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brand new 40 years ago $4000 when my dad made $28 an hour as a mechanic. Now $70000 and someone like my dad is making 18$ an hour. Reverse progress is the progress of todays civilization hahahaha.
Several attempts by professional mechanics, all of them unable to fix this problem; Scotty fixes it with fuel cleaner and a 'quarter-turn' adjustment, with what looks like, a key. Staggering level of knowledge, displayed, here!!
I am an antique carb and points man. The local Corvette club loves me. I never give a price. They just hand me dead presidents and I get to test drive those toys! Mikel
Funny you mention old iron. My shop called me over an old 60's vintage 455 Olds engine they couldn't get to run. The distributor vacuum advance blew it's bellows so the timing wouldn't advance. They didn't even know what a mechanical vacuum advance even was and thought it skipped time. Swapped out the part and it fixed it right up, a cheap fix. Someone who owned an old 442 was very happy. LOL
I've got one of these ('93 Merc, 170K miles) as well and it is indeed a tank. I just wish I enjoyed working on it because it costs an arm and both legs to get it fixed when something does go bad.
legend. I learn new things every time I watch your videos. It's like going into a cookie jar, you'd know you'd get something good after you open the jar. We wish you and family great health, Scotty.
Got to love old CIS fuel system. Mechanical fuel injectors are a monster! Ethanol gas is hell on these engines! Been there done that. Scotty... Your adjustment with the 3mm Allen does work in some cases. However, If the cold start injector is bad it can cause an awful lot of problems on first starts and even after the engine is warm. Leaking mechanical fuel injectors too. They can make it so rich the engine won't even start. So much that you can pull the dip stick and smell the gas in the oil. Loved watching the video.
There's a lot to be said for old school mechanics like you Scotty! They are worth their weight in GOLD! My Dad has been an auto mechanic his whole life. He's a little older than you Scotty. But I tell ya, that man can diagnose and fix almost ANY mechanical problem and make the necessary repairs for the cost of the parts. He's old school. He diagnoses by his senses, smell, sight, sound, etc. Many of the new mechanics (not all, but a LOT) would be LOST without their diagnostic scan tool. Now, to be fair, most modern cars absolutely have to be diagnosed with a diagnostic scan tool due to the vast amount of electronics and computers on board. But many problems can still be diagnosed the old school way. Most new mechanics would say "Oh, I don't know how to do that" or "They never taught me how to do that in mechanics school!". Thanks for being an honest tester. Happy Holidays sir!
I don't know, I have a 96 crown Vic that was garage kept in a heated garage driven by a senior citizen only has 40,000 miles, it runs amazing. Spark plug wires and transmission fluid/ filter stopped the shuddering at 35 mph and it's perfect now
I own a 1995 A124 (Mercedes E320 convertible) only 2nd owner. The 124 series was one of the best Mercedes ever made. My only issue was the ignition wiring harness that shorted due the stupid idea of doing biodegradable harnesses. It is fixed with a new upgraded wiring harness that I plugged in myself. Since, my A124 run perfectly! Amazing machine!!
I ran dozers for a power company. We got a used D9N in 93’. No power, hardly climb the ramp up to top of coalpile. Changed all the fluids n filters, still nothing. I removed the fuel filter and filled it with ATF and ran it. Poured a qt. through air intake with engine at hi idle. Did the fuel filter refill 2 more times. Ran like a new tractor. ATF does a great job of cleaning up the problem. Carl
On older cars, I use to make fuel adjustments by hooking a vacuum gauge up and adjust to highest vacuum at an idle, then again about 2500 rpm, then balance the difference,
Yup, in whole Europe in fact and possibly Africa and wherever else these ended up in. Even guys that don't like Mercs admit it. It just goes and goes and goes... A true legend.
This is my dream car. Had an 87 190e as my first car. That reminds me! Hold the key in accessory for a few seconds before you start it to let the fuel pump pressurize
Great video as usual- learned something new, glad Scotty is around to show stuff like this about cars even if I never end up working on this type of injection system it's interesting stuff
I had a 1988 300E 4dr. Sedan. When I gave it away I had over 300,000 miles on it. It was an excellent running car. The a/c didn’t work, I bought a newer car to make it through the St. Louis summers.
