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Applies to 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD Diesel This guide is written specifically for owners of 123 and 126 diesels from 1977 up to 1984. There are some sections that apply to the 115 and 116 chassis but it is not specific to those models.
Set of 10 fuel injector sealing washers. Also know as heat shield crush washers. Fit 1984 to 1999 Mercedes aluminum head 60x. diesel engines 4, 5, and 6 cylinder (190D, 300D, 300TD 300D 2.5 300SDL 350SD S350 and E300D).
Fits all Diesels from 1965 to 1985
Excellent used set of torque converter bolts with correct washers included. These bolts are critical and I often see them replaced with improper bolts. There are six that are required to hold the flex plate to the torque converter on all Mercedes diesel engines from 1969-1985.
New fan clutch. Fits 1986 to 1993 124 and 126 Chassis 300D, 300TD, 300D 2.5, 300SDL, 350SD and 350SDL.
New belt tensioner pulley. Common cause of noise at front of engine when bearing starts to go. Should be replaced at 120K as a preventative measure.
Set of four (4) new factory door striker bolts. It is very easy to round these off. If you are planning on removing or adjusting your strikers then I highly recommend you have these new bolts on hand. Fits 123 chassis from 1977-1985 and and 126 chassis from 1981-1991.
This 5 piece set is made out of plastic so it will not mar or scratch paint, glass, chrome trim, etc.
New Bremi distributor rotor fits models listed above from 1986 to 1991. Check yours now for heavy burn marks or arcing.
New Bosch distributor cap fits models listed above from 1986 to 1991. Check yours now for cracks or arching.
Excellent used horn pad with good rubber and emblem. Fits 123 and 126
chassis from 1981 to 1985.
Excellent used diesel fuel check valve for four and 5-cylinder diesels from 1977 to 1985. This valve is mounted inside the injection in line going to the filter. When this check valve leaks, it causes a hard start in the morning due to low fuel pressure during the initial start-up.
New intake manifold gasket between head and manifold. You should consider replacing this gasket when you remove your manifold to replace the glow plugs. Fits all 603 6 cylinder diesel engines from 1986 to 1995.
New Bosch pre-pump that mounts on side of injection pump. This is what makes your 60x. engine self priming and delivers fuel pressure to the injection pump.
New heavy duty water pump complete with gasket that fits all 190D 2.5, 124 chassis 300D, 300TD and 300D 2.5, 126 chassis 300SDL and 350SD and SDL, and 140 chassis 300SD and S350D. No instructions at this time.
This is that hard to find plastic inspection / access cover that goes on the underside of your 617 turbo diesel engine. Most of the time it is cracked or missing allowing dirt and oil to get into the flywheel area. Easy remove and replace. It just snaps in the hole.
Yes, with age they can leak from the inside out ever so slowly. Replace before they fail! This is a great upgrade that fits most models from early 70s up to mid to late 90s. The wire protector on these hoses will prevent chaffing especially from loose V belts.
New Graf Water Pump with seals. Do not go to the trouble to replace your 103 engine water pump and buy a cheap after-market brand.
Stop those water leaks now! This high-quality rubber trunk seal fits all sedans with W126 chassis from 1981 to 1991, both gasoline and diesel. It now comes with complete instructions loaded with tips. We recommend E6000 adhesive, which can be purchased separately below.
Fits all models from the late 1960s up to the early 1990s that use a contact grounding spring inside the front hub bearing grease caps. Sold as a set of two (2). This important copper spring provides a clean contact to ground for the brake pad sensor wire.
New set of upper and lower radiator hoses that fit 1981 to 1985 300SD, 1981 to 1985 300TD, and 1982 to 1985 300D and CD (turbo engines only). NOTE: Does fit SOME late-model 240D.
This is the number one cause of a sharp engine rattling noise at idle on the early 602, 603 and 604 engines. It is not that the shock goes bad, but the bushings car wear out prematurely due to harsh vibration and the ends of the shock will make a terrible noise inside the loose bushing.
Leaking fuel injector pumps have become a very common problem in the 60x. engines produced from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. The early 60x.
New inside passenger compartment hood release handle and mounting plate. This fits all 116 chassis sedans from 1973 to 1980 and all 126 sedans and coupes (SEC) from 1981 to 1991. Check yours for cracks now before it completely breaks off!
Fits 116, 123, AND 126 with 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine only. This is a common failure item. The plate adjusting bolt often gets damaged beyond repair. This is often damaged due to lack of understanding how to adjust belt tension.
New Genuine Mercedes engine shock bushing kit. Helps to reduce engine shake and vibration. Fits all 300SD both 116 and 126 from 1978 to 1985.
If you also need the engine shock look below to order.
New Stabilus engine Shock. Helps to reduce engine shake and vibration. Fits all 300SD both 116 and 126 from 1978 to 1985.
If you also need the mounting bushings and hardware kit look below to order.
