Mercedes W123 Engine Deep Clean - Steam Clean - Restoration

[@hellbillypete.7898]

I might have an oilcooler..i think its for an 230, but its look like the same size. I will check it out tomorrow. Btw, i live in Sweden, and if you pay for the shipping, its yours for free! :-)

[@jeffhammond8969]

For the cooler, could you use a fin comb tool to straighten the fins and repaint the outer housing?

[@Famouzlastwrds]

I appreciate how his clips don't have unnecessary music playing on them

[@danielprivate7442]

4:53 oi, those timing chain sprockets are really really worn. See the way they are bent over and even broken at the tips? Might want to think about replacing those. Great episode.

[@RestoreIt]

Thanks Daniel, I wish this was my project haha. I'd replace so much. But cheers I'll tell the owner and see what he says...

[@KhanIlkara]

Despite that, for the age of the engine it seems pretty well taken care of. Sure they get old and worn out and replacement would do it good, but I'm surprised at the lack of well, destruction here.

[@danielprivate7442]

@@RestoreIt Well, if the client doesn't want to shell out money for a new part, you might be able to do this: If the sprocket is simply keyed to the cam AND if the hub is symmetrical (no offset) you could turn the sprocket around and gently file the tips that are gnarled over so the chain seats nicely. Just don't forget to transfer any timing marks to the other side of the sprocket too. That will buy some time before the part fails.

[@Nbomber]

@@danielprivate7442 damn, thats a neat idea actually.

[@Radio4ManLeics]

My goodness! You are clearly a very patient & painstaking man!

[@hajdarsalihi4215]

Hey man look on autodoc for the oil cooler and you can get one for a w116 Is not the exact one and it has top and bottom inlet/outlet connection but with some slight modification you can make it fit. I did it on my w123 and it sits nicely. Good luck

[@stephenansahoyirifi7827]

I like the way this gentleman works keep it up

[@philbaier]

Please include window seal replacements in a future video! I have a 300CD and love these videos so far.

[@matthieupaire3853]

Your videos are always great! As an old Mercedes fan I loved it.

[@tattoosteveneo]

Just a friendly. Never grind valve covers or manifolds unless you flatten them before install. Since you haven’t done that yet I would recommend it. Good job on it so far.

[@MrHBSoftware]

´the wire whell doesnt take off material...i use it in the shop to clean off old gaskets and sealer on valve covers and sumps and if you look closey it doesnt even remove the machining marks...you just have to use a not very aggressive wire wheel and dont force it, obviously

[@johns8000]

I would go with Hydroblasting to clean up the parts , it also takes off rust and doesn’t leave pitting like sand blasting. Didn’t know about Ice blasting before this video.

[@markdaugherty6378]

Great progress, looking forward to the next episode. Once again, great camera work.

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Very satisfying to watch! Awesome work

[@mythicalcadmus8023]

I cant wait for the E30 to finish

[@dasautoshoppe6932]

The black paint on the bell housing is overspray from the factory, and wasn't necessary to remove. The shift linkage was a non coated steel when new, and was never painted. Only a yellow inspection paint mark on each end would have been present. The Exhaust gas recirculation pipe is stainless steel, and was left bare when new. It was not painted. However, the nuts on each end were yellow zinc plated. In addition, the top of the EGR valve was yellow zinc, not clear zinc (silver). The fan and pulley on the alternator were clear zinc plated when new. They were never painted.

[@shakedinbar2162]

that was so interesting ! i wish i had all the tools and spacework to get similar stuff done too

[@electronic7979]

Excellent restoration

[@PB-wb2kj]

You can use a fin comb for radiators on the oil cooler.

[@punkbloater]

Very satisfactory to watch, all though I was just at the dentist today and removed a tooth and that high pitched dremel sound brought back bad memories. 😳😁

[@bobjoncas2814]

...lookin' good ,stay safe and have a great week....

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers Bob, you too!

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome information to restore that engine back to new condition.

[@vessmachineen193]

I always enjoy watching you work. a nice job like always.

[@derverschraubungstheoretik1278]

Krass! Wie sauber das geworden ist

[@tahraouiislam3537]

I work as a mechanic and have 9 years of skill from Algeria. I am looking for a job in your country. I like your country very much. I am 29 years old.

[@repairrestore3293]

As always, a great restoration 👍

[@MrSHAUNE55]

I used to work on loads of those 110 engines years ago, always needed valve guides and seals.

