The Cheapest Engine Fix I’ve Ever Tried

My 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vito “Custard” has serious low compression issues, so before tearing the engine apart I decided to try an old-school trick using acetone thinners to free stuck piston rings. In this video I: Diagnose the compression problem Carry out a compression test Try the acetone thinner treatment See whether compression improves Attempt to bring the old diesel back to life Did it actually work, or is this just another internet myth? If you enjoy this video, subscribe for more Custard adventures. #MercedesVito #CompressionTest #DieselRepair #VanLife #ProjectVan #EngineRepair #OM601 #OM602 #Mechanic

Saying Goodbye to Patch… My 1967 Morris Minor 1000 Is Officially For Sale
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Saying Goodbye to Patch… My 1967 Morris Minor 1000 Is Officially For Sale

Reviving a Morris Minor Heater That Hasn’t Worked in 10 Years
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Reviving a Morris Minor Heater That Hasn’t Worked in 10 Years

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First Start Attempt After 15 Years — Will It Run?

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Why Flat Tappet Cams REALLY Fail (It's NOT Just The Oil)

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8 Symptoms of a Bad Torque Converter (DON'T IGNORE THIS!)

Complicated AND GOOD? Failed Mercedes OM651 Turbo Diesel Teardown Shows How OVERBUILT These Are!
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Complicated AND GOOD? Failed Mercedes OM651 Turbo Diesel Teardown Shows How OVERBUILT These Are!

1980 Pontiac Grand Le Mans Nears Completion! Radiator & Rear Shock Replacement
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1980 Pontiac Grand Le Mans Nears Completion! Radiator & Rear Shock Replacement

INSANE! Top 5 Primitive Recycling & Most Amazing Manufacturing Factory Processes in the World!
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INSANE! Top 5 Primitive Recycling & Most Amazing Manufacturing Factory Processes in the World!

What I Found Under This 50 YEAR OLD Daimler!
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What I Found Under This 50 YEAR OLD Daimler!

The Most Powerful Manifestation Technique ... It Works So Fast It's Scary.
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The Most Powerful Manifestation Technique ... It Works So Fast It's Scary.

Man RESTORES a Damaged Volvo Truck Engine to PERFECTION! | @RAZBORGRUZ - РЕМОНТ ГРУЗОВИКОВ
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Man RESTORES a Damaged Volvo Truck Engine to PERFECTION! | @RAZBORGRUZ - РЕМОНТ ГРУЗОВИКОВ

Don't throw away old generator engines if you don't know this! You'll be shocked
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Don't throw away old generator engines if you don't know this! You'll be shocked

I Finally Looked Underneath My Vito…
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I Finally Looked Underneath My Vito…

$30,000 Wasted - The Replacement Diesel Engine Almost Ran Away!
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$30,000 Wasted - The Replacement Diesel Engine Almost Ran Away!

Chosen One, This Is Why God Kept You Single All This Time
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Chosen One, This Is Why God Kept You Single All This Time

Programmiert dein Unterbewusstsein im Schlaf neu - Das stärkste Audio für deinen Quantensprung
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Programmiert dein Unterbewusstsein im Schlaf neu - Das stärkste Audio für deinen Quantensprung

REPAIRING MY VEYRON THEN TAKING IT BACK TO BUGATTI
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REPAIRING MY VEYRON THEN TAKING IT BACK TO BUGATTI

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Restoration of a Mitsubishi D1650 agricultural tractor

Is My Daimler's Engine Any Good?
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Is My Daimler's Engine Any Good?

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1974 Daimler Sovereign (Jaguar XJ6) Series 2 – What Have I Bought?