A lot of KZreadrs would have milked this as a five-part series and you fit so much in just one video. Much respect for that. Thank you for this content and your efforts. Great video as usual.

@Potatofarmer1898

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking... Waldo did more in a 25 minute video than many youtubers do in 5 videos... This was super satisfying to watch. From start to finish with no fillers.

@josephb2280

Жыл бұрын

Right around the 10:00 mark I thought it was going to be the end of the video leaving a cliffhanger of which car he was going to keep lol. He easily could’ve done it!

@expired56k

Жыл бұрын

Ditto! A pleasure to watch and lots of technical info. We can only admire Waldo's mechanic skills and fewer items in a landfill! Thanks!

@trethatdude

Жыл бұрын

You read my mind when I saw it was the full build I was in. I love this channel.

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback! 👍

I absolutely love how you just called the E320 CDI a small car. Greetings from Europe, where this thing is already a "big" car.

@VPB1970

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s hilarious. Not small in any possible measure. It’s a family executive sedan considered a big car everywhere else besides the states where everyone drives immense inefficient trucks and SUV even if they drive solo most of the time…..

@unclejoe6811

Жыл бұрын

@@VPB1970 don't worry about what others do in their country, mind your own business.

@VPB1970

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejoe6811 and I really do…..couldn’t care less, but I travel to the US often (a federation of state I must admit I really appreciate, and I traveled the country) and I noticed the differences, nothing more. You ride/drive whatever you like. No need to feel insulted, take it easy, it really not a big deal. All good!

@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9

Жыл бұрын

@Vasco Pais Brandão we drive so inefficiently in the US yet we use giant trucks to haul feed, grain, cattle and hay where Europe and the rest of the world hook farm tractors up to wagons and trailers pulling load after load all over the countryside .😅 I think it's funny they buy big brand new tractors every year and farm all of 200 acres. We farm 2000 and do custom work with our newest tractor is a 2011.

@lasdiLP

Жыл бұрын

@@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9 Sounds like a Skill issue...

I absolutely love your editing style. You don’t make us watch any of the reassembly process even in time lapse. You stop and talk about critical processes or important information when needed and I appreciate that. A testament as to how far this channel has come-a ten-fold increase in subscribers in little more than a year. Keep the quality content coming and it’ll be 1 million real soon. 👍🏻

@xxxqqq

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, "...so, let's get to work", one second later, engine is out, haha, and the video quality is fantastic

I’m so happy you addressed the foggy headlight!! Was bothering my OCD so much!!

That engine exchange is a lot more work than you showed in the video. Great job!

@Jacko87able

Жыл бұрын

hmm just wondering why he didnt just buy used engine 500-1000$ that car price was over 5000

@monk3yboy69

Жыл бұрын

Strip for spares?

@Jacko87able

Жыл бұрын

​@@monk3yboy69 The life cycle of that car is not long enough to use all parts..

You might want to swap the rear diff as well since it has lower milage too.

@calholli

Жыл бұрын

meh.. Not really worth it. Just change the fluid and it should be fine for another 100k miles without even thinking about it.

@IgnoreSolutions

Жыл бұрын

@@calholli Yeah agree, rear diffs aren't the problems with these cars. I'd sooner swap the transmission (which would require reprogramming unfortunately.....NAG2 are a pain like that) than the rear diff

@calholli

Жыл бұрын

@@IgnoreSolutions He did swap the trans.. but rather than program it -- he swapped the TCM - which was inside it. Personally, I would have just ran the old one -- and kept this one safe for a backup. That's a sweet car though. I bought an Acura MDX in 2019, 3 rows of heated leather seats, moon roof, heated mirrors, navigation/ rear camera -- which are common now, but back then that was unheard of; It's AWD, duel climate COLD ac.. Super cold/ and the fan blows your hair back. Only 155k miles, zero rust, zero dents and absolutely zero leaks anywhere on this thing-- which shocked me. I crawled all over it and it's very clean underneath- not a drip of oil anywhere on it.. And they must have just recently put new tires on it -- because they were 90 to 95% new.. And I only paid $1700. lol.. I absolutely stole this thing-- it's such a good car. The interior looks just like this Mercedes in the video.... I don't have that diesel engine, but It's a 3.5L Honda Vtec, which are pretty legendary in their own right.. It's crazy what deals are out there if you just keep looking all the time. Things will pop up, but they are gone fast if you don't grab them.

