My CL65 AMG Is Possessed By The Devil! I Thought I 100% Fixed It & Then This Happened!

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[@One-Up]

the CL65 is committed to give LSC endless content and its my favorite car on the channel, Go CL65

[@tonistaru]

I hope it never gets fixed! 😂

[@One-Up]

@tonistaru I hope it gets fixed and breaks again so we can have more content 😂

[@plark7323]

I need it to run for about 30 days lol

[@MrSSR101]

When something gets on your nerves you go ham with it 😂 takout the engine and reboot it and tune it to the ultimate max limits 👍😉

[@mangekyou329]

i hope its still here in 2054

[@212RACING]

Brooo, the problem is the gearbox! It is limiting the torque, that's from factory, because it doesn't hold as much torque!, hope you read this. Big fan here!

[@Bacongrease00]

Why doesn’t anyone know this

[@isaac4391]

722,6 is capable of running 1000lb.ft ....

[@reedhanson5945]

yea the ecu is limiting torque, which is why the trq curve so flat and the boost doesnt fall off as much

[@Bacongrease00]

Does it pull ignition timing?

[@justinframpton7806]

Wouldn't the tuners see this like, immediately?

[@Onewheelordeal]

Good news is you'll never run out of content so long as you keep this car around. Shoot, it could have it's own channel

[@RobertForslund]

Maybe he should name it Christine? 😁

[@mastercricket7626]

Bwahahahahaaa 😂😢😂😢😂😮😮😮😅😅

[@frankelias1952]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Troofs..

[@pl3387]

Dam that’s the sad truth 😅

[@mikewilliams8510]

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[@TrojanLube69]

The reason why I and many others watch this channel more than samtrac or other automotive is because alex does things right and actually help people know what things are worth doing “While i am in there” rather than fixing the cheapest way possible. Alex does it in the budget but also not risking having to do the same exact labor for other parts that are known to wear off and cause issues. In this channel you are entertained and learn alot while doing so.

[@beg5063]

I like that he shows when he makes a mistake like pinching that wire. He shows what it's really like to work on cars instead

[@TrojanLube69]

@@beg5063 Yup, exactly! Showing the potential mistakes or hurdles along the way is also important to avoid them. He also provides tips to prevent issues in performing an install. IT IS JUST AN AMAZING CHANNEL!

[@tonistaru]

“Spend more money or spend more time.. I like to spend both” 😭😭😭😂 Right in the feels

[@JakeRobb]

Spend more time on labor so you have more money to spend on tools and parts!

[@CH-eb2ny]

One day, many years from now: “Hey dude, what’s with the old can of Mercedes Grease?” “Oh that’s my grandfather, Alex.”

[@BrandonDavis-s5u]

Thanks for touching back on unfinished projects and not just buying new cars every episode

[@JACB006]

HEAR HEAR …. Love seeing projects finished.

[@drinkmorecocacola]

i unsubbed to tavarish also

[@davidwatson3063]

Alex can I just say thank you for your perseverance. It's one of the main reasons I'm an avid follower of your channel. As a mechanic myself I know the feeling of chasing the unsolvable fault but I also know that feeling of victory when you finally fix it. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching from here in the U.K.

[@HanleiHess]

Just started watching this video, a couple mins in. I like the serious Alex, sure the silly Alex is fun, but its good to see him with his game face on. The CL definitely can stir things up!

[@wendywatson6525]

Alex,I have a 2006 Jaguar with the 6 speed ZF gearbox and I've removed it at the side of the road outside my house using car ramps and a motorcycle lift,I've saved a fortune doing my own servicing, love watching you work 70 year old ex aircraft engineer/ technician

[@cedmonds4380]

I so wish you did 2 videos a week. Nobody does car repair like you do wish more you tubers watch your content. Keep up the great work!!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks man!

[@whereisamerica7384]

100% x2 on that

[@Sorry4UU]

1000% x3 on that!

[@newroo]

10000% x4 on that!

[@9erner]

100000% x5 on that

[@warummussmeinnameangegeben6502]

Little tip for you with the transmission cooler lines that leak on your head.. I always put a glove on all lines that are open. Be it brake lines, coolant pipes, oil pipes - just a glove with a zip tie. No mess, no drips on the head paint floor, so nice.

