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olaf's oldtimer
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Enjoy. Drive. Repair.
In this channel I will report about all news and probably mostly shortcomings of my Mercedes oldtimer and youngtimer. The channel's focus is to share my joy with old cars. What they cost, how good they are and how great it is to use them as a daily driver. As I am not a mechanic, you can follow all the nonsense I try with non existing mechanical or electrical skill to keep the cars on the road. Some repairs, mostly quick fixes. So you will have a chance to learn some easy fixes and avoid the biggest mistakes with do it yourself repairs. So let us enjoy, drive and fix Mercedes youngtimer and oldtimer together.
In this channel I will report about all news and probably mostly shortcomings of my Mercedes oldtimer and youngtimer. The channel's focus is to share my joy with old cars. What they cost, how good they are and how great it is to use them as a daily driver. As I am not a mechanic, you can follow all the nonsense I try with non existing mechanical or electrical skill to keep the cars on the road. Some repairs, mostly quick fixes. So you will have a chance to learn some easy fixes and avoid the biggest mistakes with do it yourself repairs. So let us enjoy, drive and fix Mercedes youngtimer and oldtimer together.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Get your car ready for the cold season. Put proper tires on your Mercedes!
Just a quick reminder! Fall is here, temperatures are dropping soon. Better put on proper winter tires for the upcoming rain, snow and icy roads. And then safely continue to enjoy your classic Mercedes also during the cold season!
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olaf's oldtimer. Drive. Fix a small oil leak, acceleration test + lost car adventure. Mercedes 190D
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A video doing its own thing. I thought I would take you with me to find out what is causing a burning smell of my Mercedes W201 190D. Soon turns out it is a fast fix ... so why not measure the 190D's acceleration capabilities and listening to the noise the old diesel engine develops at Autobahn speeds up to 150 km/h. Just to find some abandoned cars along the way in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on an...
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Mercedes S212 350cdi timing chain is rattling and was in need of repair.
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By now the issue has been solved by ... but see for yourself. Anyway, my Mercedes S212 350cdi had the timing chain rattling. Thus it needed to be fixed urgently. I will tell you what my approach was, who did the repair, how it went out, what it actually did cost and what I learned from it.
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Just a quick thought driving the Mercedes W126 500SE.
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Just a quick one to remind you all that life is short. Enjoy. Seize the day. Drive your classic car. #philosophy #mercedes #enjoyingeverydaylife #w126
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. The oil preassure gauge permanently shows 3 bar on my Mercedes W126 500SE
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Join me today while I change the broken oil pressure sensor on my Mercedes W126 500SE. Let's see if that cures the issue!
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. We do have a breakdown with my Mercedes W201 190D. Gas cable issue ...
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Unbelievable but true. We broke down with our Mercedes W201 190D. The linkage of the gas cable broke off. A little plastic part failing gets us stranded in the middle of nowhere in Mecklenburg Vorpommern. Thanks to some guys emptying a bottle of booze at a very remote bus station made an on site repair possible. Thank you guys. Join me to see, how we got going again.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Mercedes W126 500SE fuel leak gets fixed!
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In today's video you can watch me fixing a leaking fuel hose next to the fuel pump of my Mercedes W126 500SE. I assume I will smell like a gas station for week... but what can you do? DIY!
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado in the Netherlands!
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Well, I really was looking forward to an extremely cool video with Gerrit and his Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Something came up and we could not meet, so instead of keeping my trap shut I did a short video about this interesting car instead. I hope Gerrit likes this and will fill in some details in the comments. Looking for that. Go for it Gerrit! You got my phone #, so give me a call!
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. My Mercedes W201 190D passed its safety inspection, MOT, AU, TÜV, ....!
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Super happy day today, as my Mercedes W201 190D passed its biannual safety inspection without a flaw. See some original footage as well as a short room tour.
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Ellringen Oldtimer Treffen Festival. See Mercedes and other classic cars!
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Welcome to this year's Ellringen Oldtimer Treffen. This annual oldtimer and young timer festival in North Germany is a great event with thousands of participants. This year again we went with both our Mercedes oldtimers. The W201 190D as well as the W126 500SE. Of course you can see more than Mercedes classic cars. Brands from all over the word can be seen. I tried to capture most of them. It w...
