Early V8 Engine Physical Exam Do it First: What is It and What's Required to Do It?

I can not stress enough how important this is for any 1970 to 1991 V8 M116 or M117 engine. Seen too many blown engines. YOU CAN do this yourself: Here's the link mercedessource...

[@Kevin19700]

Another excellent and informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@joeclarke9782]

Thanks for the invaluable tips and kits.

[@jamescutler8055]

So Randy at Auto Auction Rebuilds and Monkey Wrench Mike told us about you on one of the collaboration videos. Just subscribed.

[@JohnSmith-qt7ul]

Hi! I need this kit. The link did not work.

[@Mercedessource]

Here is the revised link. Thanks. mercedessource.com/store/gas-engine-compression-test-kit-video-instructions

[@creepingjesus5106]

I remember reading a buyer's guide on these, which was emphasising that a bottom end rebuild would be very expensive: you've said the same...any particular reason it's so? Is it just parts cost, or is it complexity? Or both...😂

[@Mercedessource]

Both parts and labor. It is very time consuming so if you do it yourself it is a different story. The bottom ends of these engines are tough. Short of major oil change negect the only lower ends I have seen fail is due to valve train failure.

[@creepingjesus5106]

@@Mercedessource Thanks, that makes sense.

[@RockawayCCW]

My w116 had that engine. I sent it to the salvage yard because I didn't know what I had.