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@TJ_NL2 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, It's actually quite sad that they destroy your purchase by using a forklift 🤔
@craigjorgensen46372 ай бұрын
They do this all of the time with those forklifts! They simply don’t give a damm!
@wernerdanler27422 ай бұрын
Use the string method to align your wheels. Set your steering wheel straight and use the searbelt to hold it. Take a long piece of string from the back of the back wheel to the front of the front wheel. Adjust the tie rod if needed so the string just touches both sides of both wheels. Do the same on the other side. If you don't have someone to hold the string, just use a pushpin to hold it. It will only go a short way into the tread. Unless your back wheels are way out of whack, that should work pretty well.
@malikdigger45442 ай бұрын
Favorite bodystyle of Mercedes 420SE especially 80s
@stumleee2 ай бұрын
Now you're traveling in first class 👍
@Cinephilesteve79092 ай бұрын
You and your doggy are the best duo on KZbin
@peterkwok96082 ай бұрын
Good job Mike in fixing the Mercedes 😎😎👍👍
@Mr.Worf632 ай бұрын
Another “ It’s Alive Car !! “ Awesome job Mike !! 👍
@darylkik7772 ай бұрын
Thank goodness. I needed my fix of MWM really bad today. Time to relax, get comfortable, smile, grunt, and maybe laugh. Thanks Mike.
@allenpatterson35042 ай бұрын
Great video and I love your dog she’s so adorable
@ianmitchell15942 ай бұрын
Always better as you say do both sides inc springs and shocks 👍
@Pingstein112 ай бұрын
I love those old Benz. Very nice Mike!
@craighoskins16182 ай бұрын
Great job Mike
@ReviveAndDrive-mk12 ай бұрын
Sweet merc
@olikat82 ай бұрын
I have to do ball joints on a D2 Audi A8L; upper, forward ball joint has a little play so I'm just going to do all 8...they are on their own individual arms with bushings, so it's a bit of a job. However, it's a bit dumb to just replace the one because you know in short order the others will crap out
@BlackStallione2 ай бұрын
Ah you own the long version of our A8! Nicee, what engine is it and how is it so far? These things are insanely comfortable, much much more comfortable than modern luxury cars IMHO
@robertf45402 ай бұрын
Great job Mike. It will be spot on after a trip to the alignment shop. I think it's Lola Approved now! Well done!
@robertvance18732 ай бұрын
I'd probably get an alignment and replace the brakes and lines like you said cause you probably have a swollen line and that can also cause some pulling and if it works send the new stuff back and consider it done Good Job Mikey 👍
@derekbush18152 ай бұрын
I remember trying to get the tie rods done on my CLK320 and I had to order that entire set with the center link and both outers. All came as one piece.
@hichamismailiidrissi28212 ай бұрын
Oh I love this Benz Mike,you did a good job on it.good luck.
@JGarcia20162 ай бұрын
We love your videos randy and mike and santa claus and your crew
@a-dub2 ай бұрын
Those tierods were destroyed! I'd definitely put the new parts on, and then you'll be set for another 100,000 miles or more. If you like how well it handles now, with all new parts, it will be amazing! Great video! It's good to see Lola riding majestically as queen in the back!!
@micahbush38772 ай бұрын
Great job and video Mike. Keep up the great work
@maverickflint19912 ай бұрын
Good afternoon sir. She drives good and smooth.😊👍
@MrMZ-vv5jw2 ай бұрын
Loving the content Mike. We'll done. The w126 is coming out great.
@fasteddy9172 ай бұрын
I often wonder if they are cheap Mercedes or are they inexpensive Mercedes needing repairs and the right person to own them? You are that person. Thank you for the hours of wonderful videos.
@maverickflint19912 ай бұрын
You can adjust the alignment yourself with some wrenches 👍
@glb61us2 ай бұрын
Hi mike
@robertclubs99082 ай бұрын
Hey my friend. Awesome show Thanks.
