Looking Inside A Broken Twin-Turbo AMG Mercedes V12 Engine! A $1 Part Caused $10,000 In Damage!
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- Опубліковано 5 бер 2021
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In this video, I disassemble the twin-turbo AMG V12 engine in my 2005 CL65 to find a $1 part that caused $10,000 in damage. I also find some mystery extra parts in the engine and another major factory defect. It's pretty wild so grab that pop and enjoy the show.
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What's the worst car you've ever owned?
83 280zx
a 2002 C320 wagon. Loved it though.
87 civic - missed timing belt interval (you can guess the next)
Porsche 944
2004 Chevy Cavalier. Crap Crap Crappie piece of cRap . Lost
Money just trading it in at wholesale price to get ride of it .
You should totally get a new plaque made with your signature on it.
THIS!
Absolutely
Absolutely. You need to do this Alex.
WTF???
I would not want to put my name on that engineering turd.
I am a Mercedes Master Tech and can really appreciate you bravery tackling this repair 😩
I needed this. SL65 driver and these M275's have an aura of mystery around them. You've just demystified much of it. Since V12's are extinct at Mercedes the interest in them is growing and appreciating with values. Definitely a video of required studying.
I would love to have you speak with one of the MB engineers and ask them what they were thinking when they came up with some of these "design flaws". I think it might go something like "I vas joust followink orders, mein herr!"
The D'OH-ring. Another insane design for the record books.
Call it the Devil's Ringpiece
@@lovequeen7080 That's a very fitting title.
R U GAY???
yea, ... no. that would be the f o-ring. you don't even have to guess what the f stands for.
@@callefalk4457 Who?
That o ring is that engine’s Death Star exhaust port
Wow. Accurate!😂👌🏾
Uhh except the engine still ran fine and probably would another 10 years from now.
@@DiscoFang it’s not worth me trying to explain it
What's a Death Star?
@@TechnoMonkeyFarm Heresy!! 😀
This is honestly some of the most impressive content I have ever seen in my life. I found your channel 6 days ago and have watched every single AMG video. No one else is doing this. Bonkers.
That 3/8” stubby Milwaukee is one of the best things a mechanic can currently own/buy. It’s amazing how much I find that gun in my hands during major jobs.
Customer: let me get an engine with the most possible sealing surfaces and gaskets.
AMG: say no more, we got you
And dont forget to make everything have a hundred bolts
@@alexrosado3890 And make sure there are plenty of crappy plastic parts that will break.
@@hotpuppy1 If possible, put them inside the engine, in the lower part of the block.
BMW: Hold My Beer!
In awe of the size of that head gasket. Absolute unit.
I'm still getting nervous watching the amount of work and knowledge that this project requires..
My bank is taking out loans in my name just for watching this
Its actually pretty simple once you have the knowledge, the hard part is the time and patience, oh and having the right tools, like having an indoor garage with a lift. Also helps to have good organization like he did, even telling us how he does it because nothing kills a your patience like losing something that you had earlier.
It's not so much hard as it is time consuming and tedious.
@@alexrosado3890 this. Pretty much anything can be fixed on a car like this, just depends how much time and money you are willing to put into it
Dude, this is the best. I have wanted a W215 CL65 for more than a decade and never bought one because of exactly the two problems you have. I have wanted to see a teardown of this engine for the longest time. I subscribed for this.
Hey stumbled upon your website by accident watched first car's shot up & total then just finished this. Hey man new subscriber !
Really enjoy your honesty about tearing down that Benz engine & the how to guide great video ! Thanks for taking us along !
"these bolts are not accessible unless you remove the heads"
Me firing up a grinder and dremel...."wanna bet"
🤦🏽♂️😂😂😂😂😂
LMAO I was thinking the exact same thing
@G M - you must be the guy who cut a window in the bell housing of a Volvo XC90 V8 I worked on a few years ago. To remove the transmission, your supposed to remove the front exhaust manifold/catalytic converter to access the torque converter bolts. Damn hacks!
TURD!!!!
@@ghostwrench2292 - When some dumbass designs a POS, it often necessitates a hack.
If you wanna fix this for FREE just go and soak that seal in some brake fluid overnight and put it all back together. No reason to swap the head gasket/bolts man its a Mercedes they're made extra tough!
Oh, why didn't you tell me this? Let's try that on every new seal for the Ferrari so it never leaks again!
Probably can't afford to do it twice since his channel isn't bank rolled by his stepmom
🤣😂
@@LegitStreetCars Are you gonna put the plastic vacuum canister back in the middle of the engine? MB Originality vs Improvements...
@@dermus7529 I was thinking the same thing, could he build one out of aluminum.....
For some reason im just happy to watch these videos working on Mercedes engines. So satisfying!
