Monkey Wrench Mike has built a smoke machine for about $20 to try and find vacuum leaks in his 1990 Mercedes 560SEC. Does it work? Does it explode??
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@45AMT4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That smoke jar was super cool! Worked great! I'm going to have to remember that! Have a great day!
@alanfilip88964 жыл бұрын
You are one of the Funniest KZbin car guy I give you kudos
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan!
@jayarcameron4207 Жыл бұрын
One of the rare circumstances where soft is good and holes are bad! I love this idea, Mike! Why is it that your best videos are of the Merc engine bay smoking? 😉
@proaz40344 жыл бұрын
i m not mechanic but i used this T in my renault espace a long time ago and it works perfect hhhhh i enjoy your videos mrs MIKE you make it so easy
@attilamerter64104 жыл бұрын
was watching you and Randy on the Copart tour. like what you do. all the best from Istanbul Turkey.
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Istanbul... very cool! Thank you!!
@edsnyder2829 Жыл бұрын
Thank u , good info, but what did u pug the tubing to, into, to do your test
@richardgreene34604 жыл бұрын
Glad you are doing the motor mounts! I'm planning to do my first on a W123 next week! Hope you release it by then!!!!!!!
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully Wednesday!
@keithexum73124 жыл бұрын
Those are check valves. Some go to HVAC controls.
@Djwally134 жыл бұрын
The smoke test was genius, I'll have to try the same thing on my Son's 190E.
@kiethwester15634 жыл бұрын
Nice smoke machine wonder if a hose or one valve got swapped or is stuck . Are you going to move in to a house with a real Garage soon I hope . You make excellent videos down to earth ones that real people can understand . You need a million Subscribers .
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you! And YES!! A million subscribers would be great!!
@peterbollans99824 жыл бұрын
going to be tricky changing them lines out
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Especially on the left side!!
@4423Scott4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Gotta try this on my 91 MB 300SEL. What size tubing did you use? What size or what did you use for red connector on the pickle jar lid (you would connect the bicycle pump to)? Thanks Luis
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
I think the thick tube was 1/2” and the thinner one was 1/4 “ ... but I could be wrong. Good luck!
@organic803 жыл бұрын
What is the safest way to store this when not in use? Especially since the rags are soaked in oil.
@MonkeyWrenchMike3 жыл бұрын
I just put it in a plastic clear box with a lid. No problems so far.
@StevenBrown-qu2yl4 жыл бұрын
The hood insulation is bothering me and made more noticeable with the glove pointing to it.(grin)
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that needs to be addressed!
@Mono_Jungla4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike , Maybe the hoses are intalled in the wrong way. (that doesn´t make ant sense)
@perry40324 жыл бұрын
Hi, if you want to ever get the proper part for the vacuum line (4 way) it is "A 117 078 00 45". Cheers! Oh, and here is the link to the parts web page. Makes it easy to see how things go together! nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/126045/571/
@matthewmmuchesko80884 жыл бұрын
That is Nina sing you made and it worked that's pretty cool pickle jar of bicycle pump in a soldering irons and mineral spirits them things are expensive and they charge a lot of money to get one to use it at a garage to get them to do it for you got to love the internet to show you how to save money
@misticwhatever26794 жыл бұрын
Randy sent me over
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
@richfreedom65774 жыл бұрын
Get a vacuum line backwards
@omar_omari4 жыл бұрын
can't wait till both of you "you & the car" quit smoking plus thanks for the cheat way to be skinny instead of waist money in the gym LOL
@krhoft4 жыл бұрын
Love the spirit of your approach to resolve, then the comment "I enjoy putting obstacles between myself and success". You will always win regardless.
@jenny1990ization4 жыл бұрын
Hey mike it looks like your EHA valve on the fuel distributor is wet. Those tend to leak gas may need to check that out. Keep up the good work!!
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@michaelharrison5004 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike Great video Had the same issue with a vacuum leak at I think they are a one way valve Mine being a 6 cylinder petrol only had 3 fittings so used a tee and new hose Instant fix
@andrewlaw4 жыл бұрын
Mike, found a 4 way connector on eBay for ya. Just search "mercedes four way vacuum connector 1170780045”. It's available in the UK so pretty sure you'll be good in the US.
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks!!
