Getting rid of the CIS and going ITB + Standalone was the best thing I ever did. The total cost isn't actually that far off what you could throw at the CIS to get it running right anyway! My 16v starts hot or cold. Idles solid as a rock and makes more power. Appreciate the values of these might stop people going down this route but technically it could go back to stock should you wish. Glad you've got this one sorted!
@benstone50386 ай бұрын
I almost did EFI on mine but opted for stock refurbishment for value later. Runs like new (mostly) still have 2 new pumps to go on and new BOSCH fuel accumulator
@maxgr77236 ай бұрын
Honestly efi has a lot of advantages like knock detection etc. If one wants to, the best thing about it is, that you are able to even keep the cis optic...my 103 2.6 will get an efi too
@hueyfinesse6 ай бұрын
most people who build na engines do efi straight away, it shouldn't be no difference with these. I know allot of the mercedes engines from this era see good power increase with EFI
@shazadhussain95876 ай бұрын
Raj loves his airmax 90’s
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Oh yes 😊👌🏽
@mrlondon9636 ай бұрын
That wasn't a good cold start. It struggled then started. It should be a crisp clean start.
@dappergent94226 ай бұрын
Beautiful car compared to the monstrous models we see on our roads.
@rajsangha9115 ай бұрын
Yes indeed!
@paulstansfield86936 ай бұрын
My 2.5-16 had the same issue. Mercedes had my car for 3 weeks, got a bill for £980, didn’t really get to the running that well, that was 15 years ago. I mistakenly put super high octane petrol in it. Completely different car.
@LopuDesigns15 күн бұрын
Had my CIS system recoed recently, new fuel distributer, dizzy cap, injectors, pumps, fuel tank and filter, runs great yet off the line the 2nd gear start is 💩
@Nature_Ransacked6 ай бұрын
Great video, love the car archeology and finding out what could be wrong with them 🙂
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy, this one was a challenge!
@gindysingh39266 ай бұрын
Raj put an Evo 2 kit on it and give your automotive work to some Apne bundhe......... in Hayes why you going Reading when you got so many Apne local Merc specialists?
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
I don't think there are any mechanics local to us who could have got this car running right (and we know quite a few)!
@chiefrocka86046 ай бұрын
I sold one last year , it had tank sorted and fuel pump etc This thing needs a older Merc tech to go through it . I made £4000 on mine and only bought it with profit off a e34 M5 I made a big pile on . Understanding a recession may be coming I put the money in the bank and couldn’t help it I bought a free cosworth Sierra and now I couldn’t care less about the economy I’ve got a free Cosworth 😂
@benstone50386 ай бұрын
Mine was the same, complete new refurbed CIS was the key, the fuel distributors are finicky, bit of crap in there and runs like shite.
@luqmanareington6 ай бұрын
Indeed a knob he was🙈 Watching this reminds me of my buddies 190 AMG here in south Africa..its an original car and no.50 of 50 Its a 2.3 8v When i sat in it for the 1st time i was surprised by the power delivery..lol definitely not a fast car..but still good
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Haha… that driver definitely was a proper knob! These cars were quick in period but not by modern standards. Nonetheless, an enjoyable drive 👍🏽
@SidorovichJr6 ай бұрын
throw that 16v sht out and put m104 3.2. Mine hasnt failed for...13 years since swap which actually baffles even me, basically all costs I ever had was changing fluids! And I have been daily driving it and been on track days many times!
@costelloandsilke73216 ай бұрын
Flat face alloys are the only wheels for a W201. Forget AMGs :((
@yowhatupmain6 ай бұрын
Where’s that Renault 5 get some sounds in that
@fanaericngwenya11726 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the next episode mr S ❤
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍🏽
@The-Audi-driver6 ай бұрын
Runs like shit, not goes like shit off a shovel
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Was running like sh*t... now driving a lot better. However, still does not go like sh*t off a shovel 😂
@raldyjimenez33196 ай бұрын
blue smoke means valve seal and piston rings issue...not so cheap repairs sadly
If its cutting out at idle when your coming to junctions and you have to keep blipping the throttle to keep it running. Change the throttle microswitch at the end of the throttle cable it tells the ECU your foot is off the throttle and to keep fuelling the engine. You can get them from Mercedes and its a easy job worth changing the throttle cable at the same time another easy job. I did this on both the 190E's i've owned one being a 2.6 manual the other a 2.5-16v like yours but in 199 blue black.
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice - it’s sorted now and running like a dream 👌🏽
@ELIAS-v3y5 ай бұрын
You've had the car for a year....change the engine soundproofing hood pad already. Looks ugly with the hood up.
@rajsangha9114 ай бұрын
New soundproofing ordered and will be fitting it very soon 👍🏼
@ELIAS-v3y4 ай бұрын
@@rajsangha911 beautiful car brother. Enjoy
@aaa_batteries6 ай бұрын
Good thing that it wasn't something major like an engine rebuild, good to see another classic fixed! Love to see audio being mentioned with this 👀👀Classic Merc wheels would look killer on this!
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Slowly getting there 👍🏽👍🏽
@melcu19906 ай бұрын
keep it standard!!!
@c2gless126 ай бұрын
Great video, merc will be 100 once it run good . Video audio seems to be recorded at a bit low volume.
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Noted! Thanks for watching 🙌🏽
@harjitchohan6 ай бұрын
Change the colour of the gaddi yaar😂
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda drove the 2.3 version in the same colour back in the 80's making it an iconic car ... changing the colour would be sacrilege!
@zakr30016 ай бұрын
Raj keeping Beast Mode in check!
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
💪🏽💪🏽
@daventry26 ай бұрын
Superb video Raj!
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Appreciated 🤘🏼
@balnsingh41186 ай бұрын
Wicked 190e raj... BTW that Fiat driver at the island thought you were going around the island because you were in the right hand as if going around the island BUT you turned Left into the Right lane... So he/she wasn't aas you cussed "A Dickhead".!. Turning left should be in the Left inner lane going into Left lane. So come on...no need for the unjustified GUSSA.!.😊
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Thanks Bal - btw the A312 is a dual carriageway with two lanes joining from the roundabout. I was in the correct lane as I was not indicating to go right - common practice on this roundabout. Even if I was going right this driver would still have cut me up. No GUSSA... just clarifying my position 😊🤣
@balnsingh41186 ай бұрын
@@rajsangha911 no probz,.. love your car portfolio and the way you run your business. Peace & Good health to you ALL.!.
@Stewss476 ай бұрын
Hi what size wheels are those 👍
@usmanmohammed72906 ай бұрын
He look like David Beckham 😂
@rajsangha9114 ай бұрын
I wish 😂
@gman55236 ай бұрын
I brought one of those when they first came in to the country. What a pile of rubbish.
@rajsangha9116 ай бұрын
Haha... they're not that bad!
@gman55236 ай бұрын
@@rajsangha911 I was used the the cosworth fords so that was a big letdown 🤷♂️ it wasn’t cheap either 👍
@jayhuss76846 ай бұрын
Raj you got some nice cars brother. Have you got instagram