The more I dig on my S65 AMG V12, the more I want to cry...

[@duffydon1741]

Come on ladies and gentlemen, let’s blow this channel to the moon, so you’re half a million in parts, my God😢

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@duffydon1741 😅🙏👩🏽‍🚀Im ready.

[@daviddouglas7622]

Such a cool channel, glad i found it. You deserve a million subscribers...you;re the South African Legit Street Cars

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

thank you🙂

[@pierre2388]

South Africas m539. Love it.

[@LucasAVP]

Nice fresh, clean & light workingplace

[@migamafiri6473]

When i saw the spun bearing, i got a sunken feeling on your behalf

[@vboro516]

✅ Great guy ✅ Great content ✅

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@vboro516 ❤️

[@spasticmonkey78]

Thoughts and prayers bro , good luck !!

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

thanks man I need that at the moment 😅

[@mindmatters8339]

Love the content... Always refreshing .....1 UZ swap it or 2JZ

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@mindmatters8339 🙏 I can already see it, the worlds first ever 2JZ S coupe 🤣

[@M275AMGRestorations]

Wow!! It takes balls of steal to pull of a project like this on a V12 AMG. Look forward to follow you when you finish this car! Best wishes from CL65_Alubeam

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

Thank you . We need to save these masterpieces as they are becoming something of the past. See you on Sunday morning with a fresh update.🙂

[@phathumatodzi1634]

Bro bought a m6, e65 and a Porsche. I can’t wait for the next video 😂

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@phathumatodzi1634 😅see you on Sunday morning @9am😎

[@PaulJames-i1q]

WHAT A HEADACHE🙁👍💪

[@jasonjohnson905]

1:53 I spy with my love for the s class coupe eye another 1

[@parisnmothlele1334]

I know nothing about any engine internals but that's like buying a new car. But I believe you could find some second hand V12 engine. None the less bro you have a clean garage. I challenge you to keep it clean until this day next year.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@parisnmothlele1334 You can definitely drive off in a nice car with that money😅 On the garage, thank you. Challenge accepted but that is the way I roll so I will definitely win this one😁

[@Under_Construction100]

That KTM bike 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Stromeo_]

I think I would have had a small heart attack if I got that bill!🤣 hopefully you can find an second engine for a lot cheaper

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@Stromeo_ 🤣🤣🤣

[@DrHumorous]

If the housings aren't cracked, you can just replace the turbines 🎉

[@SDav21]

What a crazy bill. Mercedes is a bit crazy. The other day I took my E350d in for a minor service. Parts was R1,800 yet somehow labour was R5,800! They're crazy. I guess their small service items are not expensive but the big stuff are especially since this is an AMG. But like you said, I can't understand why the individual parts are so expensive.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@SDav21 That M in AMG definitely stands for money. I know the dealers charge you doctors rates when it comes to labour🫣

[@Bizmyurt]

​@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx In sweden it is even worse where painters charges lawyer rates!

[@RebelRelatives]

Back to my favorite and my dream AMG ❤

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

looks like your dream is trying to be my nightmare at the moment 😅

[@RebelRelatives]

Sorry my brother but it will worth it,

[@RebelRelatives]

Haibo No R550K worth of parts that's a whole 2017 C43 AmG with 76k km at Alpine VW Hillcrest 😂😂😂😂

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@RebelRelatives Im telling you and thats not even all the parts.🧐 these dealers are on another level🫣

[@RebelRelatives]

I'm even wondering how much will it be for a Brand new or used M275 6.0 L V12 Bi-Turbo engine

[@kevinhearts616]

Deemn those benz prices are astonishing! They should give you a discount atleast. 😮😅

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@kevinhearts616 If you use the word discount,they wanna call the cops on you 🤣. I will definitely spend some time on the overseas market for better options

[@ramz_1520]

A ripe lemon of an electrical issue... 😱

[@shaneeardley5269]

