Mercedes 560SEL Radiator Replacement

Monkey Wrench Mike continues repairing his cheap Mercedes W126. This time its a new radiator! The JB Weld just didnt make it...

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Yeah, super easy Mike LOL!!

[@markhoffman5719]

Free clue. JB WELD usually doesn’t work under pressure. And that’s our Monkey Wrench moment for Sunday.

[@mikeys1stphone191]

Great work 🙌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@russelltrupia4479]

I love the prayers before you start any work.( lol ) Well Mike I guess the prayers worked.

[@bwolper]

You make it look so easy. Thanks for the step by step. Looking forward to what's next for the W126.

[@dlwst44]

Great time to replace the ac condenser if its old. Thats what brought me here. Great video!

[@manowaari]

Amazingly almost no any mess at all. :) Hope you put some new coolant in the system!!

[@Mono_Jungla]

So glad you have a solid runner.

[@richardkafka5625]

Great video Mike. Finally one that was as easy as you thought! Waiting for the next one.

[@gbowne1]

nice one Mike. Just discovered both my June 1987 W201 190E radiator and overflows have pinhole leaks in them. I also drug home a 1979 E21 320i to use for a parts car for my other 79. The 190 needs most of the interior switches replaced.

[@jimmydeen58]

Great One Mike.. "Job Well Done"..

[@Ismail560SEC]

Thank you very much Mike, for the detailed explanation!! Now i am prepared for my radiator replacement.

[@alexmcdougall889]

Nice work on the rad and the car looks great. I can understand why it's a keeper.

[@russellharris3423]

Your pronunciation of the word " radiator " is the same as across the pond. Hope that helps, with regards from across the pond!

[@Sean006]

Aye lad....although we do sometimes foreshorten it to 'Rad' (as in 'RADical')....'Me rads got a gurt big ole in it'. But the normal pronunciation on this side of the pond is indeed 'radiator' as in 'Radiation'.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Ok, Mike - now I know the secret to your success as a Master Mercedes Mechanic! I turned my volume way up and finally heard what you mumble before you grab the 10-mm wrench, as you perform the sign of the cross; "Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini" ("I may need help in the name of the Lord"). Now that is an unfair advantage over other channels who don't have friends in high places.. 😏

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

I was raised right... lol

[@19mati67]

Mike, if I'm not mistaken, at a radiator shop they could have replaced only that top leaky part.

[@19mati67]

If it was me, I would have changed all the hoses as well, at least you would know, that you won't have any surprises in the near future.

[@zenjamin6262]

I replaced mine once and a day later without thinking put my hand over the nipple leaning over to look at the engine .. (made up some cuss words) had to tap it and epoxy a metal nipple in its place!! Its held for years!

[@chaubradley]

Wow! Do all that in one hand!

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Another great video Mike. When do you think you will be buying a new house, as I really feel for you having to have your cars all over the place and having to work in these not so good conditions?

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Soon I hope!!

[@saintfunny]

It's Ray-Di-A-tour over here, pretty much the same. Much love from the U.K. 🤭

[@michaelstratman8081]

I like the new logo.

[@MikeBMW]

Well done, Mike! I've done this a number of times on my old Bimmers and it's not too much different. As always, thank for the vids! :)

[@proaz4034]

i m so sad because in my country the Mercedes cost a lot with papers and fixing ...but i love this cars a lot a lot a lot safety first

[@Jsellers1965]

Great job Mike! Hopefully you'll get many more miles out of it. Thanks for the video!

[@carguy4658]

"This is going to be a nice and easy fix" … did I hear a standard Mercedes Benz snicker after you said that?

[@johnulrich5572]

Another great MWM video. I'm surprised Mercedes would sink so low to having plastic radiator tanks. I would think all aluminum would be the choice for their top of the line sedan.

[@gregcromer8406]

That radiator is secured better than an Amish chastity belt.

[@juandominguez5487]

Thanks for the videos Mike the Mercedes sl is looking good

[@garycook2355]

for j b weld to work correctly the area must be totally dry. best to use a heat gun before applying. but a new radiator is good too. that way you don't have to worry about internal deterioration.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

When you tell the car it’s gonna be an easy radiators job. I Imagine the car is a toddler stomping its feet saying no lol

[@dlivengood59]

Mike 👍 great job! Your a quite a card😁

[@cbjodd5878]

Hey, Mike. It was a different w126 running at the end of the video. Are you getting enough sleep, he he. Great video as usual though.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Well you can’t say you didn’t try. That radiator looks like it’s going to be a bear to replace

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I stand corrected. It wasn’t that bad. Great job

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Don’t you just love working on other people’s cobjobs? Different size bolts and all

[@proaz4034]

i have now renault laguna 1.8 16v very nicely driving but my love is Mercedes

[@jimnielsen4076]

How did your transmission fluid look? Any burnt smell? Nice repair! Is your body in the trunk of your other MB stinking yet?