I want to be like you Alex when i grow up! 😄
Remember, this would be a 4 part series on any other channel.
Omg he found a MacBook Pro in his engine. Truly terrible engineering
I wish my car had that problem.
What a crazy design. Glad to see you Tasos mentioned. Love his videos too.
Just watched ur iOS 14.5 beta vid before this 😂
It's perfectly designed - to make the car a mechanical write-off after a certain point, thus ensuring more new vehicle sales. Smart buggers those Germans.
@@Beer_Dad1975 What’s funny is a lot of 65 owners will just hop into the latest 65 after the 3-5 year lease is up 😂 The first owners may never have a major issue. But you’re exactly right
@@SamAbraham Yup, that's the only way to own a Merc these days unless you have mad mechanical skills and loads of time. My neighbor has a C63AMG on lease, he washes it with a house broom and dish soap (I kid you not) and then after 3 years gets the latest model and some other sucker gets his thrashed and abused old one - probably at auction. They are lovely, lovely cars - but utterly disposable sadly.
@@Beer_Dad1975 Oh lord, that’s terrifying to hear... I have a C63 and ML63 along with some other cars which I do my own work on. Preventative maintenance is key. While both were bought used, one had only 14k miles, and the other was previously owned by an AMG tech with his own Benz specialist shop haha
Glad to see someone from Chicago on UA-cam, great content, can’t wait for more
You take projects to a new level! Enjoying every episode for several years...
Greetings from Germany :)
"This thing doesn't seem to burn any oil....". Maybe that's because it leaks all of it onto the ground!
🙃
Hell yeah!
Older cars appreciate being spoken to nicely just never break the promise of a new part... 💯👍🏻😉
Well this is the most entertaining build with the most blithering and positive commentary. I came for a minute was held for about 90 minutes - a tribute to your care as much as your bright and witty commentary. Subscribed. Australia
Glad to see it’s not just me whom cars talk to! As for the cars talking to each other, when my wife got her VW jokingly said that at least our cars could speak German to each other in the driveway.
Great content. I thought I’d be bored with another AMG build, but this is fascinating!
Cannot see how that seal lets oil to the outside of the engine - oil into the water YES but it was the big seal around the entire plate that would cause the leak to the outside!!!!!
I was thinking the same...
Agreed. It makes no sense. This oil ring has nothing to do with the leak IMO. It's the gasket, if anything. Or maybe it's the RMS after all. lol
Agreed, I think the gasket was leaking. Either way you had to remove everything regardless. Change it all while you’re there.
I agree. How could and internal O ring cause and external leak....
Yeah also, a shady mechanic/dealer could easily poor some brake fluid/slicone oil into the valley to swell up that seal long enough to sell....
Top content as always Alex! Can’t even imagine putting it all back together again 🤔
But on the other hand the satisfaction of knowing the state of everything inside this engine once you’re done is priceless. Also eagerly looking forward to the cleaning stage 🤞🏼😏
Long time watcher first time poster. About 2 years ago I picked up a well maintained CLK 500 Cabriolet (4 grand! ) and I love the M113 engine so much. Keep up the good videos man! I might upgrade later so this is all useful information. ✌
That AMG meditation was priceless🤣
All I can say is Om!
ML63!!!
I am so glad you got that car from Tyler! Your presentation is amazing! So smooth and informative. You look like an expert even though you keep reminding us you have never done this before.
Im disabled lost my leg 36 years ago in a bike accident
I say this because you encourage me
In that wrenching on cars isn't quite as hard as i t
hought
. I love the way you expain so well what. You are doing.
I love your chanal and watch all the time
Thanks for being humble thats so cool 😎
As brokedown gear head and a dealer , and fleet mechanic I appreciate your videos. Its something I would love to own but the price is a high stratosphere for me .Keep up the good work .
I get strange amount of satisfaction watching a time lapse of wiring harness removals...
Trueee
That's because you just get to watch it happen quickly instead of being the one having to do it 😂
Facts
SMURF!!!!
You'er sick...like the rest of us...
Lol its crazy to think that you're working on 2 to 3 times as much engine in one massive lump as most common vehicles. Hell now even 4x with the surge of 3 cylinder vehicles in America. I love this old school engineering. Thanks @LegitStreetCars
Okay so as a German mecanic looking at this, I wish I would be able to take the time and do things like this. Got to build a private shop 😅 I really appreciate the work and love watching you do things like that :)
Unbelievable amount of work Alex. Well done. You are always so upbeat. I would have hit the first snag and been like "naw, this ain't worth it"...
I wonder if those O rings are from a previous fuel injector replacement or something.
@@bubblesnails2757 how would those end up in the engine Valley however. Those also look too small for the AC.
That blue o-ring is for an injector my dude.
no. Too small
I am absolutely loving the subtle new energy in your videos, Alex!
