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This is the newest LED light bulb Kent has found and tested that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a white light and they don't get hot!
If you have ever changed the fluid in a 4matic transfer case you will understand why Kent is so excited about his new custom pressure bottle.
When you see how clean these are you realize they were not mounted on a car very long. This is a set of right and left frames with good reflectors. Will need cleaning and polishing, bulbs and glass lenses to complete.
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Great find, especially if you are a W111 coupe convertible enthusiast. This introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with the W109 and W111 series vehicles and the M116 V8 engine.
Very Rare. One of the first of these types of manuals released. This introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with the Registration Year 1973 Passenger Cars vehicles.
This hose assembly was used on the fuel delivery systems in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Installed on some R107 450SL and 450SLC, W116 450SE / L and 280SE, and the W123 280E and 280CE. Be sure to check your car before ordering to make certain this hose is installed.
This introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with model year 1994 202 series vehicles. This covers changes and new developments, it does not cover all repair information on the above chassis. Good condition as shown, some edge wear.
Those old hardened and discolored plastic fuel hoses in your diesel engine compartment probably need to be replaced. When they crack and break you can dump a ton of fuel out on the road before your engine quits and leaves you stranded.
Kent modified this puller and developed a procedure to remove the front crank seal race so the job could be affordable from the DIY mechanic. This costs less than half the cost of the factory tool.
Two new wing nuts. These have wider wings so they are easier to loosen and tighten. Replace the nut that most people install after the wing nut has been lost!
Kent has found and tested this newest LED light bulb that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a more yellow cast warm white light, and they don't get hot!
This kit will give you everything you need to fix the leaking or aged Tee hose between the fuel damper and the fuel accumulator on most 1977 to 1980 fuel delivery systems. Watch the video below to learn why this is needed.
Brand new upper and lower radiator hoses as shown.
Brand new aftermarket fuel accumulator for the 1986 to 1991 V8 engines. It is mounted near the fuel filter under the back end of the car and hardly ever gets replaced. What does it do and how do you know if it is bad.
Also will work on (some but not all) 1976 to 1980 280SE, 280SEL, 280SL and 280E. Brand new aftermarket fuel accumulator for the 1976 to 1985 V8 engines. It is mounted near the fuel filter under the back end of the car and hardly ever gets replaced.
R107 power Hirschmann antenna are no longer available new. It is possible to remove and repair the old Hirschmann antenna if you are willing to dig in and spend time cleaning, adjusting, lubing, etc.
DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY METAL FACTORY HARD LINES!!!
This will hold the top of the strut and keep it from turning when removing and installing the 22mm nut.
Power Hirschmann antennas are no longer available new. It is possible to remove and repair the old Hirschmanns if you are willing to dig in and spend time cleaning, adjusting, lubing, etc.
It was difficult to find a filter to fit the correct size outlet hose. Install this steel 10-micron filter in your fuel tank outlet hose to protect your fuel pump. Clamps are provided along with a pull to plug the fuel hose temporarily to reduce fuel spills.
This is such a big problem on early 1977 to 1979 123 240D diesels that I decided a good replacement kit was in order. Often I find the main feed wire loose or frayed, the fuse box cracked or melted, and the fuse connector points corroded or loose.
All 380SL, 380SE, and 380SEL owners take note. Even if you acquire a nice 380 like Kent's Cherry you are going to need some or all of these components ( unless of course it was recently done by a competent mechanic ).
A brand new set of two grease caps as shown by Febi. Time to get rid of those ugly beat up and dented grease caps.
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in ALLOY wheel styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ORDERING to confirm the type of accumulator you have. ( Watch the last video below for examples )For systems with ONE HOLE ACCUMULATOR only. Some 450SL, 450SLC, 450SE, 450SEL with 4.5 and W116 280SE .
This may or may not be repaired with out additional parts. No guarantees. The motor runs and gears run back and forth. The mast tower was broken off but a new one is included ( see below). We are also include a brand new antenna mast.
This original power antenna has been inspected, cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, and tested in our shop. New Antenna mast installed. This one is in super nice condition. See the video below for the process.
BRAND NEW. No longer made.
Emergency brake shoe maintenance is often neglected because the rear brake disc / rotor has to be removed to inspect and repair them. If the car has ever been driven a long distance with the emergency brake on, expect problems.
One of the most often neglected maintenance items we see even when brake work has been done at a shop. These should just be replaced every 15 years for better performance and to reduce excessive brake pad and rotor wear.
BRAND NEW tight-fitting taillight seals for you 123. These are one of the key sources of water getting into your 1977 to 1985 sedan or coupe trunk.
Whether your just changing pads, hoses, or doing a complete brake system overhaul, the items we include in this DIY will guarantee the job gets done with no mistakes, minimum frustration, and lasting results. There is no other kit like this anywhere.
FULL set of 12 new spark plugs for your V6.
Full set of 16 new spark plugs.
Kent has tried a lot of different socket and extension combinations, but for him, this one works the best. You will have multiple options to work in tight places.
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in other styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in other styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in other styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
A better mousetrap? Yes, it is. If you think Kent is just trying to sell something, watch the video below. After watching it in action, you will believe this really is the best tool out there for the job!
I figured out why the spark plugs in these V6 engines don't seem to ever get changed.
With this deluxe kit, you can reduce frustration and save big when doing it yourself. Watch the videos below to learn more!
Tired of trying to get your bent dash wood to stick to the dash? Have you tried to glue it or use tape only to have it loosen or fall off again? This new kit Kent put together will solve the loose dash wood problem once and for all.
This is one of those severely neglected parts that seems never to get changed. This is the FIRST thing you want to look at when the engine won't start, starts and quits, or misfires erratically. This is a quality German-made Bremi aftermarket cap.
It is hard to find the right motor mount bolts for the 116 diesels. They have to be good hard steel and just the right length. We have provided locking washers to install with the bolts so they will not loosen up.
Diesel idling too fast. Diesel idling too slow. Diesel shaking at idle. Transmission jerks with shifting from Park to Drive. These are some of the symptoms that might indicate your engine's idle speed is not adjusted correctly.
Since new original style pumps are no longer made, this is the best way to finally fix your old fuel pump leaks and poor performance.
If your V8 is running hot or temp gauge is moving you may have a bad sending unit. Located at the front of the engine. Easy replace. Drain one gallon of coolant out of the radiator before removing it.
If your fuel gauge stops working or is not reading accurately, many times it can be repaired by removing it from the fuel tank, taking it apart and giving it a good internal cleaning of the contact points, float shaft, and wires.
We have been talking about this for years. It was Ryan who got a friend to make this for us. It is a very high-quality vinyl with a special stick adhesive that "breathes" and does not allow bubbles to get trapped during application.