I Finished EVERYTHING On My LS Swapped Mercedes Turbo Diesel! Best Of All Worlds!
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In this video, I fixed and finished everything on my LS Swapped Mercedes Turbo Diesel. We go from mechanical to cosmetic in this one and the car turns out perfect. I'll be selling or trading this car so if you're interested email me at legitstreetcars@gmail.com
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Sorry, we don't say meats in cali. Must be a mid west thing.
Air in oil line before filter has to be pushed through the filter. Dry media of the filter is invisible for air. When you have oil over filtering media - you create extra resistance. It can rip a hole in your filter.
The back of the driver's seat needs a tiny little bit of "sewing".
Yes I do lol
Love the idea of where this is going!! But what happened to Peter??
"No one is ever going to see this but just makes me feel better" Great words spoken by a perfectionist with integrity. Love it !!!!
Well... We saw it! 😬
From one perfectionist to another… I do things to perfect a project that no one will ever see all the time. It’s just one of those things we do.
Sarah would probably tell him he had left too much untreated underneath.
Looks great! Will be interesting to follow along as you trade!
Love it!
That car came out great there's no way you can sell it because it represents what you love Mercedes Benz and Ls motors!
He changes them like socks
I really do hope he ends up keeping it, although I'm not sure how much content it can generate, which sadly does matter.
Perhaps it could use some boost?
for sure, been here since first video !
He’s running a business here.
I would go crazy if he sells it. I almost lost it when he sold the 20V Audi Coupe.
I'd pay $15k for it. You've done a great job bringing it more to life than it already was.
I really appreciate how you talk through what you are doing, and don't assume your audience knows what does what. And you reiterate or emphasize things even though you covered them in previous videos. It helps to learn how a master mechanic approaches a repair. Much mahalos my bruddah!
I always am looking forward to your great videos and cars Alex ! Every Saturday I know I'll have about an hour at least of great fun and learning! THANK YOU!
Sunday morning with a cup of coffee here in OZ. 👍
The W124 is the Holy Grail - such a tank of a car. Beautiful job, Alex 👍
W123, ask any third world taxi driver...
Next car you detail, you should iron decon and clay bar before doing the paint correction. It will make the buffing way easier and cause less damage to your pads and paint.
I'm actually sort of surprised he didn't clay bar it, but maybe he thought it wasn't necessary, I don't know.
It's single stage paint, the paint is really soft and you end up pulling more paint than contaminants. Also he doesn't love the car like that.
I'm the same.
Thought a quick clay bar.
But the Merc turned out great..
Trizact wet sand pads before the compound would have made a huge difference
He should probably use a lot less product as well. He’s using WAAYYY to much. It just clogs up the pad and is hard to buff off the paint
Probably the best all around mechanic on youtube. You're the real deal brother. You make it look easy.
Awesome work Alex, firstly if anyone says that this beautiful car is worth less than $15,000.00 they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. It is a total score at 15K! This series of trade up's and engine swaps will be amazing, and I for one will be watching with a smile on my face. Keep on rockin' Alex, your channel is the best! Cheers from Winnipeg, MB. Canada.
It worth less than 15k. Jk bro
It's a rad car!
its worth as much as someone is willing to pay. 15k for a 300D would have been interesting but people want the Diesels.
So I assume you've already emailed Alex your offer for at least $15,000.00 USD? You seem pretty confident, put your money where your mouth is.
Yeah, that's what I thought...
15K seems super reasonable to me. Interior is very nice and close to stock (change the awful shifter asap,) engine has good quality parts in it and it’s a stable platform that looks lovely.
too me its not. Its cool but extremely niche somone wit more money than sense might but good luck getting that again from not being seen on youtube. to me its 10k-12 maybe
If i remember correctly from the previous video the car was originally a 300D model and immediately came up with an idea that I would really like to see on the channel - building an OM606 engine :) Lots of people here in Europe like this engine and tune it(If I am not wrong, I think the OM606 is the 300 Turbo Diesel from a W210). Legends say on stock internals engine can easily take 500 HP.. So, knowing you perfect work from each and every video, I think you will be able to create one of the best cars with an OM606 :)
He did build a diesel mercedes but with the om648
Om606 was first used in 1993. If you have to have a 722.2 transmisjon or 722.6 then it's superturbo time
E34/E39 BMW 5 series and W/S/C 124 Mercedes are some of the best cars ever made. The LS really fits with the solid engineering of the W124... The W124 diesels were EXTREMELY solid cars, but not fast. They could be made fast though, the straight six 3 liter turbodiesel OM606 engines take 700 hp without being opened. Pretty much the diesel version of a 2JZ.
