Replacing a Mercedes Air Suspension in a Hotel Parking Lot

The R-Class gave us a lot of trouble on our way down from Toronto. This videos about fixing up some of the issues that came up along the way
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[@benalborta]

Damn what did we did to deserve two uploads so close together :P

[@derekgray1633]

right! today is a special day haha! im not complaining

[@Gabson9]

early black friday for us

[@saifjasim1086]

Nice job but why your friend just keep eating orange like crazy

[@IvelLeCog]

It ain't no Canadian orange that's for sure

[@peterdee9776]

California oranges are just too good! You try one and can’t stop!

[@bencreelman3727]

Came here to post this... what the fuck

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Yeah he seems like an odd bloke.

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

Funny guy ,,,why does he always peel it and not cut it into quarters ?

[@herrpauk]

*opens box "this is what caused the problem" *throws the damn thing away

[@wafi3187]

How many orange he killed? ↓

[@ttiization]

Man, you should make a video about your history with Mercedes cars. Apparently you own/owned dozens of then

[@matt.604]

The orange guy is back!

[@bencreelman3727]

"Many oranges were harmed in the making of this video"

[@hazardsoftech]

I feel like your channel is really great and even more entertaining now that you release more frequently. Thank you for sharing your project with the world.

[@Split10uk]

I'd second that.

[@diggleboy]

Lesson from watching this road trip: Life is all about maintenance. Neglect anything in life and it is sure to let you down when you need it the most.

[@lloyddotimas6302]

It's so satisfying finally seeing your problem fixed!

[@Sev_Auk]

What a magnificent modern world we live in... Overnight delivery of auto parts to your hotel room... Doesn't get much better than that :) So glad you guys addressed those issues and really appreciate the "road trip edit and upload" to keep us all informed! I'm guessing Peter wished he brought more dark colored tee shirts if he knew he was going to be wrenching on the tow vehicle so much :) Looks like you guys are having a great time. Best wishes for more fun times ahead and thanks again for the uploads! -Sev

[@von...]

Can you make an orange eating tutorial?

[@diggleboy]

Way to go getting this fixed on the road. Men of the year award for you too!!!

[@vmoutsop]

Hey, who said road trips aren’t memorable? When you get back it may be time to give the “R” a Viking funeral 🔥

[@turbo97semax]

This is one reason I believe in preventative maintenance... as soon as my E55 airbags started to leak they were replaced with Arnott’s ... Mercedes airbags are ticking time bombs. Once they start to go the pumps go too due to overworking ... sounds like the tires are ticking too ... wish you both the best of luck ... amazing you managed to do it all in the parking lot! Love all the vids!

[@MrKingdavis13]

Your partner is going to end up needing frequent restroom stops if he keeps eating so many oranges. Lol

[@diamondip]

Your video was a lot of help and I just replace minds today thanks to you guys.

[@Split10uk]

Nice job, and completed in the field so too speak.

[@FixItRyan]

I'm digging the on-the-road content 👍

[@tomahoks]

26,5•C I'm so jelly. 0•C in here.

[@gafrers]

All this air suspensions problems are so familiar, crappy system but great to see it fixed quickly by a master I don't care how you eat an orange but multiple oranges in 2 videos, his name now is "The Orange Guy"

[@diamondip]

Love the video I'll be changing minds this week.

[@felixchan713]

You should also change the air compressor relay. Sometimes an overran air compressor can damage the relay causing it to remain latched later on.

[@anthonygendron5648]

Relays fail in an open (unlatched) position, Transistors and MOSFETs fail in a closed (conductive) manner.

[@felixchan713]

@@anthonygendron5648 I have seen relays fail both in latched and unlatched position. It typically happens when an airmatic pump is overran and during the next activation the relay will remain in the latched position. The contacts would arc and fuse together slightly.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@anthonygendron5648 - I'm sure relays often fail in an open position. They also fail in a closed position. Corrosion and/or high current can weld the contacts together. Ask me how I know. I've had two fail, one burned out the secondary air injection pump on my S-class. The second one almost burned out the Airmatic pump but I caught it in time and saved the pump. Relays failing closed are known issues with these cars.

[@philipsgarage]

Had to change mine as well. I had noticed one day that the air compressor was staying on after locking my car, I caught it in time and replaced it.

[@JoePelayo1]

I've been looking forward to this video! LOL!

[@HorsepowerIndustries]

haha! nice! the airbag throwing contest was hilarious lol!

[@royramnath1864]

You guys deserve way more subscribers than you currently have

[@diggleboy]

Love the Reggae dub music choice for the background music.

[@Mig200z]

safe travels good thing benz drive trains are prety solid,

[@lukamadunic8534]

Now you could overhaul old compressor an use it in ASL instead AC compressor and inverter. It would probably save same weight.

[@Conservator.]

Top job👍 But old air compressor in the garbage? Didn’t you want to know why and how it failed? I would have kept it at least until I’d be back home. You never know what’s gonna break on the Chinese replacement compressor. I very much hope 🤞everything stays in one piece on the rest of your journey!

