Alan knows his audience - put the Monica content right at the end so we watch the whole thing. Great video as always 👍
@billgriffiths168510 ай бұрын
Thanks for a longer drive Monnie, you're still looking great.
@RikAindow10 ай бұрын
I've never watched anyone work on a Merc before but the way this thing bolts together makes it look like a lot of thought has gone in to the repairability compared to other makes.
@msjcars231710 ай бұрын
Maybe they knew it needed a lot of repairs ?
@msjcars231710 ай бұрын
Suppose at Merc labour rates they thought well after 1 hour fix we make a fortune
@peter323410 ай бұрын
All them covers under the car has kept the body and mechanicals in nice condition.
@davidnorton588710 ай бұрын
Except the brake lines that rust away out of sight.
@Parknest10 ай бұрын
This is testament to how well engineered the W204 is. Mating a gear box to an engine is like having to dock with the ISS. It is always a relief once the garbox is back in place. The replacement gearbox is peace of mind for the buyer. Did you check the rear subframe? They're prone to corrosion but the 30 year corrosion warranty that Mercedes-Benz offers will cover this.
@nemzrepairs10 ай бұрын
w204 is same as 203 its just the body different i work on mecrs
@bumfluffmcregor373010 ай бұрын
@@nemzrepairsthat's interesting are they not the ones that were made cheaply and rust alot so really the w204 is old technology underneath
@beandean3568 ай бұрын
ISS is fake news
@derekmillar31810 ай бұрын
Monika s knees are looking good.....i still would have sent the old box for diagnosis.....more of the knees please....
@Bellamyatmidnight10 ай бұрын
Perv
@t5jerry10 ай бұрын
GOOD to see you back miss HAR-monica ❤❤❤
@seanb981410 ай бұрын
That release bearing is worn where it meets with the cover plate fingers. Just dealing with this on my 2008 Audi S5. Rough pedal movement on a hot engine, bite point too low and vibration at high RPM. Audi replaced loads under warranty. The revised bearing has a metal face instead of the dumb plastic original. Thanks to LuK for trying to save a few pennies!
@markpaul115410 ай бұрын
German engineering is not what it was 40 years ago, anything German these days needs constantly fixing. Rough old engine in the 220 as well, a good spec Mondeo is a far better car in my opinion, many times more reliable, smoother engine, gearboxes dont fail and you dont have a badge tax at garages for repairs. Yes I've had a Merc C350 Estate and it was a total nightmare for things going wrong. Never again.
@jamesdavis842510 ай бұрын
I have a Mk4 Mondeo and a w204 both purchased 10 years ago. Both great cars but the maintenance and repairs have been 3 times as much for the W204. Partly I think because the Mondeo has been incredibly cheap to run rather than the W204 being a bad car.
@ford154610 ай бұрын
Hello. The ladies in the office are beautiful and funny. You are also funny and a person I like to watch.
@LeGrandFromage-cw6mf10 ай бұрын
Speaks volumes of MB build quality if a gearbox lasts 70k miles
@halldorra10 ай бұрын
Oh dear,those ZF boxes,some of these had riveted ring gears,which promptly grenaded after xxx miles
@patkelly79999 ай бұрын
Great job Monika, Alan and Tyler👌👍🙏🙂
@Kristopher342Ай бұрын
If anyone is doing this job it’s worth removing the DPF, and soak it in detergent before you put everything back together, well worth doing it while you’re so far in.
@johnchincotta1qwdb1510 ай бұрын
Hi Alan,a job well done as usual.This merc should sell quite fast.
@SimonSmith-ew1yz3 ай бұрын
Monnie has the best chassis by far
@miketherefurbisher800010 ай бұрын
Fantastic content Alan!! "Thank You"😇
@zakshipley325010 ай бұрын
It will be the selector mechanism in gearbox there’s a spring that breaks causing this issue done quite a few
@DatsDone10 ай бұрын
How difficult is it to replace the part.?
@zakshipley325010 ай бұрын
@@DatsDone not to bad couple of hours
@hakhtar97082 ай бұрын
Do you have the part number for this selector mechanism?
@john17027710 ай бұрын
If the gearbox is out best practice is to change the clutch
@Vintaronica10 ай бұрын
Agreed if you own the car, and you are having the work done. But if you are selling a car, you need to make a judgement call and weigh up how much time you have available vs having a cars problems sorted
@ChrisPatrick-q6k10 ай бұрын
Then you're into a slave and master, dual mass.....
@pellepp962810 ай бұрын
Absolute minimum no matter ho owne the car is to change the slave, If its internal
@john17027710 ай бұрын
@@pellepp9628 but it’s easier to do the job whilst he’s already got the box out than possibly get it back under warranty in a few months time he’s halfway through the job with the box out
@spainter198510 ай бұрын
I'd normally agree, but it looks a dead easy job to remove the box on that Merc - so why would you if it's fine as-is
@gulvinders.24-710 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation throughout and a job well done! 👌
@stephenbirds516910 ай бұрын
Dont trust modern Mercs but well worth watching lovely Mons. Thanks
@MartinJones-tl9kt10 ай бұрын
That SAC looks knackered judging by the length of the springs on pressure plate
@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL10 ай бұрын
Another good video alan,good to see a merc on the channel, last merc i had merc vito 2007 ,, taxi 418k on the clock when i sold it,,, not bad cars but as everyone knows merc main dealer are way to pricey.