Dude idk how people take stuff like this apart and know exactly where everything goes. Good work
They don,t
@@MrKennyanders I can do an engine out head job and pile the bolts up and know exactly where they go back together,its a birth given talent
It's fairly easy once you've done it enough times...
Service data
He has been a mercedes tech for ages don't you follow along??
The engineer caught his wife with a mechanik. Thats why he designed it like this 🤣
That is unequivocally the best post I've ever seen...congrats my good fellow! The k is a nice touch.
Except that the guy that is geting f****d here is the owner, not the mechanik.
@@moneymarty1 not sure what you mean whith the k ? I am from europe so my english is not quit right maybe
@@dennisvdun812 We say mechanic not mechanik but Mekanik with a k Is like a meme!
Following your channel for a while and really enjoy your projects. One thing you have taught me is to give a wide berth to MB cars the engineering literally scares the daylights out of me. However your knowledge of these cars is outstanding and unless you were in my humble garage no chance of that German car is finding its way to my place. Cheers keep pushing forward and be Healthy
bro my respect for you breaking down one of the most complicated v12s by yourself.....amazing.
Wow, you are pretty brave! I have done timing chain & belt jobs, which were scary enough. Never seen anything that complicated with so many components to take off. Will be interesting to see how you keep track of what to put where
Thanks for saving me from EVER buying one of these, I’ll stick to my M113K cars! Thanks for the great content Alex!
I have broken 3-4 beefy ratchets when i use for braking loose or final tightening of tight bolts. I always use braker bar for this and ratchet for before or after the braker bar
Wow 😯 ! That’s really crazy 😛 ! Great work 👍, looking forward to the next 👍
I thought I was good changing my own headgasket on my Toyota but this is something else! I don't think owning a Mercedes will be in my future. Thanks for bringing us along!
toyota owners shouldn't be allowed to own one anyway
@@catalinxnecula yeah I wouldn't want to be associated with a douchebag like yourself
@@Raguvian that's rich coming from the likes of you matey
Most Mercs really aren’t that bad. The lower tier SLKs with the 3.5 are quite reliable, as are other cars with the 3.5 V6. It’s really the tuned up AMG stuff that are mechanical nightmares.
WTF???
I’m confused now... How can an internal o-ring cause a external leak?
he explained it watch again bobo
Seems like that o-ring only would cause pressurised oil to leak in to the oil pan?
Yes :)) the prob is on 06:34 same on my engine
It doesn't lol
Dude, look again. Dont you see the rubber gasket that goes across the valley pan cover from one side of the other at 23:30 ? Oil cannot flow into the coolant side because of that gasket barrier. Because the oring is old, oil bypasses and then its pressurised and goes out the hole at 24:13 mark.
Great video!
One tip, better not use a ratchet (eventhough it's big) for loosening such tight bolts like in the cilynderhead, rather use a breaker bar.
You are one brave soul! Makes owning and working on an 8 cyl AMG a picnic!
It's not a defect it's a feature. - amg
Yep a feature which forces you to trade your old AMG for newer one.
Bahahahahahahahahaha! ROFL!
@@leftright8826 or a feature which helps you to buy a cheap AMG ;)
Hard to truly call it a defect when the car and the o-ring are 16 years old. And the engine still ran fine.
pretty crazy that o rings are probably the cheapest part of these engines however they are the Achilles heel
So relaxing seeing you disassemble this masterpiece!
Great video! You’re working really hard and staying dedicated, keep it up!
Absolutely awesome!! Can you please continue with the part organization tips? It is always an issue for me. Can’t tell you how many “extra bolts” I’ve had
🤯 Damn how you gonna put that back together? My heart is beating fast.😅
That was my first thought too. Maybe he uses his own video ? Or he has a very good memory. Cann't wait to see.
RESPECT on taking on this project!
Hey Alex, I watch every single video of yours, almost since you start this channel.
I have an interesting idea for a future episode - why not try contact the engine maker and ask him for interesting facts about the making or the designing of the engine? I believe that such a legendary manufacturing process (AMG engines with the maker's plate on them) will be quite interesting topic.
Whish all the best and keep being one of the best automotive channels on the tube!
Greetings from Bulgaria! 🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬
Maybe that part in the lifter valley is plastic so you can easily break it out to avoid taking the heads off ? Then just glue that thing back in or reroute and redesign? Glad I found this series
If there's anyone out there for that car it's definitely you
I seriously crave one of these.. at least this is up so I can try to replicate the repair in the future lol
Bless me by liking my comment Alex. You’d make my year. Loving the AMG content, it’s fun learning about the Mercedes engines.
genuinely enjoyed that one! amazing work
Nice video I love the detail of removing each part. Can wait to see what else you are replacing in that engine 👍💪
Gotta admit I'm now back to looking at SL55s instead of SL65s after watching this. However seems like a great time to also do slightly higher spec cams (assuming they make them). And of course maybe a billet wheel upgrade for the turbos.
