The abc front and rear valves can be rebuilt, cost point 35.00 for the rebuild kit. If you have a sphere broken 130.00 per sphere. One in the front two in the rear. The abc pump is very sturdy and use only MB seals for the pump lines cost point $1.50ct. Try it the abc system is what makes these cars so special to drive and own. Then it is just change the hydraulic fluid every two years and if you need a hose, get it from the local hydraulic shop for pennies on the dollar of what MB wants. Good luck.
Just started watching your channel I’m retired firefighter after 31 years of service and behold I started working on German cars worked as a mechanic for a long time on American automobiles so the German stuff is definitely a little different you’re very inspiring thank you so much your content is entertaining informative and funny as hell thanks a ton and you’ve got a new subscriber take care BK
Over 1000 subscribers now! Congratulations! Neighbors haven't complained yet? Yet may be the operative word here. LOL. I'm sure the zoning enforcement officer is on the way as we speak. Weird Beard may have another shipment of cars reroute shortly. 😛
AMG!!!! Yes!!!! I’ve only had 1 (a C43) that I loved and should not have sold. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching. I’ll do my best to keep the content coming.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Nice, I've yet to own that one but currently daily drive an W211 E55. Right now I'm looking at an SLK32. Once you go AMG, its hard to go back. Looking forward to the content.
I would focus on the suspension problem and make it work on the 2003. It could a couple of videos on the theory of operation, troubleshooting and repair. I would highlight the issue in the video titles to get attention from those who are dealing with the same problem. I am sure the Mercedes forums work it to death but maybe you can find a rebuilder or remanufacturer that could take the OEM pump/actuator/whatever and make it right again. I recall a simpler system on 90's Lincoln Town Cars that used air bag suspension in the rear and a compressor for leveling and a comfortable ride. By the 2000's they were a problem and OEM parts were costly, but aftermarkets and forums saved the day for diy. One thing I see too much are guys who do videos and explain details on a subject but the titles are not specific enough to allow search results to find them.
I’ve replaced the ABC system on my $500 S500. Was super easy. I didn’t make videos though. I like the reliability but the ride isn’t as comfortable. Thanks fir writing!
Hello from Edmond! On the Copart sticker that came on the windshield there is a drop off date and that will let you know how long the car has been sitting there. But you’ll have to see them in person to get that info.
Must keep lots of $100 dollar bills handy for Mercedes parts LOL. Loving your channel Mike, really enjoy the humor while dealing with frustrating issues!
Now that I think of it, I came over to your channel on Randy's recommendation. I hope you found the matching seat cover for that passenger seat. I have a hard time keeping up with all the channels I subscribe to. Not just cars. I like yours probably the best because I like Mercedes and I like the way you work on them and your personality. I also watch Impala Man. He has an 87 S class he works on. I don't think you need worry about the neighbors as long as you don't make a lot of noise and have a bunch of rust buckets sitting around.
if your hood's bonnet are not working, just snap two clips under the hydraulic moving rod one by one. (you first snap one then you hold the hood until you snap the other. No need for a piece of wood or a metallic bar to hold the hood.
Hey Mike love the videos. I watched all the ones you have posted and really enjoyed them. Looking forward to your future videos. Good luck on the new CL500!
You can send the seats to a upholstery shop maybe they can re do it. I suppose. Love that you take the risk with so much Mercedes and try to fix it if you do it anybody can do it. Thanks for your videos there are so much fun!!!
Might be time for new brushes or a regulator on the alternator. Fuel pump and fans is probably a fuse or relay issue. Or the pump may have failed, but I’ve had some last 200,000 miles!
Randy has been known to buy sight unseen before, so don't feel bad... That Naples hat reminds me of home. I lived there for over 30 years until I moved to Nashville in 05.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike .. Lol.. "Some". My mom and sister still live there.. Mom's in golden Gate right by I75 and my sister is up on Immokalee rd.. Hope to get back down there in a couple months. Haven't seen either of them in a few years now
Hi Mike, from Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, about 260km west of Melbourne. I'm seriously considering buying a 2000 CL 500 ... in excellent condition. I didn't know about the common problem...but I think I'll be safe.