@stuartfitt658510 ай бұрын
My friend James Josh the leprechaun would absolutely love this beauty
@ANDY-we7mr7 ай бұрын
Alan i love Mercedes cars and the ford focus st focus
@Mr.EeToMyself8 ай бұрын
I appreciate the video. Having a box that wants to not go into reverse. And slips into 4th to 5th. Still hoping it's a linkage issue. Just because after stolen.. it feels different.
@G4RY115910 ай бұрын
Handbrake on them cars is daft IMO
@dave-huston-dublin10 ай бұрын
Great Info, Thanks Alan.
@vicoutdoors197310 ай бұрын
Would have an old merc any day over these modern ones. Nice to see monika and her leg's 😂
@andypicken784810 ай бұрын
I went straight to 17:00 when Monica made her appearance and doesnt that Merc suit her. Thanks for posting
@martinkesson444310 ай бұрын
67,000 miles isn't a lot for a gearbox.
@migsy272810 ай бұрын
That Monica is well fit
@mixaly49 ай бұрын
Cheers pal
@oldgeezer326910 ай бұрын
I only clicked for the thumbnail 🤷♂
@MrHenecy268 ай бұрын
Would you buy a 63 plate automatic c220 with 140k on clock, I use it daily, faultless.
@scotspie501douglas710 ай бұрын
why would you not change the clutch
@msjcars231710 ай бұрын
Can I pick your brains - my wipers occasionally catch on something - on the drivers side I can see that the wiper arm touches the bonnet and the passenger side doesn’t - that means the bonnet needs adjusting, is it easy to do ?
@MartiniOCP10 ай бұрын
Ive got a problem with ds7r 7000 from mk2 s max 2.0D- replaced the gearbox but IT slides. Any idea if IT needs to be programmed into the car with sth more than forscan tool? Cheers
@msjcars231710 ай бұрын
Mondeo Question - occasionally on my Mark 5 the wipers seem to catch on the down position when on - doesn’t stop them working but have you ever come across it and is there a fix ?
@sitdox10 ай бұрын
Not long ago rebuilt one of these boxes and probably one of the the easiest gearboxes to rebuild and best of all every tiniest part available from Mercedes
@DatsDone10 ай бұрын
Perhaps you could give Alan a heads up on what the issue with the reverse gear is and repair before he throws it in the scrap.
@sitdox10 ай бұрын
@@DatsDone simply selector mech was broken about £400 from Mercedes and it’s a common problem reverse and first gear wouldn’t engage in my case
@DatsDone10 ай бұрын
Can you state the part location and tools required to remove n replace. You said you recently rebuilt a gear box.
@plumbc00710 ай бұрын
Morning Alan, hope all well m8
@saurannuraliyev169510 ай бұрын
After you have fixed the car its value also should raise
@mathy21010 ай бұрын
Can you confirm if the dpf is cracked i noticed quit a lot of soot after the dpf
@davidhorvath604210 ай бұрын
Dobra prace
@volt868410 ай бұрын
If Monica came with the car worth double
@Jim.Thunda10 ай бұрын
Should have removed the DPF and cleaned it out.
@rogeronslow14989 ай бұрын
This looks like a very low mileage gearbox fault.
@nealwillis44652 ай бұрын
If I was to buy that Mercedes would Monica come with it she could drive me anywhere she likes then in fact I would loved to buy it for her
@paulriggers155810 ай бұрын
you are getting worse with your videography, every time you looked at the gearlever, monica's legs were in shot... more rear action is possible now, should be more fun on a quick ride did you chuck a clutch in?
@stephencatterson932010 ай бұрын
The Germans build the best cars
@johnblowergmail10 ай бұрын
Great video excellent price. Lovely car
@monkehbitch10 ай бұрын
Looks like a Renault gearbox.
@Elvis35-7710 ай бұрын
Oh, Moni!😍😍😍
@olgerbouletsi5567Ай бұрын
Hi I’ve a problem with my c class 2011 220cdi manual I bought it on auction and it came without ecu and injectors after fitting the missing parts the car started and starts fine but it shakes a lot on idle and carries on when revving and I don’t understand why I don’t know if it’s the engine or something else just wanted to know if the flywheel can shake the engine like that if possible any clues what should I look for please thank you
@byronmills595210 ай бұрын
Nice car - Seats arent leather in these though - they're Mercedes synthetic 'Artico' vinyl. The drivers seat bases always split - my mates a trimmer and repairs at least 2 a week. Some logical engineering making the gearbox swap stress free. 👍 Hill starts with the foot handbrake and manual box arent the easiest!
@johnfittis576410 ай бұрын
Oh Alan just buy it you know you want it😜I’m sure they will give u a decent discount and favourable finance👌
@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL9 ай бұрын
Alan wonder if you could give me advice,, ive a 2009 ford galaxy 1.8 tdci ,, ive got a squeel from a pully wheel ive been spraying it with wd40 silicone spay to take away the noise,, should i do a timing belt &pulleys ( think its a bad pulley) while iam there
@Jim.Thunda10 ай бұрын
I have one too. It's the only 6 speed manual in Australia.
@vaux_wolf428110 ай бұрын
I’d have put a new Starsky and Hutch in that all day
@simonelsey10 ай бұрын
should have dropped a clutch in it ..
@Robbo-8010 ай бұрын
Nice job Alan, must have made a refreshing change from those rusty Fords