Fixing Up An Old Diesel-Powererd Mercedes, Continued

[@mganymed8165]

Hello Simon, I'm from Germany/Berlin and couldn't believe my eyes when someone from the USA started working on a Mercedes 240 D. You should know that this model series has long since disappeared from the German streetscape, but was the taxi model in Germany and Europe until the early/mid 1980s. I myself had a 3.0 litre diesel from this series, they were extremely reliable but also boring and slow. Today in 2024, the picture has changed, today they are "eye-catchers" and are revered. In Greece and Turkey, they still run as taxis, some with a mileage of 2 million kilometres. The engines are oversized and can be overhauled at any time. The big problem was rust, which you can also see on your green bouncer. From here I can only tell you that you carry out the repairs with absolute professionalism and I appreciate the fact that you now wear protective gloves when handling the various liquids and often support your vehicles when you lift them. You set standards compared to the many screwdriver videos that repair their cars with a mechanical jack on sand. And as an outro I find your various cat relationships funny, I also have a stray cat who sometimes sits on my BMW S1000 in the morning and thinks he has to tell me his women's stories. So, I am eagerly awaiting the continuation of your 240 D development, and if you need support with parts or whatever, I will be happy to hear from you. Michael from Berlin

[@maoxian]

"his women's stories" made me laugh.. cheers!

[@ЕвгенийЧерепанов-ц4б]

Приветствую, Михаил. Судя по стилю Вашего комментария, Вы скорее всего переехали в Германию из Казахстана. Я родом из Казахстана.

[@gushchinica]

@@ЕвгенийЧерепанов-ц4б А может из России)

[@thomasknobbe4472]

Just from observing the quality of the components, these cars look like they were designed to last forever. They kind of remind me of farm machinery from the 60's and 70's, which was still designed then with the same intention.

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

My best friend used to drive around in his grandfathers 300TD wagon, we used to have a blast driving around in that thing.

[@mfc4591]

sounds of nature, tools clinking, engines, no rubbish music or chit chat, what a pleasure. A man who knows what he is doing.

[@TheAndre8900]

And the absolute simphony from the 616 clickin and klackin along the diesel firing inside the chambers.

[@joepimental6938]

Thank you. I'm a snob mechanic since 16 (now 70) I didn't like dealing with customers/a multitude of them, and petty stuff - loved rebuilding engines and tranny's. But your smooth patience is a comfort to watch.

[@gushchinica]

Ну до чего же аккуратный и грамотный парень! Мое почтение! Час созерцания эстетической красоты! Такому Мастеру можно доверить свою машину и свою жизнь!

[@nickgiard8553]

What have we all learned here ... Old German cars are a pain to work on! Still love em though. Man another great video. I didnt even read the title, just saw the new notification for your new vid and watched it. Probably my most favorite channel now. Used to be road kill and vice grip garage but they are so commerical now. Your channel is every back yard mechanic with basic hand tools. Actual mechanic vs parts changer. Rebuild parts vs replace em. Awesome job man. Keep em coming!

[@detroitdiesel7074]

Old bmws are fantastic to work on, it’s like a breath of fresh air with something that’s actually *designed* to be repaired

[@nickgiard8553]

@@detroitdiesel7074 well that's true, a bit more complicated and often last longer too

[@detroitdiesel7074]

@@nickgiard8553 yea I’ve got three e34s and 2 of them have over 220k on the clock, incredibly solid cars.

[@nickgiard8553]

@@detroitdiesel7074 I'm soon getting my dad's 2002 z4 with 250km on the clock and she still works like a top. He has had it since new and haven't missed a beat. Well the top stopped working this summer but I'll fix that when I get it. Pretty stoked

[@detroitdiesel7074]

@@nickgiard8553 nice, that’s a little new for me, but I hope you enjoy it

[@VIEW66]

Of course, the application of the BMW parking brake and the pressing of the power window button deserve their own shot. The shot of the 240D undercarriage worthy of George Lucas - Bravo!

