THE TRUTH ABOUT MY WRECKED MERCEDES C63

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I bought a wrecked Mercedes C63 last year and rebuilt it into a black series replica. But i haven't been able to drive it for a long time due to a unsolvable issue. Today im going to try and solve the problem for the second time
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[@gre3ne916]

Hey Mat, Mercedes-Benz specialist here - the pre-facelift (2008-2011) W204 C63's came with the torque converter, and the facelift (2012-2014) models were equipped with the wet clutch. I highly recommend just replacing the wet clutch with a new one. Technically speaking, you could make the pre-facelift transmission work with the facelift model, but it would require for you to transfer over the valve body from your old transmission over to the new one. But even then, that valve body would still have to get coded, and in the long run, you will no longer have features like Launch Control.

[@ayan.r34]

Mat needs to see this

[@addeats]

Yo Mat hear that please....

[@Roy666Batty]

It's a totally different set up, the car uses the clutch pack in the various driving modes in the later 2012+ cars You can't interchange them

[@petersutherland2075]

Knowledge IS Power

[@jenschur7862]

Doing an other answer, so that Mat will be notice this

[@paul3962]

I can just imagine tony at home a couple of years ago with all that pent-up banter inside him doing sudoku. Now he’s an Internet sensation and one of the lads.

[@senianns9522]

After dropping the gear box--How much to repair Tony's hernia?

[@LeRoux2451]

🤣😂the sudoku thing 🤣🤣🤣

[@baileybob27]

That stare at the end 😂😂

[@willrobertson9549]

😂😂

[@SimondeLisle-au]

Personally, I think Matt the Cameraman is the secret gem. He is always positive, very quick witted and keeps Matt and Tony laughing. I also suspect he is great at asking "so what are you doing" or "what's that for" to get Matt and Tony to explain stuff to him, and therefore to us, in a very natural and funny way. Great job Matt the Cameraman. Loved it when he said "Not with that attitude you won't" - laughed out loud!

[@Hakucho64]

Was thinking the same thing myself as I watched this vid!

[@peterbrown7913]

constant stupid giggling has become really annoying, Its just too OTT. please , just tone it down a bit guys.

[@917fast]

Matt the camera guy is very astute- he naturally acts as the glue to bond these guys together.

[@svenngunnarrustgard1228]

​@@peterbrown7913then find someone who dont like a fun workplace

[@frederik5944]

@@peterbrown7913you must be fun to work with… Please don’t laugh when you’re having fun doing the thing they love.

[@kilkaserco]

That had me in stitches. Mat Armstrong failing to fix cars might be my new favourite format.

[@bobbydwheelhouse]

‘I hope everyone’s annoyed” getting there 😂

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

As someone that drives an obnoxiously loud F80 M3 that brings joy to my heart

[@nimson50]

Best moment of the video!

[@Hakucho64]

That pan to Tony's face through the windscreen had me in stitches!

[@nimson50]

Right up there with "We broke the car" hahah!

[@jprince176]

I like the fact you show the reality of taking on a project like this. Not every video ends with a shot of the car driving off into the sunset. Sometimes you go to bed without knowing what the hell to do next 😂

[@abbarasheed8599]

"I'm an encyclopedia of nuts". "I'm not gonna argue with that" Nearly choked on my food🤣🤣😭😭😭

[@simoncallus3929]

me too, laughed so much it hurt.

[@SimondeLisle-au]

Personally, I think Matt the cameraman is the secret gem. He is always positive, very quick witted and keeps Matt and Tony laughing. I also suspect he is great at asking "so what are you doing" or "what's that for" to get Matt and Tony to explain stuff to him, and therefore to us, in a very natural and funny way. Great job Matt the Cameraman. Loved it when he said "Not with that attitude you won't" - laughed out loud!

[@tombyrnerocks]

@@SimondeLisle-au Yeah, he's elevated an already great channel to another level with his involvement!

[@snatchwars]

I couldn't imagine these videos without Tony .. Legend

[@mannyTVtrim]

bro just this video is so humble just a dad and his son and some friends laughing and joking while working on a cool car

[@wavey_lit6046]

Matt’s father bringing up “The glass hammer” again about Toby was jokes 😭😭

[@markotoole7937]

Loving this channel more than the main one now. The dynamic between your old man and the dude on the camera is hilarious.