I remember in the olden days when we had carburators with automatic chokes. You could loosen a few screws and adjust it. Tighten it up and there you go.
I wish car companies were making wagons. I had three, a Chevy and two Fords. They were/are more practical for most people than SUVs. Plus they are less likely to roll over. I could haul my boat stuff, actually a 14-foot hunting skiff, around in my old '59 Chevy. It stuck out two feet passed the tailgate. If you cannot find 505 CRF, try Chevron's Techron. I always found it to smooth out my rough idle problems.
That 505 CRF is an awesome product... I could feel the improvement as I drove moments after pouring it in the tank of my 2002 V8 Tundra earlier this year.
I’ve been trying to find the product for months. No luck. Website is always out of stock from day one. I messaged them and nothing. I live in Connecticut, help 😢. It’s getting cold and I want to try it on my car.
@@johnrodriguez701 Get some Berrymans B-12 fuel additive, cheapest @Walmart around $5, but available everywhere! It has all the good stuff, acetone, toluene, etc. I've been using it for DECADES and haven't had to replace a single fuel injector yet!
@@johnrodriguez701 I am waiting for email notification that they are in stock again... I have a few bottles of the oil cleaner, so I think I'll order a case of the fuel cleaner this time.
I went to the site with intentions of buying a couple bottles to try but you have to get the set of oil and gas treatment..okay, I thought I'd get two sets. Then I saw it's 129.00 plus shipping. Guess I'll stick with what I can get at the parts store. I know everything is overpriced but dang...
There is a few companies that will ultrasonic clean your injectors(off the engine) They flow test and match the set impedance. And assemble with new seals, 0-Rings. Maybe good if you have a set of expensive custom injectors.
Great video Scotty, I‘m still driving my 1974 VW Superbug the I purchased in 1982. The problem is that I’m now too old and unwell to work on it myself and finding a mechanic here in Sydney Australia that knows what to do and understands how to tune twin carbs is rare. I’m down to the last workshop that I can trust. Vintage Vee Dub Supplies is almost the last man standing in town. Every other garage with young people are clueless when it comes to basic mechanical repairs on older cars. The don’t know how to repair, only how to replace parts with new. Panel beaters are the same, replacing panels rather than repairing. Thanks for he informative and intersecting videos - I really enjoy your common sense and practical skills and knowledge.
mahalo Scotty. Love fooling around with my old CIS-E on my 1987 VW 16V Scirocco. That 3mm hex adjustment you discuss though is pretty sensitive. I have to connect it to my voltage tester with a special harness connected to the DPR to make sure the adjustment is at 10Ma +/-
Common tools for a typical old car tuneup consisted of screwdrivers to adjust the carborator, sparkplug gap tool, feeler gauge, points file, timing light, dwell metter and the sparkplug socket, extention and ratchet.
I have N08 infinity E.X 35. I just put new Michelin's on it and 505CRF in it.And my next step is to do the all with c.R.O. This car runs like a brand new dream
Have some 505 on order. Fuel and Oil. Preventative. Like the liquid molly stuff too. (2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 160k miles) runs like a top burns, leaks nothing. Most expensive thing I do every year to that, and anything else that sees winter is carwashes, and 400 bucks worth of rust converter and protectant. We'll see how this product goes.
scotty- this video makes me happy yet sad. i own a 1987 190d 2.5turbo and i just keep it in the garage. it purrs like a kitten and i very very torquey. As you said, the number of people who can still work on them is dwindling. I too am getting too old to be crawling under it now. Getting old kinda sucks.
My son is a Toyota trained factory wrench . Good luck getting him to help with anything outside the box . Unfortunately they make their money by R&R everything . Sad day in America .
As always Scotty, great job on repairing old school and letting us know sometimes it's simple knowledge, not fancy screens. I do a little youtubing and it's harder than you might think to pull off video production. 🙂🤠
My mechanic is just like you, ....he's so good he actually tests me to to see if I'm paying attention and taking care of my car. That's why stick with him.
Merc used to make real good cars back then. Those old Bosch K and J jetronics were good fuel systems, you could play with them. Good times, good times. Keep up the good work Scotty form over the pond in the UK.
