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Hopefully it was a good-looking actor. 😁

@TankMouseProductions its not

It would be just about all of the same wheels 😄 - but I still want to make one!

So glad that you found it helpful!!

Hard to diagnose without knowing all of the background. But, my first question is whether it is running rough? Is that what you mean by the car sounding like a diesel engine? I know when I had rough running issues, it was excessively rich - because the coolant temp sensor had gone bad. The oil even smelled of gasoline. Not sure if that is your issue. But, I am happy to help if I can.

@TankMouseProductions uum what it does,if i park it off like the whole night,the following day when i start the engine,thats when it sounds like diesel,small grinding sound that comes less than 5 seconds,from ther the engine runs very well

@TankMouseProductions someone told me to change the camshaft,i did but still making the sound again

I am so sorry! Somehow, I did not see these follow-up questions. I am sorry, my friend; I am not sure what to tell you. I am still learning my way around these cars myself!

​@@mosesbroce9186 Just an idea, but maybe your oil pressure is a little low, maybe that dry sound is because the oil needs a little time to get to the top end, why weight are you running? I run 5w40 on my m104

Actually stock springs - cut to fit. Here is my write up - th-cam.com/video/s_WG6xGZ9qs/w-d-xo.html

Super glad that you found it helpful!

I did not use a lift kit, per se. I just installed the thickest spring shims that I could order - and I installed tires that had a taller side profile than the recommended stock tire size.

It is just a cheap CEN-TECH OBDII/EOBD scanner I got from Harbor Freight. But, it seems to do the job! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

You are correct. Assuming that you are not running a w124 with hydraulic suspension (such as with the station wagon), then I have found the w201 and w124 to be the same. Make sure to post up a link to a video of your ride when you get it done!!

The reluctor ring is located on the outboard side of the axles - at the rear wheels. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@@TankMouseProductions Does this have anything to do with the speedometer stopping?

@@noureddinemedjahed9024 I am afraid I do not know. I am still learning my way around this car myself!

That is an excellent question. The smaller profile tire (admittedly, much smaller than the stock size) amounts to about a 5mph speedo difference. (This video is not necessarily recommending it either way - just showing how it would look. I had that wheel/tire setup on a different car and just swapped it over for this demonstration.) Thank you for watching and commenting!

Probably. But, it would ultimately depend on the offset and how low you want the car to sit. 9" wide wheels would probably need to poke out a bit farther than mine - so to clear the suspension and/or steering components. Hope that is helpful! Thanks for commenting!

If I am understanding your question, are you asking about the metal clip that holds the plastic connector to the engine side? If so, you can take a small screwdriver and gently pry that clip off, pop the new connecter in, and then reinsert the metal clip. I apologize if I am not accurately interpretating your question. You can also reach me on Instagram at @tankmouseproductions - if that would be an easier way to correspond. Sorry you are having issues with your car!

Sorry for late response! I can't say I have much information to that end. While I am aware that the 400E brake upgrade is common to the 190E, I have never done the upgrade and, thus, don't have the specs/dimensions with which to compare notes.

My guess would be that they would be poking out past the fenders. To give you a visual example, the 17s that I am running in this video are ET 34 - and they are almost flush with the fenders. If you are running fender flares, then you might be alright. Hope that is helpful!

I am not sure what to tell you. Are you saying that there is a piece that somehow broke off and circulated back through the engine?

Yes, that broken part in the picture went into the engine. Where could it have gone? To the radiator, to the water circulation system, to the thermostat. How does the system work?​@@TankMouseProductions

@@oguzhangunen6973 I am new enough to this car that your guess is as good as mine. Hopefully, we can get another reader to submit a comment here!

I wish! It is just a petrol engine. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

The muffler really did not have any special name assigned to it - other than the part number noted above. As for the rest of the system, it is a stock downpipe to just custom pipes welded and/or clamped up to it.

Best of luck with the car! And, thank you for commenting!

Basically, I unbolted the inner portion of the shaft that connects to the differential. Then, I unbolted the outer axle nut. Thereafter, it slides right out of the hub. I hope that is, at least, something helpful. I would add that, when unbolting the inner bolts, I had my wife hold the brake pedal so that I was not fighting with the axle trying to move around on me.

You can run 18" wheels on a w201. But, you would also be running 35-series tires or less - depending on whether you want to lower the car. It might be an okay set up for car shows, etc. But, to be candid, it would be pretty uncomfortable for a daily-drive set up. Hope that is helpful to you as you weigh your options! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

Thank you for the compliment! Yes, basically all I did was lower the car - and I added "fender spacers" on the front of the fenders. Don't get overly concerned about the fender spacers; they are basically pieces of rubber about a 1/2" in thickness placed between the front of the fenders and the frame. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! And, thank you for watching!

At the end im gonna stick to R15 😅 i found just before getting my new merc190e an OZ route 7Jx-5h2 ET 35. There was no way i was going to pass that luck of getting those rare rims !! They all are in very good condition 😁 Do you think 205/60 r15 would affect the car ?

