Making One Mercedes E320 Diesel from Two Cheap Salvage Cars

[@subbbass]

in Germany we used these Diesel Mercedes as Taxis for 500.000 km usually.

[@gunthermartinhampel2628]

200D or 220D 4 cyl mostly. The 6 cyl Version was less often used

[@Gromkiii]

I have e200 cdi w212 over 400000 km and still go smoth. Best car I ever own

[@raskalthefirst]

And after those 500k km in Germany, they go to Greece, Balkans or Africa ;)

[@ronaldckrausejr7762]

I used to live near Trier, in Rhineland. They’ve been using some variation of Mercedes Diesel since at least the early 1980s. A far superior choice (both back then and also presently) for a vehicle. Sure is volumes better than the Toyota Prius vehicles they use in a number of american cities

[@lucasfernandez5779]

Here in Spain, they very often go past the 500-600k kms...easily

[@halloballoyt7904]

I absolutely love how you just called the E320 CDI a small car. Greetings from Europe, where this thing is already a "big" car.

[@VPB1970]

Yes it’s hilarious. Not small in any possible measure. It’s a family executive sedan considered a big car everywhere else besides the states where everyone drives immense inefficient trucks and SUV even if they drive solo most of the time…..

[@unclejoe6811]

@@VPB1970 don't worry about what others do in their country, mind your own business.

[@VPB1970]

@@unclejoe6811 and I really do…..couldn’t care less, but I travel to the US often (a federation of state I must admit I really appreciate, and I traveled the country) and I noticed the differences, nothing more. You ride/drive whatever you like. No need to feel insulted, take it easy, it really not a big deal. All good!

[@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9]

@Vasco Pais Brandão we drive so inefficiently in the US yet we use giant trucks to haul feed, grain, cattle and hay where Europe and the rest of the world hook farm tractors up to wagons and trailers pulling load after load all over the countryside .😅 I think it's funny they buy big brand new tractors every year and farm all of 200 acres. We farm 2000 and do custom work with our newest tractor is a 2011.

[@domakertries]

@@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9 Sounds like a Skill issue...

[@Large_Sarge]

A lot of KZbinrs would have milked this as a five-part series and you fit so much in just one video. Much respect for that. Thank you for this content and your efforts. Great video as usual.

[@Potatofarmer1898]

That's exactly what I was thinking... Waldo did more in a 25 minute video than many youtubers do in 5 videos... This was super satisfying to watch. From start to finish with no fillers.

[@Joseph0862]

Right around the 10:00 mark I thought it was going to be the end of the video leaving a cliffhanger of which car he was going to keep lol. He easily could’ve done it!

[@expired56k]

Ditto! A pleasure to watch and lots of technical info. We can only admire Waldo's mechanic skills and fewer items in a landfill! Thanks!

[@trethatdude]

You read my mind when I saw it was the full build I was in. I love this channel.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback! 👍

[@liljeff39]

I’m so happy you addressed the foggy headlight!! Was bothering my OCD so much!!

[@liammonahan]

As a fellow w211 om642 owner I’ve enjoyed the heck out of your videos. Keep up the good work Waldo.

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, thank you so much! These W211 w/ OM642 cars sure are awesome. In fact, I've had my eyes open for another donor vehicle to swap an OM642 into something (maybe a Range Rover 😬)

[@aztekarchive]

Why would you do that KZbin take 30%

[@corydriver7634]

I absolutely love your editing style. You don’t make us watch any of the reassembly process even in time lapse. You stop and talk about critical processes or important information when needed and I appreciate that. A testament as to how far this channel has come-a ten-fold increase in subscribers in little more than a year. Keep the quality content coming and it’ll be 1 million real soon. 👍🏻

[@xxxqqq]

Exactly, "...so, let's get to work", one second later, engine is out, haha, and the video quality is fantastic

[@mgreene1409]

You might want to swap the rear diff as well since it has lower milage too.

[@calholli]

meh.. Not really worth it. Just change the fluid and it should be fine for another 100k miles without even thinking about it.