Either way looking forward to more of this video series!
8yr old Alex, "I see dead people"!
35yr old Alex, "I hear dying engines"!
The rest of us, "We hear them too - no big deal".
Wow that’s some much detailed work. Glad you have the skills to mend this problem
Thanks Alex, another great video. I always come away educated and entertained. Excellent content 😃👍
That engine gave me a headache just looking at it, great work making it look easier than it is
The "engine whisperer" LOL!!! You da man Brother.
Awesome great video
I have a 2013 S65 that I recently purchased with 26k miles, one day I will do this job haha
Great job sir, you are the AMG MAN!
😆that's why I like this guy, he actually talks to engines not all mechanics like that , only the special ones & you LL think what ya want but I believe that it's what gives the car professional an Edge if u will kinda like a doctor visualizing the issue before surgery, it's a unique gift.
This engine, from the engineering to the reliability is like a lesson for all engineers in how not to design something for functionality and repairability!!!
Hoovie in the background “ It didn’t look THAT hard Wizard..”
Great to see the best on u tube well done thank you tim
Love the time lapse, Alex! Keep these videos coming!
Call it the "Hoovie Seal". Leaks oil just like Hoovie leaks $$
The wisest move would probably been to dump a can of seal restore in the oil and call it a day.
I’d mount the vacuum can somewhere else incase it breaks.
The fact that autotempest is still funding this car is cool. This is a cool engine and you caught a fantastic opportunity to this. Gg
... so intrigued by this engine. Good series of vids man!
Clicked like before even watching the video! 😁
No way I’d ever be able to reassemble that thing.
Thanks for posting these videos...you have cured my itch for a V12 AMG!!
Wow a lot of work right there. I own a 55 and am praying to never have that problem. I know I have a supercharger however still, taring down an engine is hard work. Excellent video. ✊🏾🤙🏾💪🏾
My cars, they talk to each other sometimes 😂😂😂 That's how you keep your spirit up people 😂
Hi, I have a 2001 Mercedes S600 that required an AC compressor swap and yes u do jack up the engine to access the bolts. I did it twice and the second time I put the jack thru the oil pan.
Ouch!
Oh man 😅
Did you think Alex was BSing us?
Ouch, big oof!
Wow, and i thought my om642 was complicated to get to the oil cooler seal, thanks for video and a small request for 4K quality. This video would have been even more awesome in 4K with all the details. keep going with the mid 00 mercs, love it.
I'm stoked for this who build. Great job man.
That moment when you realize taking out the engine was the easy part.
Haha 😆
12:00 John Mayer radio. Maybe switch to German polka to improve the vibe.
Great video mate. Hope it goes well with the small o ring mystery
Thank you for your videos really enjoy watching spring is coming.
I heard that water-cooled water pumps are a really good upgrade for this engine.
Which water pump?
😂🤣
Why not rebuild it tougher? With a 3d metal print vacuum canister, replace the rubber seal with a copper washer, and replace some segments of the rubber lines near the engine with metal.
Because you don't know if it will be better until you reassemble and test it for leaks.
@@chrisel2286 this design with plastic and rubber lines, have a lot of issues due to the heat cycles. With metal parts near the engine, you would be more sure to prevent future leaks. The switch from a rubber seal to a cooper washer might not work. But a metal vacuum canister, and some segments of the rubber lines in metal, would prevent possible future leaks.
@@RogerM88 I agree that replacing plastic and rubber parts with metal will improve longevity, but practically speaking, any improvement will require some testing. In this case, for the DIYer or home shop, that means fabricating your replacement parts and then installing them, reassembling the engine and testing it by running the car for a period of time and then, if there are issues, tearing it down and revising your plan. Since each iteration takes about 50 hours of over head labor, and this guy says that none of his Mercedes tech friends have had to do this job before, I'd be hesitant to risk trying to improve it. Instead, put in the factory parts which you know will last 10-15 years.
Legit content, legit streetcars!!! Good stuff
Good video, glad you are doing that rather than me. Enjoy seeing the revamping of Mercedes
I’ve been waiting!!!!
I must be missing something as I cannot see how that O-ring which is internal to the entire housing could be part of an external leak. if it in fact this was the case would it not create pressure/leak into either the oil side or the coolant side which would mean it would have to pass the gasket as well?
I was thinking pretty much the same thing.
Would you just not loose oil pressure to the turbos and the oil leak back down in to "tank" ?
That's what I was thinking.
Epic video as always, loving this series!
The "oh oh O-Ring"😀 I bet its going to be interesting putting it back together!! Keep up the great work.