@drrick88392 ай бұрын
Great video once again MWM! I have a question on the use of tense in the way you structure sentences. It appears that folks in the Midwest use tense differently then I was taught in college and grad here on the East coast. For example, “ this tie rod needs replaced” vs “this tie rod needs to be replaced “ or “this tie rod needs replacement” as we would say here. There are many other examples in your videos, Randy’s and lots of other Midwestern KZbinr’s videos. I’m curious as to your thoughts on this, particularly given your previous life as an on-air television newscaster. In no way is my curiosity a criticism, it’s just as I mentioned, a curiosity. Always love your videos as wall as Randy’s, particularly the hands-on ones like today’s. Peace my friend, DrRick
@rossfield88502 ай бұрын
This car is cool Mike, nice work bringing her back to life, black interior on the junker is tempting. Side note, 10/10 for that clean microwave but you lose a point for the tofu 😉😉
@ItsTimePictures2 ай бұрын
Every w126 I have ever looked at needed a full suspension rebuild. Owners just stop caring because of the cost and continue driving them. All I can say is that a properly rebuilt and dialed in w126 suspension is the bomb. Especially if they have rear SLS (my Euro 500 SEC does not, but is still great). Be advised: Go genuine on all parts if you can, despite the far greater cost. Febi, etc. have gone downhill over the past five years so their suspension parts are just not lasting. URO is to be avoided AT ALL COSTS! Junked cars can be a goldmine for various parts, so long as the car hasn't been to weather blasted. :-)
@rosspane45422 ай бұрын
As I thought , those pesky Forklifts, glad you got her all fixed up , a wheel alignment and she will be like new 👍😁🇦🇺
@KeiNovak2 ай бұрын
Hey, you lied about leaving us with some music! lol But great work. Was glad to be able to binge 3 videos of you working on cars today.
@JGarcia20162 ай бұрын
I love your videos no matter what mike same with randy @ Auto Auction Rebuilds...
@timgraham70712 ай бұрын
Great video again Mike
@hamishcruden76232 ай бұрын
What a the chances Lola will jump out the Window and try and grab the drone...🤣🤣🤣
@richardgreene34602 ай бұрын
This 420SEL is one, if not the best, MB you have found! LOVE all of the W126 chassis cars, but I think my favorite is the W116. Just won a BAT auction for a 1979 300SD! I would love to see one on MWM! Also, are you still interested in a Bentley Arnage? There is one near me for $7500!
@andrewcarpenski6162 ай бұрын
Drill and tap all ball joints add zert fitting then you'll get longer life out of them
@saadgt20092 ай бұрын
Hey, Mike 🙏 Greetings from Toronto, Canada. The amazing build quality of these old Mercedes is phenomenal. Soft close doors may be all the rage, BUT nothing can replicate the cultured THUD of the door closing! You KNEW you were enclosed in this bank vault of a car ❤ Is there a way for you to make a short of this quality of youngtimer MBs? I'd listen to it on repeat. Great work 👏 🖖🙏
@Oyvind882 ай бұрын
Great video and work on the Mercedes😄
@matthewc31202 ай бұрын
It's unfortunate that the auction yards destroy cars when moving them around. You also forgot the music in your timelapse 😂
@kirkacola79422 ай бұрын
Nice Mercedes and great video like always Mike! 🤠👍🏻🍻
@daineseboy782 ай бұрын
That leather interior from the breaker car would be a great upgrade for your interior Mike
@paulie-Gualtieri.2 ай бұрын
The dash top being black wouldn't make too much difference to Mike's interior, but I didn't see the condition of it, tho.
@daineseboy782 ай бұрын
@@paulie-Gualtieri. was talking about the leather seats. It’s the upgraded leather
@paulie-Gualtieri.2 ай бұрын
@daineseboy78 I know, but the dash top is cracked on Mike's. It would look great with a black leather interior, It's worth getting regardless.
@jamest68502 ай бұрын
I'd love to hear it rev up a bit more.
@kylewhisman2 ай бұрын
If your getting new headlights might as well get the euro ones 😉
@rstudimire2 ай бұрын
I wish I could have told you to grab that ac blower motor resistor 😢 11:18
@garydunn38502 ай бұрын
Love this car and the Oldsmobile to!
@samuelanderson14152 ай бұрын
Love these body styles and Mercedes some of the best ones
@Dvco333332 ай бұрын
Great video very entertaining 👍
@shckltnebay2 ай бұрын
Dont leave the Marvel oil in there too long, I just used it for 8 miles before my last change. The oil came out black and after 70 miles on the new Val Restore its nice and clear
@NenadTrajkovic2 ай бұрын
Mike,you have one euro light and one american!Great work!
@peterkwok96082 ай бұрын
Hi Lola 👋👋
@commonsence11292 ай бұрын
Great video Mike.
@ronsautojax2 ай бұрын
Dang forklift driver socks! 😂
@allanbrooks30602 ай бұрын
Mike you are the mb guru
@gabriel_lim822 ай бұрын
Wow first like and comment haha
@beckystaggs71162 ай бұрын
My dog loves car rides too. My car has been in the shop for like three months now and so he is has been riding in our truck. He likes it but I think he would rather have my car back. He doesn’t have to be picked up when getting into my car ( ford focus) like he does with our truck ( Nissan Frontier
@rustysuperbeetle30642 ай бұрын
Great job on getting those bent tie-rod's replaced and fixing those "booties" lol...
@paulie-Gualtieri.2 ай бұрын
Great job again Mike, Euro headlights would look fantastic on her.
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 ай бұрын
I know, I’m looking for some!!