@@brianbriceno1692 when you ask if the tire set up would affect the, what do you mean? Having 15" wheels and bigger profile tires will definitely enhance the quality of the ride - certainly more comfortable than the 17" wheels!

@@TankMouseProductions thank you for replying back! today will add these vintage rims. I will go for 205/60

Today i found out my car doesnt have 118kw but 122kw 🤣 I assumed it had 118kw as the seller mentioned that to me but now checking the official documents it says it has 122kws. 122kws are rarer?

I hope this film was helpful to you! Good luck with your project!

That is a good question. I only replaced the one that was broken - and that remedied the issues. I did not find it necessary to replace both sides.

Hope you found it helpful - or, at least, amusing. 😉

Your Benz sounds dope. You have any pics of it?

Bilstein sport shocks in front with r129 shock mounts. Bilstein HD shocks for a SAAB 900 in the rear. Stock springs cut to fit. You can find the specs in my other video here: th-cam.com/video/s_WG6xGZ9qs/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the compliment! And, thank you for watching!

Indeed, this was a very cool car. If you have not already, you should check out the full-length version of this film. I believe you will enjoy it. 🙂

I can tell you that they came off of the rear of a mid-to-late 2000's era w203 C-Class. I hope that it is helpful!

@@TankMouseProductions thanks but I already look for it can’t find it anywhere selling 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@Blck_Stallion sorry my friend. On occasion, you see them pop up on ebay. Unfortunately, the prices seem to be creeping up on them.

That is a good question. I would say, in theory, yes. While I will not go so far as to speak conclusively on every car and suspension set up, I can speak definitively on my own experience with the 190E 2.6 that I have owned since 2009. My experience has been that the stock springs on the 2.6 are already relatively stiff. I say that becase, when I first installed the Bilstein Sport shocks on the front and rear, I was running 195/65/15 Michelin HydroEdge tires; and, I was very surprised on the stiffness and stability of that set up with the stock springs that were cut down a bit. When I switched to 215/40/17, it was, admittedly, a very rough ride. But, because I like the wheel set up so much, I was willing to sacrifice some comfort. With all of that said, and to go back to your question, in the case of the 190E 2.6, I did not need to install stiffer springs to achieve excellent handling and performance quality. But, I did need to upgrade to the Bilstein Sport Shocks. I hope that was somewhat helpful to you! Thank you for your comment!

Awesome! You got a video of it posted? You should post a link!

Sorry for the late response. It pulls up from the top. You can gently insert a small flat-head screwdriver under the top of the clip and gently prior it off. Or, if that does not work, you can use needle nose pliers and gently wiggle it off - again pulling it from the top. If you have any further questions, please feel free to type them here. Or, you can contact me directly on Instagram.

@@TankMouseProductions I got it! It was simpler than I thought but with your tip I was more confident to put more force on it. After having that adapter break off, I didn't want to be too rough on it 😂. Anyways I got a replacement part from Mercedes and quickly got it fixed now. Thanks for your quick reply!

@@Chinoam3 That is great news. I am super glad that you got it sorted! I definitely recall that sick feeling in my stomach when I saw that silly thing break. 🙄

@@TankMouseProductions I was surprised that you explained how it broke off almost exactly how it happened to me too. If only they have the adapter out of a harder material.

I have the same issue. Seems like everything is very brittle. Do you just pop clip off with a flat head, and the connector should come out? I just bought a new line, and it came with the connectors attached to the line

Sheer awesomeness... 😁 Thank you for watching and commenting!

I absolutely agree with you. I think the EVO 1 kit is the best, most-balanced kit for the car. The EVO II is just a little too much for the car's lines, in my opinion.

Yes, indeed. Not the 3.0; but, the 2.6.

Sorry for the late response here! Technically, the answer to your question is "yes." However, if you don't already have the sport shocks, then you are not going to be able to lower the car very far at all. The stock shock absorbers are very tall. Please feel free to reach out with any other questions!

@@TankMouseProductions no worries! Thanks for your reply, I’m really trying to figure this out and I appreciate your help. Okay that makes sense, the sport shocks have more resistance right? Maybe I can get my desired look with cut stock springs and sport shocks? I know there’s lowering springs available but not sure if they will be enough so that’s why i was thinking to cut the stock ones and see how it ends up.

@@birdslappy you can absolutely cut the stock springs. Because the old-school Mercedes springs are not "progressive rate" springs, you will still have the same performance quality throughout the spring's travel. Some folks discourage cutting springs; but, I have put thousands of miles on cut old-school Mercedes springs with no issues. And, yes, the sport shocks will be much stiffer than the stock shock absorbers. Feel free to reach out with any other questions. If I don't know the answer, I will help you find the answer! In my opinion, the Mercedes 190E is the coolest car they have ever made. 😎