@chrishosmer18104 жыл бұрын
That sweet smell wasnt your upstairs neighbors that was your frigging socks mate
@gsauve39084 жыл бұрын
Hey mike it looks like your black glove on the intake is flipping off the viewers lol
@richards5424 жыл бұрын
Always interesting ways you find to do things Mike! Keep it up buddy!
@andrewlaw4 жыл бұрын
Think the valves are one way check valves. When you come off the gas it draws a vacuum and swings the economy meter into the green, looks like you are pushing a vacuum hence the needle goes the wrong way.
@zen8robi2 жыл бұрын
Next time forget the junkyard , use silicone on all these fittings , way better than any rubber !
@kellyspeppers4 жыл бұрын
Old cars so much fun, about every rubber part is hard and about ready to crack. I always tell my kids rubber is what makes a car good, without it you don't have much of a car.
@eatont99994 жыл бұрын
Here are the 4-way vacuum hoses. www.autohausaz.com/pn/1170780045 www.autohausaz.com/pn/1170780045OE
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Great... thank you!!
@alfredlearlyjr17804 жыл бұрын
Mike, everytime i watch you, school is in. Thanks, my 123, 1982 had a vacume leak that was hard to find. It cost me a large sum to have that fixed. Your work on the Benz is so interesting.
@dv270salto77 ай бұрын
Good Job, Mate! Also, very funny to watch...Excellent sense of humor...
@mikeg07023 жыл бұрын
Mike-Mike its not called MacGyver......I call it MikeGyver!! lol
@MonkeyWrenchMike3 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Lol
@RuslanMadjidChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information sir. I Will check my engine M 104 W124 E320 1995 Mercedes Benz as like you did in this your video.
@cokeypokey14 жыл бұрын
Hi mike Did that smoke test and found 2x injector seals leaking and replaced. I'm having problems with high idle and black soot blowing out the exhaust. My next attack is to clean the maf sensor. Do you have an idea where it is located on a 1985 380se w126. I could send you a pic of the engine bay if you got a email address. Regards
@archygrey90932 жыл бұрын
I made my own connector using rubber hose and those little elbow and T-piece trickle irrigation connectors.
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@josinora Жыл бұрын
❤ Need that smoke machine, too 🙏 thx for sharing that selfbuild smoker. One leak I already found Just by listening. But have no idea if there are more. Same issue with the economy totally in the red. By the way my 124 is a non disel Mercedes from '89. Blessings from Germany ❤️
@danielmckenzie68582 жыл бұрын
i will admit do love these old Mercedes esp 560sel convertible in red or black I would love it, had to settle for a 95 corvette instead , i make a video tomorrow it be warmer 70 out here in Detroit! 4-21-2022
@Johnathan_Waters4 жыл бұрын
Mike GREAT video!! Only thing is, when replacing vacuum parts, ONLY USE NEW ONES!! I have a bunch of new ones, bought them (the 4-way type) for about $3-4 on RMEuropean.com. If you can't find a part, try typing it's part number into PelicanParts.com as well!!!
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thanks!
@DanielDillard-sb1hu Жыл бұрын
help mike, save my 04 Benz s500 78k miles its stuck in 2nd gear and won't go past 30mph.thanks
@att61y4 жыл бұрын
I honestly thought there was no way this would ever work! Great vid Mike!
@CHIBA280CRV4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Mr. Nathan lane ! I enjoyed your movie , The birdcage !!! Lol 😂 also I recommend you purchase a repair manual for the car ,it should have the correct routing of the vacuum hoses , that way you can get that straightened out.
@tipr8739Ай бұрын
Mike do you have an affiliate link for the red attachment that you put on the top of the pickle jar where the pump attaches?
@NWCI4 жыл бұрын
It's look like somebody watched and followed my video up to the pickle jar 😂 Anyway, I'd recommend sealing the top of the soldering iron with liqued tape, and also replace the inlet with tire stem.
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had to use Silicone to try and seal the top!
@wernerdanler27423 жыл бұрын
Wow, this just popped up and it's over a year old. You obviously hooked some of those lines up backwards. Some of them also probably operate the hvac vents in the dash. Did you check the vacuum lines under the car clear back to the fuel tank? Also check the o-ring on the oil dip stick. Hope you got it all sealed up!
@iamher6422 Жыл бұрын
Metalunique built that same contraption a number of yrs. ago..
