MinkMood's video on his R107 coolant/thermostat change: • How to properly FLUSH ... Sorry, kept calling the thermostat a temperature sensor. Still need to get that thing in there. )-:
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@MattBourgeois2 жыл бұрын
Hey - I really appreciate your videos. I purchased an '85 380SL with 145k miles about 6 months ago with grand plans to do similar work to what you're doing. I have hardly any experience working on cars and thought this would be a great car to learn on - plenty of helpful material online and parts available. So far, I've only managed to replace the steering damper and then mostly cosmetic stuff like light bulbs. I'm looking forward to tackling a few more of the projects you've completed very soon. Thanks for the candor and sharing your journey with Sophia!
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad it's helping you out. I'm in the same boat - not too familiar with cars but I'm learning a lot along the way. Good luck with your car!
@MinkMood2 жыл бұрын
man that was a project!!! Very happy to see it ended up great, w/new engine bolts and fresh coolant across the board!!!! Love this video!
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I appreciate your video. I still have to get half of that bolt out to install the new thermostat.
@xaviersimoes1742 жыл бұрын
Just got a 1981 SLC 380 project. All these videos you make are quite informative.
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear. Thanks for the comment and following along. I appreciate it.
@NinjaNatalie2 ай бұрын
Yea finding that drain plug is a nightmare. MCB is calling it an "engine oil drain plug" + $10 handling fee +shipping to Hawaii was $80 and i tried to ship to my sister in Sacramento and shipping was still $24. Wild for a $8 bolt. Trying to think another solution is just finding the M__ size of the bolt & thread and then just getting it from a parts store and cutting it to size. But just tricky since I dont know until I try to get the bolt out. Dont want to risk having it broken without having the replacement ready on hand. So if anyone can measure their replacement plug M size & thread that would be amazingggg info to have.
@sophiathe380sl2 ай бұрын
Get me the part number just to confirm. I’m like 15 minutes from the dealership. Maybe I can grab it for you the next time I’m there.
@user-vx4op6jn3n5 ай бұрын
Hey there, nice conclusive video! I hav a problem with my 82 SL, it kind of heats up to around 110 C and the quickly cools down to 85C. It does it all the time during a drive. Do you also have that phenomenon?
@sophiathe380sl5 ай бұрын
Thank you. Glad they help. I wonder if it’s a thermostat problem. Also, you may want to get a thermometer to double check the gauge. Mine was reading wrong until I fixed it.
@BigBunny-gq9yp2 ай бұрын
I am doing a coolant change and both my engine drain bolts are rounded out and can’t be able to get out I have done maybe 3 or 4 flushes until the water has turned almost clear with a slight tint , I am changing from green to blue but I can only be able to get 2 gallons out the radiator , would I still be able to add the blue coolant
@sophiathe380sl2 ай бұрын
Oh man. I have no idea. What if you add the blue so it mixes with the water, drain some, then add more blue? If you do that a few times, you’ll have a good concentration of blue. Thats my guess. Ask on the Benz world forum. Someone will know.
@that_random_dad11 ай бұрын
Great video and thanks for making these. In the MB user manual, it says that "drinking water" will be OK. Not sure if you have excessive minerals in your water which may cause problems. It reads (on page 85) "The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con sult your authorized MERCEDES- BENZ dealer." Living in BC Canada, our water is really soft and has almost no mineral content. I may check with the dealer to see what they suggest - that way I can really rinse it out. I'm thinking that you could use tap water for the rinsing and then distilled for the final mix?
@sophiathe380sl11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. Our city water is really hard (20 grains). We have a water softener with a salt tank. I wonder if the salt water is any better. haha. Either way, project is done and hopefully I won't have to do that again for a long time.
@that_random_dad11 ай бұрын
@@sophiathe380sl I remember drinking the water in your neck of the woods and it's so different than here! Thanks again for your videos - they give me confidence to fix our '85 380 SL.
@sophiathe380sl11 ай бұрын
@@that_random_dad that’s great to hear! I changed the rear shocks today. Video will be coming soon!
@grantbellinger74034 ай бұрын
Lovely,well done matey! Beautiful!
@yackseaman1994 Жыл бұрын
that would be milk shake rust would be at bottom oil floats
@sophiathe380sl Жыл бұрын
From what I’ve gathered, it’s not rust but mixing of fluids - Doesn’t sound good.
@relaxitsme_alex9104 Жыл бұрын
Just bought my first classic. 86 560 SL
@sophiathe380sl Жыл бұрын
Congrats! It’s a fun car.