[@mattgreene2152]

Tony and Matt the cameraman are my new favourite comedy duo, spat me din on the screen a few times during this one!

[@arjenwennekes]

Fact!!

[@peterbrown7913]

@@arjenwennekes constant stupid giggling has become really annoying, Its just too OTT. please , just tone it down a bit guys.

[@kevins8386]

Is camera man related to Matt or a friend ?

[@toxicthug8267]

@@kevins8386friend

[@nachmzln1779]

The reason why i love this type of videos because how enlighten and happy everyone is while fixing the gearbox. I think everyone else maybe share the same opinion as mine too. Keep doing it.

[@charlesqc467]

" GOOD CALL " !!! You can tell Mat's Daddy is proud of Mat ! What a father he is !🙌❤

[@efosco8683]

The last bit Tony's face was speaking emotions

[@sfamtshali169]

Awe Mat....love your work from South Africa🇿🇦

[@Declopse]

Cool! Ik kom uit Nederland

[@shaniel045]

aweeeee

[@bk_clb21.02]

Awe ma se kind

[@user-ve3bn2bq7b]

U from cape town

[@Crxzyy]

Aweeeee bru

[@justinshutt8038]

I love all your videos and what you do, but this has been one of my favorites so far. It’s humbling to see the raw failure that comes along with learning to do these things. As I’m sure it’s frustrating it’s great to see laughter and fun going on with your struggles. Keep up the great work team Armstrong.

[@stagman1983]

Working besides your dad and the relationship you have is awesome. Best father son tuber's I've seen❤

[@blondeboi]

Tony is an absolute legend, and theres not many channels on KZbin that are pure as yours are Mat

[@BLQRAH]

As a car enthusiast tht is absolutely daunted by the idea of fixing anything on their car, yall not only make wanna try but also make me look forward to changing the oil of my car... Yall make cars fun to work on or the idea thereof rathe... Love the channel/s

[@helmutblaha5275]

Mat please remember Freddy urgently to change the brake fluid to the green one. He filled the Royce with the wrong one. This will cause expensive damage on the seals of the breaksystem.

[@Mark-gx9dz]

Hey Mat. Huge fan of your show and what you do. I'm a person that has been using a manual wheelchair for the last 30 years. I used to drive but the cutlass needed work I couldn't really afford at the time. The more I watch your show and your generous mind at work I know you're the right person I can share this with. I can see you changing the auto game where individuals such as myself is concerned. Have you ever thought about customizing a car to fit the specs of a swivel seat for the driver Lamborghini doors that fold away and turn in the back door into a suicidal door so that way when the driver sits in the swivel seat it's easier to break the chair down and put it in the back behind. That's the nutshell version. It's a conversation I'm open to. You're awesome man and I appreciate you and what you do. Stay bless.

[@tobiastho9639]

I've seen an old show car with swivel chairs connected to suicide doors once on youtube. It added some failior points and was too difficult to get crash proove so the idea was abandoned. Only modern svivel chairs I know of are the passanger seats in RV's and they are pretty high of the floor. I wonder if old school seat covers with/from beads would help swivel around... I think the idea of them was some massaging but they help sliding also.

[@JussJacobbb]

The issue is the facelifted C63 got the dual clutch gearbox and you’ve seen to have put in the pre facelift torque converter gearbox, which are not interchangeable unfortunately. Surprised the wheels even span!

[@jackbuff_I]

🤔 Interesting

[@emmanuelessane1667]

Not a dual clutch*

[@Traxxer88]

MCT stands for Multi Clutch Transmission

[@zactormak]

that shit was working thooooooooooo lmfao

[@cj.wijtmans]

@@zactormak it was not working, its gearbox drag.

[@RoyTheeNorwegian]

This video explains what happened with the Lambo - "Traction control off -floors it on damp road-"

[@carstentonnies7380]

I was thinking exactly the same when I was watching him turning off the TC then dropping a few gears, hmm empty road slightly damp yeah me defo smells a rat, LOOOOL 😂😂😂😂

[@wcads623]

@@carstentonnies7380 we are all thinking the same thing. Who do you think you are kidding Mat?? not us and not the insurance company🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@willrobertson9549]

@@wcads623he’s not going through insurance you 🍩 he said in his vid that it was damp and he went for it

[@TheGra325]

😂

[@kiwiJimbo]

Got some mad skills, young bloke! You and your old man got a mean bond! Been checking out your videos for a little while now and I gotta say, I love your work man! Happy go lucky people makes what your trying to achieve, work. Keep up the great work and content Matt. Your all over it man!