[@IgnoreSolutions]

@@calholli Yeah agree, rear diffs aren't the problems with these cars. I'd sooner swap the transmission (which would require reprogramming unfortunately.....NAG2 are a pain like that) than the rear diff

[@calholli]

@@IgnoreSolutions He did swap the trans.. but rather than program it -- he swapped the TCM - which was inside it. Personally, I would have just ran the old one -- and kept this one safe for a backup. That's a sweet car though. I bought an Acura MDX in 2019, 3 rows of heated leather seats, moon roof, heated mirrors, navigation/ rear camera -- which are common now, but back then that was unheard of; It's AWD, duel climate COLD ac.. Super cold/ and the fan blows your hair back. Only 155k miles, zero rust, zero dents and absolutely zero leaks anywhere on this thing-- which shocked me. I crawled all over it and it's very clean underneath- not a drip of oil anywhere on it.. And they must have just recently put new tires on it -- because they were 90 to 95% new.. And I only paid $1700. lol.. I absolutely stole this thing-- it's such a good car. The interior looks just like this Mercedes in the video.... I don't have that diesel engine, but It's a 3.5L Honda Vtec, which are pretty legendary in their own right.. It's crazy what deals are out there if you just keep looking all the time. Things will pop up, but they are gone fast if you don't grab them.

[@erikkovacs3097]

@@IgnoreSolutions Not necessary. You can transfer the TCM conductor plate to the new transmission and you’ll be fine. There will be a new learn period while it gets used to the different valve body and clutch wear.

[@IgnoreSolutions]

@@erikkovacs3097 Absolutely not on the NAG2. The NAG1 no problem. NAG2 the TCM is integrated into the conductor plate and is considered “trp” (theft relevant part). Programming is required to replace and Mercedes will not sell the part to you directly unless you have a locksmith license.

[@dereinegreg]

My S211 E 320 CDI now has 635,000 kilometers on it. For Americans, that is close to 400,000 miles. So your wonderful blue E-Class has got much more life in it. I am a mechanic working for Mercedes-Benz here in Austria and I bought my car new back in 2008. The most important thing is regularly maintaining your car. Mine gets an oil change every 10,000-12,000 km. By doing this, you ensure that the oil doesn't degrade or dilute with diesel. I wish you many more happy miles with your car.

[@Sgt_Kilborn]

It's honestly unbelievable how many people don't change their oil as often as they should

[@dereinegreg]

@@Sgt_Kilborn it is the key to good reliability and high mileage. If you do it yourself, you can absolutely afford to change the oil every 10000 kilometres.

[@cahitakbay]

Hello sir, good luck. I want to buy a Mercedes E320. Do you think it will be a problem if it is at a higher altitude on Saturday?

[@cahitakbay]

Do you think high mileage noise could be a problem?

[@dereinegreg]

@@cahitakbay if you want to go with an E 320 CDI, I can recommend buying one that hat its oil cooler replaced already, because this is a very expensive repair to have done. Around 2000€ up to 4000€. And definetely check the timing chain. When you check the car, make sure that the engine is cold, so you can hear if the timing chain is rattling. If it is, you can expect another 500€ to 2000€ of repair costs. On my car, I have done all of the expensive repairs, since I am a mechanic myself. And try avoiding cars with SBC brake systems. If the unit fails, that is another 1500€ to 2000€. These cars weren‘t cheap back then, and many have a lot of extras and options. Everything can fail, since these cars are getting older and not younger.

[@jackedupjunkers1922]

This is the type of content I love! Saving cars that aren't collectors items but are still worth the effort

[@IgnoreSolutions]

There’s so little of these Bluetecs / 05-06 CDIs that i honestly think they *might* be a collectors piece on day

[@STiX_87]

In America, Diesel Mercedes' are collector's items. I'd like the honest opinion of someone who has tried both some american premium models in comparison with european... Which is better and why? Here in Europe, Mercedes, BMW and AUDI, among with some italian and UK branded cars, are committed to be the best premium cars globally. I refuse it. I do believe that many cars from other countries have equally good premium cars... But when the word DIESEL comes into the conversation, I think that in most people's minds the picture of a Mercedes comes up...

[@IgnoreSolutions]

@@STiX_87 There’s nothing comparable in the American diesel space to the MB/BMW/VW diesels. If you’re buying an American diesel, it’s fuel guzzling V8 Ford probably.

