I Almost Finished My CL65 AMG But The First Drive Attempt Ended Horribly! Wait Until You See This!

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In this video, I go completely insane working on my twin-turbo V12 Cl65 AMG. This was supposed to be the first drive video but it ended horribly. I find and fix another engine leak but the hydraulic suspension has me stumped. I can't figure this one out so if you have any ideas I'm all ears. Enjoy the madness!
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[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@sergiobisonte]

@LegitStreetCars you installed the flex disk wrong... its all twisted!!!! you installed in the wrong hole patern

[@smith6ar]

Did you member to press the on button of the thing

[@jstephens1193]

It's awaiting coilovers

[@vmystikilv]

On My s55 AMG i went through all this. Replacing parts, trying to add pressure . Nothing . Finally called a tow truck and right before it was ready to go up I floored it in neutral to about 5-6000 rpm and lifted right up. Been perfect ever since. I imagine you still have air in the system and need to work on pushing or getting it out . Look online, all kind of crazy procedure to do it

[@rimax82]

You said 'das intercooler' instead of 'Der Ladeluftkühler' 🤣

[@rafaelsantiago4796]

“Persistence: when determination exceeds frustration.” The fluid will eventually find its way around the system, the suspension will settle in and everything will be good. Just keep going at it, Alex. You’re almost there. You are the best. Good luck!

[@31terikennedy]

Yep you're a cockeyed optimist! :D

[@soyabean911]

Love your work Alex. You're the Unicorn of mechanics. You've got this! 👍👌

[@paul.alarner6410]

@@soyabean911 seems he has way too mutch time and money invested into the german piece of shit,merc are over rated!

[@TireSlayer55]

@@paul.alarner6410 And yet here you are watching a series on one… 🤔

[@ronhudson3730]

Your expertise is amazing. Your persistence is incredible. And your patience is unparalleled. This series is fantastic.

[@DrPeppa]

For real, I get so mad when I can't figure out why something is acting up on my cars lol

[@rxtuninginc8444]

@@DrPeppa it can be frustrating but you'll get better as time goes on. Some things aren't easy to nail down and diagnose. Even pro mechanics run into things that stump them for a while or seemingly don't make sense. Things sometimes fail in odd ways. I've had cars in the past that I eventually knew everything about it inside and out. By the time I got to that level of knowledge with the car, it was ready to be sold/junked/replaced with something else. I have a short attention span with cars and get bored of them quickly. I currently have a 2018 Ford Focus RS. I have a damn smirk on my face every time I drive the thing. Car is a blast to drive. Probably going to keep it. Same thing happened years ago with my 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X (was actually called Nismo edition back then) Extended cab, 4.0L V6, 6 speed manual. Been a rock solid truck, super practical with just enough room for everything (3 dirt bikes or 1 ATV and 1 dirtbike). Everyone always surprised its a manual and a 6 speed to boot. Anyways happy wrenching, sorry I veered off there lol I just smoked a J

[@theactualsalvagedrover]

Are you gonna cut out his heart, and eat his children too, big Mike? ;)

[@is300glenn]

"No fluff, just work" should be this guy's mantra - he's the best on KZbin in this category!

[@CL9k24a3]

Not even close, he did really dumb mistake. fx guy is no1

[@D3M0N.5K1LL5]

@@CL9k24a3 I love the channel legitstreetcars but as a hardcore german tuner car enthusiast myself I want to see more OG audi tuner car content. So ma y late nights with friends on video calls with me tuner laughing at each others reactions at k03 and k04 type twin turbos on the 2.7t platform and then seeing so many thousends of builds with 2.7t and awd vrt vw audi stuff recently shows this is a trend we are all interested in. I hope he reaches out to some of his fans to get feedback on specifics and gets more success as a result!

[@CL9k24a3]

@@D3M0N.5K1LL5 i was refering to putting bad injector after big engin out job and possibly making situation worse than he started with. I like old stuff and fx doing some Gods worh on his channel.

