I Bought A Blown Engine C63 AMG 800 Miles Away! Flew In With A Bag Of Tools To Fix It & Drive Home!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2022
- The C63 is over! Stay tuned for the next one and check out my site for LSC Merch! www.legitstreetcars.com/
In this video, we fly 800 miles with a bag full of tools and parts to fix and drive home my new C63 AMG that I bought sight unseen. Enjoy the adventure and let me know what's the farthest from home you've been stranded in a car.
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Here's the newest video on the C63! I got another engine! th-cam.com/video/nLkLn60RWd8/w-d-xo.html
Peter is a great addition to the legit street crew. Always look forward to your adventure videos
Ok we get it already. Everyone loves Peter! At this point it’s pretty obvious that Alex and peter are a team. I think Alex is smart enough to give the people what they want.
Pay Peter what he deserves Alex! Buy him a phone!
But please don't eat random candy....😱
Peter don’t eat the almonds!
Yeah Peter Almond eater goes alright
Just wanted to say I appreciate videos like these that help people gain confidence in working on their own cars. I've always been a car guy but wrenching on certain things stresses me out. I just completed a couple really big jobs that I have to thank TH-camrs like you for making it possible.
I don't know if you've heard of vice grip garage but you need to check him out! He buys old cars sight unseen flies out and drives them like 600 or 700 Mi home usually
@@MrCrazyking81 yea I love his videos Vice Grip is the best to do it hands down 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@brokeboyent I wouldn't advice driving the cars home like Derek from VGG does😂. His years of experience allow him to feel how far he can usually push it, and when he has to stop to throw some water and oil through it. Yes, Through it because most of the time those junkers were leaking more oil than the Exxon Valdez😂.
@@MrCrazyking81 @idocars tears motors apart worth the watch
Do you know how much can go wrong on these cars? They are a hobbyist vehicle.
Peter is the most priceless support mechanic I could imagine. Great format, hilariously presented and very interesting work on the old M156 - keep it up!!
"I don't do bloggy stuff, I just work on cars." This is why we love the channel
Compare and contrast with shmee shmegging around the world
Ong I love watching TH-camrs give someone a large amount of money for a piece of junk lol dude paid 16 k for a car that might have been stolen and recovered
For sure... its all about cars!! And that is the way is should be!
You a mook
Alex, I'm really glad your channel is killing it this year! Your work ethic, positive attitude, and generosity make you stand out. Keep up the awesome work!
And ability to actually finish up his projects. Wonderful content
Well said👍 I could'nt agree more🇸🇪🇺🇸. Sadly, Alex was cheated with this car buy. I hope the seller is'nt getting a nice sleep...
Greetings from 🇸🇪
Alex shouldn't be pounding around with two creeps that take people's money and don't fix their cars and makes them have to get a lawyer to get a hold of them because they don't answer their phone calls
@@linkan62uffe yeah, it sucks but it makes for a great TH-cam video. Hopefully it performs really well.
Please keep having Peter on your channel! He's a great funny dude who makes us laugh and is super helpful
Peter's smile is infectious
They sell this stuff at the parts store called "Piston Restore," you should've just grabbed a bottle of it and ran it bro
Next to the "restore a Ferrari" can right?
What are the odds Sam would be selected as a winner? Almost seems fixed.
@@TallGiraffei That stuff is really expensive! 😆 🤣
Since we are on the topic of Restoration in a Can products, I have personally used Blue Devil Head Gasket Restore & that stuff worked fabulous on 2 different vehicles with blown head gaskets.
Great thanks for ruining the surprise, Sam likes butt crac's
So good to see a Mercedes back. Looking forward to this series.
Agreed! Great to see German car content again.
hi everyone, aaron here for zollotech
Finally!!! About time
Couldn’t agree more
I don’t think he thinks is that good
As an aircraft mechanic this was probably my favorite video you’ve ever made. Even though I work on widebodys that fly overseas not piston poppers.
When you and Peter got excited about fuel on a plug, the guy it the background was like wth is going on here. With it being a Mercedes I had faith you could fix it but it is what it is.
The C63 didn’t work out but you know , this video gets 10/10 for entertainment ! I feel like I was there with you guys on the journey and the funny bits were hilarious! My favourite video so far !!
Hey Alex, I'm the owner of the C38 RennTech and I'm still local. Curious if you'd want to do a two year update on it before I do a full restoration on the paint
Love your gamble on this engine and it's cool to see things fixed up. I've always found it sketchy when people know something could be a minor issue and get a killer deal from a seller so it's great that you disclosed it.
love how you logically diagnose the problems! keeps me glued!
