Mercedes-Benz 600 Part 2: Recommissioning the Comfort Hydraulic System | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

[@digitalimager4946]

"What's the wurst that can happen?" Incredibly, fascinating stuff. More please.

[@bobcoats2708]

He did his “wurst” and the sausage lost 😂

[@timdeknegt]

Definitely the wurst case scenario

[@bobcoats2708]

@@timdeknegt Wurst thing I’ve seen today

[@MarcRudolf-t3p]

But why would tennis players from New York be harmed making them ?

[@MarcRudolf-t3p]

Maybe try all 5 sausages at the same time, Extra-Wurst 😅

[@erwanbrillot4438]

I just spent 44min of my life without moving, carefully listinening, not touching my phone or anything else, fully captivated by this man and his endless knowledge.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@ArnoNym72]

So did I! That was meditative...

[@atman5230]

@@iain_tyrrell Did Citroen copy/evolve this Mercedes hydraulic oil powered idea? Which car company was first using hydraulics in their cars?

[@daweigo6851]

Me too😅

[@miketaylor5088]

My father had one of these (SWB). Purchased new, the first one imported into Canada. So I have driven one, quite a bit. I remember that shortly after taking delivery, my parents went for a road trip. Somewhere in Arizona, the A/C quit working, so Dad called Mercedes. They called back a few minutes later to say that a driver was on his way to pick them up and take them to the hotel that had been booked for them. Two technicians would be flown in overnight to effect repairs. Which they were, and the car was returned to them, fixed, by mid-morning. Those were the days. Kind of sad to see such an iconic piece of engineering so neglected.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Can one imagine a car manufacturer doing that now? Interesting

[@martinkundih9782]

When you’re father is a dictator, it is not so strange that they did this. They probably have families and children which they want to keep safe. 😝

[@UberLummox]

@@martinkundih9782 😁

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Now thats service !

[@Nollekeuh]

@@iain_tyrrellwell, they still do that, just like then, to the customers that buy the top end cars and keep a top relationship with the brand for decades. It’s the service normal people with normal amounts of money do not know about, because those levels of services are not in their reach and therefore are never offered or talked about because the salesmen know they cannot sell it to those customers by selling a top end new car every 3 - 4 years including that level of service. And believe me, I know this from first hand. As a salesmen of new cars and knowing the customers in my area that buy a new one every cycle, I would organize that because you know it pays off every 4 year. The customers are there that have the money, and are willing to pay to be relieved of stress. So the other people end up just saying something they do not know about, below a youtube video, instead of investing time in how to get these amounts of money. 😂

[@konradgraf245]

I feel happy to own one - I restored the air suspension, did a full Service and I am thrilled every time I drive. Bought it „broken“ in january and passend german TUV end of may. Complicated, but doable car. Love it! And a big thank you for explaining the Technology so detailed!

[@iain_tyrrell]

You're most welcome Konrad. I wish you many happy kilometres in your 600. Thank you for watching.

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Can the windows chop off a finger? Asking the important questions here

[@smilingjack7622]

take it for a 8 hour drive. bwahahahahahahahahaa make sure your followed by a tow truck. then go but a lexus ls600.

[@konradgraf245]

@@smilingjack7622 I did exactly THIS! Right after passing German TUV I took a 500km Trip to a veteran mercedes meet. All in the rain! But I have to admit - a few weeks later I broke down because of an air valve. Difficult to load the car without the mercedes buffers. But I like those road stories, even if they happen to me...

[@mchristr]

@@BikeThrottleOfficial I think the system was designed to chop the lens off a paparazzi's camera.

[@GaryMunro-c4h]

Man takes apart door to fix window switch. Probably the most mesmerising, tranquil, fascinating thing on You Tube, this is why I love this channel, just brilliant stuff 👍

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@mtbikesam68]

Please don't ever stop with the nerdy content. What a fantastic episode!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!

