Great video again mate, great that the dealership actually seems to appreciate you! Mercedes-Benz need people like you , I think it depends on how passionate you are about your big Benz , you have to remember these cars like yours will never be seen again, and they’re only cheap because no one has the skills to fix them ! 😎👍
Lou buddy... you do what the hell you want to do. Some people commenting on euro trash etc. You know my beater benz. I would not part with it. The M... F... gets up and moves, but with smooth luxury and class. The refinement of these cars are amazing and not to mention the history. For me, it is not a status symbol, as it is a beater, but a love for the engineering that went into these cars. Not talking about C or E class, but the S classes. Nothing has to be done today about your car... give it time and thought.
Looking at this Benz and loving my 23 yrs old Chevy LB Silverado with crank handles and no power locks. I drive a Freightliner Cascadia at work. It's got 9 fuse boxes. Being a Daimler product I understand why.
Great video! Definitely getting better at staying on topic. So are you just going to replace that one gasket, or replace all of them like Alex did and give that thing a full refresher..could probably get 10k all finished..I mean it would be a deal to get something like that after a rebuild..basically a new v12. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks man! If I go through with it, its gonna have to get a total revamp. All gaskets, valve stem seals, heck might even have to re bearing and ring the engine if im that far down!……..
@@MasterTechLou documenting all that would add to the cars story and value. I’d toss it on mods and miles along with links to the videos..after you have had your fun with it of course.
We just had this discussion last week. Mercedes and a good deal never go together. Same as all the BMW I run into. Suck a shame what these 20 year old German cars turn into. Typically goes back to the prior owners not maintain them. Oh and I heard “LS swap” 😉 that car is worthy of that for sure
I do have a 2002 C230 that would benefit from an LS swap 😂😂. Yeah this is a really nice car, its hard to stay positive about all the love it needs. Cant wait to fix the PSE and find out that ALL of the elements in the doors and trunk are leaking 😭😭
The more exotic the car, the more expensive they are to fix, and not just a little more, the cost can go up exponentially. My heart goes out to you brother, yeah on one hand its a really nice car but I honestly wouldn't have a hardon for doing all that work. Would've been nice if the Mercedes engineers thought this one out a little better.
It really is one of those scenarios where you gotta ask why the heck did they design something that would need so much work. Like who is affording this repair on these cars?! Or are they all just out there leaking everywhere….
Hi Lou, I would look at it differently. Its great content and will give you a lot of video material to share. This will pay back for itselves. Afterwards you can detail and sell the car to one of your subscribers with the video evidence of being a great car. Its not about economical value, its about audience which is watching a superb mechanic.
PLEASE pull the engine & tranny on this beautiful car, because if you do, I know it will eliminate the itch I have to pick up an S600 for myself. Your pain cancels my lust for this V-12 beast.
Given the ABYSMAL state of the modern car industry, drivetrains like this are already extinct. You already have it. You're capable. Put it back to where it needs to be. I don't know if you still play (guitar), but for a musician such as myself, 50 hrs of work is just par for the course, and naturally in the music world I'm lucky if I get paid 10 out of those 50 hrs of work. At least at the end of your long haul, you will have a Mercedes V12. More power to ya!
Still have guitars, not much time to play sadly……… it would be nice to put this back to a near original condition state. 🤔. Maybe I should just put my big girl pants on and do it……
@@MasterTechLou hahaha yeah man! I imagine the space is just as concerning as the time it'll take.... Doing it in stages & letting it sit in between. It has to be a great feeling to have an engine out & just do everything though. Either way, I hope it works out!
I know this is Redundant Question but can you show on a video how to program air suspension on computer or how to do it. Mine is a cls550 2013 . Thank you
@Master Tech Lou Every interior part your 600 donates to my S55 will be replaced with my S55 parts (seats/headliner/dash,door panels,etc) so it won't be stripped and left for dead. Your 600 will be on jackstands and covered up in my backyard so whenever I'm bored and feeling it I'd do the repairs that the M275 needs eventually. So when I say I want the 600 for parts, it's not really "parts" just an S600 with S55 interior lololol
I have an 04 S600 as well, but in Black! Mine has 150,000 miles! I have similar problems, like the rear main seal, and valve stem seals! My ABC hose blew last week, I’m giving up on ABC and am converting to coilovers with the YSR kit. Quick question, does your car smoke on cold starts because of the valve stem seals? Mine does sometimes. These are great cars, the good thing is all of it’s problems are already known! For the conversion, my ABC pump is bad, it was whining while driving, but the power steering was still perfect, even after the ABC shut off. Do I have to buy a V12 conversion pump from VKK for $399, or a regular non ABC S500 pump for $70 and just get my V12 pulley? Or like dome people, just make the ABC reservoir dry, as some people have done it successfully without damaging the power steering side of the pump? Thanks!