Very nice car with an LS!
Completely agree with you, I've currently a E34 525TDS and it's a perfect cruiser, so efficient and comfy ! This one and the W124 300TD were the kings of road here in Europe 90's.
Had a E39 528i manual, that was a great car and great to drift as it had the same rear axle as the m3, little low on power perhaps with just 198hp but a Turbo will fix that as they take low boost just fine.
I would get another 528i just for a daily driver but they are not common anymore, most were sold with the horrible automatic transmission, and most is scrapped.
the m104 gas inline 6 is that way too, turbobandit still has a turbo kit for em same with the m103.
Lol. I have a few manual 528's sitting around. They had a open 188 kompact diff. Not a m3 diff. I did swap my 528 wagon to a m5 210 lsd diff. And a turbo e36 m3 motor. Cant complain , thats for sure.
E39 owner, my car and these old big body Benz cars truly are peak
You're a good mechanic Alex. I love watching you fix things and YES, it is a great feeling when you repair something and the vehicle runs brilliantly.
That car certainly buffed out and cleaned up nicely. I also can't believe they didn't think to swap the throttle body around and instead put a nipple on the hood. I think you got a fairly easy one here, minor mechanical work that needed done, hardly any parts, I think you'll do well selling it or trading it up.
Two things of note: Don't use primer alone to protect from rust. Primer attracts moisture and will actually promote rust. Shoot something else over the top of that primer on the battery tray. POR15, or just an actual black paint. Two: Before you ceramic coat your glass, hit the glass with your buffer, and your cutting compound. It'll remove any microdebris from the surface, won't harm the glass, and will make it crystal clear, like it was brand new glass. THEN coat it.
Great job with the Mercedes swap. Looks beautiful. You are by far my favorite car TH-camr. You keep it light and still manage to teach us all something. Half these other TH-camrs show a Ferrari etc then jump cut and it’s done etc etc point being the outsource all the work, well hell I can take a car to someone else to fix it but I wanna learn how to take care of my own car. Thanks Alex your the best. Paul from NJ.
I’m new to the channel and I get no sleep trying to catch up on videos… I can’t understand why I watch someone work on cars for hours and hours but I can’t stop 🤪 Love the channel and the vibe… But while I’m here 😂 I want to say Alex and his crew are straight up hard working and big hearted people… 🥰
Thanks brother!
I know what you feel, i came here to watch a blue Fox Body 6 years ago and got stuck until today 😂
That work you did with the battery holder frame... you're right. No one will ever see it. But it says a lot about you and the work that you do. Salute!
ASE Mechanic here, one tip in regards to oiling your air filter is to spray it and leave it on newspaper overnight to prevent fouling up the MAF sensor if you have access oil in it.
That car looks great and appears to be fun as hell to drive! I love the 2nd gear scratch every time!
Another great video ❤ I couldn't let that Mercedes go after how nice it turned out!
Hey Alex have you ever considered using saddle soap for softening & cleaning anything leather, it works really well and can be found at in the horse section at tractor supply stores for very cheap, make sure you grab the solid one.
Comment for the algorithm. Your videos have inspired me to get my old Bronco back on the road after a decade. Thanks Alex.
The best years of MB! I’d kill for one this clean
Honestly one of the best looking sleeper cars on the road man as usual awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wow what a transformation, let's see where we go from here. What could be cooler thank an LS W124 ❤
Alex. Hats off to you. keeping those cars up and running and alive for all to enjoy.
I keep watching the video over and over to take notes about all that's been done so I can give it to my mechanic for his info when he services it! So excited!!