[@LegitStreetCars]

At least my lawn looks good. Get 30% off a Custom Lawn plan with Sunday! Use code Legit30 and go to getsunday.com/legit

[@adrianowen6524]

Lol 🤣 😂 🗽✨✨✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Audimad52]

Didn't make the pre 40 YO fix... lol love the content, awaiting update

[@ppellet4738]

The CL65 is the gift that just keeps on giving!!!! I always enjoy your videos and I usually learn something from them.

[@robo1000]

Doing the rear main costs so much in labor it’s almost always worth doing it yourself. I bought a set of quickjacks, a transmission jack and the part and still saved money over having a shop do it.

[@davidyaroch6622]

Did you sign the flexplate 😂

[@leivabernie]

@@davidyaroch6622LMMMAAOOOOOO

[@veryrancid3128]

Thats how i do it too. I get a quote for the price then i know how much i can spend on tools and such and still save🤣

[@leivabernie]

@@veryrancid3128 😂😂😂😂

[@pjstartv6798]

Me and a buddy swapped out the transmission in my 1986 Trans Am in my grandmother's driveway with the car up on ramps and jack stands. We also dropped the fuel tank of my friend's 1989 Formula Firebird in my mom's driveway in the rain so he could change the fuel pump. You don't NEED a lift to do anything on a car, just make sure you have your vocabulary of curse words warmed up and a cold 6-pack of beer nearby.

[@s8868280]

i dropped the transmission to replace the clutch in my mustang on the side of the street!!

[@marknelson8724]

We once had to work under a non-running pick-up which meant we were laying on ice with some snow. It was a bit harsh. We did get it running so that erases any pain.

[@kurtwilson9801]

Well we dropped a rear pumpkin out of a 78ish ford 4wd pickup in maybe early 90's because we spun a rear axle on the way to deer camp. we finished the last 100 miles on front wheel drive afer dropping the rear shaft. We were 30 miles out in the woods when we performed the surgery!! :)

[@kurtwilson9801]

we cut logs for jack stands!!

[@Johnhdv540]

38 and an episode with Tim Allan would be incredible! He is one of the reasons I love cars. Watching home improvement as a kid was an inspiration for the work my grand father and I did on cars together when I was young.

[@bobbyburrows3611]

Alex have you checked crankcase pressure. Possible that excessive crankcase pressure is causing your issues and also blowing out the rear main seal. I’m not sure how the CL PCV system works but maybe something to look into.

[@nukedathlonman]

It's just a car, but it's honestly the most sorted it's been as it's not always going into limp mode - so very much good progress!!! 👍👍

[@hoopla1414]

For 48 years I never had a Lift.....I am a DIY'er and work on friends cars....3 years ago I bought 3.....I will never not have a lift if only for doing oil changes on my personal cars....100% worth the $2000 I spent on each of them!! love the content!!!

[@matthewpeterson3329]

May I ask what brand and model lift you are using. $2k seems totally reasonable. My sons and I were just talking about a lift the other day. Thanks in advance.

[@hoopla1414]

@@matthewpeterson3329 Eagle, tuxedo are both about that 2500 range....I paid 1800 for a tuxedo in 2021

[@555mouser]

I enjoy these challenges more than bolt on fix and replace. You give me so many great ideas and potential solutions. Keep up the great work Alex.

[@bryangonzalvo]

I can't believe it was 3 years ago when you dropped the motor. It is fun to watch the CL65 videos cause we get to see you troubleshoot. It's not just amateur mechanics like me that get frustrated with cars.

[@davidmc.3946]

I just hate it when the video ends with “down Alex”. Love the upbeat excited Alex, but that’s life. Great video!!!

[@Steven_Will]

Yes that's happened a lot lately especially with the cobra

[@MartinD-r1f]

Alex, I love your attitude -“it just another broken car”. I have used your wisdom many times over the last 5 years as a I have thrashed away on my 1970 Boss 302 with problem after problem. Your wisdom has been a sanity saver

[@Alps6408]

Rear main seal replacement at Mercedes of South Orlando for an SL55 was quoted at $4800.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

At this price, one could buy a whole car lift and all the tools brand new to do it! 😮

[@JP-xd6fm]

People crying about how expensive is to fix an expensive car is so lame ... ... Don't get the car if you can't aford it.

[@theentrepreneur7777]

@@JP-xd6fm You seem like the type of guy that overpays a dealership to change their oil and you feel good about it

[@JP-xd6fm]

@@theentrepreneur7777 Not really, I just don't have the space and tools to do it myself, plus, it's better handle that to professionals imo.