[@paulstandeven8572]

Well, one thing they know is that if the Chinese one fails, they can fit a new one in 10 minutes. Once it arrives

[@enzo3122]

Great video!! Keep it up!

[@MirchiBoy]

Love ur content 👊

[@MrPainkill3r30]

Some Quality Content right here

[@TA-mm7rv]

Good work guys 😁👍

[@shashankravi1]

Nice video, very informative, what do those air pumps and springs set cost, and how many km aprox do they last on a R 350

[@kocaarik]

So the air compressor was not faulty? I've also learned the hard way to troubleshooting before repairing

[@Andreyhappy74]

RESPECT Guys. Thank You. ✊🤝🥂

[@douglasharley2440]

dude, you are so *pro*! much thanks for inspiring us.

[@douglasharley2440]

@@ThunderGoatz whut?

[@douglasharley2440]

@@ThunderGoatz nope...i don't even know what/who that is, nor am i interested. peace

[@teamdrama6251]

Is your buddy handicapped. Lol hes always eating an orange and staring at the camera. You dont have to worry about him getting scurvy. Lmao .just joking nice job on the parking lot fix .Its good to have a buddy that's mechanical. Nice job .

[@peterdee9776]

Team Drama no scurvy for me! Yess

[@teamdrama6251]

@@peterdee9776 lol I love it .you are a funny dude .you should be on the channel more often .it looks like your good with tools too. I can only image what the two of you could build if that's all you guys had to do full time. Keep up the good work and making us laugh .lol

[@thomassimon3905]

Boys, I love your commitment. Are there no rental workshops around in California? That dusty parking lot were a bit too much for me. And yes, all cars including aged Mercedes put out all of their faults and problems when you need them most.

[@GregoryVeizades]

Yeah, I retract my tongue argument. I forgot how light your race car is.

[@michelevitarelli]

4:03 why mechanics need to use torque sticks.

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

what an amazing road trip

[@boryswwa]

Hey! How was that time attack? How did the car perform? Can't wait for that next vid!

[@grlg2]

Great job guys. I dont like that open bladder design as dirt and small stones gets in between layers and eventually wears holes in the rubber. My S class has the bladder protected by a boot that limits dirt ingress. Another this I do once a year is remove the desiccant gel from the pump and dry it in the oven on a tray at 80-90c. All manufacturers of cars with air suspension claim the dryer is self regenerating but I've had three cars with air suspension and thats just not true. Cheers.

[@AJBtheSuede]

Seems almost, ALMOST as reliable as a new Mercedes... :) Good job BTW

[@fila1445]

After around 2004 Mercedes really went downhill :/

[@FirstLast-tx3yj]

When this dude calls u a stupid mechanic u cant argue!!

[@Bultish]

haha the roadkill feeling grows stronger and stronger with these ones =D

[@sweetsuductress]

You should not have inflated the new airbags with the car lowered on the ground position. Leave the car slightly supported off the ground with the jack and then inflate the new bags and remove jacks once it clears its height. Your way could cause premature failure.

[@simonhazell2279]

If you put the car to the ground and then inflated the Airbags they will fail. You shouldnt do it under the full load of the car / suspension. Partially lower the jacks and inflate. Telling you this for when they break again lol

[@stevejami8074]

Good job

[@DavidRojoCancun]

You encouraged me to change this air pump myself! Now I need to see if I have the tools, but I believe that the cost of buying them if I don't have them, will be much cheaper than the fee that a local mechanic may charge for this simple fix. ¡Keep the good work!

[@leebenstead7171]

Sometimes a leak in an airbag can act like a one way valve so it intermittently closes the hole, I've also seen this with flexible rubber brake hoses where they leak when not under pressure, or sometimes when they break down inside causing the caliper to lock on because the fluid cannot get back up the hose.

[@Ginniccole]

Hi what does it mean if the car still doesn’t lift even after the air bags aren’t staying lifted? It will air up using an air scanner but it will lose air we test drove the car.

[@hafeexius]

You might want to wipe down the air spring boot with aerospace 303 protectant to prevent it from dry rotting/developing cracks..

[@heeltoeautomotive4962]

The people who said the air suspension issue was from the trailer obviously have never towed with air suspension. If you have air suspension the tow vehicle will inflate the bags more to keep itself level, and towing 3500 lbs us far less than most air suspensions are built to handle

[@TheBunnyDeveloper]

His car is light as well so it shouldn't really be a contributor to the damage.

[@kdao1007]

love the R350. Ive replaced mine twice. LOL. Airpump too! But I love my R350.

[@AbdulFourteia]

He's still eating the same orange

[@giftfromgodpostcardministr6547]

Do You have to take the battery post off

[@Azhang22]

In what cases do you change just the air spring and not the whole piece?

[@huligan75]

did you have to cut the air line to remove the old connection?

[@johnmorgan1629]

Bet you guys are glad to get out the hotel parking.

[@ShaneHolly]

Danm this just happen to is on a road trip.. was hoping for the parts list?

[@akashtalon]

how has that pump held up?