Nothing worse than an old person still wearing a mask while driving by themself. I'm 71 and find this hilarious, while still refusing to get "vaccinated"... 🤣
Back in the day when our cars had carburetors on a really cold day sometimes we would just spray some starter fluid in there and it would fire up. Occasionally we had to do it twice. To clean them you just needed an old toothbrush and some Gumout. Do that three or four times a year and you really didn't have many problems with it starting or running rough.
I love the old mercedes with the m103 engines (I have 3 one has been my daily for 10 years.) I have rebuilt a couple of the bosh jetrinc distributors didn't think it was that bad.
I'm more of a Berrymans B-12 guy. The fuel distributor usually only needs to rebuilt when it leaks (will idle Rich and if adjusted to the leak it will run lean above idle ). I always adjust working CIS to highest vacuum at idle with the OVP relay pulled. If you have to touch the EHA or Flow Meter potentiometer things get more complicated.
Had a 86 / 560SEL loved the car. We drove it 195,000 miles. Sent it in for a maintenance at dealer $2500. Few weeks later AC module went out $2500. We decided to sell rather than continue slinging money. Have to say it was a great car. Had to change brake pads every 18,000 miles. Batteries would not last other than that I loved it. Sold it for a Mazda Millenia and drove it 295,000 miles. Back in the younger days we traded often. No more!
Those K-Jetroniks have a dedicated injector for cold start. It probably does not work properly as well. Enriching the mixture while the engine is cold is also a responsibility of additional system which needs a check-up. It is also unusual the entire system went lean. They normally go rich and you regulate them back to lean side. Anyway, long life to that w124 and it’s owner. :)
My dad, years ago put a full sized fridge in the back of his 1965 Ford Station Wagon, fit all the way in with the back seats folded down, and didn't bottom out.
Hi Scott, I love all of your videos. I've learned so much being a woman and all. Now I can do my own mechanic on my car and impress my husband. Take care blessed you and your family.
Scotty...First of all, THANK YOU for putting out your videos!!! Best on TH-cam! I have a 2020 MAzda CX5 and it has 22000 miles. Would Bernies fuel additive benefit the CX5? Wife and I just moved to Clarksville about 2 months ago and love it! Love to buy ya a beer sometime!!! Thanks again for all your help!!!!
You can’t beat an old Mercedes. There’s a reason these old cars are still around 30-40+ years later. My favorites are the w126 OM617 5 cylinder diesels. Well done Scotty and hope to see more old cars like this.
Scotty you HAVE o create your master class for the young DIY. Create a comprehensive course where you teach EVERYTHING to fix from bumper to bumper. Put a team that will help you create this project and you will make a good biz. You have 5 M subs great audience to deliver and more int the future. good lesson here. peace a health to you Scotty.
Usually those adjustment screws have a manufacturer setting, and after that they can be adjusted a little one way or another. I like the Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner it seems to work great.
He said previously they used to make good cars back in the 90’s and he’s right. Greek taxi drivers drove the old models with hundreds of thousands of miles on them. These days the older newer models are trash and unreliable.
he also made a video promoting gumout multi system tuneup, then made a video saying you dont need fuel injector cleaner, then started making videos promoting this guys cleaner lol
Nice older Mercedes! The owner needs to drive it more and keep the fuel tank full! Old gas with water will wreck any engine and clog up even a mechanical injection system. Probably the original owner too.👍
Good show or podcast? Whatever, right? Anyway, ya nailed it with the metering box. Likely a Bosch system as many from Damlier Benz spanned out those years. The t handle is a magic wrench. I had to constantly use mine for an airbox tune in the Sierra's one year on my Saab 900t. That thing went fast (150+) on I5. I think the statute of limitations have run out? Have a good one.
On another you tube channel there is somebody repairing a W123 Mercedes Benz and he had fuel problems the car wouldn't start and it has the same fuel injection as this Mercedes Benz he eventually got in running and he walks up to it even though it doesn't start it that much it starts up imediatly its in the UK and he has other cars also but he works on it occasionally he is doing rust repairs to it at the moment but it runs and drives
This stuff cost 60 bucks BEFORE shipping online... If I can't buy it at my local walmart/autozone/any chain hardware store... I'm not using it... qwhats the 2nd additive you'd recommend?