[@bullhornzz]

For some weird reason I love installing helicoils, not needing them, that sucks, but the ability to rescue an otherwise unusable part, and the actual process of doing it is fun. I used to be a QC inspector on some governent projects so I did incoming inspection on parts and also in process inspection, we had a lot of parts that had damaged threads and I checked the specs on the damaged parts and determined helicoil repairs would be acceptable, so I ordered the needed inserts, taps, drills and loctite and set up a workstation and rescued THOUSANDS of dollars of parts for only a few hundred dollars. I thoroughly enjoyed the process.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Would you leave this car on the South side of Chicago with the keys in it at this point?

[@Freshwaterboy]

No, but I might bling it up and sell it over there.

[@bmggmb1]

It would be too cruel of a punishment even for the most prolific of car thieves, where is your humanity?! 😂

[@vettepwr23]

No way, I love that car. There is reason why you do not see a lot of them on the road still. You are the right owner for that car.

[@cameronramsey9277]

Feel free to leave it in my garage in Tampa. 😂

[@gord7025]

I pass a BMW on my way to work that's sat in a parking lot in the middle of nowhere alone for 6 months. I joked that nobody was dumb enough to steal it

[@TheKennedysFamily]

Thanks! You start my Saturday mornings off! My only Dad time to watch KZbin. Hello from northern suburbs Chicago.

[@Flies2FLL]

The rear main seal is a bit ominous. I wonder if significant amounts of boost are working their way into the crankcase....

[@PlayinWithMahWii]

Yes definitely worth checking the PCV!!

[@CCerwin]

Thank you 🙏 for the education on this car. Many people have been tempted by the amount of cheap older performance cars available and very few have the actual intelligence aptitude to finish them. Really enjoying your content and perseverance. Keep being a reputable mechanic and enthusiasts. Very refreshing

[@kleemanjad]

Fluid motor union intake.. hopefully you'll get this sorted

[@lincolncwynar1547]

I still remember the day I met you and your son for the first time. I helped you find parts to complete your lawnmower tuneup project. The thing that impressed me the most, how genuine your attitude was with me, and how awesome you and your “buddy”/son interacted with each other. So, in my opinion, don’t judge a person by their posted content on KZbin. You might one day meet that person, and be surprised how human they really are in person.

[@BamBamsflow]

Did you know that excessive back pressure causes valve float and reflects as a misfire? You may have maxed out the valve springs due to a restriction on the exhaust manifolds not the Catalytic Converters measure back pressure before the turbos.

[@boosTiMon]

Alex, the amount of patience you have is remarkable! And your positive outlook on all your projects is outstanding and your added comedy just adds to the positivity.

[@donguhl2499]

30:49 Don't draw this in with an impact... Cuts to a scene where he draws it in with an impact! Classic mechanic. Do as I say, not as I do! LOL I love it!

[@erty2389]

Was probably already started. And he can see if it goes in correctly or not. Also not really an issue to make new threads there

[@MatthewBekker]

It's dont start with an impact always start by hand

[@commonsenseisdeadin2024]

​@@MatthewBekkerboth are true. The saying "do as I say...... " Does hold true. When someone doesn't know what they are doing fully then the chances of messing something up is drastically increased if you bring power tools into the mix.

[@cobot5784]

This CL65 is one of my favorite content creators…the mechanic guys makes for a serviceable sidekick.

[@jacobeparsels9251]

This car is perfect for your channel. We've been learning so much about these cars by the time your completely done with it you and your viewers could be amg techs 😂

[@ivanvargas8951]

I'm going to say your a bit older then me I'm 32 so I'll say 35 but you look fairly young. If you are older then my thought keep up what your doing to stay so young looking. Also want to thank you for the content you create. I'm currently struggling with mental health. I broke my ankle in 6 places and a hairline fracture near my knee and not being able to move around has gotten the best of me. Your videos have helped massively in a dark time for me. Thank you for always being yourself and showing people that no matter if it's difficult. That you can still fight and overcome it. Thank you for being an inspiration. Thank you for everything Alex. ❤️

[@petesmitt]

Alex turns 40 later this year..

[@zollotech]

I live vicariously through Alex where I want to own one but never will now.

[@morpheus9137]

Not sure anyone have the time or finances to own one of these!

[@abigalanderson7494]

​@@morpheus9137 the once a year sunday driver

[@mikedemarchelier9090]

Even Alex is starting to lose that lovin’ feeling now, and the guy is fearless! A mere mortal like you doesn’t stand a chance going up against such Big Evil!

