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How I Easily Doubled my Profit $$$ | W124 1986 Mercedes 300D Flip Restoration
Today I restore and flip my 1986 Mercedes 300D W124
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ABS Light Stays On, Pulsating Brake Pedal, Locking Brakes? Check this!
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Today we are tackling the ABS issue my Mercedes W124 has been having. I break down how I went through the process of tracking down the issue with you to potentially help you all out! ABS Light Stays on, Locking brakes, Pulsating Brake Pedal Check me out on IG: buildsunited_ I have a website: AutoMotoNation.com #BuildsUnited #W124 Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Bu...
Here's 5 Reasons Why you SHOULD NOT Buy a GMT900 Tahoe 2007-2014
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Welcome back! I have owned this Tahoe for over 3 years and it has been in the family it's entire life. With that, I have gathered 5 reasons why you should NOT buy a GMT900 Tahoe from 2007-2014 Product to check out: Cerakote Trim: amzn.to/4428f3p Dash Cover: amzn.to/43Y01Jz AFM Delete: amzn.to/3NJzgmA Videos: Dash repair: ua-cam.com/video/aKD49PRiOeY/v-deo.html Headunit upgrade: ua-cam.com/video...
Everything Wrong With my 1987 Mercedes 300D W124
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This is my 1987 Mercedes 300D. I have yet to fully go over all the issues I currently have with the car, se here we go! Check me out on IG: buildsunited_ I have a website: AutoMotoNation.com #BuildsUnited Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Builds United, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Builds United assumes n...
If you own a W124 Mercedes, Check this!
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This is my 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo W124. We have an issue that we HAVE TO FIX! Products: Fan Clutch: amzn.to/45VgFLl Radiator Cap: amzn.to/45PVn1A 1986 Mercedes 300D WaterPump: amzn.to/3CoQyyS Vice Grips: amzn.to/3NnFxnz I have a Patreon and I would love your support: www.patreon.com/BuildsUnited You'll have behind the scenes access and more! Check me out on IG: buildsunited_ I h...
The W124 Has Low Compression in 1 Cylinder, let's fix it | Pt. 3
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The biggest concern of mine with the 1987 Mercedes 300DT is the white smoke coming from the tailpipe. Is it a blown head gasket? After all, these motors have a high risk of their heads cracking. Products I used: Block Leak Down Test: amzn.to/3mkjaoC Diesel Compression Test: amzn.to/3GtQosk Diesel Purge: amzn.to/3ZUoJYr EcoGard Oil Filer: amzn.to/3ZNApw8 15W40 Diesel Oil: amzn.to/3o2t66r 27MM So...
LEAKS & REAR DOOR TROUBLE: Fixing My Chevy Astro Van
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Today we finally fix our leaking van and trouble shoot the crooked rear door. Products: D-Shape door seal: amzn.to/3ZFMEuW Clear Silicone Caulk: amzn.to/41M7vi4 Caulk Gun: amzn.to/3SMvwBv Weatherproof adhesive/gasket maker: amzn.to/3YlNgFc I have a Patreon and I would love your support: www.patreon.com/BuildsUnited You'll have behind the scenes access and more! Check me out on IG: instagram.com...
2-Year Chevy Astro Camper Van Transformation
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I have spent over 2 years restoring and converting this Astro van. Here is the story. Check out the entire playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLYQgzHfymbNPSsxf-c57Y609fseVeUq5A.html I have a Patreon and I would love your support: www.patreon.com/BuildsUnited You'll have behind the scenes access and more! Check me out on IG: buildsunited_ I have a website: AutoMotoNation.com #BuildsUnited D...
Restoring my W124 | This Interior is GROSS Pt. 2
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In this video I explain why I bought this beautiful piece of history or 1987 Mercedes 300DT and a bit of how bad of shape it is in. I then start the journey of slowly restoring it to its former glory. I have a Patreon and I would love your support: www.patreon.com/BuildsUnited You'll have behind the scenes access and more! Products: Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray: amzn.to/3jj1Iz5 Detailing Cla...
3 Things to Check if You Have a Cold Start Rough Idle