[@jp34604]

@@IgnoreSolutions Hey now we love our Cummings

[@IgnoreSolutions]

@@jp34604 It's probably an inline 6! ;)

[@lehsentaqwa7541]

another sickness of these engins are the injectors, they leak after a common mileage, u need to replace the copper seals when you pull out the injector. When they leak you'll hear a puffing sound and you'll smell the diesel also in the inside and outside the car.. Other than that, these are the last best build mercedes. I had two of these and I've never regret the purchase. These engins are undestructable... Well, the hole on the blue one, that's a sign of bad maintenance. I guess the previous owner didn't top up the engine with the right oil. Great video my man. keep them coming.

[@pnwadventures2955]

After buying that key at the dealership, you are 100% committed! Love this project, can't wait to see more

[@um8440]

Expensive key, that is why i dont drive eu car.

[@sssssneaker]

@@um8440 Just don't lose'em lol

[@yassine2819]

I own a 2007 E280 CDI with around 650000 kms on it. Drives like a charm to this day. A well made and comfortable car.

[@albaner211]

I have a w211 E220 2002 cdi 800000 km and is runing like charm bro 😅

[@billslim9267]

That engine exchange is a lot more work than you showed in the video. Great job!

[@Jacko87able]

hmm just wondering why he didnt just buy used engine 500-1000$ that car price was over 5000

[@monk3yboy69]

Strip for spares?

[@Jacko87able]

​@@monk3yboy69 The life cycle of that car is not long enough to use all parts..

[@petrmalis4870]

I’m quite not sure but they seem different facelift versions. Some of these cars were fitted the SBC system. That is whole another story. I’m just not sure if the system was fitted with the straight six only or there are cars with SBC and V6. Another remark is that the seals on the cooler might as well had been changed. The failing ones were said to be green rather than purple.

[@vincentshelpfulhints4085]

I have done engines swaps before, Around 40 years ago I thought it was a huge job back then but now with all the extras they have on engines it looks like a nightmare. You make it look easy and I know it is not. Thank you for sharing, Love your channel

[@gorexgo5809]

Great job, I'm really glad you decided to put the Diamond Blue E320 back on the road. One of my favorite colors. One word of commentary on your lift. Please make sure it is anchored correctly. I had a friend that the anchor bolts pulled out of the concrete . The vehicle on the lift was totaled. Luckily no one was hurt. Cheers

[@WorkshopGreg]

Waldo - thank you for dedicating a single video to the swap out of that engine. You could have easily drug it out into a 5 part series, which would have been way too much. That's a really nice rig you have there now. Well done! Side note - I think you're the only KZbinr I follow that's based in New Hampshire. I spent a lot of time out there in Manchester years ago when I worked at a software company in the old mill district. Beautiful country out there.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! Mustie1 is the only other big KZbinr I know of in NH 👍

[@chrisdoe6890]

Greg from flying wheels but he sells cars .

[@alexisgonzalez9954]

This guy is so chill he was like “ ok guys so the engine works perfect but the transmission is not doing anything at all because it detects is in a different car so I’ll have to remove the transmission module from the old transmission and put it to this one, so let’s get to it “ like I would totally freak out if I have to remove the transmission again 😂😂😂

[@EyNico]

Great video 👍🏻 I specially appreciate the conversions from miles to km, mph to km/h and mpg to L/100 km, makes it so much easier for a swede like me to understand the numbers.

[@bigsleez8655]

Fr fr

[@zkljajaaaaa]

You're gonna get a like for including metric units in MPG calculations. Thank you.

[@poisonlavalucas8135]

I really like how you didnt split this up into multiple eppisodes. I think it is a fair tradeoff to have longer time in between uploads but have more of a project in the same video. keep up the good work

[@WaldosWorld]

I appreciate the feedback! 👍

[@ThomasP187]

Its crazy, you passed thru my hometown when you showed New York.

[@joshsteele449]

I think the reason I like your channel as much as I do is because you show the prices of everything and it’s all affordable, with some elbow grease you can get a lot of stuff done and actually own some nice things

[@davidquinn9676]

What did he pay for the black one at auction? I missed it if he said it.

[@MowersNBlowers]

First time watcher of our channel! Excellent video!

[@avioncamper]

Wow a new Waldo video, my car hero!!! The blue Benz is sweet. Waldo can fix cars, build trailers, cook, fur baby daddy. A renaissance man for the 21st century. Comes off as a true Gentleman and a cool guy. Best wishes from NC.