[@jimtaylor431]

I am so invested in this project and have been since day 1.. really hope you manage to get to the bottom of the problem Alex!

[@sirremusrobinson1070]

Alex I think you're beyond cool, because you don't give up! One of the best traits you can show this generation is keep going for your goals and don't give up!! Excellent bro!!

[@junfan1986]

I can't explain why watching your videos is so satisfying. Like many of your subscribers, I so look forward to your new content every Saturday morning.

[@orange2352]

Back to the roots with some AMG content!! Love the M156 platform, need more of that! ALEX, OJ SAID DO YOUR PUSHUPs!

[@jimboh.2654]

This is V12 not m156

[@orange2352]

@@jimboh.2654 I know… I meant to say it as in like, this is good content but want more m156 content. Just because I have a w211 m156 :)

[@user-qd2ch8sp7r]

Alex- owner of several 65 AMG cars here. There is a Mercedes tsb for the m275 engine regarding a electrical connector resistance causing multiple misfires. Sounds like a worthwhile check given your issue. L115.18-P-057000 Hope it helps.

[@ukwan]

I've owned a CL500, I know your pain but these are stunning cars. The CL65 though 😮 man.. ❤

[@Truthcanbeconfusing]

My favorite series. I have a 2013 S65 AMG with 40k miles so I love seeing these vids.

[@justinoliver1984]

The more I see those baking tins, the more it's making me wanna try it in my shop! I've got so many magnetic trays, but the separation the tins offer is pretty enticing.

[@josepholayas474]

Baking tins on top of magnetic trays.

[@louisfkoorts5590]

😁

[@thehonestmechanic]

Your resilience is absolutely amazing! I love the CL content. Wishing you good luck!!

[@brucemitchell5637]

WOW! Your CL65 is broken? That's unheard of! Said no one EVER! LOL! 😂

[@Johnnyvette383]

Alex I'm so happy your sticking with the CL and I know your going to WIN in the end! Always love your content.

[@PANTYEATR1]

I would definitely upgrade the PCV system on that engine. I just hurt my N/A, 7.0 V8 because i used a PCV system from a 5.0 engine. It just couldn't flow like it needed to. Man what a bummer when a car doesn't want to play nice. 😐

[@mightymute8374]

Great attitude to have, it's just a car and your health is so much more important and I'm here to tell ya from experience...I have a spinal cord injury at T10 vertebrae in my back that paralyzed me this past October. I still love watching these videos even tho I'll prob never be able to work on cars again. I used to love working on cars as a hobby and Alex really reminds me of better days, and even when things dont go your way you can still have a good time.

[@deankammler9773]

So happy for more V12 content!!! ❤

[@francescomacchiarella6679]

Hey Alex I might have a solution for the limp mode. I have a 2002 CLK430 and 2006 CL55 AMG. Both of them had a problem going into limp mode after going full throttle and turned out to be the Throttle Position Sensor. I had to pull over, park it, turn it off and on to reset it. It doesn’t solve the Horsepower loss but hopefully it fixes the Limp mode problem.

[@Stona999]

Keep at it Alex. You will get it sorted

[@manasteele]

listen alex, we absolutely love watching you struggle with the cl65. dont be so down wen ur doing the outro. you done so much to this car i promise she will last along time with the amount of work u done. your kids will be driving this car.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Let's play, what do you think is wrong with this car? Again.

[@That_Car_Channel]

I think it’s some stupid ground that is a factory defect.

[@DJDream]

bad wire or missed connection 😂😂 just starting now

[@Pete-hy4mq]

It's broken 😂

[@pirish236]

You're the MB engineer, what IS wrong with it????? 😆

[@shcomprehendy2629]

When are you going to replace the cats?

[@tetoqx]

For the oil problem in the cables (which often happens with Mercedes) there are so-called cable oil stop adapters. We even use this in Germany to solve this problem.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Superb Wow, $400 on spark plugs?🤦‍♂️

[@andrewweltlich9065]

Yeah they are expensive plugs and there are 24 of them. They are about $25 each from a dealership.

[@IVIich4eL]

@@andrewweltlich9065 And they are wrong for his setup, he needs to run colder plugs with different gap after upgrading turbo chargers.

[@CLCIII]

I feel your pain Alex. Your perseverance is admirable and inspiring to many of us. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@rekineke3692]

AMG CL 65 Mercedes 1000hp+ is in progress in Poland.

