OM501 Has No Compression! Engine Build, Part 1

A Mercedes-Benz OM501 is coming back to life! Follow the rebuild as fresh liners, pistons, bearings, and a new camshaft go in—plus precision checks, stubborn rust, and a tricky cylinder-head decision. There’s plenty of satisfying workshop action, so come see how this engine takes shape. #EngineRebuild #MercedesBenz #DieselEngine Subscribe for more workshop builds! Tell us what you liked most about the video in the comments! 👉 This channel was created in collaboration with    / @promotorbl   0:00:07 - Engine Preparation and Crankshaft Polishing 0:06:57 - Installing Liners and the Crankshaft 0:21:08 - Piston Assembly and Measurements 0:33:46 - Camshaft, Timing, and Oil Pan Repair 0:48:26 - Oil Pan Installation and Final Checks 0:54:53 - Cylinder Head Damage and Repair Plan 0:58:30 - Refurbishing the Cylinder Heads