@erikkovacs3097

Жыл бұрын

@@IgnoreSolutions Not necessary. You can transfer the TCM conductor plate to the new transmission and you’ll be fine. There will be a new learn period while it gets used to the different valve body and clutch wear.

@IgnoreSolutions

Жыл бұрын

@@erikkovacs3097 Absolutely not on the NAG2. The NAG1 no problem. NAG2 the TCM is integrated into the conductor plate and is considered “trp” (theft relevant part). Programming is required to replace and Mercedes will not sell the part to you directly unless you have a locksmith license.

As a fellow w211 om642 owner I’ve enjoyed the heck out of your videos. Keep up the good work Waldo.

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much! These W211 w/ OM642 cars sure are awesome. In fact, I've had my eyes open for another donor vehicle to swap an OM642 into something (maybe a Range Rover 😬)

@aztekarchive

10 ай бұрын

Why would you do that KZread take 30%

I have no knowledge in cars , but the only thing that gets me to watch this video because its about a Mercedes

After buying that key at the dealership, you are 100% committed! Love this project, can't wait to see more

@um8440

Жыл бұрын

Expensive key, that is why i dont drive eu car.

@sssssneaker

Жыл бұрын

@@um8440 Just don't lose'em lol

This is the type of content I love! Saving cars that aren't collectors items but are still worth the effort

@IgnoreSolutions

Жыл бұрын

There’s so little of these Bluetecs / 05-06 CDIs that i honestly think they *might* be a collectors piece on day

@STiX_87

Жыл бұрын

In America, Diesel Mercedes' are collector's items. I'd like the honest opinion of someone who has tried both some american premium models in comparison with european... Which is better and why? Here in Europe, Mercedes, BMW and AUDI, among with some italian and UK branded cars, are committed to be the best premium cars globally. I refuse it. I do believe that many cars from other countries have equally good premium cars... But when the word DIESEL comes into the conversation, I think that in most people's minds the picture of a Mercedes comes up...

@IgnoreSolutions

Жыл бұрын

@@STiX_87 There’s nothing comparable in the American diesel space to the MB/BMW/VW diesels. If you’re buying an American diesel, it’s fuel guzzling V8 Ford probably.

@jp34604

Жыл бұрын

@@IgnoreSolutions Hey now we love our Cummings

@IgnoreSolutions

Жыл бұрын

@@jp34604 It's probably an inline 6! ;)

My S211 E 320 CDI now has 635,000 kilometers on it. For Americans, that is close to 400,000 miles. So your wonderful blue E-Class has got much more life in it. I am a mechanic working for Mercedes-Benz here in Austria and I bought my car new back in 2008. The most important thing is regularly maintaining your car. Mine gets an oil change every 10,000-12,000 km. By doing this, you ensure that the oil doesn't degrade or dilute with diesel. I wish you many more happy miles with your car.

@Cole-xq2tl

5 ай бұрын

It's honestly unbelievable how many people don't change their oil as often as they should

@dereinegreg

5 ай бұрын

@@Cole-xq2tl it is the key to good reliability and high mileage. If you do it yourself, you can absolutely afford to change the oil every 10000 kilometres.

Owner of a w210 E-320 Wagon here. Gas 3.2 V-6 is a GREAT engine. But, I'd love to try a V6 TD Benz but they made them so freakishly rare almost nobody has seen one / can buy one. Whenever I see a post on Benzworld from an E-class Diesel, its from a Non-USA country. I think we need to TOSS the stupid EPA out of our country FOREVER, their a BS agency that wields Unconstitutional power over consumers & manufacturers Automotive Liberty to provide, purchase & enjoy practical & fun cars like these !

Great video 👍🏻 I specially appreciate the conversions from miles to km, mph to km/h and mpg to L/100 km, makes it so much easier for a swede like me to understand the numbers.

@bigsleez8655

Жыл бұрын

Fr fr

Waldo - thank you for dedicating a single video to the swap out of that engine. You could have easily drug it out into a 5 part series, which would have been way too much. That's a really nice rig you have there now. Well done! Side note - I think you're the only KZreadr I follow that's based in New Hampshire. I spent a lot of time out there in Manchester years ago when I worked at a software company in the old mill district. Beautiful country out there.

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Mustie1 is the only other big KZreadr I know of in NH 👍

@chrisdoe6890

9 ай бұрын

Greg from flying wheels but he sells cars .