[@VeltyGames]

not a chance because of the turbos (coobcio partacz)

[@BMW.535d]

@@VeltyGamesIn Poland everything is possible

[@VeltyGames]

@@BMW.535d Sounds great but as a Polish myself i know that is a lie.

[@BMW.535d]

@@VeltyGamesGive it a single turbo from a heavy equitment machine and it will make Earth spin faster around😄 Im Danish but my mechanic is Polish 😊👍🏼

[@VeltyGames]

@@BMW.535d I know that, but the person responsible for upgrading turbos is a clown. The owner of CL65 knows many better people for that job but for some reason he chose him.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

You're making steady progress on the CL65, it is a badass car, just work through it and it will be a beast when you are done. You got this, Alex!

[@vqdriver]

Is this the car you bought from Hoovie a couple winters ago?? I was so gonna get an E55 until I saw you work on the suspension. Did you ever get it working 100%? Yes

[@viper4545]

e55 has airmatic air suspension, not abc hydraulic suspension which the cl has

[@vqdriver]

@@viper4545 true. What I meant was the nature of the beast of working on an AMG with problems. Anyway. I would delete the air suspension for a Strutmasters or Arnott kit, but Alex goes full master tech on it from diagnosis to the highest level of the tricks of the trade. Not terribly DIY friendly. I might be able to keep one running though. Barely though…

[@martinsvensson6884]

Air suspension is really easy to replace.

[@JACB006]

Alex thank you so much for this Video … I can feel your frustration and admire your determination with the CL65, but you are going far beyond maintenance into power development on a V12 - “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. I am 100% certain that you are going to get there and it’s great viewing watching you analyse the various issue and fix problems. From a viewer prospective another GREAT video.

[@jarydjackson8531]

Mercedes V12s are amazing, with that being said, I love the chaos this car gives him. Endless entertainment

[@jimschafer9196]

Yea I was thinking it needs an exhortation of sorts to remove all the gremlins - great to see your tenacity and saying with it - look forward to your next reveal.

[@kendalltechinc]

“Spend more time or spend more money…I like to do both!” Me too but I don’t like it. 😂

[@aayanusman9296]

Turbos might be defective but try to fix the ignition timing or ignition control module

[@mehautosales]

Kind of a long shot, but my G55 was doing the same thing. WOT and check engine light comes on and goes into limp mode, no power. Turn the car off and back again and it’s fine till you go WOT again. The weird part is that it gave no codes. Turned out to be the gas pedal sensor. We replaced the whole gas pedal and zero issues since.

[@xtra_9]

“you can either spend more money or spend more time. i like to spend both” amen brother lol

[@ilyagolovey5248]

The CL65 saga continues! I've been here since the beginning of this drama and I love it!

[@khaliphilemoyo607]

"then this happened" sounds right for the Cl 😂😂

[@admranger]

I will say one side benefit from this car besides the exceptional content Alex and his team provides: I was driving from Durango, Colorado to Vegas last month and my new Jeep Grand Cherokee started running horrible. I had filled up the night before at what I thought was a popular gas station. The Jeep dealers weren't helpful saying I could "possibly" get in that afternoon so I should just get a hotel room. Code reader showed pending misfire codes and it was then I remembered Alex limping the S65 home from Kansas and the bad gas issue. I dumped a bottle of HEET and a can of Seafoam in the tank and there were no problems after that! Ran the tank all the way to St. George, UT with no hiccups. LSC to the rescue 3 years later!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Man I'm glad something good came of all that for you.

[@SnipezTTD]

Right before you said that bit about the coil not creating enough power for the back pressure issue, I was thinking the same thing! Sometimes there are under-lying issues that won't be noticeable until the NOTICEABLE issues are fixed and the car is running "properly?!" Lol...therefore revealing the UNDERLYING issues. So don't feel defeated, everything is progress towards a better running vehicle. Love the videos! 👍

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Jebus Alex, look at those guns! Looks like you have been making big gains! Way to go! Inspiring for me as when I was your age I was in decent shape, now I'm a flabby old man but trying to get back in shape again. Always find these CL65 AMG videos fascinating too - it's one of those cars that is clearly really well engineered, but so damn complex that it's still a nightmare to work on.