[@WaldosWorld]

You're too kind! 😂

[@detonater1348]

This dude is sooo slept on, its my 3rd or 4th video im watching from him. The video production, the knowledge, the explanation, the details etc…well executed and much better content than so many other well known auto content creators. Subbed for sure and i rarely do that.

[@juanramirez5817]

Dude I watched the whole video didn’t skip any part, that’s rare for me keep up the good work hopefully more people discover your channel

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@leohilliard9112]

I had one of these cars. A absolute TANK. Brilliant car. Super reliable. When I sold it there was 502k on the clock. Only reason it was sold , a lady crashed into it. 👍👍👍

[@leohilliard9112]

And that k was 502 thousand miles !!!

[@MrMklasse]

That's a nice unique blue color and so glad you saved it. I really love how W211 Mercedes looks, so timeless

[@jano192729]

Drove my first Mercedes diesel over 504 miles with one (14 gallons) fill up. Never owned a diesel before, and after the first fill up the needle didn't moved till I hit maybe a 100 miles. I was thinking, great I brought this car and the darn gas gauge doesn't even working. I was totally surprised how far I could drive. (It was about 30 years ago, for the 14 gallons I may paid $20.00 and took me 500 plus miles to drive. One day if you want to sell your blue car give me a buzz. Absolutely liked how may made a " new car" out of it. The patient you have, to take the cars apart switch engine's back and forth and do it again for the transmission are wonderful 👍 nice job 😉

[@alouisschafer7212]

Eurodiesels get absurd fuel mileage. Even the really old unit injector VW engines (1.9 TDI).

[@mackmallen5472]

Genuinely one of my favourite KZbin channels right now. I love how descriptive and thorough you are. Just a lot fun and really enjoyable to watch

[@ausmartin1]

Did you swap the differential and drive shafts as well. They probably never changed the differential oil either...

[@1701enter]

That was a lot of fun! I am such a fan of that engine gearbox combination! I have driven that model but have owned three CLS versions super reliable no problems whatsoever as you quite rightly say maintenance with OEM parts is the key with quality oil!

[@dubasciver3234]

You do a wonderful job bringing the viewer into your shop with you. That is the magic of your channel. Well done!

[@Deography]

You have mad skills in mechanics, camera work in the videos and of course hosting. You’re gonna be a star on KZbin Without a doubt!

[@Rexbraiku]

Whats there to be star about moron

[@johnnyohness]

Just discovered your channel. I am off the hook impressed. Saw your crew cab Chevy and boat engine rehab, and now this. Most people wouldn't buy an elderly Mercedes because of the rebuild/maintenance disastrous costs, but you jump into the challenge like you were rebuilding a lawnmower engine. With your ability and mechanical IQ, there is nothing you can't do. I am a HEGA HUGE fan. Thanks for posting such high-quality videos.

[@lwstein7889]

Really enjoy your format and sparing us on the boring sections! 😉 I have a 2006 E320 CDI that's been my favorite car so far. So easy to work on, sips the diesel, and is very comfy. Enjoy your great car and thanks for sharing!

[@bocachucka]

Waldo is such a nice guy. He is so easy to look at and so smart about cars.

[@schwuzi]

Waldo you grew to be one of my all time favorite channels. I really like the diversity in your projects and the ways you present them.

[@The_Specialist.13]

I have no knowledge in cars , but the only thing that gets me to watch this video because its about a Mercedes

[@kuruptgt]

Love your channel. I'm a complete beginner and I'm learning so much about cars because of your channel!

[@WaldosWorld]

Glad to hear it!

[@mrnourbaha]

WoW u have done a great job, today I am going to do almost the same to my 2008 MB E320 BlueTec and I am wondering if u still have the old engine and want to sale it? These Mercedes Benz are amazing and I don't swap them with any other cars. The best thing is these engines don't need to Add Blue like the 2009 models. Really u make me very happy by this video. I am living at Texas and also I have the C4 & C6 if u need to program the controllers , modulars or SAM, or anything for Mercedes-Benz 🧑🏻‍🔧

[@korn111685]

I wish you’d upload more. Glad you’re saving the blue car!

