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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2024
  • From almost zero oil and a flat tire to very loose steering and body damage, my latest IAA purchase could destroy me! In this video, I'll show you how one of my favorite vehicles of all time could rear its ugly head. The Mercedes W163 reliability is really good, but I may have purchased a bad one. Please comment and let me know if I've lost my mind!
    2005 Mercedes ml350 review, mercedes w163 review, mercedes w163 reliability, mercedes ml350 engine sound, mercedes ml500 engine, mercedes ml350, auto auction rebuilds, monkey wrench mike, cheap car rebuild, mercedes restoration, mercedes w163 problems
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  • @mercedes-mark
    @mercedes-mark 6 місяців тому +32

    That’s likely just a clogged PCV, very common on the M112/M113 it’s not the head gasket. Most people suspect the head gasket but 99% of the time it isn’t.

  • @2008goldwind
    @2008goldwind 6 місяців тому +7

    Tip. Carry a locking pliers clamp it on the hood strut. To hold up the hood.

  • @1crustyoldmsgtretired870
    @1crustyoldmsgtretired870 6 місяців тому +9

    I'd check the oil cooler first. It's the most likely place for oil to go into the coolant

  • @dizrick
    @dizrick 6 місяців тому +14

    You have great videos Mike.I have no doubt you will fix it

  • @Mr.Worf63
    @Mr.Worf63 6 місяців тому +7

    Hope everything turns out alright for the ML350 🤞. It’s a good deal if you get it repaired for cheap. 👍

  • @tonymolineiro554
    @tonymolineiro554 6 місяців тому +5

    BLUE DEVEL works GREAT ✌️

  • @howardjacobs1325
    @howardjacobs1325 6 місяців тому +4

    Hi Mike I don’t think it’s ahead gasket the slim in the cap is usually a PCV valve the car looks like a good deal it it were an head gasket and running really hot from that distance great video you will make it purr 😊happy Friday

  • @peterkwok9608
    @peterkwok9608 6 місяців тому +3

    Nice score on the Mercedes. I think you could bring her back to life.

  • @douglasbrown8175
    @douglasbrown8175 6 місяців тому +5

    Mike you and Randy should carry a small pair of vise grips for those hoods with bad struts. Hope this one doesn't need a head gasket. Good luck!

  • @richardc7443
    @richardc7443 6 місяців тому

    Good luck, mate. I love watching your channel, especially when you and Randy get together . Nice merc , from uk England Kent

  • @worldhello1234
    @worldhello1234 6 місяців тому +5

    @8:57 I am sure you turn the ghetto ML into a presentable one. 😊

  • @edwardtc8129
    @edwardtc8129 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice car Mike, hope it’s ok and either way no matter what is wrong with it you are the man that car sort it. Next video on the car could be a first wash, would love to see that

  • @robertf4540
    @robertf4540 6 місяців тому +7

    Good luck Mike. I hope you can get it sorted out.
    Some Blue Devil maybe?

  • @stevenhovinga6584
    @stevenhovinga6584 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi Mike, This will be an interesting one... can't wait to see what you find out on the next video, fingers🤞crossed its something simple. ✌

  • @micahbush3877
    @micahbush3877 6 місяців тому +1

    Yaaaaaayyyy you made it home 😂. Great video Mike keep up the great work

  • @user-xv7us2ok8w
    @user-xv7us2ok8w 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow thank you looking forward to see how you go with this one
    I just bought a ml 320 / 2003 and i love it
    And i have a similar problem with the steering

  • @bk_goatkim679
    @bk_goatkim679 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh Mike oh Mike. Love the content even if you mess up here or there. Keep it up!

  • @jorgeosorio1880
    @jorgeosorio1880 6 місяців тому +1

    Great content, beautiful Mercedes.

  • @byronholt4912
    @byronholt4912 6 місяців тому +1

    My gut says you’ll come out on top with this one.

  • @jimmyclark1396
    @jimmyclark1396 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Love all your videos😀

  • @theresadavis7440
    @theresadavis7440 6 місяців тому +1

    Great job getting the car home. Huggs ❤❤

  • @randysong6210
    @randysong6210 6 місяців тому +5

    Hope it all works out! I had a 2001 ML320 that I restored. Sold it and regretted it since.