Oddly enough it does not smoke on startup which worries me that maybe its all in the cats….. but when I had a few plugs pulled there is a lot or carbon and oil in the cylinders…… as for the pump ive never done a conversion myself so this is new territory for me. Ill have to check out the company you mentioned! Thanks for that!
Master Lou, such a fan. I saw all of Alex's CL65 rebuild since had an S600 at the time and I thought he went overboard on that $10 o ring. He could have epoxied the hell out of it n it would have held. But as we know Alex is kinda anal when it comes to cars n wants things perfect. Regarding your great MB I'd do the same, n don't pull the engine. Too much headache! Regarding the valve seals just use a heavier oil wt. 20/50 synthetic is good. However on cold starts it will blow some bluish oil. My S55 has about the same mileage n does the same.
Here's my thoughts Lou. If the body is rust free and the interior and electrical is good what would it be worth to a buyer without the mechanical problems? And if didn't have the mechanical problems would you happily keep it? As you are well aware, if you start to pull it a part you will find other issues which personally I would allow $1000.00 US. I have no idea what the car is worth in the US. But if you like it, can afford it, increase the value of it. I'd fix it, drive it and when ready sell it. At least for a break even price. Good luck making the right decision.
@@MasterTechLou I think that comes with age Lou. When we are young we don't mind using our time in pursuit saving some coin or doing mechanical work because basically we enjoy it and the results. But as we a bit older (me almost 68) we get very selective about where we spend our time. At this age it is my most valuable commodity. Sometimes paying someone else to do the work while we pursue something more enjoyable.
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@@dannyd.8753 I had a loaner stealership new mercedes and they couldn't give 2 of them for my 2006 E350-4M LOL it was total JUNK and felt/sounded like driving a honda..
@@MasterTechLou I think it's worth it if you enjoy the car. I've been lucky the 2006 E350-4M and 2008 ML350-4M I have been reliable. I do most of my own work on them except like windshield and gateway module.. All 4MATIC's are the best in the rain and snow!
EXPECT ALL MECHANICS TO LIE TO YOU ABOUT CARS !!! They DONT WANT YOU TO FIX THEM YOURSELF AND they want you to give up on cars so they can gain ownership of WORTHY vehicles for themselves.. 🐍
Great video again mate, great that the dealership actually seems to appreciate you! Mercedes-Benz need people like you , I think it depends on how passionate you are about your big Benz , you have to remember these cars like yours will never be seen again, and they’re only cheap because no one has the skills to fix them ! 😎👍
I appreciate that James!
250 04 models, finding vids on them is as rare as the car itself lol
Great video as always, Lou. We still love our, relative simple, 2010 E350. Sometimes best to cut your losses and sell. Good luck brother
Damn brother, my 04 is in excellent shape. I got lucky I know. Took down a Hell Cat last night, that was actually funny, poor kid.
Lou buddy... you do what the hell you want to do. Some people commenting on euro trash etc. You know my beater benz. I would not part with it. The M... F... gets up and moves, but with smooth luxury and class. The refinement of these cars are amazing and not to mention the history. For me, it is not a status symbol, as it is a beater, but a love for the engineering that went into these cars. Not talking about C or E class, but the S classes. Nothing has to be done today about your car... give it time and thought.
Looking at this Benz and loving my 23 yrs old Chevy LB Silverado with crank handles
and no power locks. I drive a Freightliner Cascadia at work. It's got 9 fuse boxes.
Being a Daimler product I understand why.
I'm thinking a laser pointer would be great for your videos. Keep up the awesome work. Learning is easier w/u
Good idea! And thanks I appreciated it !!