[@buggy478]

I love your videos. Full of peace and hope and the silence is wonderful. Greetings from Poland. All the best ❤️

[@WilliamEllison]

it's the best.

[@tabrown01]

For real. I save his videos for evenings on long days when I need to turn everything off for a bit.

[@soulextracter]

The wonderful silence, occasionally broken by aggressive wet fart sounds.

[@evanjc5780]

Simon Mercedesman does not disappoint

[@dirkwittig2929]

Hello Simon, I also come from Berlin and have driven several W115 200D (/8). I still own one, but it hasn't been driven in almost 27 years. Your great film over two parts convinced me that my /8 also needs to get back on the road. Thank you.....best regards Dirk. And it's also nice to see how much success your channel has had recently.

[@Mason_Dixon]

Good mechanic and editor......What we have here ladies and gentlemen is a real life "JACK OF ALL TRADES"

[@middlefork6530]

I love the fact that you love your kitties

[@beboboymann3823]

Simon……I’ve done basically what you’ve done here for new brakes all around on my ‘85. I want to warn you of a disaster lurking waiting to happen and that is the driveshaft u-joints. There aren’t any. This model uses rubber donut components that most owners do not inspect and they fail and drop the driveshaft flipping the car. Do a thorough inspection of them front and rear and replace if any rubber degradation is observed. You can handle it. Not as hard as the brake work.

[@patricks8086]

Almost all Mercedes Benz have those same rubber joints. Also inspect the carrier bearing, engine and transmission mounts. All are commonly worn out and fairly inexpensive.

[@ikaros4203]

They’re called flex discs

[@perkypat2214]

Is there a modern rubber free or safer version that can be used?

[@patricks8086]

@@perkypat2214 Unfortunately, no. Even Mercedes from the 2000’s use this same basic setup. But a joint would have to get VERY bad to drop a driveshaft, you would definitely notice something was wrong first.

[@elext9q]

yes those are often called "guibos", good advice

[@michael5966]

Hey! My big compliment! So young and yet already so perfect and skilled in craftsmanship. No matter what the problem and what the car, you always find a solution. Very nice and educational to watch you at work. 🤩 Mike from Germany 👋🏻

[@patricks8086]

Well done Simon. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. That old Benz is by far my favorite to watch you work on.

[@LinusCloudbuster]

FCP Euro is my go to for euro car parts. Lifetime replacement on all parts, even wear items. Brakes, oil, filters!

[@handyman007]

Excellent content, well done. When I replace tie rods or ball joints, I keep the nut top flush with the top of the threads, then hit it with a hammer. Works first or second hit everytime

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you. I only keep the nut on like that if I'm reusing the tie rods, incase I accidentally hit the threads. Otherwise I don't see the advantage, to be honest.

[@svengustafsson7731]

I am a guy from Sweden, just over 80, I bought a W116 350 for 15 years ago with 160 000 km on the tachometer. Today I have done some of the things you did on the Mercedes 240. And repaired the sunroof with the gear and everything. Put in the original radio, new wiper motor and so on. Three years ago I had it painted in original color. It is very nice today. Taxfree and very cheap insurance. When I was 76 I bought a Honda 400 CM t with 1350 km on the tachometer. It is now also Taxfree and low insurance. I changed to new tires immediately, the old ones was from 1982! Now, I have to put new front ball joints in the front of the car, but I have not the tools to do it by myself! Perhaps you can come and fix it? Joking of course! Sven

[@hondeep]

Señor, le brindo mi más sincero reconocimiento, un excelente vídeo sin comentarios, sin música y sin torpes añadidos extra; después de verlo me siento tan feliz como su gato de las últimas secuencias. Una suscripción más desde España, enhorabuena.🥰

[@VintageTexas59]

Great work fixing up the Mercedes again, I had a 1975 300 D back in 1986, first diesel I ever owned but what a nice comfortable car and in the winter months even better. Was equipped with a block-heater for the engine and made it so much easier to start those frosty winter days. One time it was so dang cold and bad snowstorm going on all evening and night..I left the car running the whole night.. lol Diesel was cheap back then...defroster on high speed and such a good insulation on these cars..kept it warm & cozy inside. Snow tires made the Benz go like a tank thru ice and snow, just a great automobile built with quality !!