[@D3M0N.5K1LL5]

@@CL9k24a3 I know what you were saying and agree. We seen how he buys literally brand new stuff from fcp and dealership. He's not afraid to spend money but he should have tested those injectors on bench before install. Also I'm dumb and I replied to your comment because I don't know how youtube works x'D lol

[@D3M0N.5K1LL5]

@@CL9k24a3 but ok on second thought imagine the price of x12 brand new Mercedes amg injectors!!

[@tholtan]

I’d give you two thumbs up if I could. You are the stick-to-it, chase-it-down HERO. I can’t wait to see this thing driving around.

[@NirreFirre]

this is the type of content that will live forever! 😄

[@akautosport]

We had a CL55 in the shop that got a new ABC pump and it took forever to get the system to wake up again. Same deal, took fluid, had pressure, but totally dead. The seller who provided the pump said it is very common and told us what to try to get it going. Basically it was a process of many ride height button presses, followed by driving the car back and forth a couple times in the work bay, letting it sit for an hour and repeating. Eventually it came around about 4 days after the install.

[@cafe88racer53]

sell all the abc parts on ebay and get some kw suspension lol

[@jakebarnes9018]

@@cafe88racer53 right, because who needs sway bars anyways

[@thelightskinliberian885]

How long did it stay fixed?

[@akautosport]

@@thelightskinliberian885 The ABC system is still good to this day as far as I'm aware. Been about 6 months. As far as the car as a whole, probably breaks once a week. Don't know, not my car.

[@thelightskinliberian885]

@@akautosport gotcha. Lol

[@dickdaley9059]

The best never admit they know it all. They become the best because they know when to stop, ask for assistance, and learn from others. Fortunately, your viewers will watch with clean fingernails and learn how to solve this puzzle in case they ever see it again. This is why your channel has been so successful.

[@alanleclair1]

Respect for owning the seal mistake. Shit happens to us all. Your humility is one of the many great things about your channel! 💪👏🤘

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Alex, I admire your skill, but I admire even more your determination. I have no doubt you will win this battle, I can't wait to see you do that in the next video.

[@woahspaghetti6069]

These videos are the highlight of my Saturday!

[@jorgevasquez2947]

And any other day I need a highlight 👍

[@jeremyb8817]

Yes for sure my weekend watching channel!

[@srconcepts1848]

Hey Alex, this is going to sound really stupid, but by any chance have you tried putting the car in gear? There was one point where my SL65 sat for a few months, and the ABC system wouldn't raise the suspension until I put it in Drive and creeped the car forward slightly. It's a long shot, and I don't know why this worked for me, but it might work for you.

[@chrisslatter2005]

My S55 is the same! Could be the above if you’ve not put it in gear 🙂🤓

[@Hosshogg]

Same on my cl600

[@Maroco918]

All the mercs from this era do that. Drive it a few feet and it reinitializes

[@culedad]

I also have an '05 and that totally should do it. Soon as you put it in gear it should rise up from the ashes....

[@jaregg]

I came here to say that!

[@Mau105]

amazing testimony to mechanical intelligence with near infinite patience, who would even consider one of these V12?

[@IntegraDIY]

Whenever I want to get an older German flagship car, I look at videos like this and I say no thanks and completely reminded. These expensive cars are only worth $7-$13k for a reason, but always so tempting lol

[@Crazyreviewer123]

Maybe just use a German car you want to get as a weekend cruiser and have a good reliable car you use as a daily car that’s how I would do it

[@datasailor8132]

I do that with wooden boats for the same reason.

[@Rick2010100]

The maintenance costs are usualy proportional to the MSRP (new), ca. +1 % per year. If you your car is 10 years, you are at 10%. The maintenance costs of a 150.000 car are at 15.000 p.a. at the dealer.

[@abel4776]

Get one, YOLO and the respect you'll get...

[@carwerks101]

Working for Mercedes in the early 2000s in a nut shell. I was the same way with my s55, I refused to get rid of my abc even though everyone kept telling me to. I’ve always just been able to put tons of pressure on the reservoir and press up Immediately after starting the car and it’s always worked… unless the pump was smoked. Looking forward to the next video, Watching this video gives me ptsd 😂

[@tony66au]

LOL I got a bit twitchy too, Pumps fine though as Alex said it had pressure at the block so im thinking its some electronic chicanery.....