Electronic issue, meaning that there was a red oil pressure warning - must just be a wiring issue 😢

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@shaneeardley5269 🤣 fun fact… this car does not have low oil pressure warning installed. For some reason Mercedes-Benz thought it is not needed in their cars. Mercedes benz says “the best or nothing” I think they can change that to “ride till we die”😅

[@mosesnyirongo6406]

Brooo I was looking for you at Mfest yesterday 😭

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

I was there 😅

[@rankzwazhere]

Diesel swap ?😢

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@rankzwazhere I would really want to fix this baby as promised😅

[@paulpateman6723]

Another brilliant video can’t you get any money back as they sold the car under false advertisement 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@paulpateman6723 Thank you. Nope no money back for me

[@keoratiletselampe7367]

is that a porsche 911 turbo @ 14:05 under the sheet

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@keoratiletselampe7367 All I can say is that is our next project😉

[@pacowonderboy]

Subscribed 🎉

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@pacowonderboy 🎉welcome

[@mphongamole3813]

Is that an R1 in the background? Never knew you ride as well

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

That's my wife's KTM rc.😅.We're hardcore KTM fans.

[@mphongamole3813]

@RuanSchneider-jd6fx I aspire to be like you❤️

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@mphongamole3813 Anything is possible 🙏

[@Nazaraxer]

This is impressive

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

❤

[@CaliCaldwell_]

I wonder what the backstory on this car is. I definitely believe almost all variations of the AMG V12 Biturbo have a good reputation with reliability. Im quite shocked in your case, It can only be neglegence

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@CaliCaldwell_ most certainly negligence. These engine are very strong and reliable but no engine can withstand running without oil.

[@Mus-Doc]

Mercedes BMW Audi etc all have lost the plot. They claim they want to save the planet yet.... 1. The cost of repair (labour and parts) is often too expensive to keep a car on the road or to keep it legal e.g in the EU the cost of replacing a DPF is too expensive and the car is then scrapped (because removing a DPF is illegal). 2. Cars are made to meet the latest style trends as opposed to make them practical and useful. Every few years an LCI/facelift comes out.... 3. The ecological and environmental cost of scrapping a car is way more than keeping a car on the road as mentioned in 1.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@Mus-Doc sometimes they do contradict themselves. It doesn’t always make sense. Maybe never😅

[@moshephenyomaphafo7938]

I wanna see how much a new engine will cost for this beast

[@aronaltmets2467]

What currency was the bill in?

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@aronaltmets2467 South African Rand so basically converted it is $30974.85 , €28512.65 or £23752.43

[@aronaltmets2467]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx Wow, that’s a lot. Now I know what currency to think about when watching your series. Good luck and may you find cheaper ways to fix this gorgeous car!

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@aronaltmets2467 will definitely have the conversions on screen next time 🙏

[@antonyl1386]

Is a new v12 engine going to cost as much? 😮

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@antonyl1386 Mercedes-Benz ramps up the amg engine prices so that no one wants to buy it and use it in some project car.

[@antonyl1386]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx Askies bra.

[@ramz_1520]

I think a complete engine would be cheaper and more reliable - if acquired from a reputable supplier - than rebuilding this one. But where's the fun in doing that? 😅

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@ramz_1520 🤣

[@siyandagiba7130]

I was on the edge of my seat wondering how you going to remember putting back the engine......not to say about the price of parts.....I almost toppled over.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@siyandagiba7130 🤣thats why I keep things organised to make it a little easier. 😅 Currently the prices are the biggest concern on this one🫣

[@ThobelaMzaca]

funny thing about cars. when an easy job makes itself difficult. im referring to that turbocharger 🤣 just wanna make you look bad

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@ThobelaMzaca 😅

[@chipa_mm4596]

If parts cost 544k how much is an engine?