#mercedesclassicpierrehedary would appreciate that you try to put on the road these Mercedes benz, look at his classic old benz Chanel. Cheers Mr. Mike. 🇭🇷
wow, I just saw this video! we had the same exact thought at about the same exact time. I bought two 2002 cl500's, did your 2003 give you problems because there's some interior differences?
Hey Mike! New subscriber here. Love the videos keep it up! I’m a big Mercedes guy too. I’ve only had one though. I had a W220 S55 AMG. I have some videos of it on my channel. I think you should figure out which car is in the best cosmetic shape and keep that one and swap all of the good parts to that car. I was going to do a coil-over conversion to my S class had I kept it but that is a score that you found that CL like that!
That’s a good question Pick the best overall car and put all the good bits in that one Then sell the other one off Would love to see you do a W126 Mercedes
Benz from 2002 looks better then 2003,so i think you should have 02 for keep and 03 for parts for solving 02. Look for parts of ABC pump and other Electronic parts of ABC suspension in 03 benz. It is much better ride then regular struts. And look at Randy last video or at least later videos of solving ABC S600 benz. Love your way of humor, keep up.
One as a parts car? I'd have to make separate lists of parts & work needed to put both back on the road, with a title. Plus man-hours too. Then you have to consider while one may be more expensive to fix, it's less time consuming. Consider mileage. The dark charcoal on dark 02 then the burgundy (Ron? he's on TV you know) I like the burgundy interior car personally. Of course my opinion and $1.50 and you can get a Pepsi.
Honestly to take those two and make one would be so much work and such a headache I would advise against it, just Clean them up, make them run and sell them. I do have a few suggestions for you as someone that works on cars and watches a lot of channels like yours. Limit yourself to two or three special cars for projects for the channel and a when you can find one a car to just cleanup, do minor repairs and flip to help finance the hobby. Now to this end Randy as someone that he takes cars to, his name escapes me at the moment but the guy consigns cars for him on his lot, I would suggest talking with Randy and see if he will help you make the same connection with his seller? His seller at the lot, I would think would be grateful to find another free labor source and a new supply of cars? I mean think about it he does not have to go to auctions and spend money on inventory and a extra mechanic or two to get cars ready when he has TH-cam slaves like you and Randy doing it on your channel and bring them to him ready to sell?!
All can say is make a list the list of Costs !! It looks like you need to sell one or two to make it easier to get and out for the wife if you have one . I know you're thoughts ow I can fix that and that it not that bad . Any either Channel work on them or have one you can trade for help and work done .
I had a cl55 i loved that car it was stolen from me by the dealer and no it wasn't a repo they had it on a floor plan and never paid it off its a long story but needless to say i got screwed out of 15k
The abc front and rear valves can be rebuilt, cost point 35.00 for the rebuild kit. If you have a sphere broken 130.00 per sphere. One in the front two in the rear. The abc pump is very sturdy and use only MB seals for the pump lines cost point $1.50ct. Try it the abc system is what makes these cars so special to drive and own. Then it is just change the hydraulic fluid every two years and if you need a hose, get it from the local hydraulic shop for pennies on the dollar of what MB wants. Good luck.
Thanks!. Not everyone has the mojo to do a good TH-cam video: but you do. I enjoyed watching and look forward to future content.
Thanks Fraser! Appreciate it!
Your the man, someone that works on a w215 . I have the 2005 cl55 amg. They are amazing. The ABC system is amazing and very simple to work on.
Just started watching your channel I’m retired firefighter after 31 years of service and behold I started working on German cars worked as a mechanic for a long time on American automobiles so the German stuff is definitely a little different you’re very inspiring thank you so much your content is entertaining informative and funny as hell thanks a ton and you’ve got a new subscriber take care BK
Best comment ever! Thanks Brian!
You never fail to make me smile.
That’s why I’m here!!
Good job brother. You are on your way!
Hey Jeff... Thanks!
You are more than welcome BUT YOU EARNED IT!! My subs won't follow you unless you're good! I'm happy for you, now fire that boss!!! LOL!!
In the works!! Jk jk jk
I’m from Oklahoma and I can’t wait to see your content. Looks very promising.
Another Okie! Thanks for watching!