I own a 2007 E280 CDI with around 650000 kms on it. Drives like a charm to this day. A well made and comfortable car.

You make such incredible videos - the hard work you put in looks effortless because you’re such a great personality man. You keep igniting a passion for car restoration in me and my wife knows it. Bless you a bunch man!

I really like how you didnt split this up into multiple eppisodes. I think it is a fair tradeoff to have longer time in between uploads but have more of a project in the same video. keep up the good work

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback! 👍

I think the reason I like your channel as much as I do is because you show the prices of everything and it’s all affordable, with some elbow grease you can get a lot of stuff done and actually own some nice things

@davidquinn9676

Жыл бұрын

What did he pay for the black one at auction? I missed it if he said it.

Just discovered your channel. I am off the hook impressed. Saw your crew cab Chevy and boat engine rehab, and now this. Most people wouldn't buy an elderly Mercedes because of the rebuild/maintenance disastrous costs, but you jump into the challenge like you were rebuilding a lawnmower engine. With your ability and mechanical IQ, there is nothing you can't do. I am a HEGA HUGE fan. Thanks for posting such high-quality videos.

Its crazy, you passed thru my hometown when you showed New York.

I have done engines swaps before, Around 40 years ago I thought it was a huge job back then but now with all the extras they have on engines it looks like a nightmare. You make it look easy and I know it is not. Thank you for sharing, Love your channel

You have mad skills in mechanics, camera work in the videos and of course hosting. You’re gonna be a star on KZread Without a doubt!

@Rexbraiku

Жыл бұрын

Whats there to be star about moron

honestly.. i enjoy seeing old machines brought back to life.. u r a great human being Waldo..

I love to see a happy ending. And I'm glad you kept the blue Benz. I really love that color. And with the new wheels you put on it, makes it look way nicer. 👌 I bought the same 3M headlight kit for my car but haven't gotten around to using it yet. Your headlights turned out really nice. Glad I picked the 3M kit. Thanks for the effort you put into your video, Waldo. Great video as always. 🏆🏅🥇🎖

That's a nice unique blue color and so glad you saved it. I really love how W211 Mercedes looks, so timeless

Wow a new Waldo video, my car hero!!! The blue Benz is sweet. Waldo can fix cars, build trailers, cook, fur baby daddy. A renaissance man for the 21st century. Comes off as a true Gentleman and a cool guy. Best wishes from NC.

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

You're too kind! 😂

You do a wonderful job bringing the viewer into your shop with you. That is the magic of your channel. Well done!

Your work is crystal clear, yet worth more than gold. Great presentation

I wish you’d upload more. Glad you’re saving the blue car!

Dude I watched the whole video didn’t skip any part, that’s rare for me keep up the good work hopefully more people discover your channel

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

After watching about every single Legit Street Cars and Vice Grip Garage video there is, the algorithm finally brought me here and im so glad I found your channel. Great content even though I've only seen few videos. Subscribed for more. Thanks for the quality stuff you've put out. 👍

Perfect job! I like watching you explainning and working!

Genuinely one of my favourite KZread channels right now. I love how descriptive and thorough you are. Just a lot fun and really enjoyable to watch

Really enjoy your format and sparing us on the boring sections! 😉 I have a 2006 E320 CDI that's been my favorite car so far. So easy to work on, sips the diesel, and is very comfy. Enjoy your great car and thanks for sharing!

This dude is sooo slept on, its my 3rd or 4th video im watching from him. The video production, the knowledge, the explanation, the details etc…well executed and much better content than so many other well known auto content creators. Subbed for sure and i rarely do that.

Wow absolutely love this content, def gained a sub here man excited to binge your channel

Love your channel. I'm a complete beginner and I'm learning so much about cars because of your channel!

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Waldo you grew to be one of my all time favorite channels. I really like the diversity in your projects and the ways you present them.

What a great video, very different from what I'm used to see on KZread. The analysis of the broken engine did it for me. Keep it up. On to the 1,000,000 subscribers :-) You have a new subscriber 😀

Another action packed episode , I learnt a few things here like the transmission communication unit , thanks Waldo excellent filming, !

Another masterclass from Waldo. Can't get enough of your videos. Keep up the good work.