[@miscbits6399]

it's a pity you need the engine to run the pump (hook it to a drill or a 1/4hp electric motor slung under the body?) so you can't hear things over the motor noise. Spinning the thing up independently would at least allow manually opening/flushing out lines to ensure air really is out of the system or hearing it bleed through, etc

[@carwerks101]

@@miscbits6399 only problem is zero space, maybe a small belt attached to the drill to the abc pump would work, I do hate having to have the engine running to diag abc problems

[@marcdehaas2014]

Hi Alex. As far as I remember you have to put pressure on the reservoir for the abc pump. The pump does not prime by it self. So about 1 bar on the reservoir to get fluid in the pump.if you empty the system that is.

[@MrTank714]

“Engineers know better than i do” 😂😂😂😂 I spit out my water

[@Iherb7365ket]

Alex it’s fine. The fluid loss is a Mercedes tracking system, the vehicle leaves a trail of fluids everywhere so you always know where it is.🤣

[@johnshellenberg1383]

Mercedes started with an alternator and built the rest of the car around it.

[@rammphillips3002]

Now that is one of the funniest quips I've ever seen! Bravo, Mr. S!

[@BetterCallGatto]

😂

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

that alternator better not fucking fail !

[@JackThelRipper]

That’s how my father started when he remodeled his whole house, started with 1 ceiling fan and looked at the fan then the drop ceiling the previous owner put in for who knows why and said man that drop ceiling looks like crap and presto 15 years later he has 1 bathroom left to finish and the rest of the house was gutted room by room, floors, walls, ceilings in some from shotty plumbing and redone.

[@alexandergil1154]

Try getting the car off the lift with some wood blocks and once the car is on the floor drive it a bit forwards and a bit backwards

[@TYFOCHT]

I was a MB tech for 10 years. This brings back so many memories. I do not miss doing this flat rate.

[@rubio4u2]

I owned a s500 w220 for 4 years straight out of high school and always dreamed of owning a v12 s65 thanks for showing us what it takes to maintain a v12 hope you keep adding more Mercedes to your fleet your one of the reasons I got into Mercedes

[@coreyrenwick6209]

I know it’s easy to get crushed when a new issue pops up but DAMN! Look at all the work you have done, it’s basically a new car now…and the luck with that alternator seal, that was huge 🍀

[@JESTERorDIE]

I know nothing about car mechanics and chances are I will never own a Merc but I watch your vids religiously just for the pure entertainment and the knowledge you possess.

[@KingofInterns]

If you do and you are looking at that era better to go for m113 v8. Very solid and reliable engine unlike the v12.

[@dawicked2k8]

Dont ever get a Merc, as you can see 20 Years Master mechanics cant figuerate it out , unless youre a masochist

[@Alps6408]

I truly respect the fact that you're keeping the ABC system, It also gives buyers of R230 SL's and any other ABC equipped Merc a true insight as to what can go wrong.

[@moloono1]

Alex, showing everyone why they shouldn’t buy a used or high mileage Mercedes. I appreciate the content and your persistence!!!

[@miscbits6399]

a well-maintained Merc is a good buy. The problem is that people who have money to buy these things new are mostly only concerned with appearances and flip the cars before they leave the warranty period so they never bother with any scheduled service. For every Jay Leno there are 1000 "drive it like you stole it" buyers - and of course the overriding assumption for performance machinery is that people who own them have a few mechanical clues to rub together (most don't at the "bling" end of the market) It's not just cars. I'm working with people dealing with old buildings in England (100-500 years old) and virtually all the fancy stuff is skin deep with any old crap underneath. Once you start digging in to do repairs, you realise the things were primarily built to impress the local proles, not to last (which has a lot to do with why so many old places end up as abandoned shells) A similiar problem applies if you ever buy JDM cars - their average lifespan is 6 years - until the first major safety check (the "shakken") and it's not unusual at all to find 60-100,000 mile engines still full of run-in oil and the filters they left the fcactory with (more common to find cars that haven't had any fluids/filters changed since the first dealer service at 3 months)

[@jtfoog5220]

@@miscbits6399 I was with you til you said The life span of a JDM car is 6 years…. Tf ??? How many 80s and 90s corollas, civics, miatas, s13/13s, rav4, Tacoma’s/hiluxes, and more do you see on a daily basis?

