How I Restored My 1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon And Got Her Back On The Road!

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8 ай бұрын

She's back! In this video, I'll show you my 1995 Mercedes W124 restoration process and show you how she did on her first drive! We'll go over the fuel system, replace brake fluid, replace the OVP relay, how to wire a car, how to repair the camshaft position sensor, and more! You can't imagine how much work was involved, but I'm happier than ever!
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@garycurry4600 8 ай бұрын

Y’all might want to keep a trap or two inside the hood to make sure you don’t have RatWagon 2: The Wrath of Mouse 😂

@tomm5936 8 ай бұрын

I watched the whole video waiting for another rat to jump out. I agree keep the traps.

@buddyrevell6369 8 ай бұрын

100 percent there are more in that car

@paulie-Gualtieri. 8 ай бұрын

Delighted for you Mike, It was great to see her moving, can't wait to see the rest of the process on her and the other wagon, both are seriously keepers.

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

You got that other part from the other one and she starts.👍😊

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

Lola sure likes to go riding 😊👍

@chrismalcomb3387 8 ай бұрын

Yayyy👍 Lola sure loves her Dad, she has such a fantastic personality. I can sure see the love ❤❤❤

@francoa.9646 8 ай бұрын

When I first watched this channel I thought that’s an unusual dog and now Lola is one of my favorite parts.

@worldhello1234 8 ай бұрын

@21:54 Okay, this car doesn't like "peasant fuel". 😉

@jackmead6166 8 ай бұрын

You did an amazing job getting it to this point. You should be very proud of your accomplishment. I'm sure these videos are going very very well and keep it going!!!! Congratulations!!!

@alexmasani3105 8 ай бұрын

Mike you're awesome

@francoa.9646 8 ай бұрын

Silicone spray (not WD40) on the lower inside of the windows where it meets the felt will make those windows move much easier going up and down.

@rudypernas7962 8 ай бұрын

soooooo happy for you mike you got it running very good job keep it up mike and lola she is so sweet

@Mr.Worf63 8 ай бұрын

Awesome job Mike !! It’s ALIVE !!!! Just a little more work and she’ll be looking incredible again.

@scottjoesting601 8 ай бұрын

Lola lol loves rides in the car

@HomelessAdventuresHD 8 ай бұрын

The orange running lights in front come on w headlights per regulation so left front is either blown baulb or bad wiring right front is perfectly fine

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

She sounds just fine. 😊👍

@pclayton5063 8 ай бұрын

Looks like the rear suspension might use the brake bombs (accumulators) for leveling and when they go bad they typically bounce the rear end all over the place. Pretty easy to change and not too expensive.

@henryduke722 8 ай бұрын

I think she was having a blast riding in the back

@billbowers268 8 ай бұрын

Sounds good Mike . Another job Lola did well . 😊

@edwardmartinez9459 8 ай бұрын

The Duck's helped.

@billbowers268 8 ай бұрын

@@edwardmartinez9459 Those ducks are quaks.

@bk_goatkim679 8 ай бұрын

That rattle 😂😂!! It is that type of car! Keep it up Mike 😂

@alfredearlydmin4395 8 ай бұрын

Mike, you've done one outstanding job on the rat 124 benz.

@jamespn 8 ай бұрын

I’ve had great success with a vacuum bleeder that used compressed air to suck out the fluid rather than apply pressure at the master cylinder.

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

Good morning sir. Good to see you again 😊👍

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

I think she will drive just fine 😊

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

Yes sir. Let's go for a ride 😁

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

She is still looking fabulous and with your expertise she will be back on the road in no time 👍

@Oyvind88 8 ай бұрын

Great video and work🔥👏

@tommyhall2768 8 ай бұрын

Hellow Mike an Lola good to see you both good luck with benx

@paulbartlett9054 8 ай бұрын

That duck quacks me up.

@michaelcrockette8694 8 ай бұрын

Hoopty do!!🎈🎈🎈

@mtrgv 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting the "Deliverance" Wagon started and running!!!! If you find a Banjo in the "Boot" run!!!!!!!! lol.