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Welcome! Here are the parts I used in this video: Delphi MAF Sensor: amzn.to/3X366kB Map Sensor: amzn.to/3ZpZvSO Intake Manifold Gasket: amzn.to/3k1R9jX OBD2 Reader: amzn.to/3ZuCOwU Throttle Body Cleaner(might be cheaper in the store): amzn.to/3GXnBgw Fuel Line Remover: amzn.to/3ZwMLdk Torque Wrench: amzn.to/3QwFdD6 Orange Grip Mats: amzn.to/3ZmBCvv I have a Patreon and I would love your suppor...
Budget Micro Van Conversion Tour | Chevy Astro
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Welcome, In this video I go over my micro camper van and discuss everything I built and why. The van is a 1999 Chevy Astro which I brought back to life from being destine for the junkyard. Ill have a story line of phase one in the beginning of next year, so stay tuned and Merry Christmas! Chuggin Astro Build: ua-cam.com/play/PLYQgzHfymbNPSsxf-c57Y609fseVeUq5A.html Support me on Patreon: www.pat...
TEARING APART the INTERIOR of my Astro Camper Van
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WOOH, we have hit another milestone with the Chuggin Astro. The interior is finished and nearly perfect. Parts/Tools: Headliner: amzn.to/3B4C2fe Gorilla Glue: amzn.to/3B8NzKF Panel Removers: amzn.to/3iDCQkQ 1 qt. Fogstone Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain 1 qt. Black Cherry Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain Cheap paint brush: amzn.to/3B6Ukgd (get one for each stain) Polyurethane: amzn.to/...
How to replace the air filter in the GMT900 Tahoe
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Most of the GTM900 Tahoes for some reason do not come with a cabin air filter and most folks do not know that you could be breathing in fresh air. We also tackle to upper dashboard panel trim and the door panel mirror trim. These fixes made the Tahoe feel so much nicer to drive, I tell you hwhat Tools/parts: Upper Dash Panel: amzn.to/3WUx66a Cabin Air Filter: amzn.to/3g3pxJN Air Filter Cover/Pl...
DIY Simple Cabinet for the Chevy Astro Camper Van
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DIY Simple Cabinet for the Chevy Astro Camper Van
I Bought a High Mile Mercedes 300DT W124. It is going to be a handful. Pt. 1
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I Bought a High Mile Mercedes 300DT W124. It is going to be a handful. Pt. 1
Transformed my Chevy Astro in 7 minutes With Bed Liner - Durabak
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Transformed my Chevy Astro in 7 minutes With Bed Liner - Durabak
DIY Off Grid AC for my Budget Camper Van
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DIY Off Grid AC for my Budget Camper Van
TEARING APART my Dash in my Chevy Tahoe and Fixing the Cracks FOR GOOD
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TEARING APART my Dash in my Chevy Tahoe and Fixing the Cracks FOR GOOD
Everything WRONG with my High Mile 2008 Chevy Tahoe
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Everything WRONG with my High Mile 2008 Chevy Tahoe
Can we build a CHEAP Off-Grid AC system in the Astro Camper van?
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Can we build a CHEAP Off-Grid AC system in the Astro Camper van?
SIMPLE DIY Camper Van Sink in my Chevy Astro
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SIMPLE DIY Camper Van Sink in my Chevy Astro
Here's 5 Reasons why you should BUY GMT900 Tahoe 2007-2014
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Here's 5 Reasons why you should BUY GMT900 Tahoe 2007-2014
Budget DIY Van Buildout - Mini Astro Camper Van Storage build (+ GIVEAWAY Instructions)
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Budget DIY Van Buildout - Mini Astro Camper Van Storage build ( GIVEAWAY Instructions)
Every Astro owner NEEDS to do this
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Every Astro owner NEEDS to do this
Here's 5 reasons you should NOT buy a Chevrolet Astro Van
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Here's 5 reasons you should NOT buy a Chevrolet Astro Van
The Drum Brakes on my Astro Van Has been locking up for far too long, let's fix it
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The Drum Brakes on my Astro Van Has been locking up for far too long, let's fix it
Building a Budget Camper Van in a Chevy Astro - LED Inlay
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Building a Budget Camper Van in a Chevy Astro - LED Inlay
This is MUCH harder than I expected - Chevy Astro Budget Camper Van
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This is MUCH harder than I expected - Chevy Astro Budget Camper Van
I Found the COOLEST Chevy Astro at the Junkyard
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I Found the COOLEST Chevy Astro at the Junkyard

