hpp?? I have a BMW 330d from 2003 about the same kind of engine. I have fittet bigger injector and a hybrid turbo. From 204 to 322hp with no need for a bigger pump. Next step is bigger intercooler, but have no plan to fit a bigger pump, the original pump can easy make 350hp.

[@altink8823]

Cant wait until the dyno , great work man

[@AKw211]

Don't paint the headlights black leave those orginal! So much better when those are clear, clean and orginal!! Love your videos! Greetings from Finland with w210 200cdi and w211 220cdi

[@henrik-2656]

Suomi mainittu TORILLE 😂

[@AKw211]

@@henrik-2656 On 😂🇫🇮

[@agusorellana5551]

Would you keep the E320 CDI if the E400 CDI would have been sold in the US?

[@bucketsbucket1593]

Stock 320cdi pump and AMG C30cdi injectors will do. Water/ethanol injection

[@filip-pi9hy]

did usa get s400 cdi e400 cdi e420 cdi c30cdi

[@mu7452]

U should do a timelapse of u washing ur cars...it'll make the vid so much better

[@JamesWilliams-li7gn]

You’re good with Mercedes I wanted to ask a question I have an e 500 4matic with the 5.0 I’m trying to find out if my fuel pump died or a crank sensor or cam sensor it Felt like it was losing power if I hit the gas why I was driving 65 on the highway the tachometer wrapped up if I hit the gas pedal down so I drove like 15 more Miles to get off the highway and when I pulled over if I revived it up it Felt like it was sputtering an Hardly running so I turned it off and it wouldn’t start back up it is just turning over

[@Loginof88]

I have w212 diesel and I’m modifying it now. I wish there is more videos about this Cdl.

[@marchutch]

Alex, don't apologise for how long this build is taking. No one should apologise for taking the time they want over their own projects, unless someone else has paid for the results and a deadline has been agreed and missed. Besides, have you seen Project Binky by BadObsessionMotorsport? You're like greased lightning compared to those guys!

[@T.ry.again0]

Finally some Mercedes content

[@mathewbailey1004]

I think you should paint the headlights black 👍

[@PowerslideSWE]

It looks alot like Audis four rings on the badge on the pump?

[@jaro8830]

Im supprised no one stole one of those cars yet

[@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838]

Finally, the reason I subscribed in the first place. All the other content on this channel was just a bonus.

[@eQuASiANXane]

Love the videos Alex. I was wondering if you may get an M177 engined car. Your videos helped me do my own brake job on my 2015 C63 and I’d love to see you working on a similar car so I can follow a master tech! Much love from UK

[@jmhellison]

Alex can you go more in detail with the C63 and Cam Shaft wear along with lifter wear? Thanks.

[@aaronfainshtein7478]

Hit up Dieselmeken for upgrading your fuel pump and injectors, they can get the job done

[@johnparrish9215]

Questions for Everyone, Since every pickup truck with a diesel is running a CP3 pump (I can't even find the 400 cdi pump for sale) why can't we adapt the common and cheap, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, CP3 pump to work on the Mercedes??? Also, I've seen guys add a second CP3 pump running off a pully. Does this pump need to be regulated in any way??? I know less than nothing so don't beat me up to bad........lol

[@kenwillekens9894]

The original E320 CDI pump is a variant on that CP3 pump I think. If Alex can find someone that works on these CP3 pumps I'm 99,99% certain they will be able to work on his OEM pump also.

[@darrenjorgensen1917]

Now we're talking, I love these Saturday videos. I sure appreciate your willingness to share your adventures with the rest of us.

[@jimpanse887]

Hi from Germany, i hope you're making a lot more Vids of the Om 648. I have one and I love it

[@mrpurplehaze100]

Hi, new follower from the UK. I know the pain of buying the injectors, I run a bmw 335d with m57 engine with piezo injectors, that don’t seem to last and I’m told can’t be rebuilt. So cost around $300 each. I’m thinking of moving to merc next so going to follow closely.

[@chriskolar]

All that work and after seeing the radiator maybe just replace it. The car under cover looks like a firebird but if its in the crazy category i would think it a older Austin Martin, or asian market only Nissan all rodded out.

[@dexterity6195]

The video in the internet i waited the longest time for! :D

[@kelly00000111111]

I know I couldn’t be the only person. Who saw the Audi logo on that fuel pump

[@abdullahz4804]

There's a 2004 E320 Wagon that popped up for sale with alot of extra's for 2300 bucks with 157k miles driven but it has been in a slight accident. The fender is messed up like your E55 fender was and there's a scratch on the side of the car. Is it worth it?

[@tompeterson3210]

With eight cars and at least four of them parked on the street, you're going to have rent storage space or sell some of them with snow plowing season coming soon.

[@poppyfummi]

Hi, I am following this as I have a PT Cruiser with the 4 cyl OM611 crd as standard in Europe. My injectors are maxed out and I am getting 200bhp out of it. Get 250 with nitrous. Fuel is now my limiting factor. So looking forward to your pump upgrade. What's your fuel pressure? I can get 1600bar but I need more fuel flow.