[@miscbits6399]

@@jtfoog5220 JDM means manufactured and sokd on the Japanese domestic market NOT vehicles for export. These cars are frequently built differently to export items coming down the same production line inasmuch as the makers don't bother with corrosion protection due to the short expected lifespan The short lifespan is down to the rules inside Japan - a shakken (inspection) may cost more than the vehicle is actually worth at 6 years old and manufacturers offer incredibly generous trade in terms.

[@evildrizzt1]

@@jtfoog5220 Majority of all car manufacturers have five to six year lifecycles for their cars. JDM cars are just built to last longer. Not to mention that the affordability of aftermarket parts make keeping these cars on the road easier when the warranty goes out.

[@jtfoog5220]

@@miscbits6399 oh thank you! I am so used to hearing car guys call their clapped out Civics “JDM” that I forgot what the term actually meant. That is interesting.

[@g6et_wrx177]

Well done Alex and massive win proving you don’t need to drop the motor and subframe to change the alternator seal!

[@htownblue11]

Alex, it’s impressive just how much you’ve done to get this ride back on the road. What a series. I’ve had a strange “sealed with care” issue like you in the past. Can’t wait to see you daily drive this bad boy. Keep teaching and showcasing your skills my man!

[@scottrussell3862]

Alex whenever I'm feeling pissed off with a project I watch some of your videos and your enthusiasm and persistent terrier like attitude with problems inspires me to get up and go again. Just wanted to say thank you. Keep up the videos love them all. Oh and we all know that v12 will never beat you lol

[@wizardofhyd]

That’s what I like and admire about Alex, he’s not backing down on a challenge even when the odds seems to be against him, hats off to you bro!

[@jeramiebradford1]

Unbelievable, I've been watching this series since you disassembled the engine, I'm so glad I did cuz I had actually considered buying one of these nightmares as a project. Thank God for this channel.

[@TBendez]

I can't believe a car can present these odd issues, turning the heads of actual, real, mechanics upside down, inside out. Hopefully you'll hammer it out next week.

[@reginaldbowls7180]

What's not to believe.

[@barondugger]

As a former Porsche tech, I can say that you wouldn't believe what odd little things happen that baffle the most experienced techs!

[@TBendez]

@@barondugger A friend of mine used to work at a Benz dealers mechanic department. They had a G-class in, no-start issue. It was looking like buy-back time because techs from Germany had failed twice getting it to start like it should. The company tweaker managed to solve it in three hours, alone, told no one how he did it and banged out the rest of that day and the following (as the wager was set up). They had more than 10k USD in hours on it and wasn't paid a dime since it was under warranty.

[@ozzierabbit587]

I'd love to have one of these. If I do get one, I'll be sure to keep a shovel in the trunk, for all the money I'd need to shovel out to keep it going.

[@ronjohnson8119]

BigBaron D people have NO idea just how complex cars are nowadays. They still have the image of us as Gomer in Mayberry stuck in their heads.

[@bryansmith4938]

Even on frustrating projects like this you can see that you still love what you do. Makes me think of the quote ‘Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.’ Thank you for your content!

[@patrickszwab9496]

One of the only creators that I never skip through any portion of the video for. Very surprising considering most of your content is maintenance and repairs which is usually not all that exciting but you make it happen. Props.

[@aomar9449]

the 65 AMGs have been my favorite in the world since release but that's fading a little after each episode. Can't wait to see it driving ,Alex good luck!

[@Laith_E46]

OMG!! YES!! I love all your videos in general, but we've all been waiting for the V12 upload.

[@jhetubejhe]

In 2017 I swapped my 1999 Bentley Azure for a 2005 SL65 because the garage couldn’t find the hydraulic fluid leak on the Azure. I’ve spent the last 4 years trying to solve the sagging suspension on the Mercedes instead! If this video series had been around in 2017 I would have stuck with the Bentley. BUT…. when the SL is running well that V12 sound and the thrust from the engine make it all worth while. Stick with it Alex

[@johnmcdermott9559]

You're a better man than me. I would of parked it and given up. Your insistence to figure it out and can do attitude is inspiring. You re the best.