@mehdiboquetcherfa70502 ай бұрын
Hi! Who can give me the torque of the oil filter and the automatic gearbox? thank you
@michaelfotenopulos37118 ай бұрын
Home MERCEDES-BENZ 000908-014009 Engine Oil Drain Plug - Mercedes-Benz (000908-014009) it is called an Engine Oil Drain plug... I thought it was an Engine block water drain plug... or something like that.
@eddievaladao34762 жыл бұрын
I just got a 79 450sl and want to do the radiator flush as well. All of your videos have been super helpful for me so far, especially the A/C one. When you refilled your reservoir for the final time, did you fill the coolant to the full mark while it was idling? The reason I ask is because the 450sl I just purchased, the coolant is slightly below the full level on the reservoir before I run the car and then their is very little fluid in the reservoir while the car is running. Do you know what the level should be at while the car is running?
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you find them helpful! When I filled the reservoir and turned the car on, the coolant gets sucked into the system (to fill it) and I had to add more on top. After the coolant has been sucked into the engine and hoses, removing all the air, you should have a reservoir at the full line…. Are you saying that after it gets sucked in, you turn off the car, and the fluid comes back to the reservoir?
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
To answer your last question, my car stays at the full line when the car is on or off.
@eddievaladao34762 жыл бұрын
@@sophiathe380sl yes that’s exactly what I’m saying. With that said, I’m assuming the car is low on coolant then. I’ve scrounged the internet and couldn’t find a solid answer on what it’s supposed to be at while the car is running
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
@@eddievaladao3476 sounds low on coolant to me. How much coolant did you put in?
@eddievaladao34762 жыл бұрын
@@sophiathe380sl I haven’t put any in yet but was going to try to put a little in it tomorrow while also putting some in while it’s running
@SHGGARAGE3 ай бұрын
Can I please have the link for the washers and bolts used for the engine drain and radiator
@sophiathe380sl3 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm not sure. I went to the Mercedes dealer and they ordered it for me. If you don't have a dealer locally, you can call the Mercedes Classic center in Long Beach. They can mail parts out.
@SHGGARAGE3 ай бұрын
@@sophiathe380sl All good appreciate the help I also went to the dealership before closing and they helped me find the right part. Thanks for the response
@ridchybastien76624 ай бұрын
Great homie ✌🏾
@sophiathe380sl4 ай бұрын
Thanks man. Glad it helped.
@michaelfotenopulos37118 ай бұрын
what is the name of the bolts you ordered? Can I find them online ?? thanks a ton
@sophiathe380sl8 ай бұрын
I got mine at the Mercedes dealership. They helped me find them.
@ditka8165 Жыл бұрын
Great videos! Did I notice a crack in the frame or subframe near where your 2nd engine drain bolt is mounted? Check that out if you haven’t.
@sophiathe380sl Жыл бұрын
Thank you! How did you see that? I went back in slow motion and couldn't find it. I did have a crack and replaced the subframe to a 560 frame. I can't remember the timeline but I think the new subframe was before this video. I could have uploaded the videos in the wrong order. I can't remember. 🙂
@ditka8165 Жыл бұрын
Look at 3:41 and tell me if you see it. Maybe it’s just my bad eyes. Love your videos, keep it up!
@sophiathe380sl Жыл бұрын
@@ditka8165 Thanks for watching. 3:41 is looking up pass the subframe at under the engine. Either way, I did have a crack and swapped out a 560 reinforced subframe. There are a couple videos on that situation. It never ends…
@2williamsdad2 жыл бұрын
This was great. I need to do this too and this will be very helpful.
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
Great! Ya, I got a lot of nasty rust out. I wonder how long it's been like that. It was way overdue.
@2williamsdad2 жыл бұрын
@@sophiathe380sl Guessing I will get the same. I tried to replace the Thermostat, but it was a disaster. Two broken bolts; had to go to a professional.
@sophiathe380sl2 жыл бұрын
@@2williamsdad so I wasn’t the only one. Haha. I may need to do that to check it off my list.
@kdao1007 Жыл бұрын
Great project. Love the W107 project videos I know Ive learned a lot from www.youtube.com/@Mercedessource - Kent. IF you ever want to ask questions of older Mercedes especially W107 chassis, he is the one to follow and email. Keep making fun videos to watch. You can always extract any broken bolts, dont be afraid, just get some tools to remove it. Drill out the oil bolt and clean and rethread if you need to. This old cars are gonna have bolts issues. It is so old it will break on you. Hoses, they all need to be replaced. Hoses are rubber and so are gaskets, they only have a certain shelf life whether you drive it or not. Same as tires.