I had a old pathfinder. Had similar problem. Turned out to be the temperature sensor. The car thought it was 40 below. Was fluding the fuel system. Changed the sensor and problem was solved.
Have a stroker 5.0L H.O. Ford engine that was poorly tuned, was running very rich. Pistons jet-black under the scope. I tuned the choke and the carb, added Lucas Full System Cleaner to next three tanks of fuel. Scoped the pistons and read the casting numbers off the top.
@@josephtravers777 Good to know your experience. I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi diesel and I am using Lucas upper cylinder lubricant and injector cleaner.
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I just got done watching another video of yours. I just found out your a lefty too! Us lefty's can be ambidextrous too.
brand new 40 years ago $4000 when my dad made $28 an hour as a mechanic. Now $70000 and someone like my dad is making 18$ an hour. Reverse progress is the progress of todays civilization hahahaha.
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Scott have you ever used any Blendzall gold label fuel additive? Most people have never heard of it but I buy it by the gallon and love it.
505 crf fuel treatment is not available that I can find ....
Before OBD, there was SHD, Scotty’s Head Diagnostics. Best diagnostic system ever.
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minds you, that SHD is compatible with modern day tech.
@@metzmatu8409 u
Several attempts by professional mechanics, all of them unable to fix this problem; Scotty fixes it with fuel cleaner and
a 'quarter-turn' adjustment, with what looks like, a key. Staggering level of knowledge, displayed, here!!
Allen head screw 3 mm to be exact
I pray the lord grants you a long life sir. Your one of the few that we need to keep our busy lives moving forward.
Scotty is one of the best independent mechanics in the USA🇺🇲👍
I wanna see Scotty fixing more old cars like this!
@@icosthop9998 oh really?? Thanks I hadn't noticed! 🙄🤣
he's more suitable fixing older car...
@@andiparker3733 you're welcome
same
lt gives him anxiety to touch a mercedes
Old school Scotty fixing an old school car... You really know your stuff!
Great video 👍
Perfect explanation!!! Thanks a lot for your knowledge, Mr. Scotty, God always bless you.
The master at work, without an electric diagnostic reader. It was a pleasure to watch you work on this car Scotty.
I am an antique carb and points man. The local Corvette club loves me. I never give a price. They just hand me dead presidents and I get to test drive those toys!
Mikel
Funny you mention old iron. My shop called me over an old 60's vintage 455 Olds engine they couldn't get to run. The distributor vacuum advance blew it's bellows so the timing wouldn't advance. They didn't even know what a mechanical vacuum advance even was and thought it skipped time. Swapped out the part and it fixed it right up, a cheap fix. Someone who owned an old 442 was very happy. LOL
I've got one of these ('93 Merc, 170K miles) as well and it is indeed a tank. I just wish I enjoyed working on it because it costs an arm and both legs to get it fixed when something does go bad.
We need to download all Scotty's videos and store it safely in a vault for the future generations.
Thats alot of videos
Future generations won't even be able to buy gasoline vehicles
@@A42yearoldARAB is not about buying, but about maintaining. Did you even watch the full video?
That's lot of damage!
legend. I learn new things every time I watch your videos. It's like going into a cookie jar, you'd know you'd get something good after you open the jar. We wish you and family great health, Scotty.
Got to love old CIS fuel system. Mechanical fuel injectors are a monster! Ethanol gas is hell on these engines! Been there done that. Scotty... Your adjustment with the 3mm Allen does work in some cases. However, If the cold start injector is bad it can cause an awful lot of problems on first starts and even after the engine is warm. Leaking mechanical fuel injectors too. They can make it so rich the engine won't even start. So much that you can pull the dip stick and smell the gas in the oil. Loved watching the video.
Really cool to see an old vehicle like this still on the road!
There's a lot to be said for old school mechanics like you Scotty! They are worth their weight in GOLD! My Dad has been an auto mechanic his whole life. He's a little older than you Scotty. But I tell ya, that man can diagnose and fix almost ANY mechanical problem and make the necessary repairs for the cost of the parts. He's old school. He diagnoses by his senses, smell, sight, sound, etc. Many of the new mechanics (not all, but a LOT) would be LOST without their diagnostic scan tool. Now, to be fair, most modern cars absolutely have to be diagnosed with a diagnostic scan tool due to the vast amount of electronics and computers on board. But many problems can still be diagnosed the old school way. Most new mechanics would say "Oh, I don't know how to do that" or "They never taught me how to do that in mechanics school!". Thanks for being an honest tester. Happy Holidays sir!