I watch this channel for the same reason many of you do...
The reason can be best exemplified by this famous quote:
"I'm not afraid of hard work... I can sit and watch it all day".
Monoblocks!! The 1st accessory for just about every Benz.. car looks killer Alex!!
Alex, I love your videos you are by far the best instructor/mechanic on any TH-cam channel. I appreciate your positive attitude always can do. Good luck. If I had the money I would be on my way to Chicago to pick that up. I absolutely love that car.
I think what you have into that car is what it’s worth. It’s an amazing car. Love it.
That car is killer man. Its a nice swap, in a nice chasis, with a ton of nice parts. Thanks for sharing.
Next to hearing a manual car chirping gears... hearing an automatic transmission chirping gears is LEGITTTT!! Literally listened it like 20 times!!!! LOVEEEE THAT!!!
My first car was an 87' 300E. While it was the normal M103 engine, I always imagined an LS would've been awesome and I sure as heck miss that car.
Brought back many happy memories with this build!
This is so much more entertaining to watch and you look you are having way more fun working on this than the Mercedes V12. Everything just makes sense on this.
This w124 is the 300d model, it came with an inline 5 cylinder engine (OM603) originally, not a V12.
However, you are right he looks like he’s having a blast, & he’s not covered in oil and soot like he would be working on the original turbodiesel engine
@@Warex06he's talking about the amg cl 65 the nightmare on wheels😅
What about a drag strip run between this and an original 400E/E420 or 500E/E500 even!?
This would gap an E500 for sure.
@@rv9990 what kind of horsepower is this engine making?
I've been watching the channel for a few years now, and I just love your vibes, content and knowledge. Keep it up man! One love to you and the family!
Can you imagine Alex fixing all them cars in his tiny garage?
And that monster AMG V12 engine rebuild in his garage.
@stuartd9741 yeah it's pretty wild what he's accomplished. I'm no mechanic, but watching soo much automotive TH-cam, it's amazing, and his videos are so detailed explaining how stuff works, and how he repairs or installs stuff is amazing!
Love the square body style of 90’s cars. It looks great!
30:20 the thing about oil based clear coats is that buffing heats the oil reactivating it into a uniform finish. need to clean surface with cold water on a cold day to prevent dirt from becoming imbedded into the clear coat, tho buffing down to the paint and re-clearing is an easy process.
It looks so good Alex!😍 I was kinda hoping you were going to say you fell in love and were going to part with one of your other cars instead… Oh and I always prefill filters, even if they are angled wrong I put a little bit in just to saturate the filter.
NAME THE CAR “TRIPPY” because it’s a “LS-D” get it ? 🤣🤣
Good one 😂
@@rexusdark716 I hope Alex sees this. Lol. Maybe he will like it. 🤣🤣
Alex, all the fixes in one video! This car looks great for his age. Swap the car for a better one so you will have to find someone who is a huge fan of 'ls swaps. I will definitely follow the series in the progress of selling/ exchange the cars for more profit out of it. Keep up the good work ;)
Both you and Sam Crack are so smooth at in video product advertisements I'm not even mad when they come up lol
Alex you are absolutely legendary mechanic !!! Only strong man !!!
I like the way you went with this Benz and fixed what I would have wanted to. Just maybe get the shifter swapped out for a more stock look and insulation under that newly fixed hood. That car is going to be grabbed very fast by the person whom will appreciate it and enjoy it with wanting something like that and couldn't find it.
the gauges need to be returned to oem or if not possible, put in a digital dash.
@@stevelouie5928nah that dash looks great compared to the old OEM that was meant for a diesel engine which would not work for this LS.
But I agree with the shifter needing to be swapped out, that things a monstrosity!
I think you got a good deal on this car. It looks really nice. It’s a combo of your two favorite things too! I think keeping options open to sell or trade up is a good idea. I like the concept of trading up. Who knows how this will develop over time.