@mtrgv2 ай бұрын
You and Randy should do a parody video on the Grey Poupon Commercial. You sit in the back, while Randy is the Chauffeur. Santa can be the other Chauffeur in another MB!!!!!
@maverickflint19912 ай бұрын
Be safe and careful.🙏😊
@19mati672 ай бұрын
You should inspect bushings and other joints with a prybar, not by hand.
@TravisColeman-p8u2 ай бұрын
Please subscribe, comment, and like. Let's come together for Mike! Thanks, Mike!!😊
@pochosousa46532 ай бұрын
Hermoso auto que por unos pocos doláres puede darte más años de vida que muchos nuevos ( y con estilo). Yo le haría los cambios necesarios de fluidos y una ilustrada y queda el auto de un caballero.
@Victorm.Robinson2 ай бұрын
There's no music while you're installing those parts LOL😮
@SouthernCharm20252 ай бұрын
Beautiful car
@animalcorvair2 ай бұрын
alinement time now
@desert_garage762 ай бұрын
Nice Mercedes Mike
@rickblanchette2 ай бұрын
The bent tie rods were due to being towed. They put the hooks on the tie rods seen it before.
@Texastimbo2 ай бұрын
Lola approved!❤
@maverickflint19912 ай бұрын
Hello Lola.😊
@cdoggyish2 ай бұрын
Mike, you forgot to dub in the background music for your fast forward part.
@gregsuter2 ай бұрын
like the under the car content, good to see the old girl getting fixed up (I mean walter?)
@allenback93962 ай бұрын
I have to ask can you show how you get them shots out your car window? I'm not a very smart man but them shots are Kool thank you sir and keep up the great work
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 ай бұрын
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@dubgaragenorth81432 ай бұрын
I wonder if the damage could have been caused by a two truck driver hooking the chains to the tie rod assemblies? I know most operators are really careful about that, but you never know.
@soelenny2 ай бұрын
It’s a nice Mercedes’, Mike
@mtrgv2 ай бұрын
That's going to be a 7,000.00 dollar MB when you're done with the repairs and maintenance. Those dam fork lift Cats ruin the cars in the auction yard when they pick them up!!!!!!! Ugh! Great fix on replacing the horribly bent tie rods. I mean holy sxxx! They were bent like a big dog! She steers fine now!!! Amazing!!!!
@ocean53772 ай бұрын
Gorgeous
@AlonzoJ-pf4dt2 ай бұрын
Laser alignment
@1995RangeRover2 ай бұрын
Awesome!!
@Radb_1002 ай бұрын
Randy is planning on buying you a gmc truck
@michaelcoffey73622 ай бұрын
Nice 😊
@JMc.D2 ай бұрын
Those tie rods effectively meant the car was trying to turn left and right at the same time.
@AutoAuctionRebuilds2 ай бұрын
I remember calling you while you were in the middle of filming the Factor video to ask you how to start my Mercedes. Sorry about that!
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 ай бұрын
I will always accept your calls…. Unless I’m getting my groove on! Lol
@megarcool2 ай бұрын
Outer rod needs to be straight! not bent had the same issues :D
@johnfritz29442 ай бұрын
Mike, did you get those JackStands at Walmart? I have the same exact kind and I got mine there.
@mbleznyk12 ай бұрын
Almost 60K subs mike!!! You need to brain storm with randy to boost up the subs somehow, a small giveaway or something if people subscribe...
@whollymindless2 ай бұрын
Montage Music Missed. It's ok, I played it in my head.
@rudypernas79622 ай бұрын
Good job mike that car is very nice and love to see lola she is beutifull 😊
@Hankjones12 ай бұрын
Why were you scared Michael, you have a nice little informative KZbin channel here. 😮
@chairmanwd22 ай бұрын
It’s not a brake rod lol it’s called a track rod. And the mount goes bad. I told you on your first post. I’ve had at least 6 w126’s
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 ай бұрын
Kent Bergsma, the Mercedes guru, calls them brake rods. But it’s just a name.
@casaluna27322 ай бұрын
the arm of the tie rods are bend, and when you brake the bar toch de tie-rod arm, just remove de arms and unbend
@andrewanderson8402 ай бұрын
Looking to make my first buy but what would you recommend IAA or Copart?
@91myroc2 ай бұрын
MIIIKKEE 😂 I work a Mercedes dealer and man each time I get behind the wheel of an older e class or s class. I find myself saying “Monkey Wrench Mike here!”
@joegutierrez20192 ай бұрын
It does seem to drive better 😅
@AlonzoJ-pf4dt2 ай бұрын
Where's Santa 😊
@stevenhinds49072 ай бұрын
Mike chock your wheels!
@stoveguy21332 ай бұрын
Yes, used tie rods are cheap. But, you could have straightened them.