How to Replace a Water Pump and Save Money | Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG M113 V8 W163

[@grider8344]

always great work

[@krisperkreme6021]

Great video. Love my ML55.

[@king_tut.]

No, no its not.

[@Hondalife_8]

I just did mine in m c300 was real easy

[@BEACHYz]

Thnx subscribed!

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Greatly appreciate it! Hope this was helpful 👍

[@beyhandaglov]

Hi. What's the normal operating temperature ? My after radiator change up with 4-5 °C at before and now go to 93-95°C.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

When cruising it is around 90c all the time. When it gets hot outside and idling about 93-95c

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

my 99 ml430 used the grooved water pump housing . i did my pump 3 years ago and it came with a metal one as well. for some reason mercedes used the flat surface on some m113s to use the metal or paperish gasket. my 04 clk500 i just did and that used the metal gasket (flat surface on block plate) . so you could use that gasket on the c55 , i bet it has the flat surface ..idk its a mercedes thing i guess

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Thank you for the insight! I have both options on hand for when the C55’s turn comes up! 🤙

[@josekierulf6241]

So you used the rubber Mercedes gasket? Did you apply any sealer to hold the gasket in place? I’m doing a similar job now.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Just rubber gasket, it holds in place fine so no sealant. Holding up well 3k miles since.

[@josekierulf6241]

@@ANDERZENAMG thanks, I’ll grab an oem gasket, the aftermarket gasket doesn’t look as thick. Other than the torque spec, is there a configuration of 1st bolt to last?

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@josekierulf6241 yea I recommend the OEM. There probably is but we just installed them in somewhat of a star pattern. They are all going into aluminum so getting them tight should be sufficient.

[@ABC97070]

Do you still have the block heater? I'd be interested

[@ANDERZENAMG]

yea, I might have it laying around, I'll check.

[@fupabox]

nice . Gotta do the g500 and the ml350 soon . both are nearing replacement

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Nice, I have a feeling my C55 will be up soon too.. Is this typical mileage for these pumps in your experience?

[@pulsiui4003]

@@ANDERZENAMG my w208 went out at 110k.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@pulsiui4003 nice 👍 I figured this one had a long life!

[@pulsiui4003]

@@ANDERZENAMG yeah same here. sure it was about 110k miles, but the pump was 20 years old. Something's gotta give.

[@cesartoledo5621]

Mike seems to be the hands on man, you’re the commentator?!?!

[@ANDERZENAMG]

I think at times I’m recording it’s definitely like that but we’re both digging in off camera lol trust me. He is a far better mechanic than I truthfully but I’ve come along way from learning from him all these years.

[@cesartoledo5621]

@@ANDERZENAMG i Apologize, I love your show. My lower radiator hose clamp busted , I replaced it with aftermarket and it rubbed against a bolt. I wanted to see how your lower hosed worked out.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@cesartoledo5621 no apologies needed man!! All good. Mine seems to be holding up good, the transmission lines had to be bent out of the way a bit.

[@starzanhorse4758]

So, my 99 ml430, wrecks belt, after close examination, water pump makes little noise, problem is that water pulley sticks out 1/4 inch or more. Belt comes off towards motor. Ever heard of this? How do I fix?

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Interesting… not too sure but if the water pump hasn’t been done, it could be failing and the pulley could be out of alignment

[@starzanhorse4758]

@@ANDERZENAMG guess I’ll change the pump!?? Thanks👍

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@starzanhorse4758 check rockauto and then price compare on Amazon and elsewhere. Great deals to be had! Otherwise FCP euro is a no brainer with lifetime warranty.

[@starzanhorse4758]

@@ANDERZENAMG rock auto is getting bad press! Once I get fan off, I’ll figure it out. I just don’t understand why that pulley has moved forward. I’ll keep ya posted. Thanks

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@starzanhorse4758 heard a few things… sounds good and good luck!

[@dominiquejohnson5077]

I can’t figure out my bolt pattern I need help can anyone help me please.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Bolt pattern for what?

[@cristiansuarez3816]

@@ANDERZENAMG I’m sure they are talking about the different sizes (lengths) around the pump

[@cristiansuarez3816]

You could’ve shown that in the video when you had them in the cardboard

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@cristiansuarez3816 could’ve my bad, pretty self explanatory as long as your doing the same cardboard method

[@cristiansuarez3816]

@@ANDERZENAMG very true. I’m actually working this pump as we speak. I did not use the cardboard method but used a process of elimination with the tech data Mercedes offers online.

[@lancebraziel8703]

I got a s430 so I can use the rubber gasket r the paper gasket

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Yea I believe all of the m113 m112 can use either?

[@lancebraziel8703]

@@ANDERZENAMG k thanks I’m going to try it in the morning because every time I put the water pump on the rubber gasket falls off

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@lancebraziel8703 you could use a little silicone grease to get it to hold temporarily too

[@lancebraziel8703]

@@ANDERZENAMG so is the rubber gasket better and I been trying to find a picture of the bolt pattern

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@lancebraziel8703 either one is fine, the bolt pattern for tightening is online or just do a star pattern evenly

[@cesartoledo5621]

There is a drain petcock on the radiator.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

I did not see one on the ML55

[@cesartoledo5621]

@@ANDERZENAMG passenger front corner. It’s hidden , opposite side of the lower hose nipple. I found it by accident.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@cesartoledo5621 great info! Thanks I’ll look for it next time I’m down there 👍

[@cesartoledo5621]

@@ANDERZENAMG I want your show to grow. I am going to catch up on episodes. You’re doing really great. It ain’t easy, i admire the work you do. Bye, god bless and your pops is really cool.

[@RR_phillmoney]

My Ml55 overheated due to a failed auxiliary pump

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Yea that’s a common failure point, there is an alternative aux pump you can use btw designated for Audi that works on the m113.