Another from Auto Auction Rebuilds. Good channel Mike!
Thanks Jim!
Over 1000 subscribers now! Congratulations! Neighbors haven't complained yet? Yet may be the operative word here. LOL. I'm sure the zoning enforcement officer is on the way as we speak. Weird Beard may have another shipment of cars reroute shortly. 😛
Ha! Thanks for writing. I’m going to hide some cars in the parking lot at work... lol
You went to 900 subs because of your content quality dude keep up the good work
Thanks!!
So excited to subcribe to a Mercedes channel! I have owned and driven nothing but mercedes and AMG in the last 10 years.
AMG!!!! Yes!!!! I’ve only had 1 (a C43) that I loved and should not have sold. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching. I’ll do my best to keep the content coming.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Nice, I've yet to own that one but currently daily drive an W211 E55. Right now I'm looking at an SLK32. Once you go AMG, its hard to go back. Looking forward to the content.
Coil over conversion!!! YES!!! That was a SCORE!!
I would focus on the suspension problem and make it work on the 2003. It could a couple of videos on the theory of operation, troubleshooting and repair. I would highlight the issue in the video titles to get attention from those who are dealing with the same problem. I am sure the Mercedes forums work it to death but maybe you can find a rebuilder or remanufacturer that could take the OEM pump/actuator/whatever and make it right again. I recall a simpler system on 90's Lincoln Town Cars that used air bag suspension in the rear and a compressor for leveling and a comfortable ride. By the 2000's they were a problem and OEM parts were costly, but aftermarkets and forums saved the day for diy. One thing I see too much are guys who do videos and explain details on a subject but the titles are not specific enough to allow search results to find them.
I’ve replaced the ABC system on my $500 S500. Was super easy. I didn’t make videos though. I like the reliability but the ride isn’t as comfortable. Thanks fir writing!
Hello from Edmond!
On the Copart sticker that came on the windshield there is a drop off date and that will let you know how long the car has been sitting there. But you’ll have to see them in person to get that info.
Dang! I just threw it away...
Must keep lots of $100 dollar bills handy for Mercedes parts LOL. Loving your channel Mike, really enjoy the humor while dealing with frustrating issues!
Great way to put it!! And yes, I’m an idiot!!
Just watching your intro made me smile, thanks for that!
Put the 03 interior into the 04.
Thanks Will!
That's very smart I would do the same to I have a 04 and 03 CL
Now that I think of it, I came over to your channel on Randy's recommendation.
I hope you found the matching seat cover for that passenger seat.
I have a hard time keeping up with all the channels I subscribe to. Not just cars.
I like yours probably the best because I like Mercedes and I like the way you work on them and your personality. I also watch Impala Man. He has an 87 S class he works on.
I don't think you need worry about the neighbors as long as you don't make a lot of noise and have a bunch of rust buckets sitting around.
if your hood's bonnet are not working, just snap two clips under the hydraulic moving rod one by one. (you first snap one then you hold the hood until you snap the other. No need for a piece of wood or a metallic bar to hold the hood.
I would put the suspension from the 03 into the O2. And then looking into modifying suspension in the rear so doesn't sit so high
As a side note I joined your channel because of Randy
Thanks!!
Hey Mike love the videos. I watched all the ones you have posted and really enjoyed them. Looking forward to your future videos. Good luck on the new CL500!
Thanks! When they’re running they’re amazing cars! Lol
You can send the seats to a upholstery shop maybe they can re do it. I suppose. Love that you take the risk with so much Mercedes and try to fix it if you do it anybody can do it. Thanks for your videos there are so much fun!!!
Thanks Carlos! I love the risk and the payoff when you get them back on the road.
Hello from ireland, Great vids and an even better personality! Keep up the great content man you deserve more subs!
Thank you! And welcome from Ireland!
You’re funny! I’m from Auto Auction Rebuilds too! 😎 Love your channel! ❤️❤️❤️
Mike I enjoy your videos very much
Thanks John!!
Mike in my opinion you can part out the one that will cost the most money pit. At least I think
Like Randy said you earned it bro! Many greetings from Croatia
Croatia! Thank you!!