[@serget2168]

Matt I hope you realize how lucky you are for having a DAD so supportive and hilarious as he is towards you big fan of you content

[@aayushaggarwal8170]

For some reason, a lot of the times, I just feel Matt posted a video and it is always there when i get the feeling (When my phone is away). Cheers Matt

[@ERatiu]

Hey mate, I've had a similar issue with my grass trimmer. All you have to do is play around with the Low screw. Cheers!

[@alexanderpopik6780]

dont think thats comparable at all lmao

[@ERatiu]

@@alexanderpopik6780 Is the Merc a diesel or?

[@CJMediaOfficial]

Excellent answers Toby 🔥

[@j.scottcaudill7543]

I love the overall vibe of Mat's vids. Everyone is just having a fun time with each other and it's refreshing

[@anthonywrettom7930]

Mat I absolutely love every video you upload been around for a while now and watched every video on you're channel and always looking to see if you have uploaded. I absolutely admire you're hard work and you have made me so badly want to move onto doing repairs and stuff on my own car but I just don't have the courage to do it 🤣 keep up you're amazing work man.

[@user-vn8zz1bm4v]

Thanks buddy for making the C63 video love Mercedes. Love your work

[@44_LIATI]

Straight up good vibes and banter. Failing to fix format is great as well. These guys are covering all bases

[@chrisparr3516]

Love the energy you guys have working together.

[@Babwe_Banter]

Been waiting for content all week 🔥🔥 . Tuned in from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@hycinthpatrick6077]

Congratulations on your wins 🎉

[@emmanuelsurtan7864]

Appreciate everything you guys do, although the AMG didn’t get fixed this time, you still got some more experience and moved one step closer to fixing it. Im awake at 4:30am watching this

[@DavidTablet-nt8qy]

Matt, your so lucky to have a great father and friends like they say if you can count on one hand your blessed, thanks for the show.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Your lucky to be working with your Dad. I love it.

[@zollotech]

Love the dedication to making it 10/10.

[@0bong_]

I think you being a car guy is rather interesting 😂😂

[@zollotech]

@@0bong_ actually I am more into cars than tech. I have some car videos on my channel I did in the past. Maybe will do it again one day.

[@carstentonnies7380]

Looks more like an Apple channel rather than a general Tech channel

[@zollotech]

@@carstentonnies7380I’ve been doing it for 16 years and cover mostly Apple, but a bit of everything.

[@Givin_it_a_go]

I tuned into your channel a couple of weeks ago, gotta say, you put some really good content together mate. Every power to you 👊🏻

[@jontouhig6336]

Proper banter, absolutely loved this video cheers Matt and crew

[@artgreen6915]

There's a Wikipedia article on the gearbox, see the 'Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic transmission' article, and particularly the AMG SpeedShift > AMG SpeedShift MCT subsection. Edit: it says 'Instead of a torque converter, it uses a compact wet startup clutch to launch the car from a stop and also supports computer-controlled double-clutching.' I believe that refers to an automated version of the old clutch technique, and not 'a double clutch' in the modern sense. Also says: 'improved with the release of the 2015 model year, by decreasing the lag time between shifts.' So maybe look into whether that is compatible if you end up having to replace the gearbox and not just the wet clutch.

[@raysstuffz]

MCT is multi clutch transmission, the old version used a torque converter.

[@VitusKidmtb]

Good to see another c63 video

[@thabodhlamini6355]

Loving the series Matt keep it up all the way from South Africa ❤

[@stephaned731]

Great channel, love your energy and all your teams !

[@Darkdubz89]

Love w204 C63’s, best sounding car.

[@Sandiso_G]

I love how the car sounds angry all of the time 😂😂

[@brodonmackinnon6499]

Tony needs to take over this channel because he is a bloody legend. He is so genuine that people would subscribe to watch videos of him behind the scenes.