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@chipa_mm4596 probably 1.something 🫣I was so shocked that I didn’t even wanna ask

[@OKTechtalk]

You should contact Namz Boost maybe he can help with parts or repair

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@OKTechtalk Thank you. Will definitely give it a go

[@jamesdon9375]

How much did you pay for this car?

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@jamesdon9375 Too much at this point

[@Delight.AutoCRAFT]

I think at this point it's more financially wise to get a used engine because parts alone are already off the roof, now add oil, seals, bolts, cost of turbo used or new, radiator parts, coolers, bumpers, your labour time etc that's running your pocket deeper than a black hole. Compare the cost total to the price of a used low mileage engine and see which is better... The price you put up will buy even a new honda 2024....jeeeze.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@Delight.AutoCRAFT Ive got some thinking and planning to do. At this point I know Im losing on this one its now about limiting the loss

[@Delight.AutoCRAFT]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx I pray you make the right choice... God speed .

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@Delight.AutoCRAFT 🙏

[@South-African-Automotive]

You have a Mk5 supra? 😅

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@South-African-Automotive no😅

[@kenrossaukrsa]

Hope your cam runners or cams aren’t worn ? Luckily the turbos can be hyberized, ie biggger turbine wheels and machined housings. Merc will always be overengineered kak! I can send you parts from U.K if you want..

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@kenrossaukrsa I still need to open the top. Im really hoping for the best. Top turns at half the speed so fingers 🤞🏽 Some overseas assistance will definitely be amazing and highly appreciated

[@kenrossaukrsa]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx Garage Man in West Sacramento California ships Merc engines , have one it’s its $10000 without shipping fees and turbos, so a half n half risk

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@kenrossaukrsa I will definitely check it out.Shipping is super expensive I had my rear suspension on Bmw m6 imported from USA and that cost me 12k RSA rands so I can just imagine an engine. Maybe fly up and remove everything I need 😅 and leave the rest there. Will still be a bargain

[@kenrossaukrsa]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx cool, postage is about $1800 lol depends on how quick you want it

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@kenrossaukrsa thats not bad considering the size and weight

[@Ummo2850]

They’ve definitely lost the plot. Parts probable Y made in Chyna but you’ll never know. That’s why I made a promise, never to support much greed ever.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

Oh so many things come from China nowadays. The crankshaft is from a German company called Afling Kessler.

[@kevinteenyandoro]

Did the seller reimburse you for lying about the electrical faults

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

that's a negative

[@morrisngozo6217]

All I want to know is who’s Ruan

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

that's me😅 Cape Town boy with a passion for cars.

[@morrisngozo6217]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fx how on earth do you know how to fix big brand cars or did you work as a mechanic before can you please give us some info about you like mat Armstrong did am so shocked that you fix this car then you drive from Cape Town to Johannesburg I still don’t believe

[@harmony4854]

Forged internals and bigger turbos ?? 🤔 definitely wouldn’t cost you that much 😂

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@harmony4854 Decisions decisions 😅

[@dwoolwichpoly9086]

@@RuanSchneider-jd6fxi think if the block isn’t warped you should get aftermarket forged parts like the gentleman said, and definitely change the Turbo I feel like its too small on that engine

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

@@dwoolwichpoly9086 aftermarket upgraded parts currently looks like the best option in performance and price.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

Get a new used engine. The cams and cylinders probably suffered as well. The whole unit is scrap.

[@Ummo2850]

Can you do a video on the history of the car, who had it and who destroyed it like this. Has to be the dumbest person lacking knowledge of true engineering. Would be nice back story for a complete picture for your hard work.

[@RuanSchneider-jd6fx]

I would love to find the person who did this amazing job 😅

[@comfortsibanyoni9523]

Mercedes has lost the plot

[@imaddriftingcar9163]

Buy another engine

[@LucasAVP]

These engines are over € 100.000 and spare parts are hard too get

[@antonfloor344]

I feel a “LegitStreetCars” 2.0 coming up with this V12🫣🫣