[@SimonFordman]

All night, wow haha, thanks for sharing the story

[@1977id]

When you watch the brakes change, when you know that the first disc will be replaced, followed by the second, and so on until the last, it calms you down. Even the cat wonders what's going on! Thank you!

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks for watching

[@eduardojacon8640]

I developed a new anxiety: waiting for new videos from Simon. This is not just a video, it is a work of art. 🇧🇷

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@ptp79]

Best Car repair channel on KZbin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Alex-ku2ff]

hm ... best repair channel? and heating up axle parts

[@asoganthangavellu6230]

Simon you are true mechanic from the past Era, with so much passion 🫡

[@mikbigton2267]

Perfekt. Die gute alte Technik 🤩nicht klein zu kriegen.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GhettoWagon]

good trick with the vice grips and the adjustble wrench ill use that when i need twisting. Never seen that even in all my shop years

[@chrisgreen1094]

I used to do oil changes on my E30 320i from under the bonnet/hood, I’d slide a thin drain pan under the car then as the drain bolt is on the side of the sump, I could just reach down through the engine bay and undo the drain bolt and the oil filter is just above it. No need to jack up the car, it saved so much time.

[@SimonFordman]

Don't know why I didn't think of that, great idea

[@harryireland1935]

Fantastic, as usual. Even though this isn't your car, it's got loads of character and I just prefer the older stuff to these modern, plastic cars. Hope your move to a new home has a place to wrench.... cheers, Simon!

[@loudfast1261]

I always watch till the end to see the cats😅. Nice work once again SF🎉

[@gregrussell5374]

Simon, thanks for your videos. I learn tips and tricks every time.

[@horaciosanchez7947]

I love when you work on this old Benz and the beautiful sound of that diesel completes the great video!!

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@joecordaway3783]

Basic tools, a ton of knowledge and experience and one of my favorites to watch. Keep them coming SimonFordman.

[@MrCarrabouzo]

Detailed recovery of that Mercedes, what a shame they don't make them as hard and good anymore. Penetrating oil was not bad for you. Greetings from Spain.

[@GERntleMAN]

Although not everything done really by the book, it's still done fine enough. Sometimes, one does not need to be overly accurate. And no expenses spared if you buy Lemförder parts. Often times they are slightly above OEM parts. At least in some cars. They are also the only parts which have a chance of coming close to working as long as the original parts from the most reliable era of cars. W123 and W124 as well as Audi 100 C3 and C4 and Audi 200. I like the camera angles and that it's more like impressions of the work instead of following every step and every second. Very nice

[@tomcobey4015]

Thank you for another hour of fine content. I consider myself lucky for discovering your channel.

[@jamesspencer404]

Every week it’s more subscribers. Happy for you. Really look forward to seeing the new videos. Great stuff

[@mikegilchrist5181]

Here's a tip for releasing tie rod end joints. Try hitting the joint between equally weighted hammers at the same time. Worked for me. 👍

[@FernandoOliveiraCarvalho]

A BMW without an oil pan leak? That’s nothing short of a miracle! Great job on the video, by the way-congrats!

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

For a young guy, you’ve got some crazy good skills Simon, really enjoy watching your vids, inspires me to get some of my own projects in full swing.

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

This was the first of your videos I watched. I was impressed by your work and by the build quality of the Mercedes. Although I am a fan of Mercedes they don't build them they once did but then you could say the same about Ford and everyone else.

[@roloe6381]

Grandeee Simon.. aprendemos mucho con tus videos. Saludos desde Uruguay.

[@chasenewberry6866]

Glad to see the orange cat blessed your BMW engine

[@milanpanek9850]

Hello, Beautiful work. Just a practical detail: when you want to knock out a ball joint, you can't just hit it from one side. You need to hold a larger hammer against the other side to prevent it from bouncing and to make the impact compress the housing so the joint pops out. 😉

[@DPcar-mania-65]

No fuss, straight into it. Great channel ! Great viewing ! Great content ! 👍

[@zaffvideos5688]

Great to see you have a work bench after all. Way to go Simon. well done.