[@zx1100a1]

I was yelling at my TV while you were trying to install the ABC line and those clamp blocks. “Start the bolts first and then hang them over the top”. Then you figured it out. 👍 cheers.

[@EverythingAutomotive13]

Alex! We needed the humor this morning! Thanks good job

[@3storiesUp]

This is why we watch the channel brother .. that and the fact that you're a top lad and everyone wants to see you succeed.

[@adammesic]

A big thumbs up for not giving up. Many of us would slammed something almost on half way and quit the s***t and simply trans it to coil overs.

[@miscbits6399]

to stop cans "blooping" when you pour (and prevent starting dribbles) - instead of having the opening at the bottom of the pour face, start with it rotated to the top and then rotate the can as it empties out. You can keep more or less the same pour angle for most of the pour this way and you don't get bubbles in your fluids (or splashes when pouring gas)

[@jctaiter]

Also , the pour start is lower angled = flatter. Which is conveniently closer to the hole.

[@Z32andCG6]

The seal probably slipped out and got hung up on an edge as you slid alternator on. Doing Honda water pumps in the past I would put a tiny bit of RTV behind the seal to hold it in place as it got bolted on and always worked like a charm.

[@thomashenry9323]

Hi Alex, based on my experience with my CL500s, I suspect that your problem is that you reconnected the battery with the car in the air. That confuses the computer that controls the ABC suspension because it thinks the car already is up. Disconnect the battery, lower the car onto its wheels, and reconnect the battery. Then the computer will know that the car is low and will respond to the button on the dash.

[@Maroco918]

Thank you for the longer video. It's like watching an actual good car show on tv. Appreciate it bro

[@yeahitskimmel]

I'm having an experience similar to this build with a vintage motorcycle so watching it while I work is keeping me sane. So close to taking it for a spin then so far

[@rodneyking4183]

19:23 You should have put "JYNX" in big letters as you said that. Great video though. I will never work on my Mustang, because I am NOT a mechanic, but I love watching you work on cars. You have the best commentary and tons of knowledge.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Alex seriously your devotion to the Mercedes brand is extreme. You would make Carlos Santana proud! LOVE DEVOTION SURRENDER!!! I would have sent it down the river by now. Mercedes should 100% sponsor you!!!! Come on Mercedes!!! Do the right thing!

[@Sammy-fg4py]

Alex, I have an S55 AMG, I have had to rebuild both valve blocks, replace the pump, and replace the front two struts, and even create custom strut mount spacers. Have the car as low as possible, don't have it raised on the lift. After the car has sat you need to pressurize the reservoir before you start it, maybe 5 psi. Then start it and let it run for a little. You can either try putting it in gear or hitting the raise button, or using the bidirectional control to "move to calibrated height automatically". Another thing you can do is take the pulsation dampener off at the pressure valve you were messing with, let the fluid flow out a bit to gravity bleed. Make sure the fluid isn't getting hot which would indicate a leak. If you have the car lifted on the lift, the car will not put pressure to the struts as it is trying to lower the car to the calibrated height. It needs to be slammed. Any codes other than "critical vehicle level?" If you can try to put it in gear and roll around a little it might help as well.

[@smith6ar]

I really enjoy watching the problem solving process

[@tda2806]

I feel your frustration, there must be an equivalent to the "angry pixies" which make electrical systems work or not for hydraulic systems. Having owned Citroens I am all to aware how infuriating it can be fixing hydraulic faults.

[@TIPSV22]

I'm a helicopter mechanic. Our hyd systems are 3000psi and 5000psi on the MV-22. It's air! You have air in the system. Most car mechanic aren't use to dealing with 3000+ psi systems, so you need to do whatever the bleed down procedure is. We use a hyd cart that is on a six foot trailer that cycles the fluid. You have air in the system, even a little air will mess a lot up, car brakes are 50-100 psi. You have 3000!!! It's AIR!

[@scotfenedick6618]

Thanks for keeping it real, Honestly you do an amazing job of making auto repair accessible.