Great video! Definitely getting better at staying on topic. So are you just going to replace that one gasket, or replace all of them like Alex did and give that thing a full refresher..could probably get 10k all finished..I mean it would be a deal to get something like that after a rebuild..basically a new v12. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks man! If I go through with it, its gonna have to get a total revamp. All gaskets, valve stem seals, heck might even have to re bearing and ring the engine if im that far down!……..
@@MasterTechLou documenting all that would add to the cars story and value. I’d toss it on mods and miles along with links to the videos..after you have had your fun with it of course.
Great videos, keep um coming..
We just had this discussion last week. Mercedes and a good deal never go together. Same as all the BMW I run into. Suck a shame what these 20 year old German cars turn into. Typically goes back to the prior owners not maintain them. Oh and I heard “LS swap” 😉 that car is worthy of that for sure
I do have a 2002 C230 that would benefit from an LS swap 😂😂. Yeah this is a really nice car, its hard to stay positive about all the love it needs. Cant wait to fix the PSE and find out that ALL of the elements in the doors and trunk are leaking 😭😭
Great video
Take your time and fix it 👍🏻
I think u should fix it up and give it a refresh it’s a beautiful car .
The more exotic the car, the more expensive they are to fix, and not just a little more, the cost can go up exponentially. My heart goes out to you brother, yeah on one hand its a really nice car but I honestly wouldn't have a hardon for doing all that work. Would've been nice if the Mercedes engineers thought this one out a little better.
It really is one of those scenarios where you gotta ask why the heck did they design something that would need so much work. Like who is affording this repair on these cars?! Or are they all just out there leaking everywhere….
Hi Lou, I would look at it differently. Its great content and will give you a lot of video material to share. This will pay back for itselves. Afterwards you can detail and sell the car to one of your subscribers with the video evidence of being a great car. Its not about economical value, its about audience which is watching a superb mechanic.
Hey I appreciate that!! ❤️ and will consider it highly!
PLEASE pull the engine & tranny on this beautiful car, because if you do, I know it will eliminate the itch I have to pick up an S600 for myself. Your pain cancels my lust for this V-12 beast.
😂😂😂 taking one for the team as they say!
Given the ABYSMAL state of the modern car industry, drivetrains like this are already extinct. You already have it. You're capable. Put it back to where it needs to be. I don't know if you still play (guitar), but for a musician such as myself, 50 hrs of work is just par for the course, and naturally in the music world I'm lucky if I get paid 10 out of those 50 hrs of work.
At least at the end of your long haul, you will have a Mercedes V12. More power to ya!
Still have guitars, not much time to play sadly……… it would be nice to put this back to a near original condition state. 🤔. Maybe I should just put my big girl pants on and do it……
@@MasterTechLou hahaha yeah man! I imagine the space is just as concerning as the time it'll take....
Doing it in stages & letting it sit in between. It has to be a great feeling to have an engine out & just do everything though. Either way, I hope it works out!
@@RothBeyondTheGrave thanks man! stay tuned!!!
Great vids. Everytime I watch legit and think....I could do that...I come here for a dose of reality.. I'll stick to Honda and Toyotas for now...
Hopefully these become sought after while you're own it
I know this is Redundant Question but can you show on a video how to program air suspension on computer or how to do it. Mine is a cls550 2013 . Thank you
Did you see my air suspension video?…….. im guessing no? And I dont know what you mean by program , we dont have to program air suspension.
...if it were my car and I had the facilities and skill, I'd pull the motor and re-seal her. She's very nice.
If you’re getting rid of it I’ll take it for parts for my S55!
Parts!?!? 😭 I cant sacrifice this car for parts. I thought of it if the engine and drivetrain were junk when I got it, but its got potential
@Master Tech Lou Every interior part your 600 donates to my S55 will be replaced with my S55 parts (seats/headliner/dash,door panels,etc) so it won't be stripped and left for dead. Your 600 will be on jackstands and covered up in my backyard so whenever I'm bored and feeling it I'd do the repairs that the M275 needs eventually. So when I say I want the 600 for parts, it's not really "parts" just an S600 with S55 interior lololol
I have an 04 S600 as well, but in Black! Mine has 150,000 miles! I have similar problems, like the rear main seal, and valve stem seals! My ABC hose blew last week, I’m giving up on ABC and am converting to coilovers with the YSR kit. Quick question, does your car smoke on cold starts because of the valve stem seals? Mine does sometimes. These are great cars, the good thing is all of it’s problems are already known! For the conversion, my ABC pump is bad, it was whining while driving, but the power steering was still perfect, even after the ABC shut off. Do I have to buy a V12 conversion pump from VKK for $399, or a regular non ABC S500 pump for $70 and just get my V12 pulley? Or like dome people, just make the ABC reservoir dry, as some people have done it successfully without damaging the power steering side of the pump? Thanks!