[@unclewilly2]

Love your videos, back to true simple honest youtube. I've got myself a 1974 240D been using it as a Dayliedriver for the past 12 months, going to park It for the winter this year. Those cars don't go along well with winter, water and salt... 😅 Otherwise it works perfectly for European road and fuel price conditions.. Mine got the 3,91 gears with manual Trans. It pulls ok and Tops out at 75-80mph but cruises we'll at 55-60. Arround here I'm getting 30 - 35 honest mph.

[@SimonFordman]

Nice!

[@jimmyngktpi]

Love this video ! Great detail into the brake service. 👍

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

I am so happy to have discovered this channel. I could watch all day❤

[@nunyabuziness8421]

I subscribe to a lot of channels and this is one of very few that I look forward to when a new video comes out. I don't get parts from RockAuto because they have no customer service

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you and yea, you're not wrong about that.

[@ptp79]

You deserve atleast a million subscribers already... I am just so sure that you will hit it very soon.

[@LanternLabs]

62hp, they're not quick but they'll go all day at top speed. The biggest mistake people make with these cars is driving them gentle. Get it out on the highway with your foot on the floor for a couple hours and it'll come back a whole different car. Conversion to parallel glow plugs instead of the current series style will dramatically improve starting. With series plugs you really need to let them heat for a minute or more. They make parallel plugs that go in the hole, you'd need to rewire to remove the salt shaker and the resistance wires between the plugs. Autozone has the correct allen socket to remove the diff plugs. I couldn't tell what weight oil you put in but 5w40 will help cold starts vs 15w40. Kudos on rebuilding the calipers, I've thought about it before but never tried.

[@БезПроблем-к1ф]

Я обожаю старые машины,сейчас таких не делают,ничего лишнего ,ремонтопригодные ,прасты в обслуживание. У меня у самого есть Мерседес 123. он конечно моложе чем ваш ну очень похож По конструкции , В ближайшее время планирую еще приобрести себе авто в коллекцию...Удачи вам ,с меня лайк и подписка.😉

[@johnkendrick7304]

Another fantastic video thank you. That is probably my favorite era of Mercedes-Benz. Those breaks must have barely worked if it all before you fix them

[@staric4863]

Another cool contemplative video about a well built car. Plus I learnt a few things (ejecting the piston from the caliper this way for ex) Thanks for that.

[@madyura]

Конус рулевых пальцев тоже смазывай графитной смазкой, в следующий раз рулевые тяги и шаровые снимуться гораздо быстрее. Ну и съемники конечно же, стоят не дорого, а работу облегчают. Желаю удачи и больше новых видео 👍

[@Seneka008]

Это не графитка. Это Алюминька. В Америке ее используют.

[@madyura]

@@Seneka008 возможно,но и возможно,что графитка Перматекс,по видео Батюшки один в один.

[@Seneka008]

@@madyura В описании этого парматекса указано. "изысканная смесь алюминия, меди и смазок графита". Потому и цвет у неё не черный а алюминиевый!

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

Cats aaaalways know a sucker when they see one... lol Cool couple of vids on the old Mercedes. An old friend of mine used to be an import mechanic down in Tennessee years ago and I can recall all the old cars he used to troubleshoot there in the shop he worked for, as well as at home on the side (he's how I ended up with my '89 VW Cabriolet, as a matter of fact). Saved a lot of money over the years with careful shopping on RockAuto... I think you beat me when it came to the number of mice, though I DID have a live one that was a copilot for a few days in that old Cabby. lol Enjoyed the vids over here on the far western side of North Dakota.

[@litdabber21]

That's totally insane! I daily an 86 325 and I have a 75 240d with a seized caliper too!