Peter is a winner, a really good addition to your shop. 👍
I love these Mercedes rescue videos… it’s awesome to see you fixing these cars and showing all of us how it’s done!! Thank you!
You guys make a great duo. Peter & the candy bar was hilarious. “There is an almond left in there for you” lol
peter got my like on this one, that hershey bar was nutz
I've never seen a person so happy to have fuel on a spark plug but given the context it's a best case scenario. Love the adventures Alex and Peter have.
Peter is a GREAT addition to your channel! I hope he's around for good!
Love the way you guys keep it real and have a good time no matter what the circumstances throw your way. Good to see so much support coming from the TH-cam community, too. Hope you make it back to Chi town okay and the your eye straightens out.👍🙏🇮🇹
peter = instant legend with that candy bar smoosh
Currently admitted to the hospital and this video was the best surprise AND it’s an AMG. Say less
So sorry! Get better soon!
As soon as I see the letters A,M and G together in a notification from LegitStreetCars, it's time to stop what I'm doing, click on the video, like, and enjoy in that order lol. It's been so cool watching your channel grow the past few years and it's for sure one of my favorites. Great to see a channel flourish like this as result of you doing what you love and just being an all around awesome person (and putting in a ton of hard work with help from other awesome people).
My boss just caught me watching this on the job. We both finished watching together 😂 there are still some cool bosses out there.
Lol Peter's a Viking, love it 👍
Hi Alex, had the same happen with my C63...just cruising along casually and blew a piston. Check the spray patterns on the injectors that were in there along with the pcv. Those were the culprits for me.
Wow. Terrifying, & sorry to hear that. Where does the pcv system failure come in to play here? Was it excessive amounts of oil getting by just like the excessive amounts of fuel from the bad injector?
I'm lower on the totem pole with a 3.5L m272 & I'm at the point where I'm going to be doing my oil separator & it's cover on a regular basis. Even after 20k ish mi, it starts letting way too much oil past gumming up that weak manifold.
Edit: I'm an idiot & forgot how the injectors go through the manifold. If the m156 pcv system is as shit as the m272's, those injectors are getting all that carbon.
The most amazing part must be mercedes marketing Department. If a Chinese car company built as crappy quality cars as mercedes no one would ever buy that crap. Their interiors are super bad and cheap, their engines are crap, panel gaps horrible. Good job to the marketing of MB.
Love the dedication bro good to see people still enjoying cars and keeping them alive
Your channel is amazing, and Peter is a great addition. You make a great team
love the energy of peter
I was really hoping that this C63 was going to a good buy. Hopefully you'll find a totalled C63 with just the engine that's in really great shape. Thanks for the Alex.
Peter is an excellent addition to your channel
Peter taking a “bite” out of the chocolate bar literally defines what mechanics will do for sustenance in a time of need. Lol
Geno’s?? As a Philly guy that place and Pat’s directly across the street are tourist traps! I’m surprised a local put you in their direction lol. Great video. I’m with the others saying Peter is a huge asset to the channel. Definitely keep him around
Greetings from South Africa, your channel helped me greatly with my W210, fixed most things myself and avoided ridiculous shop quotations for repairs, unfortunately had to sell it due to some challenges. Looking forward to getting another cheap one and start working on it, keep it up you have no idea how valuable your channel is to us in small income nations
Did you do the crankshaft pulley replacement by yourself ? I'm about to do that and a valve cover gasket replacement on a FREE 2001 Mercedes E320 wagon
Mzanzi in the house?
@@hajileserpud9539 how did u get a free car
@@raresrares7817 I work as a side hustle doing mobile mechanic and a customer had this low mileage 2001 sitting in a garage outside, he couldn't get it to start and dealer wanted lots of money to diagnose and fix so he just gave it to me because he didn't want the headache
@@hajileserpud9539 damn man u lucky,im tryna be like u
Surrounding yourself with the guys you’ve connected with is huge as well. I’m to the point that everything you’re doing has just become a ‘baseline’, and it just gets better from there.
Hi Alex... thanks for the great content! Always natural and engaging. Looking forward to the fix on this one. 👍👍
Yessss! I love watching you dig into the engine I have! It makes me way more comfortable doing things myself. Very much looking forward to the rest of the vids!
You should keep Peter in your videos! I also like that your videos include wins and fails. Life doesn't always throw you a bone and sometimes you do get a dud motor.
For the normal person, you're so right - this would be devastating. You TH-camrs are lucky that we get content out of it regardless, so not all bad for you.
It’s good to see you and Peter has a solid bond. Good choice on your first employee.