I don't know, I have a 96 crown Vic that was garage kept in a heated garage driven by a senior citizen only has 40,000 miles, it runs amazing. Spark plug wires and transmission fluid/ filter stopped the shuddering at 35 mph and it's perfect now
96 Crown Vic with only 40,000 miles on it, Amazing Find
I own a 1995 A124 (Mercedes E320 convertible) only 2nd owner. The 124 series was one of the best Mercedes ever made. My only issue was the ignition wiring harness that shorted due the stupid idea of doing biodegradable harnesses. It is fixed with a new upgraded wiring harness that I plugged in myself. Since, my A124 run perfectly! Amazing machine!!
I wished scotty could live forever. Legend
sure he can! Just do Keto and Intermittent fasting and he can live up to 120!!
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I ran dozers for a power company. We got a used D9N in 93’. No power, hardly climb the ramp up to top of coalpile. Changed all the fluids n filters, still nothing. I removed the fuel filter and filled it with ATF and ran it. Poured a qt. through air intake with engine at hi idle. Did the fuel filter refill 2 more times. Ran like a new tractor. ATF does a great job of cleaning up the problem.
Carl
On older cars, I use to make fuel adjustments by hooking a vacuum gauge up and adjust to highest vacuum at an idle, then again about 2500 rpm, then balance the difference,
The W124 is considered the most reliable car ever built without any competition in Germany. I love these cars.
Legendary and bulletproof
Yup, in whole Europe in fact and possibly Africa and wherever else these ended up in. Even guys that don't like Mercs admit it. It just goes and goes and goes... A true legend.
@@rainbowsquash673 I struggle to imagine there was anything cheap with Mercs of this period. I would agree this being the case with today´s.
After watching your video on Gum Out multi system tune up cleaner, I was sold. I use it occasionally and have been very happy with its performance.
@@icosthop9998 …I actually find mine at Walmart.
@@mr.ramjangles5165 is it b12 Berryman’s?
@@Mxxjzz …I find that at Walmart, too!
@@Mxxjzz no, it is made by Gum Out, Scotty did a video on it a few years ago
This is my dream car. Had an 87 190e as my first car. That reminds me! Hold the key in accessory for a few seconds before you start it to let the fuel pump pressurize
Great video as usual- learned something new, glad Scotty is around to show stuff like this about cars even if I never end up working on this type of injection system it's interesting stuff
My neighbor drives an 84 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel Wagon with around 375000.miles. What a great vehicle!!!
I had a 1988 300E 4dr. Sedan. When I gave it away I had over 300,000 miles on it. It was an excellent running car. The a/c didn’t work, I bought a newer car to make it through the St. Louis summers.
I remember in the olden days when we had carburators with automatic chokes. You could loosen a few screws and adjust it. Tighten it up and there you go.
Wow, what a difference. I bet the owner was happy and pleased to hand over a few bucks for your wisdom.
I wish car companies were making wagons. I had three, a Chevy and two Fords. They were/are more practical for most people than SUVs. Plus they are less likely to roll over. I could haul my boat stuff, actually a 14-foot hunting skiff, around in my old '59 Chevy. It stuck out two feet passed the tailgate.
If you cannot find 505 CRF, try Chevron's Techron. I always found it to smooth out my rough idle problems.
I do the same with my old Bmw e21s 323i/Alpina. Best cars ever to work on and a Blast to drive when the fuel injection system is on point!!
Cool car.
Lucky you're in the US, because here in Europe we won't be able to drive these old cars soon.
That 505 CRF is an awesome product... I could feel the improvement as I drove moments after pouring it in the tank of my 2002 V8 Tundra earlier this year.
I’ve been trying to find the product for months. No luck. Website is always out of stock from day one. I messaged them and nothing. I live in Connecticut, help 😢. It’s getting cold and I want to try it on my car.
@@johnrodriguez701 Get some Berrymans B-12 fuel additive, cheapest @Walmart around $5, but available everywhere! It has all the good stuff, acetone, toluene, etc. I've been using it for DECADES and haven't had to replace a single fuel injector yet!
