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Mercedes Benz 230e w123 Spark plug gap and change
How to gap and change spark plugs yourself on your Mercedes Benz 230e w123
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Mercedes Benz 230e w123 Thermostat and Coolant Change.
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Dyleup’s Workshop Episode 3 How to change your own coolant and thermostat in a 1984 Mercedes Benz 230e (w123)
Mercedes Benz 230e w123 Oil Change
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Dyleup’s Workshop Episode 2 How to change your own oil and filter in a 1984 Mercedes Benz 230e (w123)
DIY LED Fire Lantern
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Dyleup’s Workshop Episode 1: DIY LED Fire Lantern Inspired by Adam Savage: ua-cam.com/video/JMv0PlMKkbs/v-deo.html
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This is our dog Mila. She goes absolutely nuts when we give her a ball.
I need to see the fitment please ?, was it a Co that did it ?, or yourself ?, it's on my to to do list
Late to the party , glad I found your vids !, pik my 230e up in a week !, keep on going my man , I'm planning on doing my own servicing etc !😊
Great job
Great job
Thank you for these videos on the 230. Hard to find any information on 230, nice to see another engine bay and underneath.
Love the vídeo and the end bloopers. How can I get in touch so we can video call? I just bought v6 1981 230E and would love to get your opinion on it!
Hi there, thanks for the well detailed video. Question: Does the position of the air bleed valve matter when replacing the thermostat? what happens if its placed randomly in the housing?
Man I forgot how good this was.
Hey, I can seem to find a radiator for it. Would you happen to know what radiator part number would work for this exact car?
Güzel video ligue moly 10/60 motor yağını öneririm 🎉❤
Hm i believe that i have the opposite situation should i change the thermostat to my w201 and if mine is rated at 87 degrees Celsius should i use a rated one in 85 or 82 degrees region greece climate hot summer normal winters so during the winter is fine but from April til october damn it hoes more than 90s in idle
Why did you go for shell and not for a other brand like castrol gtx 15w40 etc?
So where did you find the wheels? I have the same wheels as in this video but whitewalls will look even better
The wheels came with the car, but I found the whitewall tires from an online source.
Great video thanks
Glad you liked it!
Great video - thanks! I have a 1979 230 C (Coupe, carb). Had the sparks changed recently. Purchased the sparks from a main dealer (Boshe). Since then, every now and then, when coming to a stop and at idle, car wobbles a little (almost like it skips a beat). Doesn't always happens and seems to drive without issue. I have a feeling either the sparks aren't gapped properly, or maybe the leads need changing out. I can't for a life of me find correct gap sizing online (or on any sticker on car). Not sure if you've worked on these non injected cars and whether you think i should be checking elsewhere. I have also recently purchased the dizzy cap and rotor arm too which i plan to change (not sure when last done)..
Unfortunately I have not worked on those cars, so I cannot confirm what the plug gap should be. However, if the problem only started when the plugs were changed, I would focus on the spark plugs first. If they are indeed the correct plug, then the gap could be an issue if it isn’t set correctly. I would consider measuring the gap they currently have and compare it to info in the video I posted. Adjust the gap if necessary. If it makes no difference, then put it back to the gap they were before.
Always install non resistor plugs in this engine.
Thanks for the tip!
Just drained the coolant in my W123 with M02 (model200).I would have been strugling to find that drainplug in the block without your helpfull video. Thanks a lot.
I am glad it worked for you! Took me a while to find it too. Cheers!
very good made. i have a W123 to. you can it look on my cannel
Will do! Thanks!
oh nice
Отличный автомобиль. Я также владею 123 и 124 Мерседесом и с большим удовольствием смотрю видео о данных марках.
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Great, I am glad you enjoyed it. They are a great simple car to work on and very reliable.
@@DyleupWestburn I agree with you. I also really like the 123 Mercedes for its comfort and reliability.
Hi, this is Eden from Hong Kong I am driving W124 230E I have a question, please help if this is ok Hong Kong is warm place, when cold start, under 60 degree for long time, it takes more than 20 minutes to reach 80 I saw your video, that is easily come to 7x I suspect my thermostat is either stick open or stuck half open Do you think this seems to be a problem? And what is the working temperature? How long should it take to normal temperature? Thanks
Great to hear from you. Sounds to me like you are on the right path. I would suspect a faulty thermostat as well. Would be worthwhile to replace your coolant at the same time as your thermostat. My car also took forever to warm up. Warm up can vary depending on how you drive or leave it idling. It shouldn’t take too long if the engine is under load, provided you aren’t in a cold climate like you said. I replaced the original thermostat with a new one rated for the same 87 degree Celsius temperature.
Nice video, i have 85 euro model and a have few questions, let me know if i can contact you via email or whatever. Thank you.
You can find me on Instagram @dyleup and we can communicate there if you like. Cheers!
@@DyleupWestburn thank you, i will talk to you soon.
It's a good idea to use the special tool to remove the spark plug leads to prevent the wire separating from the boot.
If I had one, I certainly would!
Excelent information! I have a question about the order of ignition wires. There is the numbers 1 3 4 2. So, we have to match the number of each wire with the number in the distribuitor? Can you explain that please?