[@maxboya]

@ 0:47 DRIVING OVER THE CONN. RIVER! Driving up to Putney Rd and the roundabout! Never thought I would see a video of my hometown Brattleboro! Wicked!

[@captainfish1764]

Another masterclass from Waldo. Can't get enough of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@davidquinn9676]

I use 3M Rubbing Compound on my Benz headlights. Moisten the surface, rub it on with paper towel, rub it around a bit, wash it off and clean up the residue. No tools needed. But they get cloudy after a couple years. I'll use add clearcoat at the end now.

[@chakagillis]

What up with the gooseneck build Waldo?

[@WaldosWorld]

It's been collecting rust. I have a couple more videos planned for this fall/winter 😬

[@jasonstinson1767]

@@WaldosWorld Ahh, that's just pre-patina. Pretina if you will.

[@tombattisti8682]

I’m a completely clueless non-mechanical viewer and yet I find these videos utterly fascinating. Thanks for your hard work and ingenuity.

[@alvaromartin6997]

Regarding the oil cooler seals, it seems that they have been, at some point, replaced because the new ones are purple, while the originals are orange. I had a leak in my S 320 CDI (@ 375.00km/235.000 Mile), due to these seals and it cost a lot of money just in handwork. Great decision! Great engine, it's hard as a 🪨. If you have any query about this engine, do not hesitate to ask me! Greetings from Spain!

[@coraandspink]

Came here to say this - original oil seals are orange, replacement upgraded material are purple or another colour... I think the ones I had were blue or grey???

[@GazC]

I spotted that too. I think I would have cried a little at that point! 😂

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Some mad skils bro well done my man 💪

[@dewdew34]

The quality of your videos, production, video, audio, etc. is as good or better than any car channels i've watched. Content is excellent as well. Well done Waldo and thanks.

[@DOSputin]

Words of advise from my experience salvaging vintage Mercedes-Benz trucks, vans and cars. One can often save money when you get a U-HAUL trailer for one-way travel. Not always, but it's worth checking. Benefits are that you don't have to haul an empty trailer. And save cash with a single day rental!

[@boltspeedman91]

I recommend a headlight clear coat spray for the headlights after you clean them. Makes it last longer

[@midhunmurali3709]

honestly.. i enjoy seeing old machines brought back to life.. u r a great human being Waldo..

[@rrj7553]

Only bad part of your videos is having to wait for you to make another! Keep them coming!!! They are great!

[@julianlangdon3456]

So nice to find someone who's interested in real world stuff, such as gas mileage and is, like me, a fan of Diesels. A long term gas mileage monitor would be far more interesting than a one off journey. I got 47.2mpg from my normally aspirated Peugeot 405 XUD wagon over 105,000miles in the 11years I owned it

[@jessesmith3026]

Man I’d love to see these being 1hr long or longer. I could watch your videos all day!

[@laszlopapp1072]

10:10 "But who needs those on such a small car?". This made me laugh 😀 In Europe w211 in not a small car. In most big cities you can have trouble finding a proper parking spot with a car of this size.

[@TDRKB]

You make it look so easy. A very interesting video and I love your informative and generous style.Great video.

[@scootertrash3265]

I have a 2009 E320 with 114,200 miles on it. Fantastic car! Try this on faded headlights; Mothers aluminum polish on a foam pad on a power drill. Wipe off with a micro fiber towel. A minute or two for each light. Quick and easy and just as good if not better than the kit you used. Really enjoyed this video.

[@Bernardomeneghini732]

It's always a nice day when Waldo posts a video!

[@sproglode]

Two great videos; I have an E Class 2009 320 Sport AMG edition and am amazed at your skill. By the way, the cheapest material to clean cloudy headlights in - toothpaste. Thanks for the inspiration. David from Wales.

[@sproglode]

Thanks for your reply - I'm a bit confused at the words "you have won yourself a gift hit me up to claim your prize" - perhaps you can help...

[@Gr8thxAlot]

This is a great result, and I love that blue color! You have some serious skills!

[@MichaelMossmanNZ]

Thank you Waldo and Aspen for another great adventure. I think you made the right call with the blue car ... it really does look good in that color, especially with those new wheels & the fall background at the end! Keep up the good work =)

[@domer1389]

I can’t express how well done, thoughtful, and enjoyable this is. Keep it up!