[@stevehislop]

NOBODY has EVER shown this before! Absolutely awesome!BR from Germany, Tobias

[@iain_tyrrell]

Man does something new on internet 🤣

[@williamtynan6484]

Bravo ! Reaching New Heights…Nerdom Summited

[@petepenn1]

@@iain_tyrrell Terrific Tyrell...a Class character + Master Mechanic! 6.3 300 sel was our beast of burden. NYC to MTL 5 hrs 15 minutes with border crossing! Faster than flying. Miss that Monster! Rock On Ty....

[@SeoulHomeLIving]

This is exactly why I come to your channel for. Your contents should be digitally preserved for their historical value.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

This was more than a fixing process was a bit more complex like a history lesson, excellent stuff indeed.. Mr. Tyrell is a very good teacher that is why we love him so much and for 100% need to make sure never to miss one of his lessons !!!

[@dartanianrubanne3394]

I was absolutely flabbergasted at how faultlessly, quiet, and smooth the engine ran when you first fired her up, I certainly wasn't expecting that. And instantaneously on the first turn too. What a minefield of interesting information. Thank you.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@briannumme9337]

Iain! We were JUST as excited to see that the hydraulics were working!

[@bernardwarr4187]

This was built to be the best in the world, at the time, with no regard to cost, only to quality and performance in operation. Still impressive, even 60 years later

[@simonelliott5956]

Absolutely brilliant! I watched a very sorry looking 600 come back from the dead over a number of years as I passed by a neighbour who was restoring it during the late 70s and early 80s in Eastcote, where I lived as a boy. I was totally fascinated by this amazing car and have adored them ever since. This was a real treat for us Iain, thank you for showing us the most mystical of systems on this unique and exquisitely made machine.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too, and congratulations on joining up as a member on the channel

[@simonelliott5956]

@@iain_tyrrell Thanks Iain

[@GeorgeAthanasiadis-cv9uf]

You are a Master , it is a joy watching you working on these complicating machines. Top video !!!

[@chstra45]

Watching Iain fighting the urge to skip around the car with excitement when he finds no leaks with the hydrolics is the perfect start to a Saturday. I love the 600. Plenty of people on youtube talk about them and show them off. Not many who will dive into one and show a little bit of what it takes to keeps them running.

[@wabwee60]

Only matched by his resisting the urge to eat that Brat, rather than using it to test the guillotine action of the window. Never has a man looked so longingly at an object and kept his nerve!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@lyrebirdcyclesmarkkelly9874]

Hydraulics. From Hydr- (water) and Aulos (an ancient wind instrument, thence also pipe). FWIW the first production car with hydraulics was Duesenberg's 1920 Model "A" which literally used water running through pipes.

[@harryhazeel5974]

Watching all the little details that Iain points out shows that he truly knows the deep magic of car repair.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Also very good to have the manufacturers books around in shop as well otherwise it would be a bit like "finding the needle" thing..

[@monsterajr1]

As someone who has tinkered with anything mechanical since I was 5 (my bicycle taken apart and back together) and moved on to Mopeds, then cars (Alfas, Fiats, Fiats, Fords, VW's, etc...), and motorcycles (Yamaha, Triumph, Ducati) and even working in an Autobody shop for nearly a year, I found this video completely compelling. Your videos are always great to watch for their no nonsense and approachable nature and this one just knocked it out of the park!!! Keep them coming and please please please continue taking us on this journey to bring the 600 back to life! Cheers!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much!

[@WalterThorne-h5k]

I owned an early SWB (Wooden Instrument cluster, Wool & Leather Interior). It could travel over 120 MPH…… When traveling on the Interstate to Florida’s in the 1960s many 600 were making a Snow Bird run. Great Autobahn machine. Miss that German Beauty.

[@briandurning9211]

I would love to see more videos dedicated to the other systems on this car. It's an absolute rarity to see a car like this being brought back to life.

[@MrAexa1]

Recently my farther has passed away and has left me his 2 RHD 600’s. After many years watching the doors unlatch themselves and windows slide down due to hydraulic leaks when sitting for weeks these videos have give me confidence that these systems can be repaired and fixed with knowledge and a great attention to detail. I hope to see more videos dive in depth to these intricate system so it can help with my own restoration now of these beautiful machines. The knowledge you give is incredible as we forget how much is lost from generation to generation

[@UberLummox]

Hope you can do that! Maybe there are other videos on repairing 600s as well. (?)