@701ammar 8 ай бұрын

Nice

@ecnirp9197 8 ай бұрын

Congrats!🎉

@Thanos.m 8 ай бұрын

Great work mike. The fact the rev counter was bouncing when you were cracking it means the crank sensor worked so had done a good job with that. And my theory on the fuel pump relay perhaps you have a bad fuel filter so the pumps are struggling and drawing more current hence the relay being hot and the pumps noisy

@Thanos.m 8 ай бұрын

Also on the oil light my guess it is probably a wiring issue if you notice the pressure gauge pegs immediately before you even start the car

@MonkeyWrenchMike 8 ай бұрын

Great info. Thanks!!

@HomelessAdventuresHD 8 ай бұрын

Good work mike!

@chevytrk5415 8 ай бұрын

Great job Mike!

@zonie1953 8 ай бұрын

Mike , I noticed that when you started the wagon the oil pressure gauge went right to the top at 3 bar before the engine started ! might want to check that out

@robertvance1873 8 ай бұрын

Very happy for you Mike, Sharing the Video 😁

@bradleypollack5658 7 ай бұрын

I love your dog!! She has the best demeanor!!

@drrick8839 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations MWM!l That was a lot of repair of damaged wiring harnesses. I wasn’t sure if you could fix it yourself, but you once again amazed me! Very cool. Peace, DrRick

@habsom1406 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video Mikey, I was just smiling ear to ear on that ride around the block. Lola the second technician looked majestic on the back seat. Man that wagon is quiet. When you sort the self levelling hydraulics on the rear suspension you'll be impressed by the superb ride. Can't wait 'till you give the old girl a good clean up. 👍❤😎

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

Be safe and be careful 😊👍🙏

@peterkwok9608 8 ай бұрын

Good job Mike 😎😎👍👍persistent paid off!!

@mtrgv 8 ай бұрын

I would get that electrical connector and wiring you had trouble with from any and all 1995 Mercedes Benz's. You're bound to find a good used one! That's a nice Station Wagon/Estate.

@shaftkilla 7 ай бұрын

looks awesome in black. black is king.

@jamesdemuro5923 8 ай бұрын

Great video 👍You should make a full detail video showing everything removed and cleaned

@Bagged_Cayman 6 ай бұрын

Just randomly watching the video and was like that building is familiar.... then you drive right by my brothers house lol.

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

You did a great job on the soldering and it will last

@waynethomas899 8 ай бұрын

Great job mike that's a big win regards wayne

@johnmilner6484 8 ай бұрын

Monkey wrench Mike..snatching defeat from the jaws of victory...lol

@arsinoeivlostprincess4228 8 ай бұрын

Wild guess at 21: sediment from the tank may have gotten to the pump

@johnnysmile01 8 ай бұрын

Alright work in progress but great job Mike

@d.dolphinstriker5737 8 ай бұрын

Nice work Mike, it is good that you can change parts from one Mercedes to the other to fix the problem 🤗

@dingdong2103 8 ай бұрын

I owned the 96 E320 for years and I can tell that the valve train noise you get is _not_ healthy at all. The engine is supposed to be butter smooth and hum with no mechanical noise. It actually doesn't even sound like a normal engine, it just hums. Only when you floor it and at upper revs it starts growling a bit. If there is any engine vibration you still have one cylinder missing. I had a similar issue at 200k miles and it was the spark plug noise suppressor in cyl 1.

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

I think as long as the brakes have been bled the brakes will be good 👍

@Jimsathome 8 ай бұрын

Looks like you had a Great Day Mike. Glad to see the Rat Wagon going down the road under her own power.

@micahbush3877 8 ай бұрын

Great video and an awesome job Mike!

@johnpalmer9088 8 ай бұрын

runs great mike you are a great wrench

@bt1028959 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see that wagon community im also building a t124 with m120 v12 engine

@gregandrews573 8 ай бұрын

Valve tap can be the oil rail used to drip oil onto cam lobes. They get gummed up and may not be flowing enough to keep up with lifters.

@dcformee123 8 ай бұрын

Maybe a good oil change would have some Mobil 1 synthetic and a nice filter from wix might help it?

@tomm5936 8 ай бұрын

Great job. Love this car.

@Markustajahoyrylaiva 8 ай бұрын

well done

@maverickflint1991 8 ай бұрын

Another great video

@Mustang00007 8 ай бұрын

Looks like you and your dog, reminds me of a movie...oh that's it Driving miss lola. Or Daisy..lol😅

@ricrossi5269 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Mike, you legend!