[@jebalunode]

@8:47 timepoint, Bending down to look at the end of the tensioned chain is very dangerous. That thing can snap at any moment and cause severe body injuries. Always release the tension b4 checking. Be safe.

[@unairamos74]

Here in Europe is not uncommon to see this kind of cars hit the 1 million km mark on the odometer, specially as cabs (taxi owners). A friend of mine bought the exact same E320 second hand, in the same colour (looks gorgeous in the flesh), and he didn't mind the 600.000 km figure on the dashboard. The car was running flawlessly and the best was that the interior was incredibly well maintained.

[@joerapazzini2099]

I own an e320 bluetec 08 at 207k miles just replaced fuel filter, fuel hose, fuel pump & fuel rail. A turbocharger a remanufactured mercedes part @ 195k miles. Intercooler hoses & turbo air intake duct w/ mass airflow sensors at 205k miles + engine & trans mounts (purchased at 111k & engine mounts replaced around 125k Id recommend looking into upgraded mounts vs the period correct ones as they tend to fail) Its been quite costly thus far but I absolutely love the drive, fuel economy of the car, and the comfortability as a tall driver is great. Great video and looking forward to more like this 👍

[@toppops22]

Just watched this and the previous episode back to back, more interesting than most stuff out there, so Thankyou for the great content and I just want to commend you on your mechanical skills, very impressive.

[@germanhernandezcarrera5257]

Nice job and outcome! I myself got a w201 2.5 turbodiesel from 1992 for my daily drive.

[@richardsgarage6697]

Great job! It really looks sharp with the higher trim wheels and that headlight fixed. Definitely a great car to keep in your fleet

[@KosmatiBohem]

Is it so hard to transfer park sensors? I guess all the wiring is already put into every vehicle, they just "omit" certain features for lower price.

[@mshamatuli]

You make such incredible videos - the hard work you put in looks effortless because you’re such a great personality man. You keep igniting a passion for car restoration in me and my wife knows it. Bless you a bunch man!

[@allangman18]

Waldo, you are my go to utuber(if only that was a real word.) Your subject matter is great as is your presentation. Keep up the great stories and work.

[@Deyo99]

Definitely do a MPG challenge with it, with your videos I have started looking into a CDI Mercedes myself. My second vote goes to putting on some type of a tune to make crazy torque.

[@Antti_Iltanen]

After watching about every single Legit Street Cars and Vice Grip Garage video there is, the algorithm finally brought me here and im so glad I found your channel. Great content even though I've only seen few videos. Subscribed for more. Thanks for the quality stuff you've put out. 👍

[@pedrofundora9185]

I really enjoyed your video I have a 2012 S350 with basically the same engine. I love those engines and i have put many miles on mine. These cars are unbelievably strong if you maintain them. Many problems that these cars have are not because they are bad cars. The problem frequently is that these cars end up in the hands of bad owners.

[@stevebutler7346]

Loving your relaxed attitude to repairs ,,GOOD to see someone Do Preventative maintenance,, enjoyed your vid ,,Well Done from Budgie UK

[@awk666]

The oil cooler seals have already been done, they were the updated purple version.

[@WaldosWorld]

Ah, I was wondering about that. Thanks for the info!

[@guganotubo]

@@WaldosWorld looks like you didn't prime/purge the oil circuit. The best practice is to replace the oil cooler, and then crank the engine several times without the injectors installed (no crank load). There is a high likelihood of the new engine spinning the rear rod and main bearings, but you might have been lucky that the engine didn't start on the first time.

[@gustavekman6489]

First vid i ever watched from your channel dude. Since i am a mercedes fan i got interested. Good damn work dude! Funny to watch and for once someone had a great deal of luck nothing really struggled that much! Keep up!

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Question: instead of changing the transmission control modules would that work if you just reprogram it?

[@richie26uk]

How about driving it to the National Monument in DC? It’s about 580 miles from Concord NH if you go the long way via Albany. That would be a challenge! Windows up, AC off and 55mph: I reckon you can do it! Great videos, cheers.

[@frankiehoosier9165]

Excellent video presentation !!!! You are a very talented mechanic/person and tell a good story without a lot of filler crap that most YTubers add. What do you think the new and improved Mercedes is now worth after all of your worthwhile changes? Thanks ! Edit: I also REALLY like the fact you don’t beg for likes and subs !! Thank You !