@@stillnotwoke I've driven for 60 yrs. without any of that sort of stuff. No fuel-related issues ever.
@@wholeNwon please tell us more.
@@johnrodriguez701 I am waiting for email notification that they are in stock again... I have a few bottles of the oil cleaner, so I think I'll order a case of the fuel cleaner this time.
Love seeing the older cars and learning about mechanical fuel injection, thank you scotty 😊
I went to the site with intentions of buying a couple bottles to try but you have to get the set of oil and gas treatment..okay, I thought I'd get two sets. Then I saw it's 129.00 plus shipping. Guess I'll stick with what I can get at the parts store. I know everything is overpriced but dang...
I agree, l can almost buy new fuel injectors for that price.
Yeap they got reallllyyyy expensive. Not worth it at that price.
There is a few companies that will ultrasonic clean your injectors(off the engine) They flow test and match the set impedance. And assemble with new seals, 0-Rings. Maybe good if you have a set of expensive custom injectors.
You can't believe what that fuel cleaner did, I can't believe I STILL can't order the CRF cleaners, even after 5 months of waiting.
Yeah can you believe it? Scotty recommends a product and you can't find it.
@@HowardLuken so popular that stock out everytime for buyer
Wow sounds like UFO technology potion.. how much does it cost??
LUCAS OIL is always 👍🏻
I got mine in 10 days, worked great, also used the oil treatment.
Great video Scotty, I‘m still driving my 1974 VW Superbug the I purchased in 1982. The problem is that I’m now too old and unwell to work on it myself and finding a mechanic here in Sydney Australia that knows what to do and understands how to tune twin carbs is rare. I’m down to the last workshop that I can trust. Vintage Vee Dub Supplies is almost the last man standing in town. Every other garage with young people are clueless when it comes to basic mechanical repairs on older cars. The don’t know how to repair, only how to replace parts with new. Panel beaters are the same, replacing panels rather than repairing. Thanks for he informative and intersecting videos - I really enjoy your common sense and practical skills and knowledge.
mahalo Scotty. Love fooling around with my old CIS-E on my 1987 VW 16V Scirocco. That 3mm hex adjustment you discuss though is pretty sensitive. I have to connect it to my voltage tester with a special harness connected to the DPR to make sure the adjustment is at 10Ma +/-
Common tools for a typical old car tuneup consisted of screwdrivers to adjust the carborator, sparkplug gap tool, feeler gauge, points file, timing light, dwell metter and the sparkplug socket, extention and ratchet.
I have N08 infinity E.X 35. I just put new Michelin's on it and 505CRF in it.And my next step is to do the all with c.R.O. This car runs like a brand new dream
Have some 505 on order. Fuel and Oil. Preventative. Like the liquid molly stuff too. (2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 160k miles) runs like a top burns, leaks nothing. Most expensive thing I do every year to that, and anything else that sees winter is carwashes, and 400 bucks worth of rust converter and protectant. We'll see how this product goes.
Hi Scotty I just purchased a 2015 Ford Expedition because I heard you mentioned them in your video and ty so much I love my ford :)
I have a 99 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4wd and it is an outstanding vehicle!
I bought it brand new btw 😀
scotty- this video makes me happy yet sad. i own a 1987 190d 2.5turbo and i just keep it in the garage. it purrs like a kitten and i very very torquey. As you said, the number of people who can still work on them is dwindling. I too am getting too old to be crawling under it now. Getting old kinda sucks.
My son is a Toyota trained factory wrench . Good luck getting him to help with anything outside the box . Unfortunately they make their money by R&R everything . Sad day in America .
As always Scotty, great job on repairing old school and letting us know sometimes it's simple knowledge, not fancy screens. I do a little youtubing and it's harder than you might think to pull off video production. 🙂🤠
Old Mercedes are infamous for plugged up outlet screens in the fuel tank. It's a replaceable part but you have to drain the tank.
Scotty, you are truly a GEM ! Thank you for all of your wonderful videos.
I love old Mercedes like that. They were made to last decades, not weeks like the new ones.
thats so true
My mechanic is just like you, ....he's so good he actually tests me to to see if I'm paying attention and taking care of my car.