[@ledgic1317]

i did not realize changing the rear air struts and compressor would be so easy on the mercedes r500

[@itzjdub282]

This is why I got the r350 without the Airmatic

[@augustaiello5757]

Didnt your E55 have rear air suspension too?

[@staffa007]

cheers from italy!!!

[@curvs4me]

What books do you recommend for suspension design? I want to design full wishbone pull rod or push rod suspension and then build a chassis around it for megacar aero. A arms have a link between each arm forming an A, or filled completely etc. Wishbone has nothing in between the arms tying them together, hence the term wishbone. I wish everyone knew this but in the age of social media false definitions go far and wide so an observer doesn't know what is what. The word Looser referring to the fit of pants after a successful diet is incorrectly written in place of the correct word Loser as in the guy who lost the race. It's written incorrectly more often than correctly. Now it's being used in actual corporate PR and marketing materials occasionally, look for the spread to continue lol.

[@heinzkot360]

actually there has to be some holding mechanism for the "airbags" at the top AND bottom ... they need to be renewed everytime the "airbags" are removed ;)

[@kaibinrubber]

Nice!

[@milolouis]

Wow a fancy but serviceable modern car

[@mestercedesamg4099]

We are Proud if you bro 👌🏻 no thing can stopped 🛑 you 👍🏻

[@D_Mukness]

how are the oranges?

[@rlloft84]

These things were trash in the late 90s and still are trash today. Working on them pushed me quickly to other brands. On a side note just because the GVWR says you can tow it... doesn't mean you should.

[@KonstantinosEmmanouil]

what did the parts cost? (the moment the crappy Merc get more interest than the racecar)

[@albertorobinson7611]

Take advantage of the tangerine

[@boriskozjan]

damaged speed sensor cable at 5:43?

[@armandoflores792]

How much would the air suspension be?

[@opeyemiobileye]

whats the brand name of the air suspension

[@seanjamesii4315]

Forgive thy oranges for thy did not know what thee did.

[@tyrannyterminator4179]

Luckily you had all of the tools too!

[@bilpat5123]

Should have applied a bicycle puncture repair patch 😛

[@1one3_Racing]

I've got Arnott bags in the back of my X5. I tow my race car with it all the time (And other things) and often exceed tongue weights.

[@DJInclined]

Didn't know you were from Canada.

[@jameslatham3521]

The oranges!!!

[@Uninfluenceable]

If your still in LA you're welcome to come by my place and borrow my Star Diag computer. Also did you check the pressure release valve on the pump? The pump tends to get full of moisture after the desiccant balls inside it get full and stop being able to absorb the moisture from the air, leaving the pump full of water that could either hydro-lock it or rust out the pressure release valve where it remain open and no matter how long the pump runs it will not pump the bags up. I have an extra good working pump as well (though its for a w212, so not sure if its the same), extra pressure release valve, extra air distribution valve block and extra level sensors. PM me if you need any of them.

[@cali_cal]

can i use the star computer? I've removed the air shocks but the ecu is still asking for it

[@Uninfluenceable]

@@cali_cal sure, but excluding a module as not a simple process, it's not done through the OEM Xentry portal but rather through a 3rd party "hacking" program called DTS Monaco where you HAVE to know what your doing because you can cause some serious damage if you don't .That is why most shops, even the Mercedes Indies just use an emulator module rather than programming.

[@johndeerman2105]

Your positive attitude is weird. I would be screaming and yelling at this point I could be heard back home in Canada. ✌😁

[@peterdee9776]

JOHN Deerman lol that wouldn’t do anything but stress your vocal chords better just laugh it off and thank Benz for the bumpstops on the suspension

[@johndeerman2105]

@@peterdee9776 I guess your right. I own a Audi allroad and when the bags fail the only thing that stops the car from hitting the ground is the tires hitting the wheel wells. 🙄✌😁

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Agreed, but lots of this was narrated, long after the fact. I would not be shocked if there was a bit cursing involved here.

[@xNOFEARx58]

I have also Problems with my e550 Airmatic 😤😡

[@alfredogls463]

This is a funny guy 😂

[@AliAariyan]

well, we know the suspension collapsed 'cuz of all those oranges you guys were carrying.

[@joachimbartsch1045]

6mm stud, 10mm nut size.....or was it 10mm stud and 14mm nut size?

[@dmr9042]

I love orange😆

[@sonycox]

respekt guys ... but try find some dustbin next time :)

[@bored-old-man]

What's with your friend and oranges? :-)

[@AskGriff1]

If the airbag was the issue, why replace and scrap the compressor?

[@jz4057]

It is crappy airbag. I have a gl320 and the airbags were blown because I ran over a curb. Needed to replace all four tires for a tiny incident and now the air suspension quits after 6 month. With all the goddamn money I spend on special tires it sure is delicate.

[@ibidu1]

Probably a good time to buy a cheap GM cargo van preferably with a 6.0 for towing

[@paulr.9193]

what's with the oranges LOL

[@ricksalerno5079]

Arnott did not warranty mine.