  • @Peterkingsley1501
    @Peterkingsley1501 6 місяців тому +1

    That's a cool vehicle, keep up the great work man,you get it perfect mate ok 😊😊😊😊

  • @alancooper7062
    @alancooper7062 6 місяців тому +2

    I reckon you can fix it ? Seems like a good buy , will be watching you repairing it !😊

  • @JoesGoldenGarage
    @JoesGoldenGarage 6 місяців тому

    Heck yeah! The Alabama Trashcan! Love ur other MBs tho Mike!

  • @reverdywinfree3758
    @reverdywinfree3758 6 місяців тому +3

    You've resurrected worse, give her a chance! Congrats on a successful will it make it run. 👍

  • @doloresgonzalez6988
    @doloresgonzalez6988 6 місяців тому +1

    I like it I like the silver color. You got this Mike 💪💪💪💪

  • @schmidt28117
    @schmidt28117 6 місяців тому +4

    Congrats on the new project. What did you end up selling the ML55 for? I am still looking around for one of them. Keep up the great work.

  • @loganlovescarsandmotorcycles
    @loganlovescarsandmotorcycles 6 місяців тому +1

    I love the ML320. That ML looks better than the one that looked at. It made me really think about buying a Mercedes and I regret not buying it. I did think it was weird that a 2000 had CD and tape behind the screen.

  • @georgeborrero2783
    @georgeborrero2783 6 місяців тому

    Good luck mike

  • @franklananna9684
    @franklananna9684 6 місяців тому

    Best of luck with this one

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 6 місяців тому +3

    That doesn't always mean Head gasket because when I used Kendall oil in one of my cars it always got milky, but when I used another kind of oil it never did it again, I found out it was the detergents in the oil breaking down.

  • @oxtail3829
    @oxtail3829 6 місяців тому +1

    Well i like it. I think it will be great content for channel. Lets fix it up.

  • @kirkacola7942
    @kirkacola7942 6 місяців тому +1

    I think Mike should do more will it drive home more often!🤠👍🏻🍻

  • @johnhendersson1396
    @johnhendersson1396 6 місяців тому +1

    That's a very good car Mike, a MB is the best cars and I love those ML suv's, go for t Mike.

  • @Jflux69
    @Jflux69 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the video..

  • @Komancheer
    @Komancheer 6 місяців тому

    Great deal Mike!!!🙈🙉🙊 Have faith that isn't big damadge. Maybe drivetrain and stearing Wrack. Big schaut from Frankfurt

  • @williamm.vazquez8801
    @williamm.vazquez8801 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice Deal Runs And Drives I Know Shell Be Fine With A Little TLC Back Bumper And Some Blue Devil Learned That From Randy @AAR

  • @ianwiggins5499
    @ianwiggins5499 6 місяців тому +1

    Water is getting into the engine. Oil means you’ve cooked the head gasket, so you should ring Randy recovery. 😅😅😅

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 5 місяців тому

    You got this mike. 😊

  • @PaDdOcKcHanNeL1
    @PaDdOcKcHanNeL1 6 місяців тому

    A day from H..E ..double hockey sticks.
    Congrats that you made it home.🎉

  • @nathankim7664
    @nathankim7664 5 місяців тому +1

    Ah, yes the old "oil scare". That happens when you live in a colder climate *AND* you haven't driven the car frequently and on long distances. About 20-30 minutes on the highway and that milky stuff goes away! It's because of the PLASTIC oil funnel that connects to the valve cover on the engine.
    Happened on my sister's ML 350 when her daily commute was less than 5 miles through town.

  • @georgecasas8628
    @georgecasas8628 6 місяців тому +2

    Oh my stars that was a stressful drive lol.

  • @kylewhisman
    @kylewhisman 6 місяців тому

    Perfect candidate for some Blue Devil

  • @lancebillingsley199
    @lancebillingsley199 6 місяців тому +1

    Had to laugh when Mike said he lost his wallet but went and bought oil lol

  • @anthonybaker9186
    @anthonybaker9186 6 місяців тому

    Mike i love the ML Mercedes Benz not a bad price for it

  • @whistlingdiesel
    @whistlingdiesel 6 місяців тому +3

    That risky job reminds of the old stupid videos of Randy. Well done.

  • @carguy4658
    @carguy4658 6 місяців тому +1

    😮Highway to the Danger Zone! Gonna take it right into the Danger Zone! Highway to the Danger Zone Ride in, the Danger Zone

  • @ewaldmaas5790
    @ewaldmaas5790 6 місяців тому +1

    You will fix it mike, if not do it for us 😂😂

  • @brucecobb2349
    @brucecobb2349 6 місяців тому +3

    You can't stay away from a Mercedes dag.