Let’s get this man a proper shop to work in

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Desperately needed 😂

@TheRoadhammer379

Жыл бұрын

@@WaldosWorld, when I was a young man in my late teens, early 20s, I built my pulling trucks in a cheap portable car port. Plywood floor, salamander heater, carbon monoxide poisoning and beer, oh the joy of turning wrenches in upstate NY winters, 😂 I definitely feel your pain Waldo

@popincourt8058

Жыл бұрын

Years of wrenching at -40 in Alberta winters in an old garage with a kerosene heater means I feel your pain.

You killing em bro keep up the content I’ll watch everyday

Fantastic job...good editing n collapsing a long hard job to a single n simple episode.👌👌👌

Man I’d love to see these being 1hr long or longer. I could watch your videos all day!

The quality of your videos, production, video, audio, etc. is as good or better than any car channels i've watched. Content is excellent as well. Well done Waldo and thanks.

Waldo makes everything look easy. From the sofa watching his doings is even easier 😀 I know from my modest own experience that all of that is NOTHING BUT easy.

Always enjoy your content Waldo! Thanks!

Only bad part of your videos is having to wait for you to make another! Keep them coming!!! They are great!

That was a lot of fun! I am such a fan of that engine gearbox combination! I have driven that model but have owned three CLS versions super reliable no problems whatsoever as you quite rightly say maintenance with OEM parts is the key with quality oil!

Love the wheels. Looks like a awesome car. Enjoy!

Respect for making content super short and entertaining. Keep up the good work!!!

I can’t express how well done, thoughtful, and enjoyable this is. Keep it up!

You make it look so easy. A very interesting video and I love your informative and generous style.Great video.

fantastic video man, really enjoyed it and so glad it’s all in one well put together video not a 17 part mini series! i have a Wagon version of this car and i love it, keep up the great work!

I was waiting for this update Great job Waldo!

Just watched this and the previous episode back to back, more interesting than most stuff out there, so Thankyou for the great content and I just want to commend you on your mechanical skills, very impressive.

This is a great result, and I love that blue color! You have some serious skills!

Great video as usual! I especially love, that You convert measure units to SI. Btw. E-klass MB cars of the '80-s and '90-s made it up to well over 1 million kilometers before any major overhaul. By far the best cars I ever drove. Good luck!

Loving your relaxed attitude to repairs ,,GOOD to see someone Do Preventative maintenance,, enjoyed your vid ,,Well Done from Budgie UK

Great job! It really looks sharp with the higher trim wheels and that headlight fixed. Definitely a great car to keep in your fleet

Regarding the oil cooler seals, it seems that they have been, at some point, replaced because the new ones are purple, while the originals are orange. I had a leak in my S 320 CDI (@ 375.00km/235.000 Mile), due to these seals and it cost a lot of money just in handwork. Great decision! Great engine, it's hard as a 🪨. If you have any query about this engine, do not hesitate to ask me! Greetings from Spain!

@coraandspink

Жыл бұрын

Came here to say this - original oil seals are orange, replacement upgraded material are purple or another colour... I think the ones I had were blue or grey???

@GazC

Жыл бұрын

I spotted that too. I think I would have cried a little at that point! 😂

I’ve been waiting for your next video. I always enjoy seeing what you come up with next. Nice job on the Benz.

Great stuff going on. Glad you restored that blue one, very nice and cream interior

It's always a nice day when Waldo posts a video!

Another home run! I was glad to see you "keyed" in on the blue model. Black is all too common for Mercedes vehicles. Can't wait for your next video!

nice work, glad it all worked out for you, you keep my interest throughout the entire video, enjoy your new ride

Great channel, every task is solved using common sense, intelligent and methodical approach, very satisfying to watch!

This was an amazing video, really love seeing that you save so many cool vehicles 😊

I recommend a headlight clear coat spray for the headlights after you clean them. Makes it last longer

Waldo you played this really smart and with minimal cost,but you willing to do the labor,you now have a high quality, safe,road worthy vehicle that can last you for years to come!!!💯👍👍👍😎

have actually learnt something and am grateful for the video upload thank you and good job keep posting such more content

Hey Waldo, I enjoy watching your videos and I admire your talents. I wish I were more like you. Looking forward to more content.

The best gearhead channel on Yt. Ever. Thank you for everything you do.

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

So nice to find someone who's interested in real world stuff, such as gas mileage and is, like me, a fan of Diesels. A long term gas mileage monitor would be far more interesting than a one off journey. I got 47.2mpg from my normally aspirated Peugeot 405 XUD wagon over 105,000miles in the 11years I owned it

Love you channel! You make every job looks simple! Great content!