[@andrewedwards6548]

Always makes my day seeing an upload from you 😊

[@rominou684]

Hello :)! There is some time I would like ask to you about, I hope you will don't take it bad. So, why are you using the dremel with a metal brush for cleaning the aluminium part? It's a thing i often see, and it always a paint to watch it as it scratch and alter the aluminium surface in the process. Why don't you use instead some soda blasting on the aluminium part, it's a good compromise for removing greases film and contaminant as paint. That's especially really effiency for cleaning sensitive part as carburators. Always found it (little ;)) damaging your overall resaerch of high quality and clean as possible restaurations. Otherwise, as usual, good continuation to you ;)!

[@namenotavailable11]

I was going to mention the same thing. You especially don't want to on the mating surfaces.

[@pinzgauernorcal]

I'm looking forward to the ice blasting results!!!

[@radhamesortiz]

The fins of the alternator also have to be zinc plated, the exhaust manifolds are originally ceramic coated in a light grey paint ( almost white)

[@wojtekdobrowolski8084]

Will you replace the starter motor brushes as a sort of preventative maintenance or are they not really worth replacing until the starter stops working properly?

[@georgeae0]

Hey man! I've seen some pretty gnarly injuries from using a bench grinder/wire wheel without gloves. It makes me scared when I see you do it.... Stay safe

[@dietsausage1]

ive been in a hurry before and once had my index fingered sucked into a bench grinder. it doesnt happen twice. get some pliers and gloves. it aint worth the pain and inconvenience of healing....

[@ridethroughlifertl]

@@dietsausage1 I was always taught not to use gloves on a bench grinder because it can suck your hand into it. I honestly don't know which is correct.

[@54mgtf22]

Me too. It made me cringe.

[@dietsausage1]

@@ridethroughlifertl yeah, i just use them in case the tool slips

[@maxbradley9534]

Don't use gloves, a thread from gloves caught in the wheel is far far worse than it just catching your bare skin

[@sonyhk3824]

Great job. Cheers 👍

[@sun-p6g]

Don't use caustic degreaser. It will severley attack the aluminium.

[@kensilelongway2658]

Living one of my ADD dreams. I wish i was doing this so bad lol

[@CrazyKraut20]

For the love of god please wear a respirator when sanding, cleaning and de-rusting surfaces :/ Love your videos I have already learned a lot about Body work and welding just from watching your work :)

[@Pedro5antos_]

Awesome content! This project is turning up pretty great

[@christophermarshall5765]

Something else worth talking to the owner about is deleting the oil cooler. Yes, I did this to my own car, and it is fine. Simply fit blanking plugs & copper sealing washers in place of the oil cooler fittings on the engine. It has no ill effects to the engine.

[@goeatapizza2572]

Ac automobiles need it

[@christophermarshall5765]

@@goeatapizza2572 actually they don’t. The ones that are fitted with air conditioning usually have a bigger radiator. Mine has a three core radiator. Non ac ones use a two core, except in hotter regions like Australia, where three core types are used. The oil cooler in my 123 wagon is still there, but is not used.

[@winsurf2971]

very very impressed by the job

[@Picard1701ABCDE]

Amazing video and what a beautiful finish. In my opinion the M110 is one of the most gorgeous engines there is, simply beautiful.

[@nickwhitney1534]

Satisfying to watch.👍

[@dearlord4990]

Amazing job

[@AmazingThings685]

Grit job man

[@cookie_boi]

great going champ 🤜🤛 as for the cooler, get a reputable radiator joint and ask them to either repair the one you have or make a better one (more cores) usually they come up with a better bigger and more durable solution also look up forums until then, keep the grrat content coming 🥃🥃

[@chombi84]

Great video 👍

[@picaspero]

Hi, What brand of wire wheel do you use for the dremel? I bought some, but they fell apart in a few seconds of use.

[@Peaceof59]

Aliexpress 2 ~ 5min use (buy set x100)

[@pmyhill]

You must go through a hell of a lot of the small rotary wire wheels ?

[@drd0a]

Better plug up those ports to prevent contaminating the combustion chambers mate

[@MrSSSamuelll]

I also restored a M110. I think you won't get around redoing the head. Valves, valveseals, valveseats, resurfacing, you know the drill... Should be around 2000 Pounds

[@dariusmartu2619]

It’s worth to remove oil pan clean all and inspect shaft bearings 👍🏻also valves?

[@frankbiz]

I can only imagine what you could do with a 500 Watt Laser Cleaning machine. You would save many hours of time. Not sure how expensive they are. Have you considered one?

[@FhVW]

Where do you leave the water with the paint remover? and which rust remover are you using? Here in the netherlands I can almost choose of just 1 remover and 1 reformer..

[@Shalash87]

I am kind of hoping to see you take on the automatic transmission

[@lepeejon2955]

What kind steam cleaner did you use? Excellent video.