Hey Alex, when you had shown where the car was located, I was shocked. My father back in the early 90's, worked at Orthodox auto as a rollback dispatch man. It's funny that the place you bought the car from was a place I knew. The bug you seen was "Spotted Lantern Fly". Harmless to humans, but harmful to vegetation. It eats greenery like crazy. And it reproduces like crazy. It's on a "watchlist" to keep from spreading to other states.
Recently happened to me as well; blown engine on a STI. You win some, you lose some. It’s ok we move forward!
Nice choice I love these old C63's, one of the best sounding v8's ever made
This channel runs perfectly on all cylinders with content that is always interesting and educational. Sadly the C63 does not, but it was educational with a life lesson thrown in. (People Lie)
Now one of my favorite TH-cam channels. Never seen a channel without a dislike.
20:02 "It's wet! I smells like fuel! Glorious, glorious fuel!" as dude in back lights up.. BOOM. lol We we sure 5 (Go) isn't jaws of death Peter? lol
This was the best video you have made by far!
This channel is definitely one of my top 3 because you never know what to expect and I’m never disappointed. From a Foxbody, to a neat Audi, and now a blown engine C63. Always awesome to see what you get your hands on.
Love the collaboration with rebuild rescue. I watch the both of you all the time and wait for your videos to release.
C63 AMG S is one of my favourite Mercedes of all time. Can't wait to see this blasting the streets again!
Naw doing the into in an airport is wild😂
My guy always buying these gems and making them awesome again. I love the Mercedes content but the Audi was pretty sweet too. Can't wait to see the eclipse complete and what you do with the Audi. Keep it up Alex you're the best at making car video's not boring and generic
When your friend says I brought some tunes and he actually means engine tunes.....that's a true friend right there. 💪🏼
Thanks for turning me on to Mods and Miles! I went after that supercharged Denali pretty hard today but it wasn't meant to be. Can't wait to see the C63 AMG completed!
I kinda know how Peter feels. I was born without a sense of smell.
Another genuine, down to earth(good you didn’t taste the dirt) honest video!
I finally got a day where I didn't have to do anything. I found your channel and you guys are pretty freaking cool. Subscribed and liked.
Good to see another AMG on the channel. So glad I got 2012 C63 without these issues!! Good luck with the rebuild.
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WHAT THE CRAP IS THIS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE FOXBODY DETAIL VIDEO AND STILL NOTHING IS IT NOT GOING TO HAPPEN
That bug is a spotted lantern fly they are very bad. They are in the news make sure you don't bring any back with the car.
@@vanlifecarjunkies858 boohoo cry some more kid
its A lmir Džuzdarević and zylnder einz
I did everything how do I know if I was entered in the contest?
Absolutely love this kind of content! It's a bummer when it doesn't work out, but when it does man is it satisfying.
It works all the time!
Love these videos! 👌🏼
However, driving my c63 to work this morning with the thought “this could grenade at any moment...may as well enjoy it while it works 🤷🏼♂️”
Great channel, Alex. I’ve been watching since the start, keep it up, man. Looking forward to the update the 63 😀
Last year I picked up an 86 Trans/Am with a supposed blown LB9 305 engine, I sourced another 305 and was ready to go get it until my dad took a quick look and realized the firing order was for a Ford, new plugs and wires put on right car fired right up. Paid $800 for the car with 142,000 Kilometers on it, next on the list is a clutch and exhaust and it'll be on the road next spring.
man i love this guy. been watching his videos for years. i rememeber watching your videos when i was young and i didnt know anything abt cars. since then ive gotten to the point of motor/trans replace, really any wrenching i have the tools for.. just need work on my diagnosis lol, but we are always learning anyways. keep up the awesome vids man
Enjoyed the video one of my favorites so far I love the real content and the effort you put into each one of your videos definitely one of the best TH-cam channels when it comes to Legit Street Cars! 👏👏👏
‘Looking forward to another adventure, Alex and Peter!
Man, my gut sank watching this. I was rooting the entire time. Thought for sure it would be something easily repaired with that low of mileage. Can't wait to see the rebuild. Time to make some lemonade out of lemons.
Always wanted one of these. Had an 08 W204 C350 that was fun, but always wanted the proper AMG. Did all the steps hopefully to win this soon to be beauty. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼
You’ve won me back to all eyes on you picking up another c63 M156 , I have this car so your work on it is inspiring
Great video again! Gotta love Peter!
I rebuild 4 of these M156s, really simple engines to be honest.
Respect for taking it on the chin, looking forward to seeing the car run again in a future vid! best of luck, Alex
Look at it this way man, quite a number of us DIY guys would love to learn how to do the headbolts, your engine rebuild videos are always so detailed and very easy to follow, I am seriously looking forward to this! Now I regret not buying a CL63 with a blown engine, it was $2,500 equivalent
I love that there's a Mercedes Benz fan like myself out there thank you for posting these videos I currently own a R129 barn find I daily drive after lots of work and still going strong fixing more and more week by week
I miss the rain so much, here at the end of summer. This was a good day to do this..