Randy sent me to your page and I love your comedian personality!!!!🤣
I need help with a 2003 clk550 v8 n I need help with getting the fuel pump working n it's not charging n the fans aren't working
Might be time for new brushes or a regulator on the alternator. Fuel pump and fans is probably a fuse or relay issue. Or the pump may have failed, but I’ve had some last 200,000 miles!
Randy has been known to buy sight unseen before, so don't feel bad... That Naples hat reminds me of home. I lived there for over 30 years until I moved to Nashville in 05.
Naples is my home away from home. Family lives there and I did for a couple of years. Beautiful place and “some” of the people are nice- lol
@@MonkeyWrenchMike .. Lol.. "Some". My mom and sister still live there.. Mom's in golden Gate right by I75 and my sister is up on Immokalee rd.. Hope to get back down there in a couple months. Haven't seen either of them in a few years now
One more to that list from Randy ;) good luck! Look forward to more videos
I love my Mercedes CL 55 AMG. Your video is very interesting.
The AMG! Very nice!!
Greetings from Poland! Beautiful 500 CL but I love my S430 haha
Nice car! Are they popular over there (the CL500?)
I love my 06 cl500 with 50000 miles .
Lucky man! I’ve never had a car with only 50,000 miles!!
“Hi! My name is Bill and I’m a Hoarder!” 😂
24 cars and counting. Funny how this just now showed up in my feed! Now you’ve got almost 16K subs!!
Ha!!
Hi Mike, from Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, about 260km west of Melbourne. I'm seriously considering buying a 2000 CL 500 ... in excellent condition. I didn't know about the common problem...but I think I'll be safe.
Cool town!!!! Thanks!!!
Randy said there’d be cookies if we mentioned his name.... 😂
ABC suspension stand for always been crap or absolutely begins collapsing
True!!!!!
Mike, Randy sent me to you. Now I'm loving my Mercedes again.
New subbie, I so enjoy shorter more concise video content! I come from Uberman/ AAR Randy, so this is the 1st one I've watched. *Good luck!!!*
Thanks! Appreciate that!
#mercedesclassicpierrehedary would appreciate that you try to put on the road these Mercedes benz, look at his classic old benz Chanel. Cheers Mr. Mike. 🇭🇷
I’ve watched him for a while now. Even the feud with Mercedes Source. He’s a smart guy with those classics!!
Mr Mike, are you aware of Randy's plight with his shop and the town strong arming him
Yes... I watch his videos (who do you think I learned from- lol) and can’t believe Del City is treating him like this.
wow, I just saw this video! we had the same exact thought at about the same exact time. I bought two 2002 cl500's, did your 2003 give you problems because there's some interior differences?
The 02 was nicer- Designo edition. The 03 has tranny issues now.
Hey Mike! New subscriber here. Love the videos keep it up! I’m a big Mercedes guy too. I’ve only had one though. I had a W220 S55 AMG. I have some videos of it on my channel. I think you should figure out which car is in the best cosmetic shape and keep that one and swap all of the good parts to that car. I was going to do a coil-over conversion to my S class had I kept it but that is a score that you found that CL like that!
Wow... for only have one Mercedes, you have a GREAT Mercedes! Congrats! I’ll check out the videos. And thanks fir the tip!
Monkey Wrench Mike Would love to own another one someday! I also really admire the CL
That’s a good question
Pick the best overall car and put all the good bits in that one
Then sell the other one off
Would love to see you do a W126 Mercedes
I just brought home a 1990 560SEC!! Check out the videos!
Monkey Wrench Mike cool shall do
Welcome to TH-cam sir
Hello love these types of videos
Thanks!!
Have you got any follow-ups to this video? I’m restoring an ‘00 CL500 at present. The very FIRST thing I did was the coilover conversion.
Uber man sent me! In the future make the background music quieter.. Keep up the good vids!
Randy is a good man! Helping your channel to grow! Love your Intro! Hilarious!
Thanks Jon!!
Im the 1000 subs. Good luck😊👍
You win a new car!!! (Just kidding) thanks for putting me over the top!
Alabama Here
Benz from 2002 looks better then 2003,so i think you should have 02 for keep and 03 for parts for solving 02. Look for parts of ABC pump and other Electronic parts of ABC suspension in 03 benz. It is much better ride then regular struts. And look at Randy last video or at least later videos of solving ABC S600 benz. Love your way of humor, keep up.