  • @yellowhousetech
    @yellowhousetech 6 місяців тому +1

    Did that grill piece fall off while you were getting air in the tire? I noticed something laying on the ground around that time. Went back to the beginning of the video and it was on. Anyway can’t wait to see how this one ends up!

  • @CoolcatTerri
    @CoolcatTerri 6 місяців тому +1

    Some of that noise might be your power steering pump grinding due to low fluid. You did say it felt like your power steering was low.

  • @volvowagon70
    @volvowagon70 6 місяців тому +1

    You had a possible good tow vehicle with the Caddy…even with the miles.

  • @michaelsaint9181
    @michaelsaint9181 6 місяців тому

    WOW, that's a real shock that you got a Merc Monkey Balls,....wonders will never cease.

  • @jasonbrown2912
    @jasonbrown2912 6 місяців тому +1

    I understand you do this for content but the ml will give you simple fixes and excellent content 😅

  • @TruthyToo
    @TruthyToo 6 місяців тому +1

    Watch out for the Center Balance Shaft issue!

  • @JW-lo2bh
    @JW-lo2bh 6 місяців тому +1

    Check the PCV system. If it's clogged, it will trigger the oil and check engine lights.

  • @haskellburks
    @haskellburks 6 місяців тому +1

    Hello Mike aka Monkey Wrench Mike. The 2005 Mercedes ML350 is a good looking SUV even though it's got damage on the rear end and possibly drive train damage in the rear.

  • @michaelbustillo9583
    @michaelbustillo9583 6 місяців тому +4

    Have y’all thought of this being your tow rig? Good luck with disiding!

  • @marcosborras4804
    @marcosborras4804 6 місяців тому

    Mike in style wearing Jordan’s and picking up a Benz

  • @rmx77
    @rmx77 6 місяців тому

    that address does come back to broken arrow and there is a discount tire right next to the oil change place. so u could get an oil change and tires all in the same day.

  • @Ahmedtofik64
    @Ahmedtofik64 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice car 🎉🎉🎉

  • @j14phe
    @j14phe 6 місяців тому +1

    Mike hopefully it will be condensation causing the cream it didn't look that much you know these car's better though
    John your friend from Scotland

  • @djvic612
    @djvic612 6 місяців тому +1

    I had the same issue with a valve cover gasket and moisture was getting in from valve cover gasket but once I replaced the valve cover gasket, it stopped

  • @dfenc
    @dfenc 6 місяців тому +1

    you can fix this one mike 👍

  • @adventurousairman
    @adventurousairman 6 місяців тому

    I have a few E320’s they all have moisture in the cap, none of them have a head gasket issue

  • @richchester187
    @richchester187 6 місяців тому

    You have a very polite radio. I wonder if it also says thank you after the code is entered.

  • @drrick8839
    @drrick8839 6 місяців тому +1

    MWM my friend,
    I may have missed something: did you look at this Benz before you bought it?
    Lot drive it?
    The oil’s not on the ground, but the level keeps dropping. Not a good situation!
    I’d get your head gasket tester kit on it as soon as you get home.
    Then get a bottle of Randy Juice.
    I’ve heard little if anything about head gasket problems with that motor.
    Hoping for the best for you (but expecting the worst).
    Peace my friend,
    DrRick

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 6 місяців тому +1

    I think this time Mikey you Unfortunately might of got a lemon 🍋

  • @Markustajahoyrylaiva
    @Markustajahoyrylaiva 6 місяців тому +1

    try out LIQUI MOLY designed to stop leaks in the coolant system

  • @kennethcroll6972
    @kennethcroll6972 6 місяців тому +1

    hello mike, clad you made it back home, i wonder if when the engine is cold you head gasket is blown, but when it gets to running temp it seals is self?

  • @georgecasas8628
    @georgecasas8628 6 місяців тому +2

    Mikey Mikey, Mikey what were you thinking?