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. Glad this has proved an inspiration!

[@helmuthhaass3631]

I rallied a SWB 600 in Targa Tasmania 1993. A formidable machine that easily kept up with various sportscars and at times would pass them in Targa stages.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Great comment- thanks

[@raoulheinrichvonmerten4851]

Do you have any photos of this beast in Tasmania? I have fond memories of the Targa in a turbo Mini. A great event.

[@helmuthhaass3631]

​@@raoulheinrichvonmerten4851l have photos but cannot upload them here

[@thegrimcreeper]

The speed, confidence and precision with which Iain stripped the door was a beauty to behold. I loved the longer video format. I appreciated the glimpse into the work involved.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@johnmatthews1095]

@thegrimcreeper I was having kittens watching that wood trim coming off, but knowing you'd clearly dome it before helped. This was the escapism I needed to relax after a tough 12hr shift

[@deanh6979]

The door trim procedure is exactly the same for my W126, built twenty years later. I wouldn't want to deal with hydraulics though 😬

[@Jadawin-kk3fz]

45 minutes of pure joy, watching the mysteries of a massively complex hydraulic system. Just great.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you! Delighted to know you enjoyed it.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!

[@ultrablue2]

This episode was absolutely enlightening. The 600 is such an amazing machine and it is fascinating watching you talk about and work on it, Iain. Please, the more in-depth and nerdier the better. The insight you bring to each of these classic cars increases my appreciation for them, especially the 600, because it’s engineered so differently. I only wish the owner was going to allow you to bring it back to its former glory- that would be epic.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much. Delighted to share this with you.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for your comments. Not entirely sure of this car’s fate

[@mrjohncharlesbrown]

My goodness you must one of only a few in world that can work on these amazing cars. Ian please ensue you're passong your precious knowledge onwards its of generational importance

[@HywelRees-sm9su]

Iain, this is just to offer you my sincere thanks for the best video you've ever made. Pure craftsmanship. Therapy. Balm. Please let us see more of this type of thing. As a serial owner of R230s, you've given me hope that Mercedes engineering isn't as scary as I sometime worry it might be. Please can you produce more content like this - it's great to see you bringing decades of experience to bear so beautifully on such complex, analogue machinery. Bravo. This is the type of content that makes me want to retrain. All power to you and very many thanks. Hywel

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you Hywel, So glad you enjoyed it. That is great to hear

[@jesper1406]

I have serious trouble sleeping, and the medication I take for it is very addictive. Ians voice is so soothing and comforting, so listening to old videos, already watched of course, is helping me to get better rest to an extent where I can almost skip medication. I'm so grateful 🙏. Don't change anything, Ian! You're not at all boring listening to, quite the opposite, but your voice touches something in me, that makes me relax. Thank you so much ❤️

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that. I take it as a compliment in the spirit it was intended

[@Rasscasse]

Maybe you should buy his album ? Have you done one yet Iain? All together now.. “On days like these..” 🎵

[@Sandhoeflyerhome]

I'm a flicker. One channel after another. I landed on this video by chance. I was mesmerised and found myself glued till the end. This really was educational. Quite the most charming way to explain this most complex system. Well done Mr Tyrrell. I appreciated your effort, thanks. I really learnt more in this 45 minute video than I thought possible, a fascinating car.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for sharing this with me, it was really nice to read. I'm delighted you found and enjoyed the video.

[@fordfarmer6465]

I have heard nothing but legends of how complicated and difficult the hydraulic systems are on these, you make it look easy.

[@iain_tyrrell]

It can be more complex than that!

[@latitude9.5north54]

As I, a young man, apprenticed with MB in 1968, I had little experience with the 600. Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Thank you!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thank you!

[@vtm914]

I worked at a Benz dealership in California in 1988 and a 600 Limo as they called it came in for service. I was 20 at the time and I was trusted to drive it from the lot and into the shop. I still remember the silence of those hydraulic window mechanisms as compared to the (new at the time) 300 E’s and 560 SEL’s. Very cool demonstration, thank you Ian.