[@jackgray1402]

What a bummer for you, Alex. I know how it feels to reach the end of a project, then have something keep the vehicle from running. It is so frustrating. Glad to see you are still making progress though. Keep up the great work.

[@bmwm6cabrio06]

I honestly think there's still some air in the system somehow. So glad we're back to the CL 65!

[@LueysGarage]

Thanks for keeping it real for us DIY folks out there. It's never easy sorting out these cars but it absolutely pays off in the end. The feeling and confidence you get changes your life once you know you fixed it properly. Keep it up!

[@rjnation5042]

Thanks to all the tech's that have tried to help, I've enjoyed watching this rebuild for months, Rj in Oz

[@baitse7676]

You spun the alternator against the block, which is a machined surface with sharp edges. That must have cut the seal.

[@williamguevara2068]

Love your videos! Man looking forward for more videos

[@joppaman21040]

Man I love this series of videos. I love the fact that it shows real world troubleshooting at its finest. Good luck and I’m confident that Alex will fully sort out all of these issues.

[@2006gtobob]

Persistence, in this case, is despite beating your head against a brick wall, you're going to keep beating your head against that brick wall. Only here, you have an audience! I'm glad you're so willing to do this project! It will pay off.

[@m2287]

I’m pretty sure if you run the abc pump dry it will kill it, I manually primed mine by turning the pulley whilst adding fluid.

[@mr_sparkly_face4087]

Love this CL repair series, it’s giving me confidence to finish repairing my C230K, despite having issues that just won’t stop, and being on a McDonald budget with caviar taste, if you get what I mean. Great work Alex, I can’t wait to see her drive!

[@bwhobackk]

"I'm spending less time cleaning parts people aren't gonna see..." -- Though on the one hand I'm in awe with your dogged and most amazingly positive determination, I think you may regred not cleaning as you go. I had, what for me was the biggest series of DIY on my N54 and since I was also hurry up and wait, I just decided to clean the hell out of things once I had them out... parts themselves and where they came from. It is immensely satisfying to have such a clean space looking back. If you're not keeping the car, I understand but highly recommend cleaning because it'll be mo' bettah after the fact.

[@mercamg9312]

never heard of water cooled alternator. WOW !!! Suspension probably just needs a good pressurization to bleed out the system of any remaining air stuck in any of the pockets. Good luck Alex. Well Done so far. better than a new car !!! Your working on my dream car. Love it.

[@chibu3972]

When we needed it the most, he was there for us. #Alexalmighty

[@keithbrookshire]

"Don't try this at home." Alex says from his home garage.

[@TCMODS]

Do as I say not as I do

[@rammphillips3002]

I confess I cringed when Alex said he was going to loosen the fitting with 3000 psi behind it. When I was in the Navy, the boiler techs troubleshot 1200 lb steam leaks in the boiler room with broomsticks. If the stick suddenly got shorter, you have found the leak. OMG. You can't see it as it is superheated steam. Part of why the Navy went to LM2500 turbines instead.

[@johnwardale6010]

I think a collaboration with Vice Grip Garage may now be in order!

[@robertsnyder6982]

I love watching your videos. Your tenacity is amazing and you are so steady no matter what happens. Having to tear something apart after you just put it back together is so frustrating. Cannot wait to see this on drive!

[@andygray563]

I felt your pain. The frustration of driving for an hour to pick up the seal you behave only just replaced, only to find out the part was wrong and you need to wait and drive back all over again. At least you didn't have to drop the engine again.

[@beezy364]

Was waiting for this all week!

[@lucianovalentino4016]

You mean all year lol

[@thman6453]

Always fun I almost bought 1 of these cars a little while back that was crazy cheap and when I went to look at it the suspension had the same problem so I did some research on them seen the prices of the suspension parts and passed on the car pretty glad that I did seeing the troubles that your having keep on it I am sure that you will figure it out 👍

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Same here. There's one in the south suburbs for 10% of the list price that I was thinking of buying. After a little research I put my running shoes on and got the hell out of there.

[@lousbits]

@@AJGreen-cn8kk I love mine and it might be frustrating now and then. But when I drive it all that's forgotten. In a few years time you'll be regretting not buying it :)

[@josephvalentin5862]

Alex, I really admire your skills, patience. But i most admire even more is your determination and explanation. i have no doubt you will win this battle .