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 6 місяців тому +1

      He admitted that he wasn't! 😂

  • @shanemberry
    @shanemberry 6 місяців тому

    Todays economy if it runs its worth $1000. Good video

  • @kylerwalker
    @kylerwalker 6 місяців тому +1

    I don't think the head gaskets the problem at all it wouldn't be running as good as it is right now if the head gasket was blown and you would probably see evidence of it more of white smoke coming out the back or milkshake underneath the cap and I mean thick milkshake but just a little moisture under the cap seems like it might not just had enough oil in the crankcase or in the oil pan for the oil pressure to register hopefully that's all it was though I think it's good buy for $1,200 it runs and it drives and it has heat and it has air seems good can't wait to see more of it

  • @larrynance1269
    @larrynance1269 6 місяців тому

    If it ends up being a head gasket try blue devil stuff like Randy does at aar

  • @rayphillips332
    @rayphillips332 6 місяців тому +2

    One thing about it doesnt need a BATTERY 😂😂😂😂

  • @roydavis2242
    @roydavis2242 6 місяців тому +1

    This is another car that might bring great content, and a lot of cursing! Did I hear someone say to use Randy's fix?

  • @randydaubert4553
    @randydaubert4553 6 місяців тому

    Better than the Escalade, I think you were on a bender when you bought it. 😂

  • @davewhittles
    @davewhittles 6 місяців тому +3

    needs some work hopefully parts not too expensive salvage yards your best bet

  • @jameslucas5658
    @jameslucas5658 6 місяців тому +2

    Oil pressure sensor 🤞

  • @jasonbrown2912
    @jasonbrown2912 6 місяців тому

    NO worries Mike m112 is indistructibale... 😮

  • @dianab3827
    @dianab3827 6 місяців тому +1

    Hoping it’s not a head gasket.
    That little air pump is great. I used mine today.
    And I hope you found your wallet. When it rains, it pours.

  • @jpcii
    @jpcii 6 місяців тому

    Does that have the oil cooler sharing the radiator? I thought some of these had mixing issues from broken oil cooler component of the radiator.

  • @jameslucas5658
    @jameslucas5658 6 місяців тому +3

    Power steering fluid low maybe

  • @cdoggyish
    @cdoggyish 6 місяців тому +1

    Mikey, I was sure you were going to detransition from Mercedes for a little while. You were looking at other cars and actually liking some, then next thing I know...poof! You bought another one. I was really hoping for other content on here besides the everyday...oh well.

  • @wrenchinwithgrandpa4586
    @wrenchinwithgrandpa4586 6 місяців тому

    Glad you didn’t need a peanut butter sandwich or a tow!🤔🤔🤣

  • @christophermccarthy7861
    @christophermccarthy7861 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for you show. You buy some clunkers so that we don't have to.

  • @williamcarpenter3443
    @williamcarpenter3443 6 місяців тому +1

    You going to burn the power steering pump up I hope you put fluid in it

  • @user-pz4nb7fm8s
    @user-pz4nb7fm8s 6 місяців тому

    try Bars head gasket sealer

  • @Mustang00007
    @Mustang00007 6 місяців тому

    So the stop signs are advisory like in Italy? Better these type of videos than those others have stopped watching the short ones.

  • @michaelpaskorz8577
    @michaelpaskorz8577 6 місяців тому

    may have condesation on cap from sitting

  • @PaddyBoy644
    @PaddyBoy644 6 місяців тому

    A trick I use if the hood struts won’t stay up is to slightly bend the chrome part of the strut and it’ll stay up.
    Cheers Pat 🇦🇺

  • @michaelcoonce6694
    @michaelcoonce6694 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm not sure about your mercedes addiction but it makes for interesting video

  • @toolzshed
    @toolzshed 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey Mike, is this an AMG?

  • @jamesearl5071
    @jamesearl5071 6 місяців тому

    Hm! 😢 the cursed one ...

  • @bigeizsupportgroup1427
    @bigeizsupportgroup1427 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi mike

  • @toolzshed
    @toolzshed 6 місяців тому

    Oh no I hope the head gasket hasn't blown ☹️

  • @baitse7676
    @baitse7676 6 місяців тому

    ML350 still has the M112 engine but punched out to 3.5L. have you sold the ML55 already? or just in love with your W163s?

  • @takawtambe5831
    @takawtambe5831 6 місяців тому

    I have same car !! 100 % not head gasket! That’s very common

    • @takawtambe5831
      @takawtambe5831 6 місяців тому

      The car may still have its original pcv valve ! Check the engine oil deepstick and it will look perfectly fine without milkshake

  • @mikejanne7001
    @mikejanne7001 6 місяців тому

    Another beat up Mercedes with very little upside that you will curse and wonder why you bought it. In others words, plenty of frustrated MWM content. Exactly why I watch your videos.