C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

C36 AMG Homemade Restoration

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Old Sep 11, 2021 | 08:04 PM
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C36 AMG Homemade Restoration

This is my restoration, I hope you enjoy it.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 01:01 AM
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great work! thank you for saving this car!
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 04:38 PM
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You installed the wrong spark plugs. These engines need copper plugs. The engine will not run right with iridium plugs.
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 04:54 AM
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Well done, sir! That’s dedication right there.
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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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Ill re watch the video again. Had to skip because I didn't have time but I always enjoy this kind of stuff
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Old Sep 23, 2021 | 09:55 AM
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Awesome to see w202 amg videos on youtube. Reminds me of my 1996 blk 36 that i partially restored! keep the videos coming!!!
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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ccrelan
You installed the wrong spark plugs. These engines need copper plugs. The engine will not run right with iridium plugs.
Really? Ive had iridium plugs for 4 years now and cars run great.
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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 05:30 PM
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Copper plugs in C36 M104 engines
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Old Oct 4, 2021 | 07:45 PM
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16 years of working on 2 different M104 cars. ccrelan is right, they ONLY tolerate OEM copper plugs. But m113 V8 has much better compatibility with a wider range of plugs.
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 10:36 AM
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Great job its gonna run like a new AMG or even better 👍🏼
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