[@JsliceQB1026]

You're like Tavarish and Tyler Hoover put together in one person.You have the personality of Tyler while also knowing how to work on your own vehicles like Tavarish

[@JamesParus]

Good reason never to get mb with that suspension if Master techs cannot figure out fast. What do rest of us mortals could do with it. Great video.

[@tuomasholo]

Good point

[@MrCarGuy]

It just takes enough knowledge. He'll figure it out and laugh at how they overlooked it, but he'll know for next time.

[@resemblesanacorn6561]

I am so gutted for you Alex. I had all my fingers crossed, and I've been grinding my teeth away watching this series. Can't wait for the next installment. Thanks so much for the hard work.

[@JRs-Garage]

It super cool to watch you work through all the logical steps to diagnose all your car issues thanks for taking us all along!

[@LTG1930]

Starting to make my SL600 look like a rock of dependability ..... These cars just F with you lol

[@racerboy2212]

No offense but I love it when you have “hiccups” like the alternator seal issue. It just proves you’re human like the rest of us. I really DO love this car and want to throw my hat in the ring as a possible new owner, should you decide to let her go.

[@PezRoundtree]

Great to see you working and not giving up. And also nice to see that even pros struggle but sort it at the end. Keep up your great work. 😀💯

[@garyrains5996]

OMG Alex! I have the same car (2003) and it has only 69K miles. My heart is in my throat every time you price a piece! Pull the engine to swap out the alternator!!!! I'm seizing as I speak. I'm driving it to Las Vegas this Wednesday, so I'll call you if I have a problem. Well, maybe not. Love your channel.

[@TheRebuilt1]

looks like Hoovie has scoreboard so far on this on unfortunately for sire Alex. Its in the best hands to get resolved eventually though

[@jdfmfb03]

Stole my thunder Hoovie begged him not to buy it. Even if this vehicle finally gets resolved its cost doesn’t equate into anything special except to Alex. Has become bad entertainment

[@shanewhaler]

did you bleed at the zerks on each shock?

[@shanewhaler]

i believe its their return lines. i think putting it in gear could be a good idea but i dont think it will engage if the button didnt work first. i think lifting the car up n down with a mostly empty lines put a ton of air in the system.

[@shanewhaler]

I can't believe the rubber diaphragm shredded like that. Wow. That sucks.

[@idrizkast1031]

Best project you had so far.. loving it Alex.

[@blaineturner1434]

I absolutely LOVE this series. Totally a guy I would love to wrench with!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

The coolant hose clamps on the intercooler are also know as "Jesus Christ" clamps for obvious reasons.😬😁

[@NielsCG]

enjoying the video with breakfast, pancakes and eggs... good way to start my saturday... thanks !!

[@LegitStreetCars]

I'm over here eating the same thing!

[@TR850]

Persevere! This is total madness and I am glad I „only have a simple E55“ project. Dude, I wish you all the best luck with this car. I want to see it run, drive, and I want to see how much power it will make in the end on the dyno!

[@77Victory1]

I can't wait when your finish with this job its been so interesting, thank you.

[@HappyPower]

Smart man! I love watching these videos. Question: I own a 2016 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost, how can I get better gas mileage?

[@TheWilber09]

You can't. It's turbo charged. You're only hope Is to change how you apply the gas when driving. Eco or boost, can't have both 🤣 I have an ecoboost and it's MPG is terrible but that power is amazing.

[@taccreed9709]

sell it

[@AgaetiAlex]

Ride a bicycle

[@kirbyswarp]

Don't drive an SUV/crossover. Heavy and bad aero. Speaking of which, weight reduction. Gut it, and mpg will go up.

[@orencomputerelectronics8751]

the best way, replace trasmition. reprogram ECU to the right air temp in your area.

[@kamata93]

If you think this is complicated, you need to check Citroen’s Hydractive suspension. Its a nightmare.

[@ambread1]

Audi all road with valve blocks are the same.