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. See how the Mercedes W126 500SE shines after a good polish!
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Just a quick update today. Felix from Matchbox Service in Bienenbüttel, Germany, took his time to polish up and wax my favorite Mercedes W126 500SE. It turned out nicely! Take a look!
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. My Mercedes W126 500SE finally gets new rims and tires!
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In this short episode I finally will end the vibration of my Mercedes W126 500SE at higher speeds by putting on new rims and tires. I love it.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Fixing the Mercedes W201 190D inside blower motor and reverse light switch!
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After quite some time and watching many videos on both issues "reverse lights not working" and "blower motor for cabin not working" in my Mercedes W201 190D we got started. Turns out: neither blower motor nor reverse light switch were broken. But we could fix both. So thank you Thomas for taking the time on one of the rare sunny afternoons on a week-end this month - in fact the only one - and f...
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Finding the reverse light switch of my Mercedes W201 190D under the car?
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After I did not find the reverse light switch inside the interior of my Mercedes W201 190D I today crawl under the car, take of the cover and take a look at the outside of the automatic gearbox, trying to find the switch, some lose cables, anything. I guess I need your help.
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. How do I keep my Mercedes W126 500SE fit while I can't drive it in winter?
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A short video about what to do, so that after the winter break I can start using my classic Mercedes W126 500SE right away. I am a bit clueless. Best of course would be driving it. But this year winter in norther Germany with rain, snow, salt or all three of those combined for weeks now keep me from doing ist. Here's my humble approach.
olaf's oldtimer. Drive. Winter ride with my Mercedes W201 190D.
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olaf's oldtimer. Drive. Winter ride with my Mercedes W201 190D.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. My Mercedes W201 190D reverse lights do not work anymore.
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. My Mercedes W201 190D reverse lights do not work anymore.
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Short update about Gernot's daily Mercedes W110 200D. Is this art??
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olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Short update about Gernot's daily Mercedes W110 200D. Is this art??
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Mercedes W126 500SE professional shock absorber test.
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Mercedes W126 500SE professional shock absorber test.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Identifying the cause of vibration on my Mercedes W126 500SE at high speed.
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Identifying the cause of vibration on my Mercedes W126 500SE at high speed.
olaf's oldtimer. Drive. Mercedes W126 500SE vibration at higher speeds analysis.
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olaf's oldtimer. Drive. Mercedes W126 500SE vibration at higher speeds analysis.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Part II of the repair of the non working AC of my Mercedes S212 350CDI.
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Part II of the repair of the non working AC of my Mercedes S212 350CDI.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. S212 Mercedes E-Class T Model 350cdi AC broke down!?
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. S212 Mercedes E-Class T Model 350cdi AC broke down!?
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Oldtimer festival in Bleckede. Lots of Mercedes ... and non Mercedes brands!
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olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Oldtimer festival in Bleckede. Lots of Mercedes ... and non Mercedes brands!
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Classic Mercedes cars and dogs!
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olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Classic Mercedes cars and dogs!
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Mercedes /8 W115 220D as a daily driver in the Netherlands!
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olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Mercedes /8 W115 220D as a daily driver in the Netherlands!
olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Citroen collection and museum in Andijk in the Netherlands. Eenden museum.
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olaf's oldtimer. Enjoy. Citroen collection and museum in Andijk in the Netherlands. Eenden museum.
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Replacement of star hood ornament on my Mercedes W201 190D.
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Replacement of star hood ornament on my Mercedes W201 190D.
olaf's oldtimer. Drive. My first time to take a closer look at a Mercedes W123 240D daily driver!
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olaf's oldtimer. Drive. My first time to take a closer look at a Mercedes W123 240D daily driver!
olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Mercedes W126 500SE loses piece of chrome trim. Let's fix!
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olaf's oldtimer. Repair. Mercedes W126 500SE loses piece of chrome trim. Let's fix!
Thanks Olaf !
Bon travail Good job merci
@@PatrickSoyer-tn3xe Merci 🙏
Kein Gernot keine views
@@thomasrpoulsen so ist das wohl 😂. Manchmal muss man sich einfach über sich selbst freuen.