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @johnwolf1475
    @johnwolf1475 8 годин тому

    never ever put ac on teh floor unless you can vent it to the roof

  • @michaelmyers3892
    @michaelmyers3892 10 годин тому

    I have been looking at a 2000 Chevy Astro van cargo van with the barn doors on the back and all that relatively rust-free, temporarily the AC needs to be bypassed cuz the clutch is bad so that creates issues the band does have over 200,000 MI needs a few basic things and a tune-up but the guy wants $3,000 for it, a dashboard in all gauges are actually in pretty good shape for being a cargo van, but I've been reserved about this van because I have never owned a Chevy Astro van

  • @Tyler_Wenya
    @Tyler_Wenya День тому

    I'm glad your alive man! Long time no posts

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 9 годин тому

      Much love. Just took a break. Looking forward to buying the next project car when we get back to FL

  • @thcrtn
    @thcrtn 3 дні тому

    Those drains that have. Lip are not good a flat one is best. If you are doing this and still cant get it to drain completely, get a turkey baster... It can pull the small amounts of liquid and u can put it in the drain...

  • @djtomtrain2015
    @djtomtrain2015 3 дні тому

    Just got a 01.safari cargo. It's nostalgic to me. Grandad had an s 10. I have big plans for this van

  • @JHZR2
    @JHZR2 4 дні тому

    How are you putting the fluid in? You’re filling the prechamber, not the cylinder.

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 4 дні тому

      The fluid seep onto the cylinder rings, freeing them up.

  • @user-zj9hl6bs6n
    @user-zj9hl6bs6n 5 днів тому

    Nice work. Great car! Continue with Mercedes cars restoration....

  • @mdariff839
    @mdariff839 5 днів тому

    My dream car w124 ❤

  • @germanlopez9448
    @germanlopez9448 5 днів тому

    the cosmetic issues are not a big deal, it is a great car.

  • @coses4957
    @coses4957 6 днів тому

    Good job and a nice car, i guess very unusual in the US? Another thing, are you sure the seats are leather, mercedes had something called mb-tex, looks more like that to be honest?

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 9 годин тому

      You very well could be right. I sure was fooled if so

  • @Johnathan_Waters
    @Johnathan_Waters 6 днів тому

    The wheels are NOT bare aluminum! They are painted in a specific silver paint that is used for wheels by most brands. You can get a can of it from Wurth "Silver Wheel Paint". And the reason for the "brake dust" gathering around the center cap, is because its NOT actually brake dust at all! Its actually wheel bearing grease leaking out from the wheel bearing. Which happens to be right behind the center cap.

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 9 годин тому

      I appreciate the input! Wish I knew that before selling!

  • @edog4011
    @edog4011 7 днів тому

    B U Y more X R P ✴ XRP ✴ will be used for trading payments between BRICS+ and USA+. XRP ✴ will be backed by gold and other commodities which are freely tradeable worldwide.

  • @peterpayer9677
    @peterpayer9677 7 днів тому

    So Beautiful and so sweet I love his car,my Favorite in my Life😘😍☺️🥰😚👍🤟👌

  • @JaceD4V1S88
    @JaceD4V1S88 7 днів тому

    i did vanlife in california jan 2017 to july 2020, bought a small power inverter and 12 inch fan from walmart, it did the job. but if i did it again id def get a portable ac box

  • @TaralgaBushAdventure
    @TaralgaBushAdventure 7 днів тому

    Huh. You didn't double your "profit" - you doubled your overall money. And since you bought it for $1800, bought parts and supplies, and sold it for $3000, you didn't even double it. And "debris" is pronounced with a silent "s" as it is a french word.

  • @LindseyandCaleb
    @LindseyandCaleb 8 днів тому

    Great edit! That detail was so satisfying!

  • @silentghost82
    @silentghost82 8 днів тому

    Why did you use a roller to paint ?

  • @Fidde-zq3uv
    @Fidde-zq3uv 8 днів тому

    Using copper anti-seize make the rubbers to swoll up, better use brake grease. And i Would recommend to plug the egr, and clean out the intake and boostpipe, and drive it kinda hard. Because the car have been sitting for a Long time probably

  • @tpmalu
    @tpmalu 8 днів тому

    You can open the hood to service position

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 8 днів тому

      I was educated on that during the ladder part of this project, I appreciate it tho. Such a cool design

  • @mikem5475
    @mikem5475 8 днів тому

    Loctite PL Black roof flashing urethane is perfect for leaks, it's the best I've ever researched and used. It's exactly like windshield urethane. I even replaced a rear jeep glass with it

  • @obaidaf9714
    @obaidaf9714 8 днів тому

    Great video, had a w201 2.3 and had the same issue, fan clutch went out and caused a blown head gasket. They run 80-100 usually and it’s normal but if it reaches near 120 then it’s definitely a problem, you can do a few modifications so that it will always cool better and stay around 80, bypass the clutch fan to where it turns on everytime the car is running and get a thermostat that will open up faster

  • @ijn2252
    @ijn2252 8 днів тому

    Pure genius 👌

  • @zakariasifeddine9945
    @zakariasifeddine9945 9 днів тому

    There are washer on fuel pump Recommended to change those ,that why engine shake up

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 9 днів тому

      Do you mean fuel injectors? I did change those

  • @rachids3030
    @rachids3030 9 днів тому

    Nah mate the days you can find a 124 for that much is over. European market is kek. a turbo OM603 124 is here in europe 10k in good condition with 250 000 miles

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 9 днів тому

      That is a pretty penny. The value here is much different from there.

  • @TatoGURIELI
    @TatoGURIELI 9 днів тому

    Chris Fix ? 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐its you? 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 9 днів тому

      I am Chris and I am Fix. Am I ChrisFix? That is up to you to find out.