[@grahamhunter4996]

Sunday night 7pm. Just finished a 60 hour week in my taxi. This is my therapy .thank you so much .what a Alchamist you are.😀😍🥳

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much Graham. Delighted to provide your end of week relaxation. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad to hear we can help you chill. Thanks

[@davidvivian596]

Assume your taxi is not a Mercedes 600 (yet) Graham.

[@philippegallagher4352]

thank you Ian, I look forward to you driving this beauty. I was astonished to see a new one of these, circa 1972, travelling past the Bedfordview (JOHANNESBURG ) centre heading up the road towards our house , the first architect built mansion in Bedford view.. I never saw it again. We had a 280SEL 3.5V8 from Stuttgart. THE 3.5 not badged. I used to leave all the Jaguars behind,so it was faster than our DaimlerXJ6 and all else. Several years later I had the distinction, as Ben said of doing in a Ferrari400i GT awheelie in 2nd, leaving Chewton Glen Manor Hotel. Even though I got the squirrels bit under control, quickly with everyone holding onto the leather grabs saying ‘“Hey, hey hey!”Ben asked to take over, remarking that it was a £35k car,so I missed driving back to The Ritz London (where we always stayed for weeks on end)remembered by Michael Da Costa the top top doorman who still remembers usaand would take the Ferrari and garage it for us. Nevertheless Ben did take it up past 165 on the speedoI. t was all fabulous fun! Again I look forward to seeing you take out the 600 for a drive!

[@JonathanWiese-o9w]

That concludes another Tyrell’s Classic Workshop. I hope you enjoyed it, says the man. Are you kidding? I LOVED every second of it!! Please keep them coming!!!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@jonj-lab4633]

If only this video had been around 50 years ago.... My friend's dad had one for a short while - he swapped a farm for it (I kid you not). Its fiendish complexity and running expenses, plus a brood of feral kids meant it was soon replaced with a brand new Marina 1800TC automatic, which the family never forgave him for. Never forgave himself as he spent most of his spare time for the next couple of years rebuilding the thing. Realised the error of his ways and got rid of what was left of it for a BMW 2002Tii. And peace was restored to the family meal table! Love the way you break down what was the most technically advanced vehicle of the time into easily understandable pieces. As an ex-teacher, I have to say you're brilliant. The whole system is there to see, unlike modern cars and their software-driven systems, some of which are driven by some extremely shonky coding, according to a friend who works in auto electronics over here in Germany. He also says the 'Grosser' tag is a commonly used nickname over here, 'Gross' being 'big' in German. Judging by the fact there was some light surface rust on the inside of the doors, and you remounted the door card, I would say this job is a recommission rather than an outright restoration. Have to say, the engine sounded pretty good on tickover! Keep up the brilliant work!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for your appreciative comments

[@Mercmad]

Actually,it's Grosse as in Grand ,hence the Grand Mercedes

[@danpatterson8009]

And they call classic cars "Alters"...

[@jonj-lab4633]

@@danpatterson8009 They actually refer to them with an English expression - 'Old Timers'. This means you get the coveted 'H' plate, meaning your vehicle has historical value. Very strict conditions - the car has to be largely original or restored to factory specs. My mate had a struggle to get one for his Rover P6 3500S, as the original manual plus overdrive gearbox was toasted and he replaced it with an auto as a stopgap (the S was manual only). Luckily for him, the inspector at the TUV centre fell in love with it & did some research. He found out that Rover supplied a few to Liverpool police equipped with the SD1 5 speed box (bit of cheap R&D). So he told my mate to install said gearbox & he would get his 'H' plate on the basis of it being a works test vehicle replica. Smiles all round. Not only do TUV test vehicles over here, they are also an excellent database of original factory specs for old stuff.They have every bit of tech info for the P6, something the inheritors of the Rover name don't have. The TUV database covers every product that's ever been sold here and is one of the best things Germany has ever done. An incredible resource.