[@OrnumCR]

Thank you so much for adding metric equivalents for those of us outside the US. Well done…makes it much easier to enjoy your journey through the process. Enjoyed this. 😊…

[@iceman45ification1]

I love to see a happy ending. And I'm glad you kept the blue Benz. I really love that color. And with the new wheels you put on it, makes it look way nicer. 👌 I bought the same 3M headlight kit for my car but haven't gotten around to using it yet. Your headlights turned out really nice. Glad I picked the 3M kit. Thanks for the effort you put into your video, Waldo. Great video as always. 🏆🏅🥇🎖

[@benito91kumbirai26]

Thanks for the video. I love Mercedes, my Dad had an E320 too, a Navy blue petrol one. He maintained it so well that one time when going to school in the morning we were waiting for the gate to close before we pulled off, I said to my Mum "I think the engine cut", she then put her foot on the accelerator and we took off as normal. That is how smooth and quiet the engine was. Please do an economy test. I would love to see that.

[@jeffmalone4105]

Let’s get this man a proper shop to work in

[@WaldosWorld]

Desperately needed 😂

[@TheRoadhammer379]

@@WaldosWorld, when I was a young man in my late teens, early 20s, I built my pulling trucks in a cheap portable car port. Plywood floor, salamander heater, carbon monoxide poisoning and beer, oh the joy of turning wrenches in upstate NY winters, 😂 I definitely feel your pain Waldo

[@popincourt8058]

Years of wrenching at -40 in Alberta winters in an old garage with a kerosene heater means I feel your pain.

[@bogdanrusu2777]

In europe we use 5w30 oil for this engine. Good stuff, great video.

[@bogdanrusu2777]

Waldo remove this please

[@lchebuhar9212]

Car turned out great! Another advantage to the blue one was the clear title - higher resale should you decide to send it off to a new owner! 💪👍🏼

[@paul5683]

The cost of quality painting on body replacement parts would have been in the 1000s

[@sriharianne5229]

I love following you Waldo. Your approach and attitude are very very receptive. I don’t know whether you’re making a living out of this program, but you have lots of followers like me who adore your job. Thanks a lot for the video.

[@raymondwerker1]

What a great video, very different from what I'm used to see on KZbin. The analysis of the broken engine did it for me. Keep it up. On to the 1,000,000 subscribers :-) You have a new subscriber 😀

[@pescherskij]

In Europe there was W211/221 versions with OM629 4.0 V8 diesel engine and AWD :) My friend has W164 with that engine. Sounds lovely and has great pull. Highway consumption is about 7.5-8.0l per 100 km. I think that's pretty cool for such heavy vehicle(2.3 tons)

[@HagiWoodworks]

At $50 a day you better get that gooseneck done😂

[@wanman7]

I’ll add to all the positive reviews…Not sure what you personality type is on the Myers Briggs scale, but I’m an INTJ and this seems to fit you as well. Incredible intelligence, forward thinking, logical decision making, calm demeanor, and a great result in the end. All of these make your videos great to watch. Looking from the outside, it’s great to be you! Congratulations on your success! Well deserved! Making the difficult look easy!

[@Foghorn117]

This was an amazing video, really love seeing that you save so many cool vehicles 😊

[@kramer26]

Merc W211 E-class diesels AND a Hungarian Vizsla! Awesome! Pity both the Mercs are the facelift versions with the V6 motors, the I6 OM648 is a much stronger and more reliable unit, with more tuning potential. On the plus side, no stupid SBC system...

[@JustinSeara]

@3:44 lmao NJ has more pointless laws and rules than any other state I’ve ever lived in or been to.

[@suhayl5157]

I am seriously impressed by your skills since its obvious that you are not a Mercedes guy, yet you managed very well. bravo.

[@Rubbernecker]

Damn Waldo, you are fearless. I was a bit disappointed in the lack of an "I Did This!" sticker on the fuel pump...

[@WaldosWorld]

Ah, I should have brought some with me on the trip! 😂

[@rawimpact]

Hey Waldo, you know what would be awesome? A toyota powered luxury car. Best of both worlds

[@mrmadmoody]

Lexus?

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

LS 400, end. of. story.

[@branchmanagertreeservice5081]

Hilux powered!!