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Still haven’t opened it. The car is at a storage facility... lol

[@рппр-ш1х]

👍👍👍✌✌✌ Thank you!

[@donaldlenz2249]

good job mike, should have randy fix it lol

[@aleskyfinis1025]

Yeah buddy from Aleskyfinis

[@midnightgambler3718]

what did you do with the old antifreeze?

[@1978punisher]

Love that car

[@StevenBrown-qu2yl]

How many times did you say nipple? (grin) Love the car!

[@markcopland3641]

Dang it Mike, now I need to pee.

[@mexicanspec]

The issue about running to the bathroom depends on the age of the mechanic. :)

[@RobertMememe]

Pushum pushum real good LOLOL

[@neilmurphy845]

Haha

[@attilamerter6410]

hi Mike. how's your Randymonkeyliners business going on. have fun. take care

[@jackmead6166]

I Love your Channel!!!! How is the Bummer Beamer doing?

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Thank you! It’s parked waiting for another video! Lol

[@henrythe83rd18]

Good job Mike! A question for ya: What did you do with the old coolant and trans fluid?

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

There are recycling centers where I live!

[@henrythe83rd18]

@@MonkeyWrenchMike perfect!

[@derekbittle7114]

Mute Randy's annoying laugh in the intro

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Amen!

[@Sandra-sm5iq]

I another good one

[@shabazghazunfer9586]

Hi I liked your videos I have mercedes 560 sel I changed both fuel pumps,fuel filter but still the car is not running properly. It starts after 20 crunks and than switch off. The acceleration is not reaching to 5. After 5 minutes it's switched of automatically. Please reply me what is the problems. Thanks

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

What about the fuel accumulator. It’s there by the pumps and filter.

[@shabazghazunfer9586]

Hi Thanks for replying brother I changed the filter And the accumulator is old I don't know how to check accumulator. It's work to put the pressure to the fuel. Right. Or can I clean the accumulator. Brother can I get your contact no.or what's up. Please send me Thank a lot

[@AlexBrooks1988]

my 420 SEl had an idle surge like turned I need new EHV you can get good used one on eBay for 70 bucks new they are 400 something

[@shartne]

Oh well you already bought the radiator might as well use it.

[@jimcosgrove292]

I think you should have replaced the 2 lower hoses

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

I couldn’t source any locally and wanted to drive her. I’ve ordered the hoses

[@KeiNovak]

With the amount of times you said the word 'nipple' (especially 'showing what the nipple looks like') I'm surprised this video haven't been demonetized! jkjk

[@gregporsche6162]

Good job , I’m working on my 1989 560 Sec fuel distributor rebuilding on my own and let’s see what happened 🤔

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Let me know how it goes! I need to rebuild one too!!

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Let me know how it goes! I need to rebuild one too!!

[@wallacegardner5090]

Where are the GIRLS comeing soom to a garage near you

[@MadeInNewYork73]

Must've went to Catholic School...my hubby does same when task will be difficult..but language not the same 😊

[@paullevy561]

This will be an easy job.........

[@samuelanderson1415]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrWoodyBalto]

After saying "nipple" numerous times and saying "put a tool in your mouth" I'm glad you didn't call the drain plug a "petcock" You might have gotten demonetized. 🤣😂

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Ha!!

[@racerboy2212]

Another great shade-tree fix! I’m not sure where you’re getting your parts from but I use a website that has OEM MB parts at about half of their retail. Check out www.autohausaz.com. They’ve been a Godsend for me and my fleet of old MB’s.

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

I use them a lot!! Good prices!

[@someonejaw]

hello mike nice job were do i get a sticker m r m with the monkey would look good on my car and free advertising m r m on you tube

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

It’s my new logo! I had someone design it. I’m looking for a company to make shirts and hats!!

[@someonejaw]

@@MonkeyWrenchMike put me on the list of a purchaser do you have paypall over in america as im in uk