[@fredfidel2529]

This car has always screamed "royalty", "power" and "influence" on a grand scale on the world stage. It seems as though every potentate on the planet favor these marvelous machines. Thank you for your usual terrific and informative video Iain. Big fan!!!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@lindaoffenbach]

Wow, nearly 45 intricate minutes about the 600 and its most complicated hydraulics. Indeed a YT first I should say. Didn't make M B just make such astoundingly distinctive, alluring and solidly contrived cars. All very over-engineered perhaps but so well thought out and through. Thank you so much for this most pleasing upload 💓

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you Linda! Delighted to know you enjoyed it. The engineering in this car is on another level and to think it was the early 1960's!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too.

[@viktorhedman1467]

An incredibly in depth and well put together video, an absolute treat to watch. Thank you very much!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thank you!

[@IDontKnowWhatImDoingDIY]

I hope we get to watch the restoration of this classic. I owned and maintained myself a W140 S-class so am familiar with the joy and heartache of working on these types of engineering marvels.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

The Professor at work!

[@TomanswerAi]

Really enjoy the long format of these ones. Fascinating!

[@motorologymedia]

great video! I like to describe these as "Like a Mercedes-Benz, only more so". As a 600 owner myself, it's great to see you get involved with the car with a technical deep dive. I've found that the KH "switch" levers sometimes wear around the pivot pin area. I've been replacing mine with stronger steel versions. The 600 is an absolute analog experience in every way. I'm looking forward to your next one!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Proper treat this evening between this and the E500 on Harry’s

[@ianwatson3315]

@@BikeThrottleOfficial two of the best channels to watch

[@konradgraf245]

I did 160 happy kms today - last week I visited the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart. Back to the roots ❤

[@EmptyChordMusic]

Lovely episode once more! Iain, it's such a pleasure to watch you work on the 600 "Großer Mercedes". It's really almost as if I'm there peeking over your shoulder. You're not taking interns, are you? 😉 I'm amazed, how almost adventurous Daimler-Benz were at the time, trying out technical solutions for the sake of best possible quality and customer experience, and not taking shortcuts. Working in that industry as an engineer, I often wish we would go back to at least a good dose of this spirit. Instead, it often seems that the motto is "as cheap as we can get away with", then bolt on some colorful LEDs and a touch screen, done. What a travesty...

[@iain_tyrrell]

Probably never repeated. Thanks

[@bentyson5168]

Certainly one of my favorite Tyrrell's Classic Workshop videos of all time !

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!

[@jeeper5264]

What a Car!!!. I have a 68 W113 and amazed at its build quality and this one is even more AMAZING

[@Ebocraze]

In effect, you are a walking talking service manual/instructor . . The mark of a truly knowledgeable person is how you make it all seem so simple . . Maximum Respect Sir

[@civlyzed]

What a pleasant surprise on this first day of September!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Hope you enjoy it

[@civlyzed]

@@iain_tyrrell I've enjoyed all of your videos and I'm sure the streak will continue! Cheers!

[@urbo42]

Loved the boot lid opening. Now I understand all the tape all over the place. Amazing.

[@markkosten]

You could create a 100 videos on the intricacies of this car. Amazing how adjustable and repairable it looks (practically no electronics!). I hope the owner decides to fully restore it.

[@jamestreanor182]

This is the first episode we have watched Ian work, wonderful! ❤❤

[@Rasscasse]

That’s a bit harsh, I’ve watched him tune in a few cars!

[@workshop_deluxe2493]

Lovely nerdy content. 100% approved. Loving every single second of the video. Looks like we are the same year, Iain, 600 and me... Cheers, Christian

[@iain_tyrrell]

A great vintage. 😉 I'm delighted to know you enjoyed it.

[@LandYacht]

I came for the best and stayed for the würst. Fascinating hydraulic system. Thanks Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@Oceanwifi]

NICE You have the Verst "NOT" humor yet..