I made that smoker a number of yrs. ago... "metalunique"
@marcosdelnero36492 жыл бұрын
hello, do you have any material regarding the vacuum system that you can share with me? I ve bought a 450SL 1979 but I m completely lost to identify the vacuum lines and how it works. Thank you very much
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any info on those. Sorry
@knottreel3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, now I'm convinced that this guy once played one of the stooges. Very entertaining and informative. I'll be back to this channel more often. Thanks!
@danielmckenzie68582 жыл бұрын
i try not to look fat on the video by repositioning the camera
@Bogi_Maramski_Garage4 жыл бұрын
11:12 autohausaz.com have it
@Bogi_Maramski_Garage4 жыл бұрын
there you go www.autohausaz.com/pn/1170780045
@bernardogutierrez38024 жыл бұрын
Mike try changing the order of the 2 connections to reverse the vacuum that goes to the dashboard
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Great idea... but if they both a vacuum operated, would that make a difference?
@next2normal4 жыл бұрын
Next video...your new hood liner
@michaelhart46133 жыл бұрын
Work it work home are you what's up drop
@MonkeyWrenchMike3 жыл бұрын
???
@michaelhart46133 жыл бұрын
I live in the UK that's my location thank you for welcoming me to your videos
Do you have to eat the entire jar of pickles right before the job, or can it be spread out over a few days?
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Took about a week!
@richochett4043 жыл бұрын
What I would do is leave the pickles in the jar ,use hickory wood to make the smoke. When you are done the pickles have the smoked flavor, wulah! After you are done have a pickle , but don't break your arm patting yourself on the back.
@d.dolphinstriker57374 жыл бұрын
Nice trick to find a leak
@serverdll Жыл бұрын
amazing tip right here mike!!!!! my old w124 m103 have some vacuum leaks and now i know how to find them... THANKS!!!!
@w124mercedes72 жыл бұрын
You can buy just enough every vacume fitting or supply line on that car at autohausaz. I have replaced nearly every vacume hose and fitting through them. Just about every part I have needed for my mercedes came from them. And they have great prices on name brand parts. In the past few months I have bought about $2000 in parts and pleased with them all.
@Dnasty12 жыл бұрын
Incredible. I just watched another vid of a guy using a kids toy pump and a black and mild and now this 😂😂. Was wondering if the brake booster is the best place to run the smoke or if you could run it through the oil filler cap.
@chrisbonds16424 жыл бұрын
love your videos would love to see more of the cars that you're working on maybe test driving some but keep up the good work
@johnwauson77702 жыл бұрын
Just found this video. Cool.
@keithcollins90804 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great idea on the smoke machine.
@richchester187 Жыл бұрын
I'm watching this on remembrance day. I look at the underside of your 'engine lid' and there's a soldier with his gun.
@katuimu1429 Жыл бұрын
Good job. Gasoline is leaking from the fuel governor, so we recommend replacing it.(15:07)
@BobPegram3 жыл бұрын
11 months ago but still good to watch Mike! I was thinking that those vacuum ports go to blend doors in the HVAC. Did you ever find out? Otherwise, they go to that vacuum/economy meter. It moves the same direction for less economy (greater vacuum) as the one in my Subaru. Maybe red=good? Nah! 8-))
@persianchris24513 жыл бұрын
Wow you just taught me what those skinny little lines are!! My injector lines!? Wow, that makes sense now in my personal situation and time for me to clean up my Fuel Lines, etc. Thank you sir!
@ezesrebuilds11744 жыл бұрын
Dude That Was Sick Dude
@fuzzydicemotors82404 жыл бұрын
That was one smokin’ video!
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Ha!!
@AlexanderSmith214 жыл бұрын
You've got a vacuum line back to front causing it to go the wrong way
@kittykat999a4 жыл бұрын
Smoke party? Where are Cheese & Chong? Or Willie Nelson? Man you have leaks like Willie Nelson’s tour bus.
@jimcosgrove2924 жыл бұрын
Calling OSAH AGAIN
@lucyenglish82154 жыл бұрын
Hi Monkey Wrench Mike , I watch all your Videos . I love them & think your fab xx
@45AMT4 жыл бұрын
That intake with the glove on it looks like the bottom of the Mr Fusion from the Back To The Future movie
@Rideshare-Lisa4 жыл бұрын
You with your smoke machine and Randy with his soap!! You guys are new age MacGyver!! 😎😎🤣
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
True!!