What up with the gooseneck build Waldo?

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

It's been collecting rust. I have a couple more videos planned for this fall/winter 😬

@jasonstinson1767

Жыл бұрын

@@WaldosWorld Ahh, that's just pre-patina. Pretina if you will.

Excellent video presentation !!!! You are a very talented mechanic/person and tell a good story without a lot of filler crap that most YTubers add. What do you think the new and improved Mercedes is now worth after all of your worthwhile changes? Thanks ! Edit: I also REALLY like the fact you don’t beg for likes and subs !! Thank You !

The Blue one will be amazing and the wheels are icing on the cake...well done!

First time watcher of our channel! Excellent video!

The oil cooler seals have already been done, they were the updated purple version.

@WaldosWorld

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I was wondering about that. Thanks for the info!

@guganotubo

Жыл бұрын

@@WaldosWorld looks like you didn't prime/purge the oil circuit. The best practice is to replace the oil cooler, and then crank the engine several times without the injectors installed (no crank load). There is a high likelihood of the new engine spinning the rear rod and main bearings, but you might have been lucky that the engine didn't start on the first time.

I really enjoyed your video I have a 2012 S350 with basically the same engine. I love those engines and i have put many miles on mine. These cars are unbelievably strong if you maintain them. Many problems that these cars have are not because they are bad cars. The problem frequently is that these cars end up in the hands of bad owners.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thanks a million!!

amazing video man. thank you for the high quality content.

Definitely do a MPG challenge with it, with your videos I have started looking into a CDI Mercedes myself. My second vote goes to putting on some type of a tune to make crazy torque.

Car turned out great! Another advantage to the blue one was the clear title - higher resale should you decide to send it off to a new owner! 💪👍🏼

@paul5683

4 ай бұрын

The cost of quality painting on body replacement parts would have been in the 1000s

Thanks for making these videos mate! Appreciate it.

Great job, I'm really glad you decided to put the Diamond Blue E320 back on the road. One of my favorite colors. One word of commentary on your lift. Please make sure it is anchored correctly. I had a friend that the anchor bolts pulled out of the concrete . The vehicle on the lift was totaled. Luckily no one was hurt. Cheers

At $50 a day you better get that gooseneck done😂

Here in Europe is not uncommon to see this kind of cars hit the 1 million km mark on the odometer, specially as cabs (taxi owners). A friend of mine bought the exact same E320 second hand, in the same colour (looks gorgeous in the flesh), and he didn't mind the 600.000 km figure on the dashboard. The car was running flawlessly and the best was that the interior was incredibly well maintained.

Awesome video man, it's nice to see someone actually doing videos on the om642 v6, there's not many people out there who do much on these engines. Also a nice upgrade would be the elephant nose mod to the breather pipe(prevents oil seeping onto the swirl flap motor and causing failure)... straight piped these cars sound insane 😂(I'm running stage 3 boltons).... a tune ... also with vediamo change the throttle curve to kld2 and torque limits off and set to msg (this really wakes up the car ) you can also fool around with vmax and egr+cats off . The egr really fouls the intakes, I have no emissions on my car , 2014 C350 CDI . With vediamo you can always turn the emissions on for inspection and off after . All the best though, can't wait for the next video!👍🏻

It looks super GREAT - and it runs forever - Here in Europe, these Mercedes drive forever - and people are really happy with them. You have made a good purchase, but most of all, you have done a fantastic job of putting the blue version in a great condition👌👍

I am looking forward to the new build series for a similar trailer you rented at uhaul. As you buy all these cars from all around, you might as well :D Great content as usual, cheers from Norway :)

Thank you for saving an Amazing car for the mid 2000's

This guy is awesome. Glad I subbed!

Amazing content, you just make it look soo easy. Really entertaining to watch

Not much for that famous VT Fall color yet. We are at peak color here in NE MN.

Hey Waldo, you know what would be awesome? A toyota powered luxury car. Best of both worlds

@mrmadmoody

Жыл бұрын

Lexus?

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469

Жыл бұрын

LS 400, end. of. story.

@branchmanagertreeservice5081

Жыл бұрын

Hilux powered!!

Wow the quality of your videos is insane! My sub is well worth it. Looking forward to those challenges. Cheers from the Philippines 🍻

Waldo you always make it all look so easy!!! Mercedes diesel one of the best engines in the world. Excellent maintenance means excellent life span!! Run some injector cleaner through it you will notice a big difference.