[@kamata93]

@@ambread1 But thats Air and thus way easier. This is hydropneumatic suspension and it is extremely difficult to trace down and fix. Not to mention expensive parts. In my country they recycle the air bags on Audi’s, BMW’s and etc for like 200-300 euros depending on the model and they are good as new.

[@timseifert5556]

Amazing persistence, even for a pro. We all have faith you will figure it out. I love all the technical expertise you provide through the channel.

[@abteentajdin8877]

Seeing the pain in your video of trying to get this fix is actually impressive I really can't wait to see this car work , you are awesome and I really appreciate you for it, thank you so much

[@TigreBrian]

Alex, is it possible that the car must be fully on the ground with all the weight on the tires, so the height sensors can "see" that the car needs to be raised??? Because if the height sensors believe the car is already raised, then it wouldn't try to raise it further... I don't know... Just a thought... Edit 1: On my S55, when I replaced a couple of accumulators I had to lower the car to the ground to get the system to recognize that it needed to raise. Or was it that the system needed the "back pressure" created by the weight of the car on the hydraulic shocks to work against? It did take me a while to get the system to bleed, and I only had each accumulator off for a couple of minutes while I installed the new ones, and I hardly lost any fluid. It was a PITA, but I got it done in the end. It isn't hard, just time consuming, and repeated cycling up and down, and up and down, until the system bled its self. That's all I have for you... For now. Edit 2: What about trying to get some of the air out by cracking each of the accumulators (furthest to nearest) sequentially, whilst raising and lowering at the same time... Maybe just like bleeding the brakes...

[@LegitStreetCars]

I've tried that. No luck

[@TigreBrian]

@@LegitStreetCars Did you try cracking the accumulators, and bleeding like a brake system? Is it possible to pressure bleed the system?

[@interesting7906]

I am sure all this is in the manual but along that line of thought...shouldn't the car be slammed when filling the hydraulic fluid to avoid forming air pockets? The fact that that valve had some air pressure in it seems to indicate the presence of air.

[@snowdogs01]

Engineers should be forced to actually try to work on their creations, in order to appreciate what techs must endure. It might result in somewhat less complicated design.

[@Maroco918]

Cutting manufacturing costs is a much higher priority to car companies than repair difficulty. If it's easier during assembly then damn the difficult repair that will insue. Blame the accountants

[@CortMarshal]

Manufacturers/dealers make money on repair hours and "while you're in there" parts

[@Maroco918]

@@CortMarshal yes but that isn't the driving force behind the design of their vehicles. Correlation isn't causation

[@colelje]

Lovely video Alex. Keep wrenching. We are with you all the way.

[@hamitbe]

Great video, Alex. Keep it coming! Good luck with the V12.

[@dingleberries360]

Omg what a relief. I just clicked on Jr go and his content has gone to absolute shit. You are a breath of fresh air for my KZbin time.

[@johnl3230]

Yeah, has got quite boring 😴.

[@GoPotato69]

i mean watch jr go has so much stuff going on not every video is gonna be action packed, legitstreetcars posts less videos than watchjrgo so ofc watchjrgo isn't gonna have every single vid be as amazing

[@dingleberries360]

@@GoPotato69 none of jr's videos are good imo. He doesnt know what he's talking about half the time. And claims he has the biggest shop on KZbin 😅 that alone makes me cringe.

[@GoPotato69]

@@dingleberries360 ight lol then dont watch him but u don't have to talk shit about him

[@dingleberries360]

@@GoPotato69 nah I'll keep calling his ass out lol maybe he will eventually listen and improve.

[@malsmith2012]

You're an absolute legend mate.. I love watching you problem solve and work your way through the issues. I used to think of issues as "forced learning" and that on the bright side once you figure it out never again will you have this issue stump you again.. Keep on keeping on Alex..

[@adogmcdizzle]

Amazing content - loved the detail and your process

[@FIAxXBLAZE]

You HAAAAAAD to put the fan back in early didn’t you? 🤣 Much respect Alex, I’ve been following this car since Tyler beat the crap out of it in Car Trek. I love these Big Body Benzes, always wanted one, but I don’t have the guts to work on em like you. You do always make it seem so simple, and showing the honesty with the seal issue only makes me respect this channel even more.