Thanks!
Randy sent me to you. You are really funny.
now we need to get you some money for a little bit better mic. not trying to be rude hehe
So true! This mic is way to sensitive and “hot.” That’s what you get for $29.99 on Amazon! Lol
Good video sir! All the best on the new channel!
Thanks Richard!
Hi Mike nice video keep going ! Eddie 🤪 UK
Cool Purchase !
Hopefully she runs! We’ll find out tomorrow...
Can you make vidio how to upgrade the radio for 2002 cl500?
Absolutely, there are some wires that need to be rearranged in the connector but it’s not difficult!
One as a parts car? I'd have to make separate lists of parts & work needed to put both back on the road, with a title. Plus man-hours too. Then you have to consider while one may be more expensive to fix, it's less time consuming. Consider mileage. The dark charcoal on dark 02 then the burgundy (Ron? he's on TV you know) I like the burgundy interior car personally. Of course my opinion and $1.50 and you can get a Pepsi.
Ha! Thanks Scott!!
Copart walkaround (possibly with randy)?!
Like the way you think!
You made it 1000 subs
Big thanks to Randy for the help!
This looks like parts car. I hope it was cheap enough! Did You buy it from local Copart yard or from other city?
Total from Copart was $1650 which included delivery!
Take the parts off of the one u got today and fix the other one and sale the one u got today
I wasn't the drunk stranger among your original 5 subs......I'm a later, new and improved version....lol.
8 money-pit Mercedes in the driveway, what does your neighbors say ?
That think I’m rich! (But they have no clue...) lol
Nice channel!
Randy sent me.
back ground music is distracting
Noted!
Just wanted to say that you have already surpassed 1K subs
I like the 2002 better
Bronx , NYC
Get randy to come and help
If thats an 03 cl500 how come it has an 01 dash and radio in it
The dirty CL is the 03. The one with the brown interior is an 02.
Honestly to take those two and make one would be so much work and such a headache I would advise against it, just Clean them up, make them run and sell them.
I do have a few suggestions for you as someone that works on cars and watches a lot of channels like yours. Limit yourself to two or three special cars for projects for the channel and a when you can find one a car to just cleanup, do minor repairs and flip to help finance the hobby.
Now to this end Randy as someone that he takes cars to, his name escapes me at the moment but the guy consigns cars for him on his lot, I would suggest talking with Randy and see if he will help you make the same connection with his seller?
His seller at the lot, I would think would be grateful to find another free labor source and a new supply of cars? I mean think about it he does not have to go to auctions and spend money on inventory and a extra mechanic or two to get cars ready when he has TH-cam slaves like you and Randy doing it on your channel and bring them to him ready to sell?!
It's Weird Beard (Mike), who has his own channel
Great advice! My wallet has the same thought - limit the number of cars I buy! Lol
I'm 12 hours late!!!!
At least you made it!!
Have you looked to see if the rears are still ABC?
Yeah, they have regular shocks. I washed the car today.
Love Mercs , but I´m afraid of them too.
It’s like swimming... you just gotta jump in!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike no way
You remind me that goober that's on Fox 25 in Oklahoma City
Oh you're the goober
Guilty!
How about lining them up side by side and have a monster truck crush them lol
That’s so tempting!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike That would make great content lolol
All can say is make a list the list of Costs !! It looks like you need to sell one or two to make it easier to get and out for the wife if you have one . I know you're thoughts ow I can fix that and that it not that bad . Any either Channel work on them or have one you can trade for help and work done .
Butchering ABC cars should be illegal!
I personally stay away from German cars but who am I to tell you what to do!
I guess some people (me!) just never learn... ha ha
@@MonkeyWrenchMike I stay away from them like they are a plague!
You are very Funny
Cool
Indonesia..
👍🏻
I had a cl55 i loved that car it was stolen from me by the dealer and no it wasn't a repo they had it on a floor plan and never paid it off its a long story but needless to say i got screwed out of 15k
Sorry to hear that. What a pain! I’ve had 1 AMG and I loved it. It was a 2000 C43 with the black and white interior!
Like!