Yes very important and that number is the firing order of the engine. As the distributor rotates, the rotor spins under the cap which allows the ignition coil to discharge though the plug wire to the spark plug in a cylinder. If your plug wires are not connected in proper order, the engine will misfire because the spark plug(s) will fire at the wrong time in the engine cycle. The engine wouldn’t run well or even run at all. If you’re replacing plug wires and haven’t done it before, I recommend only replacing one at a time to avoid getting them mixed up.
this merc looks like a happy old car that probably last for ever
People always have a pleasant reaction towards it. No negative vibes at all. It’s a relatively simple car and maintenance is easy. As long as it’s maintained it hopefully should last forever.
Thanks for the video. Does the color of the cooler matter? Added red coolant for my M102. They said it should be blue.
You are welcome! In my experience, coolant colour isn’t my first priority, I look for coolant in the auto parts store that is recommended for European vehicles.
Wow very interesting! Thanks for sharing! Nice video! 😊👍
Great informative video, thanks! An oil pressure question. I have an ‘83 230ce so same engine as the car in your video. My pressure reader on the dash reads about 0.5 bar while the engine is idling and only gets to about 2 bar ever otherwise but generally stays around 1/1.5 bar for standard city driving. Is this normal?
That’s a good question, Mine always maxes out the gauge while driving and sits around 2 bar while idling. What oil weight do you use? I use 15w40.
@@DyleupWestburn thanks for the reply, yes I use the same oil
@@brianconlon6030 Lower oil pressure could be an indication of worn bearings or even your oil pump. As long as you have pressure and check your oil often, you should be just fine.
@@DyleupWestburn Super! Thanks a lot. Keep the videos coming 👍
it could be also the oil viscosity that you're using, or the fact that you may be using synthetic oil. Mineral oil is the best for this cars.
Bravo Great job
Thanks!
which engine series is that?
This car has the M102.980 engine. 2.3L in-line 4cyl with the Bosch mechanical fuel delivery system.
@@DyleupWestburn oh ok. Cool. Great video.
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Good video.... Lovely w123
Thank you! We really appreciate the car as well.
I ‘m using VALVOLIN 10/40 maxlife in red box is it ok or it it thin for such old engine ?
Depends on your climate. But I wouldn’t worry about it.
what is normal quantity of fuel for 100km ??? w123. 230 M102 carburetor 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐
I haven’t driven a carbureted version of the M102, but I typically average about 350kms per tank combined driving with the Bosch fuel injection system.
I need your technical help. Hope you help. thanks. have a backend. VIN WDB1240231A566410
Hello. I have a w123, 230 (1976) gas&LPG. is this oil good for my car?
It would likely be just fine, I’m not as familiar with the older carbureted versions. Oil weights also vary by climate as well, always check your owners manual to be sure
like your videos on the 123 - as a german also love your licence plate :)
Thanks! Glad you like it.
change the clamp for the pipe!
I will, I promise!
not sure about burning waste oil....it's carcinogenic.
Здоров. Покажи пожалуйста соединение вакуумных трубочек к мотору и к трамблеру как правельно их соеденить можно схему
Incredibly useful video. Thank you!
You’re welcome, glad you like it!
just a question but where do you get your parts from for the 230e because i have been looking every where and i still cant find a site that sells those parts.
I use eBay to find the stuff I need. Its a great resource if you use it discerningly. I double check the part numbers I purchase with those posted in forums. In my situation, I live in Canada with a European imported car, so this seems to be the best option. But I’m not looking for used or knock-off parts, all maintenance items I purchase come from European sellers. As an example, all of my oil filters typically come from Latvia. My transmission filter and gasket was shipped from Germany. My thermostat cam from Britain. Prices are still reasonable if you take your time to read through the information.
Is this type of part the same for other variants of the w123, such as the 240D?
No, the oil filters are not interchangeable between the gasoline and Diesel engines.
The filter for the diesels is like twice that size. And the oil comes out black as tar.
Hello, the drainplug ring, is it the same size as the oil drainplug ring? i have some of those in spare but can't seem to find any plugs or rings specificly for coolant drain on the engine. Thanks for the video, seems like an easy job.
They appear to be the same, if it fits around the plug, I don’t see any issues with it.
Nice old car - let me guess 1984 or 85?
It’s a 1984. Imported to Canada from Europe.
@@DyleupWestburn Now how’s that for a guess... :). I had a euro spec (I’m from the UK) 1992 230E W124. The “son” of your car as it were, it’s interesting comparing the two in terms of design language and lineage. Both amazing vehicles.
@@michaeljose8122 That is really cool. I would love the compare the two cars side by side. This is my first Mercedes (European) and it’s a fun departure from Japanese and American cars.
please more of those benz gas maintenance videos
Will do!
Old Mercedes are awesome to work with. Almost every part is pretty easy reachable. Good tutorial. Greetings :)))
Thanks so much! Same to you!
Why you use oil for diesel engines in petrol engine????
I did my research on the recommended oil weight and it varies in between 5w-40 to 15w40 depending on climate. I only drive it in warm weather and it’s a high mileage engine so I prefer a thicker oil. Yes it has a gasoline engine and it coincidentally shares the same oil weight as many Diesel engines.
I wondered the same thing. I use Rotella t4 in my motorcycle that shares the wet basket clutch with the engine. I use Rotella t4 because it does not have friction modifiers. For a gasoline engine you would want these additives. I would recommend Liqui Moly 2043 with m0s2 friction modifier. Works wonders for the old m102 engines.
Nice lovely 😍 car
Subscribed ! Time to see other than diesels :) How easy is it to move to old beast with the castors under the wheels ?
Liviu It’s actually not that bad on polished concrete as long as the floor is clean and free of debris.