[@thomasvanonsem8842]

Kärcher SC4

[@sun-p6g]

I wee people spend thousands on these cars getting them like new, then selling them for a lot less than it cost them to do so, just to keep them there. That model next to the rover p6 are worth saving for what they taught us.

[@menim_per_winston]

Awesome !!!!! Job

[@RestoreIt]

Cheers dude!

[@houseofno]

May I ask what the make and model is of that steam cleaner? I may want to purchase similar equipment if it's within my budget. Thanks for another great video!

[@robertm5969]

for the heat exchanger, why not use one of those "combs" to pull the metal fins straight again?

[@stevengysin1392]

Which steam cleaner are you using? I've been debating on getting one for my own projects.

[@michaelem7883]

He was telling that SC4 which is a karcher steamer

[@MrHBSoftware]

there are people who make custom oil coolers and radiators for very cheap...overhere in Portugal you would be looking at about 200€ tops for a custom oil cooler in aluminium and very similar to the original....

[@gr1mrea9er82]

a couple of old welding sleeves would keep your arms clean from dirt and rust...

[@MichailDoc]

Oddly satisfying

[@lukewarmwater6412]

just so everyone understands things. w-123 is a chassis style. there could be any number of engines, gasoline or diesel installed....

[@richardpalmer4936]

What rust converter did you use please?

[@patsematary]

I agree with degreasing and steam cleaning but I would have covered alternator and ignition distributor & other sensitive parts..also rubbing with the dremel and the rotating brush the alloy head cover is not a recommended treatment, hope it was at least a brass brush, not steel

[@isyt1]

Great job! Just wondering, where does the grease go when you steam clean? I expected to see it dripping off but it seems to just evaporate or disappear?

[@netmatrix75]

It drips down. You can see he has a large pan under the engine to catch it.

[@aitorbleda8267]

I see you still have a Titan paint stripper can from Spain!

[@rolandl4782]

Open connections on the K-jetronic fuel system cant be good?

[@ldenorio]

what are some of the bands you are listening to on your headphones?

[@blazerobbins3958]

What’s the steam cleaner you’re using?

[@Saabman89]

Love it 🥰

[@pascaljeske7307]

A very good Job Love it really 👍❤️👍

[@ROADKILL4147]

nice job did you look on ebay for that alternative thing?

[@StefanJovanovski]

Hey bro, we all feel very manly working on our cars, but I don't understand why you don't protect your hands while working with the grinder 7:50

[@bokkenrijder172]

I was searching and looking forward to the dry ice blasting video, but it’s nowhere to be found despite that this deep clean video is already 6 months old.

[@christophe8549]

Hello !… J’savais même pas qu’il y avait des 5 chez Merco ! V’la la pollution avec tout ces produits chimiques , mais c’est le résultat qui compte. J’en remets une couche, vidéo pas finie 😿

[@andrewedwards6548]

Hey I have an idea about the rad you want replacing.

[@jayinmi3706]

That L800 part, is that an oil cooler? That seems ridiculous if it is.

[@barneykennett9282]

Nice...👍.

[@christophermcelligott1593]

What am I missing here? 5 cylinders with 6 exhaust ports?

[@pawenowak8642]

2.8 6 cylinders M110

[@snail415]

Curious if you know Sandro over at Auto Craft Car Detailing in Melbourne. He’s practically the best detailer in the developed world. Look him up and his channel up. You guys deserve to have a beer together.

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[@IssaYouse]

Keep dirt there don't matters.. Still working 😢

[@ezequielsilva2709]

Muito bom!

[@abedhiaz3162]

What is the name of this steamer ?

[@filipbrecelj669]

great video but i would change the title to mercedes m110 (.924?) engine rebuild

[@albertospengler]

Nutela... too worried not to get dirty

[@alexnike84]

Un saludo desde Lima Perú. Fuera muy bueno que tuviera traducción al español

[@_ifv]

wear your PPE!!!!

[@Z1LVA]

Do not use bosch spark plugs. This part is poor on quality. Or keep that in mind.l if there will be misfire.

[@mrtube16]

U missed replaced water plug pastile

[@fargogemini694]

Steam cleaner? That’s thing is what my wife cleans in the house with

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[@goeatapizza2572]

The valve guides and seals wear out on these. He should have redone those and looked at the tensioner guides at a minimum

[@sverdson]

bonjour pouvez activer les sous titres svp ? merci

[@RestoreIt]

Je suis surchargé de travail en ce moment mais je m'y mettrai dès que possible. Ou faire participer quelqu'un d'autre. À votre santé

[@stephencrozier396]

3 wks! What going on?

[@lucasconstantino3884]

6:38 não fica bravo não.

[@Дорога-к7ч]

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