[@SimonFordman]

Wow

[@arthurdardalis]

Hi Simon, this may sound drastic but for the smell I really think that you need to remove the interior. This will enable you to wash the floors as they definitely have mice urine I would then also strip the front seats and rear seat back & check for nests. I would also remove the door cards and wash the insides of the doors, in the first video you found a huge nest under the dashboard, I think removing the dash and thoroughly cleaning behind, will be beneficial. I’m a mechanic too, for me mice are the WORST thing to have to deal with in a car, best wishes from Athens, Greece.

[@TihomirTesanovic]

WELL done Simon it is a joy to watch your videos, you are one good mechanic !🚕🏍

[@vannerdherd]

Duder, you have skills to make great moola anywhere...either mobile repair, working for a ma & pop shop, or even your own shop...You might want to make these videos as ASMR playlist, then do a voice over and make them as a How To series on maybe another side channel...idk...but whomever you mentored growing up taught you well. Cheers!

[@ЭдуардФирсов-щ6э]

Привет из России!👍🏻🤝🏻✊🏻 отличная работа,успеха Вам Саймон! Ждём новых видео...

[@mariuszkorycki8042]

Hello Simon,you make great videos and I'm sure you know that from amount of praise you receive in the comments. I wonder if you have plans for tackling rust on your Mercedes . That might be like a cherry on top of the icing. Best regards. Mariusz from Warsaw

[@andrewgrace4410]

Thanks Simon for another great video 🐈

[@texascottonfarmer]

👍👍👌👌 Well done! Thanks for the video. I like your style of video recording and editing. I also like the extended format and ASMR.

[@mesquitaautoeletrica1368]

BMW engine sound. Marvelous!!

[@andreti2010]

Ese gatito curioso jajaja me encanta tu respeto hacia los animalitos. Saludos!!

[@Hellcat71782]

I have a low mileage 1982 240D. 145,000 miles. 4 speed. Things super clean.

[@paulfellows2094]

excellent work yet again you are very enjoyable to watch and learn from jobs well done thanks

[@Alwayswatchin2534]

You've done more top-notch work in getting those bolts taken out on the differential, you figure out what to do and how to get it done. Keep these videos coming along they're great 👍

[@halvardollikainen3999]

Nice 😊👍. I have had good success with using two hammers when loosening ball joints or tie rods from their taper.. hit it with both hammers at the same time from opposite sides. Not always access for this. but when it is, it has been working great for me.. 🙂

[@SimonFordman]

I'm gonna try that next time

[@agee8322]

Cool. This weeks installment of Simon fixing stuff therapy. P.S - havent watched through yet, but using a grease gun is a good way to pop out stubborn caliper pistons.

[@stevevlossak2443]

Simon, i really learn alot from your videos, you are an awesome mechanic buddy keep ehm coming

[@oldshovelhead]

Always great content SimonFordman! Kitty enjoying a rainy day women moment is icing on the cake ;)

[@ptp79]

Hi Simon, i was literally waiting for your video all week... it didnt appeared in my feed. So I went to your channel and just found 37 minutes ago you uploaded one.. Man I am super excited.. Love your videos man !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SimonFordman]

Thanks!

[@Maksim_Apelsin]

Привет из России! От твоих видео невозможно оторваться, спасибо что делаешь такой классный контент!

[@chrism.2231]

Been enjoying several of your videos this past year. I find it relaxing, if not a little twisted on my end, to watch you work. First of all, I appreciate where you are filming from as my daughter went to school at Minnesota for a year and her freshman dorm was over at the St. Paul campus by the fairgrounds. I think it was the Ford F-250 video when got it you were under that bridge on campus by the river, I was guessing. Not too mention some other sites looked familiar. She is still in school but in London now. I preferred this continent, but that is a dad thing... I keep threatening her I will have her bring home some MG parts, but I digress. I am actually more of a sports car guy. I raced a Ford Fiesta Mk1 (places like Road America and Blackhawk Farms Raceway, here in the Wisc. area) and have owned several BMW's. Heck, I have owned several cars, period. I had an E-30 about that same vintage in red. It had a slushbox in it or I might have kept it. That was 25 years ago. Better build quality than the E-46 I have now as my daily. It is fun and you can feel the lineage in the car, but I enjoy the earlier cars. Anyway, just thought I would let you know your time with the camera and the channel is appreciated. Take care and keep enjoying these cars while you can.

