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If you own a 1998 to 2006 Mercedes with a V6 (M112) or a V8 (M113) engine this is one job you will have to deal with at some point. Just pull the top cover off your engine and look. Even cars with low mileage may have oil seeping out the breather covers on the top of the heads.

You can save a lot of money if you can rebuild your old brake calipers, especially on some older models. If you can just get the pistons out of the housings, most calipers are rebuildable, unless they have been subject to road salt or have sat exposed to the weather for years without use.

The primary purpose of this Part 1 introduction is to give you, the viewer an overview of some of the challenges you will be faced with if you decide to replace the head gasket yourself.

We love doing oil changes on these engines. The oil filter housing is right in the front of the engine with NO obstruction. The engineers were finally thinking about us!

The voltage regulator is a very inexpensive part that usually wears out between 110,000 to 130,000 miles. It is often neglected and Kent believes many alternators have been replaced over the years when all they needed was a $25 to $30 voltage regulator!!!

To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.

When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running.

There is nothing better than a good buff and wax to bring out the shine on an old Benz. Particularly if the car has not been waxed in a couple years! The results are directly related to the amount of work you put into it.

Kent will share his knowledge from years of doing pressure tests on these old transmissions. Don't be afraid to do this. It is definitely a entry level DIY procedure. 

When you are resealing or rebuilding, or even just working on the B1 piston, you need to check the release pressure. This is done by measuring the distance the piston has to travel before the brake band clamps onto the K2 drum. This should NOT be neglected.

In this detailed step-by-step 26-minute video instruction, Kent will show you how to correctly install the B1 and B2 piston assemblies, check them for proper operation, and measure the required "free-play." He will also cover other items you will need to install on

There are several important seals and O-rings that need to be replaced before proceeding with reassembly. In this 26-minute video, Kent will go down both the right and left sides of the case and demonstrate each one. 72234CLASS

This is a comprehensive video (30 minutes long) that provides an in-depth explanation of testing and adjusting the modulation pressure in the 722.3 and 722.4 transmissions.

Kent will show you the procedure (along with troubleshooting and testing tips) with a 722.3 Transmission on the bench.

In this detailed step-by-step 20-minute video instruction, Kent will take this unit apart on the bench and demonstrate how to install all new O-rings and seals. 72234CLASS