Gernot, ein Mensch und sein Auto. Grusse
Love this channel
@@BEGGARWOOD1 Thank you!
That part on top of the valve cover is a PCV(positive crankcase ventilation) valve. Good to see that you fixed the leak... Cheers, Rob.
@@zambam3 Thank you. Finally I know how to call that thing. Lifelong learning. For me sure is and will be. 👍
The best E Claas :) .
i love my 420 sel even through its abit rusty (sweden) the 126 is almost the perfect car even today my only complaint its the wind noise over 50mph. but it feels so awesome and cool to drive and is comfy
@@thepunisher955 I Would not worry about about a bit of rust. It is more a call to action: Drive me! 😉
I came for the car, and stayed for the wisdom.
Hello Olaf , betifull car, ciao.
@@gico5095 Gracie Giorgio! Very kind of you. Would love to be on another Bologna sightseeing tour with you. I loved it!
enjoying the drive, love it.
you are absolutely right! I'll take out the W123 for a spin and take my twin sons with me!
You are right! Take some time to enjoy the car and your life... I have been enjoying my car too. Cheers.
Very nice one!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Mercedes 190d blower motor not running but directly from battery assist Sir I am in France
Bon soir. Comment peux vous aider?
Mercedes 190d blower motor not running but directly from battery assist Sir I am in France
My grandfather loved working on those old Mercedes. He himself had 76' 240D, 85' 190D, and 87' 190D Turbo. He had his ways.
If you mean the sensor, I assume EUR 80,- maybe. I am still not sure if the cheap part works correctly… when I did the test drive I only drove for 10 min or so. Will double check when I take it on a longer drive.
How much is a genuine one from mercedes, if you even can order one?
Gernot 👍Heckflosse 👍
Bitte machen Sie noch ein paar Programme mit Gernot. Er ist der authentischste Mensch, den ich seit langem gesehen habe, und seine Heckflosse ist wunderbar. Grüße aus Dänemark.
@@thomasrpoulsen Ich versuche das. Das Auto hat inzwischen wieder neuen TÜV und eine erneute Farbveränderung erfahren. Aber Gernot ist ein viel beschäftigter Mann. 😉
Cool😂
Hi, I have a 190D, and i have to replace the coolant temperature sensor located between cylinder 2 &3, could you please let me know if we need to remove the manifold to replace this sensor, or is there an easier way. Many thanks in advance
@@amithoz123 I am so sorry, I would love to help you, but I have no idea. 🤷♂️
The same thing happend on my S124 250TD and I put a wire clamp around that round remaining nylon/plastic part. It's a bad design in an otherwise so solid construction since they are bound to dry rot after a few years.
Both repairs worked in the end, which is the main thing.
See here for a video showing how to do it right: ua-cam.com/video/ztztimeQ0BE/v-deo.html These hood stars are actually quite simple to install IF you know what you are doing. You just drop 'em in from the top, then lift the hood and get underneath and pull down with a pliers (using the car's own bonnet for leverage from above) and twist the contraption 90 degrees, so the two "claws" come off their perches and hold to the underside of the car. Takes seconds. In your case, Olaf, you pulled and twisted the unit while it was still in your hand (at 3:20). You should have done that only once it was in the bonnet. I request kindly that you please delete this video and re-do once you know how to do it right, as this one currently wastes all our time. 😕 Thank you and good luck!
@@jastern949 thank you for your advice. I really had a tough time.
Test drive today was successful. Leak is fixed! 👍
Olaf Du alter SchrauBär 😀
Pro tip, anytime you wish to replace a fuel hose, you can block off one end with a Philips screw driver, this way you won't damage the inner hose walls like you would when using a bolt or a screw. I recently had a faint fuel smell in my 500 SE's cabin, however it went away already. I noticed that with my car this occurred the very first time I topped up the fuel completely. I have owned the car for about 3 months now, and will start to slowly restore it, starting with the rear window and trunk rust spots.
@@jeroenaddress Thank you for the tip! Rear window out is quite an issue I guess. So far all looks fine there with my car. When I bought it, the rear window area was very clean and I had a car waxed with great detail, using Hodt fluid film and Mike Sanders.
The repair worked well! Cheers.