[@Rasscasse]

I see what you did there 😄

[@stevesmith2214]

That was fasinating Iain. I once rewired a 1950 Cadillac convertible, That had hydraulically operated windows (2 door) and and pwer hood. That was a 6volt car and had a large pump under the rhf wing driven by a huge electric motor.. It was not quite the same as the MB here as it used electric switches that operated solenoid attached to the hyraulic rams in the doors and each side on the folding roof. When lowering the windows the solenoids iopened and in conjunction with a stong spring fixed to the window channel allowed the fluid to return to the system, but they were painfully slow to lower. If you selected "up" the underwing pump fired up pressurising the system, the valve opened again and the window shot up very fast indeed. The power hood had double acting rams that used the same idea! All this 1950! I wonder if the DB engineers cribbed the idea from Cadillac? The other example I recall was the Maserati Bora which used the Citroen type hydraulic system fitted for the brakes to move the drivers seat, steering column and raise/lower the pop up headlamps. The one I worked one had drips inside and had soaked the drivers footwell carpet in LHM fluid, yuck. 70's Renaults used fluid filled tubes as cotrols for the driver operated headlamp height adjusters for the headlights. Was good fun changing that assy if it sprung a leak as it came from Renault parts as a complete unit for both sides! Thw 16 was like that and I think the 20/30 as well.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for that great information

[@ianmangham4570]

Amazing 😮 🇬🇧

[@marcusFZ6]

That is quite the hydraulic system. Totally amazed and what Mercedes did and used back in the day, still light years ahead of anything used today. Windows - I adrore the speed that they move at. I want my car windows to go that fast. The boot lid is a peach. Opening is no real biggy but the way it closes is something else. Again, better than most electric systems today. Rear bench seat - say no more. The cleverness and foresight that they had back in the day was beyond anything else. No coachbuilder would be doing anything like that either.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Yes- simply unrepeatable

[@Joe-qj7oh]

I was lucky enough to grow up in the family with a 1971 6.3l 280 SEL, they where called here in Australia, so ahead of it's time, four speed automatic, rare for the time, amazing two stage Hydraulic suspension, and power everything, freezing cold Air Con, fantastic long distance car, for Australia's outback.

[@kurtbrueske]

Absolutely the best episode ever! Thank you Iain, I always look forward to Sunday knowing a new post from your shop is in the offing. 3000psi is insane, but I love the ingenuity and application throughout the car - brilliant!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@Omnihil777]

Today I visited the Technikmuseum Sinsheim (Technical Museum) and I've seen a Grosse there (wouldn't especially recommend, the cars are nice but the rest is more for kids) and I was quite a bit disappointed about the very superficial technical information there. Now I'm here, with Iain in his shop & diving deep into the details - so much better. I could've spared me some time. Great channel, one of the best! Thank you Iain & Team!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too!

[@Rasscasse]

I visited there sometime ago, both sites, sinsheim und Speyer. I found the place Fascinating .

[@brunovicentini2598]

A build quality and components that is unmatched today.

[@fransb8543]

This has been one of your most interesting videos, Iain. And you've got quite the track record so that's saying something. Many thanks for regaling us with your amazing content.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you indeed!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Well thank you so much for saying so Frans. 👏

[@James-hn1nu]

Dear Iain, your videos are superb and I watch frequently. Thank you for taking the time to make these. This one is particularly interesting to me for two reasons, firstly the 600 is a masterpiece and the information you provide is fascinating and delivered in an eloquent and almost Attenboroughesk style; secondly, the silver shadow featured at 1:38, NXG1G is the actual one I owned for a few years and I miss it! Thanks again.

[@norton750commando]

Disassembling that door card assembly to access the switch takes me back. I had a BMW Bavaria (E3 series for the nerds) and the window would dislodge from the manual window winder assembly and fall into the door. I had to remove the door card to put it back in the mechanism and it happened so frequently that my time dropped from over an hour the first time I did it, locating all the hidden screws, clips and whatnot to about 10 minutes. I tried everything to stop it from reoccurring, shims, adhesives, but then a friend who had a 2800 E3 who had the same problem told me the cure. Glass drill bit through the glass where it sat in the mechanism and holes drilled in the mechanism to match, bolt it in with some red Loctite, and never happened again.

[@paulaspinall919]

Perfect video. Relaxed. Incredibly informative. So much more interesting than the wash it and polish approach. Thank you.