This is a very important maintenance item for all 116 and 123 chassis 617 5 cylinder turbo diesel owners.
This is the unit that keeps your serpentine belt properly tensioned. This is a common part to see wear out in the 120,000 to 150,000 mile range. When it does, your belt will become loose leading to belt noise, overheating, and poor alternator output.
We only believe in using OEM ContiTech belts for your 103 engine. This new belt will install on 190E 2.6 to 1989, all 260E and 300E 1986 to 1989, 300TE 1988 to 1989, and 126 300SE/L Sedan 1988 to 1989.
For other years and models of the 124 chassis please use our contact page.
In stock and ready to ship. New aftermarket fan clutch replacement for 113,111, 108 and 109 chassis gas engines from 1968 to 1973, all 114 and 115 gas and diesel, all 123 gas and diesel engines 1977 to 1983 and 1981 to 1983 126 300SD.
New silicone waste gate hose that fits all 617 turbo diesels. This includes the 300SD, 300D turbo, 300CD turbo and 300TD turbo 1978 to 1985. common wear item. This hose is often replaced with a standard rubber hose or fuel hose. That will not stand up to the heat of the turbo.
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.
Fits all Mercedes models with 14" steel wheels. Here is one brand new lugbolt. Good to have on hand as most spare tires are mounted on steel rims! Make sure to never use the lug bolts from alloy wheels on your steel wheels! The measurements are M12 x x1.5mm with a 38mm overall length.
Fits all Mercedes models with the 14" Alloy bundt cake style wheels. The measurements are M12x1.5mm by 51mm overall length. This is a set of five brand new silver lug bolts.
Fits all GAS ENGINE exhaust systems for W107, W116, W126, W124 and W201 chassis from 1972 to 1995. Gas engine exhaust systems are generally heavier and run hotter than diesel engine exhaust systems. This is a wider and more heavily reinforced exhaust hangar than the standard round type.
New head gasket set. Fits all 5 cylinder TURBO diesel engines only from 1978 to 1985 including 300D, 300CD, 300TD and 300SD. Comes complete with all gaskets only as shown in the picture. Valve stem seals, chain tensioner gasket, thermostat housing gasket, and valve cover gasket are NOT included.
Replace your old worn and weak expansion tank cap to eliminate minor coolant loss problems. Watch the video below as Kent will explain the difference in caps and why you want to make sure you purchase the correct one.
Set of (2) new rubber hood stop buffers to adjust the front corner closing of our hood. You will normally see the rubber ends missing, hardened or cracked. Replace and properly adjust for better hood closure. Fits all models that use stop buffers from 1963 to 1993.
If your pan plug is worn, leaking or rounded off, dont fight it anymore! Buy a new pan plug and copper sealing ring and stop those unsightly oil drips now. This is the small 13 mm head factory pan drain bolt that came on 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD and 300SD from 1974 to 1985
If your oil cap is leaking oil or you find it very hard to remove then it is best to replace it. This new OE cap with fit all gas and diesel model engines from 1984 to 1993.
For 200D 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD to 1985. This manual is written specifically for the diesel owner who wishes to know more about his engine and to understand how to tune and adjust it for maximum performance.
This is a brand new 3 way Vacuum change over valve. It is located in the engine compartment on a number of different chassis Mercedes, both gas and diesel models, from the 70s up through the late 90s.
This "permanent" red threadlocker is probably the best that I have used. It has the best sealing cap and cures rapidly and reliably when confined between metal parts. Use it to lock threaded fasteners, nuts, bolts and screws from loosening.
For those of you needing extra fiberglass cloth for your rust repairs, we have put together an ideal kit of the most commonly used types of cloth. These are the types that work best with Miracle Paint. Size many vary but it will be one square foot. You get 2 pc.
FITS ALL 123 chassis cars from 1977 to 1985 and ALL 126 Chassis cars from 1981-1991, both Gasoline and Diesel models! If you are not sure of your application just pop your hood to see if you have one inline on the drivers side of the engine compartment.
PLEASE READ THE ALERT BELOW BEFORE ORDERING. If your 126 sedan or SEC coupe is making front end clunking noises when you brake or go over bumps at slow speed you most likely need to replace the bushings where the lower front suspension guide rod attaches to a body subframe casting.
Fits 126 Chassis sedans and coupes 380SE 380SEL 380SEC 500SEL 300SD 300SDL 350SD 350SDL 420SEL 300SE 300SEL 560SEC and 560SEL from 1981 to 1991. The best way to restore the original ride and feel of your Mercedes is to replace your shock absorbers with new Bilsteins.
If your steering is feeling a little weak or mushy replace the steering shock absorber. Easy to install on the cross steering link with only two bolts. It comes with instructions for easy installation!
Fits all 126 sedans right front door. This black coated aluminum trim part fits around the chrome door pull. the aluminum part is solid, but the black coated material on the top side is cracked.