Tolles Video, tolles Auto. Meine Frau hat einen FORD EXPEDITION, 5,7 Liter. Ex military. Den hat sie gekauft als sie 69 Jahre alt war Von einem Panzer Schrottplatz in Deutschland. Sie fährt in mit 74 noch am liebsten. ... lg aus dem Südschwarzwald ❤
I like w201... I have w203 270 cdi.
ich kann nicht anders .... ich frage mich die ganze Zeit, wie es wohl riechen mag in der Karre 😷
Das kann ich verstehen 😂. Aber es riecht ganz normal nach alter Karre. Gernot hat das Auto IMMER draußen stehen. Und soweit ich weiß, IMMER ein Fenster einen Spalt auf. Come rain or shine.
Excellent English. 👍🏻🇩🇪✌️🏴 Had our 08/93 190E from almost new, and I shall have this oil and the differential oil changed. So much easier to drive on narrow roads than my Mercedes E Class; Estate T Wagon.
I totally agree. The E class is great, but the smaller size of the W201 is lovely.
Is it possible to do the flushing without the filter then add it at the end once the oil runs clear?
Technically, you could do that. But of course it would mean that the not fully exchanged oil will be circulating without a filter at the beginning. So I would rather not do that.
Just buy 2 filters. One for flushing and one for using :P
Awesome video! Stunning Mercedes, cars for life!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Carlos!
Hello there. :) Just got suggested your video,, most likely cause i am looking up w/c126 content..as i am in the process of getting myself one coupe 126 version :) And your car caught my eye...as it seems to be the 904 color..Dunkelblau? Beautifull color :) When it comes to storage of cars..especially KE/K jetronic cars...it is crucial to have it stored only with ethanol free gas(Ethanol in the gasonline makes it hygroscopic,,,drawing moisture into the fuel) And keep the gas tank full also. When it comes to starting the car...it is far better to leave it " unstarted" for the period.The amount of condensation accumulating from these cold starts,and not beeing able to drive the car...is alot,and it is not good for the engine/etc. Condensation accumulates in the engine crankcase, and also alot of it in the exhaust,and makes your exhaust rust "quicker" from the inside. So in my opinion,it is better to just leave the car sitting, and not think about it. This is of course considering that you have done these pre storage "things":...fill up gastank, more airpressure in the tires, maybe an airdrier bowl/ bag inside the car.Maybe charge the battery once in a while if you have the possibility. Things like this will make storing the car,far better for the car. Also replacing the oil and filter at least before you take it out..but also ideally change it before you store it,is a good thing to do...because of the acidics accumulated in the oil ,will in worst cases corrode the light metals inside the engine during storage. This is actually written in the owners manual for the Bmw 850 i... ( Replace all oils before and after storing the car :) Either way ...this is things i do when i store my hobby cars. You are welcome to check out my channel aswell, My Mercedes Benz hobby car these days,is a 1997 w210 E50 Amg, which i have done work on for four years..and i love it to bits. Greetings from Norway ,Stefan :) (Sorry for long comment :)
Thanks, Will do the same on my SL280 from 1997. Is there any particular reason you did it with open cover between the many changes? Little more work but less spillage if securing the cover between?
You are right. I was just lazy…
@@olafsoldtimer OK, thanks for reply, just had to check as never done this before.
@@olafsoldtimer I kind of understand....it takes many changes to get out the old oil this way, i know now:) It helps a bit to put a extension to the syringe so that you get everything out in the canister through the holes in the new filter, otherwise it will take endless amounts of changes.
👋🏼Noticed any difference, Does it make steering easier?
Yes, it did. Before it was rock hard when car did not move. Now it is not superb, but a lot better. But anyway, maintenance prolonges life of the parts.
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The 190e Avantgarde Rosso is also made and sold by Matchbox
Wirklich sehr schön!!
Der VW ist aber ein Iltis. Der Wolf ist der Benz....im Schafsfell...
26:40 My favorite , Unimog model .
21:26 An Old friend :)
19:21 Ohh yeeeah , this my color .
16:49 Same model as mine , but my Type 3 is bitt older , from 66 .
16:03 Type 3 Variant .
13:02 What a combo :)
11:35 Also Thing in the US .
11:06 Or Iltis :)