[@adrianowen6524]

Dang no man I'd never leave a car anywhere with keys in it Alex!. ✨🎭✨🎭✨👍👍👍👍✨

[@Ray.H1564]

Keep going Alex I can't believe how much that CL has given you trouble, hang in there I know you will figure it out. Looking forward for the other cars to be fixed. I got to tell you I live in south korea and really enjoy your videos on sunday morning.

[@markfrazier2575]

One thing this channel has taught me is that I will NEVER buy a used Mercedes. Another thing I've learned from is Alex's methodical troubleshooting skills. Very good indeed!

[@benjaminmclaughlin4746]

I know some mercs have issue with coil grounds, might be worth making up some grounding wires decently thick and having then wired to the bolt hole on the coil and wiring it to the block.

[@kartikmunginwar600]

is that tavarish's P1 Engine?😂

[@svalenti94]

Thanks for sharing this journey with us. I’ve always lusted after these cars and I think it’s just one of those never meet your heroes things. Keep your chin up, it’ll get better!

[@mattcross1526]

Owning a used Mercedes sounds awesome. I'm going to get 3.

[@martinsvensson6884]

Yes they are great cars.

[@lear60man]

This is a great video. Its the real world of car tuning...one step forward one step back.

[@jeffrogers2180]

You said it... You will never trust that car again. Fix it and sell it... The relationship is irretrievably broken. 😊

[@csabatoth5859]

I've been a fan since the CL65 hydraulic problems, excelent content 👍

[@DanielRichards644]

that car is a Lemon Alex.

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

No.

[@abigalanderson7494]

​@@The-truth-is-valuable. basicly every system has broken at one point lol and if it weren't for Alex this car would be mechanically totaled.

[@RBEngineering]

Love the CL 65 Videos, but i am very happy that my C215 is only a CL 500😅

[@daveerrington5166]

You’ll get it. I am very curious on the back pressure issue. This never entered my mind when I was modding my S65 with aftermarket turbos.

[@manicdogfood]

Sounds like an ECU limiting issue. Maybe to protect the gearbox? These things have a limiter from factory, right?

[@fixaajets]

Great videos because you are one of the few to be able to handle a problem car like this. Its really good content Alex. Your channel is my favorite for these problem-solving reasons. Keep up the great work.

[@forrestbarton6180]

Also I know a lot of little mom and pop shops that are closed on the weekend. that will let you rent A bay and lyft for the weekend for like a 100 Dollars and in a case like this. It would be worth the hundred dollars to use it for the weekend. I'm in Pittsburgh. Also I know a few guys that for beer and food will let u use lift and help you do it just keep the cheap beer flowing and order lunch and dinner for the weekend. I think that's a Pittsburgh thing.

[@VinnyV81]

First thing I thought about was excessive charge air temps. I spoke to a good friend of mine who is a MB tech and he said that has always been an issue on these cars. 80 degrees over ambient idling and then from their they can get to 230-250 degrees pretty quick. I know you have aftermarket intercoolers installed, but the water to air isn’t all that great unless you have a large water tank (preferably with ice) installed. Installing those pressure sensors in the exhaust housings will be a total waste of time, IMO.

[@ndg49]

Hokay, Alex... did you save the old, original turbos? If so, you could have them rebuilt. I know, bad idea... Another thought, if you drill into the turbos for gaining pressure readings, would the turbo mfgr take them back and fix the issues, if found? That car has seen a lot of issues. I think the fact that it's a Hooptie Car is part of the problem... 🙂 Great series and a continued great channel. Keep up the terrific work!!

[@ctravis595]

Check crankcase pressure. The newer amg 177/178 engines are developing a reputation of blowing out the rear main seal due to excessive crankcase pressure

[@hyper8545]

Maybe the gearbox is limiting the torque. Tune the trans. Or could be turbo idk

[@MegaAmas123]

CL65 being that quiet hero. Giving us more and more and more and more! :D Been here since it has been first on the channel!

[@MBDieselFreak]

Are you measuring boost pressure pre or post intercooler(s)?

[@tatman16]

Great vid, I love how everyone gets involved especially with diagnostics 😁 I think it’s because it needs a body kit, the 65 needs to look fast to go fast the car knows this, I’d name the car Christine 👍👍

[@ChocolateFrog]

Probably my favourite car in your collection. Helps me resist the urge when I see cheap Mercedes V12's for sale. Can't wait until you finally crack it and it makes big power.

[@tony_25or6to4]

Should get some lifts or 4-post lifts for the wash bay so you can stack and store cars. You have enough room for a triple stack. Will also allow you to exit out the front without having to move cars around.