[@oliverlondon5246]

Your absolutely correct about the use of „Grosser“ in German. It was never called that here in Germany. People rather called it the Pullman, even when referring to non-Pullman versions. Or simply the 600

[@pakopepefdez185]

20:40 If you pour the contents of a carafe horizontally, there are fewer gulps gulps gulps that can splash.

[@dw140271]

What an incredible and amazing video Iain, thank you for c 45 mins of complete, immersive escapism with your usual dash of humour! Just brilliant. David

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you also David

[@christophernicol853]

Mr Tyrrell if I may say your best video yet? Incredible to see you do your magic. Many thanks for the wonderful and fascinating material.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- much appreciated

[@zoltanvarga1606]

Wow, just wow. I'm literally speechless having watched this video. Thank you.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@stevepops4450]

GREAT to see you Happy as Larry at the 3/4 stage!

[@malcolmforrester8608]

Absolutely loved this episode - watching a legendary 600 hydraulic system get the masters touch from Iain.😊

[@davidmalsher4038]

Aside from its wonderful tech, just want to say what a handsome car this is in its "regular" wheelbase form. Not a bad angle on it. And thanks Iain for a fascinating insight.

[@DenUitvreter]

I fully agree. It's beautifully proportioned for such a big car without making it look like a high roof line car. I really like 60's to 80's Mercedes but they usually have a somewhat questionable line or shape somewhere on the car, not this one.

[@iain_tyrrell]

It has considerable presence too. It is a big car, but it doesn't always look like it.

[@nudaveritas6322]

This was a Masterclass in Explanation..............Mind Boggling.............

[@paulcharlton2353]

Great to see the original colour for the door card behind the wood trim.

[@Prussianrider]

Mr. Tyrrrell, this is only the second video I have watched & I am hooked. Many thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@Tolpuddle581]

Engineering on another level ,that door window mechanism still fit for purpose in 2024 thanks Iain.

[@dolfandon7124]

What a masterpiece. Thanks Ian for the deep dive on this incredible showcase of engineering.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thank you

[@iain_tyrrell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edwinthompson159]

you have to admire a man who wears and uses his watch as designed - just dive into that engine compartment! What an amazing system on this car; very interesting.

[@cliffvinyl]

I enjoyed your servicing of this hydraulic system immensely.

[@briannumme9337]

I LOVE the Grosser!

[@iain_tyrrell]

You are in good company here.

[@austinado16]

Wonderful job on the car so far. It runs beautifully, and it was fantastic to see the hydraulic system come back to life. Your less-is-more approach is refreshing, and exactly the kind of skill that's needed when working on complex vintage iron. Such an amazing car and I'm looking forward to seeing the progress with it. I'm a huge fan of this era of Mercedes Benz cars, and have owned a '66 W111 250SE Coupe with 4-on-the-floor and electric sunroof, since early '92. In '94ish, I was working in a local German independent shop and we had a 600 come in with a suspension failure. The owners were on a little vacation/road trip from Los Angeles in it, and coming up through coastal California (we're about 200mi north). The car was simply amazing and in as-new condition. I was lucky enough to get to work on it, replacing the failed rubber "half donuts" that cover the bottoms of the big suspension cylinders. It pumped itself back up, and away they went.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much. And that's a great story! 👏

[@russellbennett8516]

the 1960 Chrysler Valiant is reported as being the first production car to be fitted with an alternator Iain. That Mercedes must have been a great drive when new.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks Russell, I knew someone would know. I bet it was. I'm hoping it will be a great drive again.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

@@iain_tyrrellthat’s per Wikipedia.

[@michelstockhem5124]

@@iain_tyrrell actually alternators were already used in quite a few competition cars as you know obviously, but besides Chrysler with the new Plymouth Valiant (pure Mopar heritage), in Europe, too, I think there was a (slightly) earlier use of it, for example in the Fiat 2300 for the 1963 model year (and of course the wonderful Coupé, too). In Belgium, the medium grey 600 of King Baudouin (who was altogether much more recommandable as Idi Amin Dada 🙂) was a very much appreciated sight in the official corteges, and still lies in full operational order in the royal garage of King Philippe. In some occasions there is also a black Pullman convertible, but it is not clear if it is theirs. Thanks for these - again - wonderful explanations!