That's why stick with him.
The old Mercedes suspensions were so much better than most modern cars
Merc used to make real good cars back then.
Those old Bosch K and J jetronics were good fuel systems, you could play with them.
Good times, good times.
Keep up the good work Scotty form over the pond in the UK.
🤪 I remember the hanging dice on the rearview mirror and now is the corni mask ! 😷🤪 You are the original OBD scanner Scotty. 👌😎👍
Nothing worse than an old person still wearing a mask while driving by themself. I'm 71 and find this hilarious, while still refusing to get "vaccinated"... 🤣
Back in the day when our cars had carburetors on a really cold day sometimes we would just spray some starter fluid in there and it would fire up. Occasionally we had to do it twice. To clean them you just needed an old toothbrush and some Gumout. Do that three or four times a year and you really didn't have many problems with it starting or running rough.
I just kept wondering what the neighbors think every time he is out in the yard ranting. Love it!
I love the old mercedes with the m103 engines (I have 3 one has been my daily for 10 years.) I have rebuilt a couple of the bosh jetrinc distributors didn't think it was that bad.
I'm more of a Berrymans B-12 guy. The fuel distributor usually only needs to rebuilt when it leaks (will idle Rich and if adjusted to the leak it will run lean above idle ). I always adjust working CIS to highest vacuum at idle with the OVP relay pulled. If you have to touch the EHA or Flow Meter potentiometer things get more complicated.
My daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz Turbocharged Diesel w124 wagon, GREAT CAR
Had a 86 / 560SEL loved the car. We drove it 195,000 miles. Sent it in for a maintenance at dealer $2500. Few weeks later AC module went out $2500. We decided to sell rather than continue slinging money. Have to say it was a great car. Had to change brake pads every 18,000 miles. Batteries would not last other than that I loved it. Sold it for a Mazda Millenia and drove it 295,000 miles. Back in the younger days we traded often. No more!
Those K-Jetroniks have a dedicated injector for cold start. It probably does not work properly as well. Enriching the mixture while the engine is cold is also a responsibility of additional system which needs a check-up.
It is also unusual the entire system went lean. They normally go rich and you regulate them back to lean side. Anyway, long life to that w124 and it’s owner. :)
Looked at the msds of the fuel treatment its "trade secret" I hope it has PEA and other detergents. Scotty, can you clarify about 505 crf
we had to rebuild fuel pump for FIat 132 1974 1600 just by changing couple parts and voila. things were so much easier to fix
Scotty tell Bernie to produce more fuel injection cleaner Pronto!
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Helloooo Scotty thank you for your information and knowledge! Wishing you a great day!
My dad, years ago put a full sized fridge in the back of his 1965 Ford Station Wagon, fit all the way in with the back seats folded down, and didn't bottom out.
Hi Scott, I love all of your videos. I've learned so much being a woman and all. Now I can do my own mechanic on my car and impress my husband. Take care blessed you and your family.
Still make a 'Sammich' and be quiet with a warm smile...that will impress him a whole lot more.
Scotty...First of all, THANK YOU for putting out your videos!!! Best on TH-cam! I have a 2020 MAzda CX5 and it has 22000 miles. Would Bernies fuel additive benefit the CX5? Wife and I just moved to Clarksville about 2 months ago and love it! Love to buy ya a beer sometime!!! Thanks again for all your help!!!!
Your video's are the best Scotty.
You can’t beat an old Mercedes. There’s a reason these old cars are still around 30-40+ years later. My favorites are the w126 OM617 5 cylinder diesels. Well done Scotty and hope to see more old cars like this.
built like tanks!
Scotty you HAVE o create your master class for the young DIY. Create a comprehensive course where you teach EVERYTHING to fix from bumper to bumper. Put a team that will help you create this project and you will make a good biz. You have 5 M subs great audience to deliver and more int the future. good lesson here. peace a health to you Scotty.
The cis fuel injection was a good system. They don’t like vacuum leaks though.
Scotty you are the Guru of mechanics !!!
Usually those adjustment screws have a manufacturer setting, and after that they can be adjusted a little one way or another. I like the Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner it seems to work great.