@graphene14872 жыл бұрын
You must be an educator. You have that way about you. Thank you for the great videos.
@garyashdown53764 жыл бұрын
Mike you should have used upstairs smoke generator you might have not found all the leaks but by the end you wouldn't care 🌿🌿🌿😳😊😊🤪.... Gary...... England 🇬🇧
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
And the video would have been crazy long and very mellow. Plus I’d be eating Doritos at the end!! Lol
@atrahasis38994 жыл бұрын
If I apply 240V to you for several minutes, I bet I can get you to smoke.
@cokeypokey14 жыл бұрын
Hi mike Your videos are fantastically put together, you have a wickedly amazing great sense of humor, and good patience. I wish you had a bit more room in your garage so you could swing a cat. Keep up the great informative work. Rob from Australia
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob! I’m looking for a house with a shop or something to use to make videos.
@manowaari4 жыл бұрын
Might be intake manifold gaskets check closely, that's a bigger job to remove and fix... Hopefully just some injector seals..
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
I’m hoping!!
@paulrandolph84692 жыл бұрын
You don't have to find a 4-way piece of ancient Mercedes rubber. For some hoses that are just loose and not cracked, you might try clear silicone caulking---just a dab in a place where it won't enter the line. You could also use silicone to seal the soldering iron.
@paulrandolph84692 жыл бұрын
I should also point out that the Gorilla Glue company sells silicone caulking in a small tube with a tight cap (similar to a tube of toothpaste). In other words, you can buy a little and have it last a long time without drying out. I can't stand those big tubes that go dry in a few weeks.
@kevinritchie92274 жыл бұрын
I have to do the same thing for my Merc... uh I mean S10. I think you and I must have seen the same instructional video on youtube. I have the parts, just need to put it together. You got any left over baby oil?? lol
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha!!
@رافعليث10 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏
@AlwaysDiagnoseVehicleFirst3 жыл бұрын
Sir Good Morning! I watched your video and loved it. Were you using the bicycle hand pump to deliver smoke into the brake booster hose or did you wait for the jar to create smoke and let the smoke flow out on its own without pumping?
@MonkeyWrenchMike3 жыл бұрын
The pump pushed the smoke out of the jar and into the booster vacuum hose. Good luck!
@nickgeorgiakakis72494 жыл бұрын
Greetings from New Zealand Mike. Love your videos and love the car. Those old mercs have so much character, would love to have one myself sometime.
@Djwally134 жыл бұрын
Are the injectors pretty much the same on all 6 and 8 cylinder Benz engines? They have a plastic sleeve with o rings and then the injector nozzle is inserted into the plastic sleeve with o rings?
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@timmystimmer537 Жыл бұрын
Love the smoker! Way to think outside the box mike
@southshorecollectibles4 жыл бұрын
Mike it seems like you're in a bit of a pickle maybe it's a crazy idea but maybe just maybe the dash it's self might be defective?
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
In a pickle. Why didn’t I use that in the video??!! I literally say that all the time!!!!
@anthony84vette4 жыл бұрын
looks like i'm the first view .LOL......
@dansather34614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the smoke machine idea! I tried it and found all kinds of intake manifold leaks on my suburban. I will admit i was skeptical at first but after i tried it, im glad i watched this video! Thanks again and happy holidays!
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Well done!!!
@LarsCKolberg4 жыл бұрын
This is incredible!!! So exciting and SO clever. Thank you (MB 230CE 1989)
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Pretty clever!!
@robertross67754 жыл бұрын
I have a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 sec made in Germany how did you know that the vacuum leak was causing a problem what problem did you actually have I'm curious?
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
There’s no power when I hit the gas.
@richochett4043 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter due to the fact you should never have a vacuum leak in the system, however , if you need a reason, do it because it is the day of the week.
@graphene14872 жыл бұрын
3:28 love the music here. That bass line is stellar.
@danielcarter55794 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to do this exact procedure thanks for showing us this way!
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m here for!
@dorkusamoungus2 жыл бұрын
i made ya 1000 likes!!
@MonkeyWrenchMike2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimmydeen584 жыл бұрын
Great Video Mike Awesome Idea on the DIY Smoke Machine love your videos....
@MonkeyWrenchMike4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy!!
@samuelanderson14154 жыл бұрын
Great job a good video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@justinhicks64244 жыл бұрын
I always like Randy’s videos, wanted to come on over here and subscribe