[@georgebettiol8338]

The Valiant was actually introduced in 1959, however it's classified as a 1960 model car in the USA - which is the typical US car industry 'dating' convention.

[@benkober]

All correct! The Valiant was considered its own brand, until 1961, when it became a Plymouth. There’s a 1961 Plymouth Valiant in my garage right now!

[@TheBasementChannel]

I like the way the windows can chop off the fingers of the rabble reaching in for a handout.

[@urbo42]

I used to think comments about the chrome plated door jams was an exaggeration about the excesses of some M-B products - until I finally saw them.

[@BenR911]

Ian. I find these videos so interesting. Your delivery is perfect. Editing very good. Details, details, details. Lovely.

[@BenR911]

Hope all is well. ❤

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. Hopefully will improve on both counts soon

[@keithwhittaker9124]

Here's a guy who knows that a couple of little tappets on a window switch on a 1963 German car requires a special glue! Incredible

[@trailmagnus]

Wow! To feature the 600 is genius. Such an amazing technical achievement.

[@janvanpoppel2814]

Elvis Presley had 3 Mercedes 600's and all 3 still exist. Two are still in the possession of the Presley estate and one is on permanent display in Memphis. Elvis loved them and one of them featured in the 1972 "On Tour" documentary.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for the information

[@brycebrown1]

I can't believe how completely immersed I got in this! Fascinating stuff and well put together! 👏

[@Charstring]

Coldwarmotors went through the hydraulic window system on a 1953 Oldsmobile Holiday Hardtop. I'm pretty sure it worked exactly how Mr Tyrell said, with the hydraulic cylinder pushing the windows up and a big spring (with help from gravity) pulling them open. Very smooth and quiet when working properly.

[@michaelford8986]

Great stuff! An unbelievable depth of knowledge about so many classic cars.

[@derin111]

Perfect timing! I’ve literally just had my meagre Sunday evening crust….time to settle down to a nice episode of Tyrell’s Classic Workshop and dream of what might have been if my life had turned out a little differently. 🙂

[@iain_tyrrell]

Dream away... hope you enjoy it.

[@1983dmd]

One of your best videos of all time !!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much! 👏👏

[@FloridaClay]

I once had a 1951 Buick convertible. The windows, power seat, and (if I recall correctly) top all worked off a hydraulic system with a reservoir and pump under the hood and plumbing for it running everywhere. Unfortunately, in time, the plumbing developed various leaks and if it leaked in a place where the hydraulic fluid could find its way to the body work it took off the paint. The windows worked just as you described, sinking down by gravity when the switch opened a valve and with fluid being pumped in (with a great whirring noise under the hood) to raise them.

[@chrisd5610]

The Wurst test brought a slight tear to my eye.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Yes, I can well imagine. 😂

[@Rasscasse]

Chris. I share your sentiment 😢

[@iamplasticmonkey8176]

Please Ian and the team, can we have more episodes about this car? It takes time to produce yet it’s some amazing content. Thank you 🫶

[@EmanuelAlmeida-i6e]

Thanks!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you! :-)

[@gordonkerr1]

Best episode so far! Such a depth of knowledge……

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@wilhelmignis1314]

"Maybach" - the correct pronunciation would be "My-Bach". Sorry for this nerdy remark. I love your videos. Kind regards from Braunschweig, Germany.

[@iain_tyrrell]

No, no, don't apologise Wilhelm. I appreciate the correction and now I will get it right the next time. Thank you 👍

[@voicetube]

I was wondering about that too. I think the way that he pronounced the 2nd part was better than almost anyone I've ever heard (other than a German person). Just that, as you mentioned, I think the first part, to my understanding has been "My" instead of "May." Cheers!

[@supradaytona9576]

You but smile on my face. I was smiling. Why are you doing the work in the car? I love this car. You're the only one you don't Working this in KZbin.

[@jeffdaniel1000]

Maybe Jay Leno should speak with you. He said that to replace those window switches were $10,000 each. He should have you look at them.

[@dannywills9339]

best video I have seen in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm and delight in seeing this system come alive!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!