[@untouchablegsi]

Ihave had this exact same issue before. And like you, assumed it was the wet clutch. Replaced it and it made no differece. In the end, the fix is actually a fairly easy one that didnt require the gearbox removing. Take the gearbox sump off, take out the filter and you have the valve block there. 2 of the valves had failed in the one i repaired, which control the pressure for the wet clutch. Replaced those valves, put it back together and was spot on after that. You owe me a beer 🍺 😂

[@kamilmalisz]

Love the content ❤️

[@craigmorgan4676]

Ys that brother....banter?🤔💪👌🤝

[@Fynn-]

I saw that episode of the build!! Good to see it again, and your dad's humor aswell 😂 keep building Matt Armstrong

[@TSO1919]

The only channel that shows me the reality of owning luxary cars yes they do breakdown they do crash and they do have issues it's good to learn what to be prepared for when purchasing a new beast for your collection and it's great to see that you don't always have to sell you can work on the car and keep it and buy your new beast keep the collection growing ❤

[@Ellswrd]

Still looks sick on camera though! One of my favourite builds of yours, so glad your refinishing it to your normal high standards 👌🏼

[@hectorgalvan4700]

Hey Matt I’m a Mercedes Mechanic and when you replace a transmission in a Mercedes you have to program it to the car and do software updates on it through a SDS

[@markkiwanuka6572]

10minutes and 20k views. Idk how this guy sleeps at night 🙌🏾

[@Adminstormdogmedia]

On a bed full of cash 🤷‍♂️

[@ItllBurnOff]

that was an awesome video! things don't always work 🤷‍♂️ I love that you tried !!

[@lotusespritturbo]

just when you think Mats videos cant get any better..... they do!!!! another classic.... cheers lads

[@thesc0tsman1]

What a great episode, don’t think I’ve seen a single episode with so many laughs in it 😂😂

[@Afroboyzdreadlocks]

All South Africans let's gather here, 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@chriszoladube454]

Siyaphi sbali?

[@Afroboyzdreadlocks]

@@chriszoladube454 dankie bafo

[@mr_masutha]

Ke kgobokane

[@Afroboyzdreadlocks]

@mr_masutha still learning Sotho Lingos, what does Kgobokane means?😊

[@slamthebarber-db8dd]

Nangu makhelwane🇸🇿

[@datto1200coupe]

Why is the MK2 channel my new fav channel!? The simple theme of this video. Is you working on cars with your dad and mates and having a good time… Love these type of behind-the-scenes the scenes video

[@danielsteyn7464]

Hats off to you guys for even trying that gearbox. Most would have given up and not bothered. You guys may have helped somebody who was going to try this g/box swap and they probably wouldn't have known why it wasn't working properly. 👍

[@mohammed.sal.man9]

Mat the C63 has a 'multi clutch' gear box, not a torque convertor

[@wcads623]

Mat knew it was never going to work he's a content creator first and last.😂😂

[@flippingcars101]

Congratulations 🥳 on the new addition ➕ to the family 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@v1tal_c]

This was a very fun video to watch even though you did not fix the car. I felt myself in the same room with the crew❤

[@garymetcalfe8213]

Awesome video guys,so funny watching how you all have a laugh while working on the cars.

[@Sushiey.]

Dapper Automobile 🎩

[@aphiwemakhaye222]

Love from South Africa🇿🇦

[@craigmorgan4676]

🤝🔥💪🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@adambuttner8792]

Torque converter always goes in three steps. The first two are usually fairly easy and the third one can take some spinning and maneuvering to get everything lined up.

[@kevinaldridge1684]

Hi Matt love watching your videos and how you fix all them cars up I live in Australia I wish there was someone like you hear that gives your cars away after you fix them . But yeh keep up the good work n videos il keep watching you.

[@jimbo4987]

In my opinion, definitely the best KZbinr

[@pipola2011]

Change gearbox oil filter and check sensor on gearbox

[@granttravers3205]

They already have done

[@TB41n0]

It's the 3rd gear ratio

[@jasonwebb1882]

Man that's still a pretty car. The build on the Vantage was freaking awesome. I thought very hard on making an offer on it, but then I'd have to leave it in Nice. I'm only there about 2 to 3 weeks a year and that would drive me insane. All of his builds on this channel are top notch and very demanding. Glad to see him working with his dad as much as he does. I only say that cause I lost my dad at a young age and never really remember him. Anyway great build and things will work out. Peace out.