@josemarin8304 8 ай бұрын

Mike. Just fixed my 96 E320. Check if the fuel fitting allow gas to go to the fuel rail. Sounds like fuel starvation

@bigbellyrebuilds2778 8 ай бұрын

Good job mike that's a good looking wagon.

@johnfritz2944 8 ай бұрын

Great job Mike!!

@antoniomcdonald6460 8 ай бұрын

Mike you did it you're the man can't wait to see more of this car

@ranaspanner1 8 ай бұрын

Bravo !!! Its good that you persisted and got success !! Good for you !!

@adamtoman5855 8 ай бұрын

Good job Mike!! I been helping a friend with a 97 Pontiac, it’s been a bit of a bear to work on, so I feel ya when it feels like taking steps back. Where’s the other duck???

@toyhunt6268 7 ай бұрын

Is that a diesel busted engine or a regular gas busted engine sounding like that... Lol... I kid Mike, I kid I kiiid... I know you worked hard and long for you and us viewers so thanks and congrats! Closer and closer to the goal...

@2003cobramustang 8 ай бұрын

so happy you got her running and driving! look forward to more.

@att61y 8 ай бұрын

Excellent job Mike!

@dpaull76 8 ай бұрын

Very nice 👍

@jonpett5806 8 ай бұрын

Keep it up Mike !

@latainethomas3595 8 ай бұрын

Yea great job

@romeoalphafoxtrot9517 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Mike! That is so cool! Your Copilot Lola sure enjoyed the ride! I can't wait for the next video on the Rat Wagon!

@howardjacobs1325 8 ай бұрын

Hi Mike I think these wagons are really nice and yes cool too I wished I could find one seriously you a Loyla had a great ride there will be some little fixies amazing working job on the car so cool you have a great day and enjoy the day and week super video😊

@dworsak79 8 ай бұрын

Great job Mike! Glad you got er runnin again.

@kevinwright1551 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Nice job on getting it running again. Keep up the great work.

@markjones6181 8 ай бұрын

Awesome job Mike, love watching you and Lola bring back these wonderful gems!....Much love stay up and free brother......✨️💥👋

@T.leinus 8 ай бұрын

I just literally watched the other 2 latest videos on these. Love these since i own two, hope you'll find a s124 with a diesel engine and a manual tranny😊

@henryduke722 8 ай бұрын

Very nice car I like it

@In_memory_of_Dad 8 ай бұрын

Way to go Mike 👍

@benlee6500 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉on your success to make that estate runs smoothly....welldone

@user-ry4fe9sk4z 8 ай бұрын

Great job mike. Im poud of you. You make it❤💯👍💪

@cdoggyish 8 ай бұрын

Where's Benzo's girl? Is she ok Mike? Congratulations on getting the Rat Wagon on it's first drive!!

@brucecobb2349 8 ай бұрын

YEAH ! 🎉

@johnd130 8 ай бұрын

You should join the power tour using the white benz

@johnscales1686 8 ай бұрын

Yes mine ❤ love love it keep up 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤

@bigalsbikeandauto 8 ай бұрын

Benzo cracks me up 😂

@garyashdown5376 8 ай бұрын

It's a good job your good friends with Percy Verance old chap or you could have blown up and lost the plot. Looks like the oil pressure switch has lost the will to live😢. Great work as always cuddle buns. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧

@bradleysmith3963 8 ай бұрын

You know? Several years ago there was an infomercial that was selling these abrasive things that you put in place of your pads and they would resurface your rotors, I thought it was a pretty cool idea and would prob be perfect for your wagon in its current state, or any car that sits for an extended period of time. Love the video Mike!

@jasonwho9992 8 ай бұрын

Good job Mike I can’t believe you brought that back to life. Love your videos keep them coming. Oh and please don’t tell me you are down to only one duck 🦆

@fredtotal33 8 ай бұрын

Yea..what happened to the other duck??

@nathandodge6555 8 ай бұрын

Man there’s a lot of cool old houses in your neighborhood eh mike?

@howardgore9807 8 ай бұрын

I guess this is a win for getting it started and running. Parts seem to be hard to get but hopefully you'll be able to follow through to the finish line.