I LOVE the "travel to fix" style of videos. Bad luck about this one, but it should still make a good series.
LSC and Rebuild Rescue are my favorite TH-cam channels in the past couple of years so for me this is one of the best videos on TH-cam. You should definitely do a project together. And you should also do an episode staring Peter and Jake from RR, this dudes are the best additions to LSC and RR, respectively.
Hey Man, I feel your pain! I bought a 2007 W203 with the sport package since is my favorite body style, and I am right now in the middle of getting the engine out. The car was running and the guy looked super honest. But he never disclosed that the car needed a new timing chain, full drive train oil leaks everywhere. Things happen, and happen for a reason. Better than driving the car and being stranded on the road.
I LOVE these Videos Alex because they are real and relatable 👍
The car has registration and inspection stickers from NY which expire in April of 2023, I think what happened is the owner you bought it from probably bought it with a blown engine, tried fixing it themselves and gave up.
NY registration has to be renewed every 2 years so that car was registered no longer than 1 year 5 months ago, and knowing the kind of people who drive these kinds of cars here in NYC, paired with the aftermarket additions, I'm pretty sure this car was run pretty hard, had a fuel/air problem that the owner tried to figure out themselves (manifold gaskets), and eventually the engine locked and it was sold to someone in PA, and then to you.
Every NY or NJ car that I've seen being sold in PA is a hot mess. It's like they think we are more gullible here.
@@brandonwc sounds like you are 🤣🤣
@@brandonnunez3644 Yeah, I'm not saying they are wrong. I'm pretty sure I got a Hurricane Sandy truck. They laundered the title through DE and I was too impatient to get a carfax.
Good stuff Alex loving the raw videos you come up with and always great attitude towards everything-- also Peter is great addition to the channel!
You make all these look so easy and fun, both DIYs and the rest. Sorry for the c63, following to see the progress once you get the motor
Respect to your hard work, keep moving 📦
Great episode! I was very excited and hopeful at the beginning, then disappointed along with you in the middle, then just entertained by your honesty when it didn’t go as planned.
It was moving a bit, you can try drenching pistons in 2T oil, it might come around.
Even if it grenades, you're replacing engine either way.
Your optimism is the best. It is what it is
Okay, the weather was just such a nice touch. Amazing.
Looking forward to it! As always great quality content from you Alex!
When you talked about how we don't care (working in the rain, laying in mud/dirt, eating food with dirty hands). That's what actually inspired me to become a mechanic, because that stuff never mattered to me, either. And mechanics (of all sorts) are typically the same. I love it.
Edit: Just got to 26:51 - Man, fuck that guy who sold it to you. Dishonest bastard. The multiple bottles of oil in the trunk, plus the frozen engine. That's... well it's just shitty.
In the first 20 seconds of the video he said it was listed as having a blown engine...🤷♂️
There are a lot of dishonest assholes out there.
He did tell him that, multiple times, told him it was blown up over and over but he didn't want to listen
Spoiler Alert!
@@mikem2055 you're reading the comments, what do you expect? 😄
some great assistance received from your helpers, congrats
This is my dream car, like legit all my friends hear me talk about it 😅 I never enter give aways but as soon as he said free entry, I had to do it! This would be a great daily (not with these gas prices) but to work and back 😂 best of luck to everyone! I know there’s people out there that deserve it too! 🙏🏽
Another great video, Alex (and Peter & Max)! I love the Thursday uploads and hope they can become as regular as your Saturday (9:30 CST) uploads.
BTW - that bug (moth) is a Lantern Fly. It's an invasive species from China (of course). I hope you didn't give it safe passage to the Midwest. Here in PA, we've been advised to kill them on sight!
Yes sir
And people wonder how bugs spread. And those bugs are a pain in the blank. The first year we got them, they were like swarming.
“We just work on cars here, ok.”
😂
That’s why I like this channel.
Cool surprise seeing Jason from Rebuild Rescue. I watch all the 401 videos on his channel. Very cool stuff. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Another strip down and rebuild job! We'll all be watching!!
You literally made me a car enthusiast…..you are such a great role model man honestly.🤝♥️
Sorry to see the engine is bad, looking forward to seeing the rebuild though, also Jason is a big strapping fella, very impressive man, Rj in Oz
Yo I don't always get to watch your videos, but when I do I love it, keep up the great work.
Love this channel and what you do it’s awesome