[@lwfleming]

One of the funniest yet, great work all around 😂

[@Chrisby789]

I think I now understand why you lost the Lamborghini in the wet 😂

[@robertoschols3599]

Yo Mat and Tony, at first I got annoyed at seeing you guys fumbling with the two gear boxes and also not knowing what you were doing, later on it hit me that you guys reminded me of the the three stooges and I had a big laugh😂😂😂

[@sketch6492]

Man shoutout to your dad, you two have an amazing relationship. He’s so entertaining!

[@Mrjawzz]

@0.50 Casually noticing the VE HSV in the background. What an aussie icon!

[@dudecraft2280]

sick car

[@RandomShadows]

You haven’t seen the vid yet 😂😂😂

[@dudecraft2280]

@@RandomShadows 🤣🤣🤣 yeah I just wanted to be first comment

[@RandomShadows]

@@dudecraft2280 yeah i noticed 😂🤣

[@ernestyeboah1184]

Am in Ghana I want to be part of your team

[@TB41n0]

Yeye be sweet to have this Ghanian office

[@manageme07]

Another great video Matt , your dad is so funny , was watching your old videos of when you was working form your drive Matt , How far you have come in a short time is absolutely amazing mate , cant wait to see the Rolls and the Lambo you crashed being repaired gain :)

[@ericgeiler2639]

I love the collor and the Sound is amazing 🎉

[@womblestacker7993]

How's RR getting on

[@TB41n0]

Expensive

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Problem or not, this car sounds AWESOME

[@poiterkatane120]

the three are just hilarious, educational content, motivating but they top it off with humor 😂😂😂... this guys are top tier to watch with family.

[@paulleah50]

Another fun vidio matt loved the content and im sure at the end of the day you and your dad will work out the issues

[@harrymoysey9989]

For every like this comment gets I will do a press up

[@shaunsowter3329]

Lets hope your built like Eddie Hall 😂😂😂

[@TomTom-gs7wy]

@@shaunsowter3329Eddie Hall isn’t built for press ups

[@danielterry8678]

Something wrong with you matt gets thousands of views on every video so yea enjoy your push ups 😂

[@shaunsowter3329]

@@TomTom-gs7wy it was a tongue and cheek joke. Nobody likes a smartarse

[@terrymarriott101]

Best start eating ya spinach lol....😅

[@Mason71211]

Mat focus on the rolls😂

[@davidluckman4104]

Waiting for mansory parts now bud

[@Mason71211]

Okay👍 thanks for letting me know. Matust have spent a fortnune

[@yanikdesilva1216]

Hey Mat I love watching ur video n hv been watching em for years there is an issue with ur clutch and it would be much safer to just replace it.

[@adamtrewella]

Mat and crew....your mk2 channel is WAY better than the original version so much more entertaining and makes u feel like the viewers are involved ❤

[@KingK3lvin]

2000 pounds for a paint job and where as in my country i'll be livid if i'm charged 300 pounds for a top notch paint job. 😂😂😂😂

[@antiadump4685]

😂😅😂

[@ahti29]

For every like,i HAVE taken a shot of vodka🤢

[@Zantocopy]

Naga

[@lluckky4578]

Ok😐

[@prince3121]

I enjoyed this video. The banter and laughter is what its all about, even when you guys fail at a repair! 🤣

[@Uziii28]

I love your channel and the buddies you film with. Keep it up $

[@robertadrianwayne]

I wish I had a dad like Tony, puts a smile on my face every single video!

[@matthewticer8686]

It might be worth getting the gearbox cleaned using a pressure bleed used for gearboxes to flush the valve block correctly used to have one where I used to work and fixed a fair few gearbox’s that had issues

[@viajaechannel]

I really enjoy this channel in a completely different way to the main channel!

[@sourset]

Matt your dad's smile says it all!!!wish i hade such a relasionship with me dad..

[@sig6394]

I have to say that was an epic video Matt, and what a team you have the laughts you and everyone has is brilliant especially with your dad what a pleasure it must be to be able to work with your dad, love what you do and what an epic car, I will have to keep dreaming of ever owning a car even remotely like that, stay safe brother 🙌❤️

[@TyeTreegaming]

I love the main channel and all the content there, but the mk2 has me laughing so much everyone 👏

[@subsoniqdnb]

I can’t lie my dream car is a C63 AMG, seeing you rebuild cars is actually inspiring me to maybe look at doing it myself further down the line. I would love to take on a challenge with this, and to do that with a dream car would be some different experience entirely

[@frislysantos229]

Every day waiting for a c63 video and finally here it is ❤😍