One test I used before to figure out rich or lean is putting a piece of tape across the edge of the throttle body
That can't be Rhode Island in October. This was made weeks ago as the trees are just starting to change, most are green.
Scotty last week: “Old Mercedes’ are endless money pits”.
Scotty this week: “Old Mercedes’ are built like tanks”.
lol
it depends of how old is
He said previously they used to make good cars back in the 90’s and he’s right. Greek taxi drivers drove the old models with hundreds of thousands of miles on them. These days the older newer models are trash and unreliable.
he also made a video promoting gumout multi system tuneup, then made a video saying you dont need fuel injector cleaner, then started making videos promoting this guys cleaner lol
@@jakevic7342 cuz it work in reality for dinosaur age or clogged system vehicles
Thanks Scotty!
I got to get some ATS fuel injection cleaner.
Nice older Mercedes! The owner needs to drive it more and keep the fuel tank full! Old gas with water will wreck any engine and clog up even a mechanical injection system. Probably the original owner too.👍
I would love it if you would consider showing your clients reactions to how you fixed their vehicle's. I think that would be very interesting.
This anit pimp me ride
They'd probably rather not be on camera. They just want their car fixed.
@@AlexO110 didn't know you spoke for everyone.
@@davidstang526 exactly he dosent ruin their cars like PMR did.
Nobody really cares dude. He has over billions views. We come here for the lessons not fan reactions
Good show or podcast? Whatever, right?
Anyway, ya nailed it with the metering box. Likely a Bosch system as many from Damlier Benz spanned out those years. The t handle is a magic wrench. I had to constantly use mine for an airbox tune in the Sierra's one year on my Saab 900t. That thing went fast (150+) on I5. I think the statute of limitations have run out?
Have a good one.
Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy. When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 2 know 👨🔧 Scotty
Man this guys great. Interesting and informational videos at the same time. I’m a TH-camr too, and believe me, that’s hard to pull off.
Woah! the inside of the hood looks loke the same car I recently got for 1 grand!!! That's so sick
I do miss my old w124! That Benz is a beauty!
Woukd like to hear a follow up about how it runs after the fuel cleaner gets thru it.
U continue to b a man amongst childrenz, Scotty! How’d it start subsequently, cold?! Probably, a lot better!👍🏻🚙🏆
On another you tube channel there is somebody repairing a W123 Mercedes Benz and he had fuel problems the car wouldn't start and it has the same fuel injection as this Mercedes Benz he eventually got in running and he walks up to it even though it doesn't start it that much it starts up imediatly its in the UK and he has other cars also but he works on it occasionally he is doing rust repairs to it at the moment but it runs and drives
Thank you brother, you're my go to if I have car trouble. I see if you have a video on it an you almost always do Much appreciated.
That is a beautiful old wagon.
This stuff cost 60 bucks BEFORE shipping online... If I can't buy it at my local walmart/autozone/any chain hardware store... I'm not using it... qwhats the 2nd additive you'd recommend?
Forget the cleaner did you see scottys clean transition?! Amazing
I had a old pathfinder. Had similar problem. Turned out to be the temperature sensor. The car thought it was 40 below. Was fluding the fuel system. Changed the sensor and problem was solved.
"You can adjust it with a 3mm Allen wrench, it gets rich or lean".
You can make changes to current cars with the ECU.
I only run non-ethanol premium in vehicles ya it costs more there no black smoke on the end of my exhaust pipe inside😊
Okay, this has made me dream of a collaboration between Scotty and Junkyard Digs, on some beauty they find in a barn!
Redline fuel injector cleaner 😎 👍
Really good stuff. I've been using it for 30+ years!
Van you make more videos about carburetored engines? I have a 33 years old car, with pierburg carb.
I want to know how to adjust everything on it.
Have a stroker 5.0L H.O. Ford engine that was poorly tuned, was running very rich. Pistons jet-black under the scope. I tuned the choke and the carb, added Lucas Full System Cleaner to next three tanks of fuel. Scoped the pistons and read the casting numbers off the top.
You mean, lucas upper cylinder lubricant and injector cleaner?
@@1.9tdilove71 No, Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner. Great for busting up carbon deposits.
@@josephtravers777 Good to know your experience. I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi diesel and I am using Lucas upper cylinder lubricant and injector cleaner.
Thank you.