I think what you added to the car it’s definitely worth $15k and maybe even a little more. Once you include the swap all your personal labor added parts after the fact, I definitely feel you will get some great offers. Or at least you should. Again another great job and outcome. Cant wait to see what’s waiting next. Good luck. Have a great day. I have some issues with my car it’s clean and I keep it maintained but I have a few interior issues I’ve needed help with. I wish I lived close enough where I could pay you to do the minor repairs. Anyway again have a great day.
My dad had one of these when I was young back in Poland still beautiful car ! Sounds amazing with LS
Literally the BEST car Chanel anywhere
Definitely had some barbarians working on this car if their only solution for the throttle body was to cut a hole 😂. I like the segment keep going with the trade up
I imagine they got it built, shut the hood with authority at the end of the project and then had a moment....
That's the most bizarre hood mod I've ever seen. 😵💫
I would have never done that to my hood, but being from Appalachia I would have fixed it with a $6 3D bullet hole decal and said the car used to run liquor. One bullet and the former owner saw the error of his ways.🎉
I miss my old '89 230E. Lost to rust after many wet summers and salty winters.
Pre-filling a filter is an issue if you getting oil from a bulk tank without filtration on the pump. You could be introducing debris or contamination from the bulk tank. In the gas compression industry it is recommended to install filter dry and run your prelude/hot start system to cycle the oil before starting.
What do you think the car is worth now?
Tree fiddy
Goll darn monsta.
A buck fiddy
Your smile wile driving it sais: priceless 🎉
What do I think the car is worth? I figure it's worth installing a turbo (prior to flipping it for another engine swapped Merc (I think next car should be a Merc with a non-stock motor).
We once owned a 1993 300E 2.8 in blue-black metallic with the same gray lower trim & a gray interior. Fantastic color combo and it always received praise when it was clean and shiny. It saved our daughter's life once when she was hit from the rear on an I'state when she was stopped in traffic and a car hit her doing approx 50mph. She was uninjured and the car was repaired and looked great. Took about a week on a rig to stretch it back out.
You should get no more than $15k for it. It's tough to market such a car as very few people would ever want it. Stick it on the site you've used before and had the C63 giveaway.
really enjoying this upgrade and trade series so far. There will always be haters who will badmouth you for doing something other than fixing cars. oh well. I'll keep watching and giving you thumbs up. Keep the trade series going. It's a fun ride.
80s/90s two-tone cars truly are underrated as far as styling goes
I love that generation of Benz. Will be classy for eternity.
12:21 cornwell tools had a socket shaped like a bell that’s used to replace it without having to remove anything. 2 he job turned 10m with the socket. The tool truck guy who comes to our shop designed it and sold it to snap on and cornwell works great in the trucks with very limited space.
This car is awesome! All the joy of a 500E or Hammer, but you're not afraid to drive it! I'd never thought about an LS-swapped Mercedes, but now I kind of want one, and a 124 I would take no matter what.
The true thrill is every stoplight 🌪️
I came to find this channel as I’m friends with Stan, the guy he bought the car from. It is wicked sounding and super fun to hear from a MB.
Alex... Do I spy, with my little eye, a DeLorean in your shop? I remember you putting a feeler out, wanting to get one for your shop. And if you did get one, I'm gonna celebrate! That's my DREAM car! Can't wait to see the series on it!! The excitement is very real!
Those heads would be on my trans am so hard! Ur trading up! The glories of that is getting to snag good stuff off it!! The TA deserves them heads!!!
I’ve been thinking about this swap for awhile and thought that i was the only one…love it!
Congrats on 1 million subs... Best car channel on youtube by far!!!
I always make sure the filter is wet. Full is great but wet is important. Especially is you are cheap because the vacuum of the engine can break the inside of a dry filter. LSC has it right!
Cool merc, i love anything ls swapped.. Pro tip: to fix the squeeky belt use a deo stick on the belt, the propylene glycole in it softens the rubber.
Man that paint transformation was really nice!
The paint on your Mercedes is beautiful.
Hey Alex 😄 Im in the Army, im a Chicago native but im currently in Cuba, if you still have this car by the end of the year, ill buy it 😁 i really love the look of the car, the condition and how it stayed (mostly) completely original. im a big fan! god bless
This car is way better than the K series swap one u had n I’m a Honda fan boy.