[@gorankrajnovic]

I didn't know I needed an ASMR car repair video on a Saturday morning but seems I did. This was great. Also, maybe that orange cat can help to find the rest of the mice in the Mercedes :)

[@elext9q]

28:34 next project is to clean those gutters! But for real, love your vids, especially the long ones like this.

[@barryburkholder4000]

True artistry. A pleasure to watch.

[@СергейТимофеев-ш5о]

А главное,парень в основном работает без верстака и тисков!! Просто "на крленке" Респект и восторг!!!!

[@marcelotelles9455]

Another masterpiece. Relaxing and inspiring.

[@billm83army]

Love these videos, no talking, just doing

[@JaughnDough]

A hose from the bleeder valve submerged in brake fluid at the other end.... absolutely genius. I will be stealing that idea next time I do my brakes for sure. Such a pain trying to coax somebody to come help me.

[@0745VaclavDubskyMVDr]

Simone na tu dobu to byl vůz velmi luxusní měl jsem ho v České republice tomu říkali piáno ❤❤❤

[@55region7nq3nk1n]

Состояние конечно у машины 1975г. просто замечательное!👍

[@kimwulff6062]

You can also use cat litter, the stuff you use to put in litter trays, for use when oil and other liquids are spilled on the floor, it's great, just in case you didn't know.

[@SimonFordman]

I like Zep spill absorber, It's a finer constancy than litter or the gravelly type stuff at the parts stores.

[@billyblech]

Very nice Service on the Mercedes. Good work. You drive 500000 tskm with this old car. very good car .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 You must fix the rost .

[@andrewlisenby9693]

I compared a Mercedes 240D with a Volvo 242 back in late 1977. The Volvo was about $7500, versus the 240D at over $10,000.00. I ended up buying the Volvo, but I've wondered if I had bought the Mercedes would I still have it today? I sold the Volvo in 1979 and bought a VW Rabbit Diesel, 45+ mpg. Maintenance is the key for longevity in any car, but especially for the diesel versions. You are a very good mechanic, Simon.

[@SimonFordman]

Thank you

[@ptp79]

You gave Catnip to Gino.. Now Gino will never forget you !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RidersInBlack]

Best hour and ten minutes of my day

[@woodsontr]

😉 Click, click. Thanks for the video. Yours are some of my favorites.

[@kemalkemal7961]

I am also a fan of the w 115 chassis. My car is a 69 model with 220 gasoline. I installed the same brake center. I am waiting for the rest of the w115 videos.

[@ЕвгенийЧерепанов-ц4б]

Приветствую, Саймон😊. После просмотра твоих видео жалеть можно только об одном - что видео закончилось. Лучший канал про обслуживание настоящих автомобилей молодым человеком с прямыми руками. Не обижайся, что к тебе на "ты", мне далеко за 60, так что простительно. Не знаю, как переведётся мой комментарий на ваш язык, тут уж как получится. Всего доброго, с уважением.

[@0745VaclavDubskyMVDr]

Výborná dostupnost a práce .Vše nové super ❤❤

[@digitalgulby]

Hello from a local MN neighbor. Recognize those roads you’re driving on.

[@SimonFordman]

Nice!

[@marcels5237]

Beautifull cars and Nice work.I love this old cars.Mercedes and BMW-two diferent sounds but beautifull😊 👍👍👍

[@blacaaro]

That license plate though 🔥

[@meteormedia7021]

Ah yes, the good old 240D. Back when Mercedes were actual high-quality automobiles.

[@lanfrancosenno7536]

Bella revisione delle pinze freno complimenti per latua manualità 😊

[@Андрей-ч8р9э]

Отличная Е30 очень уважаю эти автомобили👍💪💪👏👏👌

[@pks41805]

I wish Simon all the best. There is not a better channel (maybe Mustie) on KZbin.

[@SimonFordman]

Yea Mustie is great