    • @mdariff839
      @mdariff839 5 днів тому

      No

  • @TLimeRecords
    @TLimeRecords 9 днів тому

    Thanks

  • @ayaand988
    @ayaand988 10 днів тому

    You could always use freeon like cars do and use a power drill to run the compressor

  • @garym.5931
    @garym.5931 10 днів тому

    The white smoke could have just been the fluids that were poured into the cylinder burning off

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 10 днів тому

      I think so, but the white smoke has been persistent from the beginning. I think, perhaps, the injectors should be clean.

  • @mannyknoxville247
    @mannyknoxville247 10 днів тому

    Only getting rid of my Tahoe, for another Tahoe 💯

  • @senosr6483
    @senosr6483 10 днів тому

    great job.

  • @BigfatCake42
    @BigfatCake42 10 днів тому

    Good stuff. Wish I'd found you earlier. Inspirational.

  • @viktordobos3057
    @viktordobos3057 11 днів тому

    cool

  • @Johnathan_Waters
    @Johnathan_Waters 11 днів тому

    Looks like you need new injectors.

  • @bsclifton
    @bsclifton 11 днів тому

    Nice work - that car is a beauty. You might regret selling it sometime!

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 10 днів тому

      Most likely, I am just happy I made it a reliable ride for someone else, keeping the car on the streets for a little bit longer.

  • @eternalbeing3339
    @eternalbeing3339 12 днів тому

    Brand new ovp relays are now available from theslshop!. I bought one for my om603 wagon. Fixed the issues i was having.

  • @ChrisLee66
    @ChrisLee66 12 днів тому

    Good deal, now on to the next?

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker 12 днів тому

      After we move back to Florida, should be picking something else up. I am thinking about a Tacoma that we may keep for a while as an off-road rig.

  • @ljaysperspective1775
    @ljaysperspective1775 12 днів тому

    Very nicely done, a project on a budget. Repaired, painted, and overall enhanced. 😊👍

  • @ashtepatumbheiyewahweahsha3704
    @ashtepatumbheiyewahweahsha3704 14 днів тому

    Use a deep spline socket for stripped bolts

  • @Backwardlooking
    @Backwardlooking 14 днів тому

    Excellent. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @oliverlloyd8762
    @oliverlloyd8762 14 днів тому

    I came up with another brainstorm. How to keep cool in a van that does not have AC? How about you take the door off a bed size freezer and make a bed out of it. Plug it in, set your temperature and be cool for the night. During the day you can put a cushion over the top of the opening and use it as a cool couch. I got this idea from the young women that used to be all dressed up in southern attire at Cypress gardens. Looking so beautiful but they were sitting on cooling benches in the hot sun.

  • @oliverlloyd8762
    @oliverlloyd8762 14 днів тому

    If you want cold air blowing on your face then your cooler idea will work. But it will never cool down that van in Texas heat. If I were you I would mount a 5000 BTU AC through the floor face up. You can adjust how much sticks out of the bottom of the van with a spacer. Mounting the AC this way will allow the back of the AC to be in the shade all the time and also drain right onto the ground through the heated coil making it highly efficient. An energy saving small ACs only use 450 watts when the compressor is running.

  • @catalejo6124
    @catalejo6124 15 днів тому

    Excellent work!!!! Magnifico trabajo ..yo hacia eso mismo en cuba cuando vivia alla..very very good

  • @FernandoPintodeSousa
    @FernandoPintodeSousa 15 днів тому

    Hi Chris,DO NOT USE COPPER GREASE on slide pins...it will DESTROY the rubber boots!!! Use SILICONE GREASE or CERAMIC GREASE!

  • @howardblasingame7961
    @howardblasingame7961 15 днів тому

    Beautiful colors & exactly what I wanted but was skeptical to try. Now I'm going in..

  • @antoniomoya4625
    @antoniomoya4625 16 днів тому

    Too much work to swap an acf but overall great video

  • @FrugalPandaTravels
    @FrugalPandaTravels 17 днів тому

    Fantastic job, seriously!

  • @freepop0110
    @freepop0110 17 днів тому

    Good video but one thing troubled me. You said a lean condition caused deposits. I think it would be a rich condition.

  • @Javiersmobilebar
    @Javiersmobilebar 19 днів тому

    I replaced my fuel injector with an acdelco fuel injector and the pressure still bleeds off when I turn the engine off. Could it be the fuel pump causing this?

  • @brianmontero1593
    @brianmontero1593 21 день тому

    i think you have too much wood, no pun intended.

  • @brianmontero1593
    @brianmontero1593 21 день тому

    looks like you just got a bad van. but yeah, you get what you pay for I guess. Hopefully the build out goes well. what's the most common issue with the engine?