Oddly enough it does not smoke on startup which worries me that maybe its all in the cats….. but when I had a few plugs pulled there is a lot or carbon and oil in the cylinders…… as for the pump ive never done a conversion myself so this is new territory for me. Ill have to check out the company you mentioned! Thanks for that!
You may have just solved one of my problems with the pump I just checked out that site and it’s almost too good to be true! 😂😂
@@MasterTechLou Yes! Fits like a glove😂😂, saves time!!!
Just pull the engine and trans, fix every leak and it will be good for another 20 years
Master Lou, such a fan. I saw all of Alex's CL65 rebuild since had an S600 at the time and I thought he went overboard on that $10 o ring. He could have epoxied the hell out of it n it would have held. But as we know Alex is kinda anal when it comes to cars n wants things perfect. Regarding your great MB I'd do the same, n don't pull the engine. Too much headache! Regarding the valve seals just use a heavier oil wt. 20/50 synthetic is good. However on cold starts it will blow some bluish oil. My S55 has about the same mileage n does the same.
Started the car this am and the cat was knocking….. the surprises just keep coming!
I would at205 it and put a for sale sign on it
Just do it
😟 It is going to be quite the undertaking…… 😭
I’m with MFB…
Here's my thoughts Lou. If the body is rust free and the interior and electrical is good what would it be worth to a buyer without the mechanical problems? And if didn't have the mechanical problems would you happily keep it?
As you are well aware, if you start to pull it a part you will find other issues which personally I would allow $1000.00 US. I have no idea what the car is worth in the US. But if you like it, can afford it, increase the value of it. I'd fix it, drive it and when ready sell it. At least for a break even price. Good luck making the right decision.
Thanks Roger! I appreciate the Input brother! The work doesnt really bother me its just hard when its my time. Time is a luxury we dont have!
@@MasterTechLou I think that comes with age Lou. When we are young we don't mind using our time in pursuit saving some coin or doing mechanical work because basically we enjoy it and the results. But as we a bit older (me almost 68) we get very selective about where we spend our time. At this age it is my most valuable commodity. Sometimes paying someone else to do the work while we pursue something more enjoyable.
Do the drop.
Fix it bro! Good channel content and labor is cheap!
You have legit street cars fixing this rubber ring. Do whatever you want.
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don't repair the engine just change it with yoused s500 engine no need to chang the trans mission it will fit some one made it and it is fine
If you love the car I would invest the money. At least you can do the work by yourself to save some money.
I really do like this car…. Its really a survivor so to say.
@@MasterTechLou and the 600 is rare! I too love my s-class. I know it from day one when I collected it from the factory and I will never sell it.
@@dannyd.8753 I had a loaner stealership new mercedes and they couldn't give 2 of them for my 2006 E350-4M LOL it was total JUNK and felt/sounded like driving a honda..
Clean it n CarMax it
Buy one with a better motor that's wrecked and part over.
Was also thinking of possibility of getting a used motor and rebuilding it then just swapping?…… thoughts?
@@MasterTechLou I think it's worth it if you enjoy the car. I've been lucky the 2006 E350-4M and 2008 ML350-4M I have been reliable. I do most of my own work on them except like windshield and gateway module.. All 4MATIC's are the best in the rain and snow!
way too much work involved. not worth the amount of time lost. sell it
Kinda the way I’m leaning…….
@@MasterTechLou nah, slowly save it man
EXPECT ALL MECHANICS TO LIE TO YOU ABOUT CARS !!! They DONT WANT YOU TO FIX THEM YOURSELF AND they want you to give up on cars so they can gain ownership of WORTHY vehicles for themselves.. 🐍
You are not wrong but you also cannot say ALL mechanics. Are they out there? Yes. But its a small percentage of them.
@@MasterTechLou I said to “EXPECT ALL MECHANICS TO”…. If you expect it, then you will never be disappointed!!!