My favorite body style Merc no doubt. Beautiful lines. This LS swapped version is one of my dream cars. Kuddos. I’d keep it personally dude.
Use compressed air to blow out the wool pad, especially on single stage. Watch a few AMMO NYC videos for quick, but very good tips to just take it that extra step.
The 124 turned out nice, I'd say it's worth $15000-00USD all day, nice work Alex.
Yes. All of that. Reference fixing cars or things and then giving the big grease sweat. Yes. Love it.
Kansas and Missouri mainly use gravel for snow and when ice is going to hit they put down the liquid icemelt stuff before (that might be salt based). I have not ever seen any rock salt tossed onto the roads. I live and have family in Kansas & Missouri.
That LS looks like it made for 124 chassie, looks really good build quality over all and total condition is so good (at least in pics/vid)!
I am like you on the oil filter. If the angle will not cause the oil to run out I prefll but if the oil is going to run out during install I don't. I also disconnect the ignition and build oil pressure before I start following a change.
Super cool series! This is why I love the channel. Thanks!
W124 is a pure beauty especially with that beast under the hood , thanks for sharing your passion with us
The containers that fryer oil comes in for commercial use (any restaurant with a fryer) are fantastic for filling up with used motor oil. Might be worth asking around.
I owned a 92, 300e Euro spec. Inline 6cyl with a turbo and full aero package. It was pearl white and charcoal. God, I miss that car and paid about what you are asking in 2004. It was a divorce present to me from me. That thing was a highway star.
All the projects I’ve almost finished I feel like you would have been the right man for the job had a beautiful 03 jaguar s-type r feel like it would be right up your alley
Gives me more motivation to finish my LS swap R129. I see they didn't change up the steering system and just went towards the front to avoid the steering box. I decided to change to W204 front steering.
Great Job Alex on the story of the Mercedes LS 😊
She's definitely a diamond of a Mercedes. You never know
I’m far from an expert on car value but I can’t imagine it being less then 15k. That is solid car that properly cared for will out last any other 15 thousand car out there.
The 124 is one of those truly handsome designs. Used to drive them back in the day and really miss the whole package. Lovely job. Looks stunning.
I thought my oil pressure switch was bad on my 2016 Chevy SS but found out the oil pump was replaced at 27k and they used a lot of silicone seal the pan. So of course some of it went through the engine and grenaded it! Thank God I bought a warranty and was replaced with a new LS3. Bone stock and I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
I live in Missouri and in our city they use Beet Juice Salt. It requires less application so it saves the city money but more importantly is that it actually reduces corrosion over normal ice melt salt that other cities use.
Regarding the oil filter, if possible, i prefill but as you say, some angles dont allow for this. There is volume there and some companys will list how much oil you need whether you fill an oil filter or not.
Columbia, Missouri here. Yes, they use salt, not to the same degree as Chicago area but yes it is used here for snow and ice. I like this one so much better than the honda merc thing.
Well, here you go! I have to eat my words about what I said of the swap of the two cars. Altho! You have spent a good amount to get the swap, to paint the hood (real nice job),various spray cans ,"of pretty in a can". And a new battery.
It shows that you simply have too much integrity and are not lazy enough. To make a go of the challenge to trade up, a paperclip to a house, and it's a credit to your character Alex.
The next step must prove very profitable!
My goodness, I just found your channel, 45 minutes + videos and I don't hit fast forward once!! perfect videos when I'm working in the shop for hours on end.
Everytime i see your trans am makes me miss the ones i had owned in the past. I sold my last one when i bought a z06 corvette. But i miss the trans am so much.
Love seeing benzes on the channel ! Mercedes the best or nothing !!
Overall, it's a totally "WOW" effect. Hooraah, Theo.
You did a great job Alex the car is beautiful I think you can get 15 or more an incredible mechanic my name is Tony I'm a big fan of your channel and I'm a 57-year old God bless you please keep the videos coming thank you for being an honest mechanic can't wait to see your next video you are awesome