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This is a must-have tool if you own a 1970 to 1991 M116 or M117 V8 engine. It will also work on older six-cylinder gas and four and 5-cylinder engines from the 1960s up through 1985. Note: The included video instructions only cover removal and installation of the pin.
An often overlooked aged rubber part on these older v8 engines. No instructions included but can be found online.
Kent's instructions for replacing the real seal in this style pump. Make sure your pump is all aluminum ZF pump, or this seal will not work. Total run time: 14 minutes. An 8-inch C-clamp will be required to complete the installation.
A BIG C-clamp like this is pretty handy to have around your shop, but it is a must if you plan to open up your 1980s-era ZF aluminum power steering pump.
Only one is available. Must be hooked into your heater coil coolant hoses. The 5/16 inch metal fuel line is wrapped multiple times around the center coolant tube. No instructions but google for info online.
BRAND NEW old stock. Never mounted on a dash. No longer made. Rare find.
These have been tested. Removed from a running engine. No leaks or wetness around the fittings. No belt wear marks on the hoses. Only fits 126 300SD.
This 10-minute by Kent Bergsma will help you install an oversized filter mounted on an aluminum bracket in the engine compartment of your old 1977 to 1985 Mercedes diesel for the purpose of running vegetable oil. This video is included free with the purchase of our kit below.
In this 20-minute step-by-step instructional video, Kent will show you how to remove your early LH-Jetronic M119 fuel delivery system, overhaul it on the bench using our FID6 kit, and reinstall it back under the rear of your Benz.
This is not your standard cheap $20 to $30 filter. This high-performance fuel filter kit can be used with either a dual-tank or single-tank conversion from diesel fuel to straight vegetable oil (SVO) or waste cooking oil (WVO).
These 17-minute video instructions are now included with Kent's basic and deluxe Version 3 fuel injection pressure tester. You will learn some tips and tricks on how to pressure test an M103 fuel-injected 6-cylinder engine using one of our test kits.
The email questions from owners trying to get their old fuel-injected 1970 to 1993 Mercedes running right drive him crazy. Most follow a pattern, and most will require a fuel injection system flow and pressure test to troubleshoot the problem.
ONLY one set available. These are the actual parts you will receive.
See below for excerpts from these pdf download instructions:
DO NOT try to check out. Contact us via email (sales@mercedessource.com) if you wish to purchase, and we will arrange payment and discuss pickup options. It is very hard to find one this good, so we are offering it for sale even though it will require a pickup truck to come and get it.
These are the exact parts you will receive removed from a 1983 300SD. The key turns smoothly in the ignition tumbler and steering lock assembly.
Wire harness as shown. Note this one is for the 300SD as it has the long wire going down to the oil pressure sending unit. BUPS
Used wiring set and cables as shown. These are the actual parts you will receive. The cover on the alternator plus is missing and the plug has been taped up. BUPS
Excellent used driver-side motor mount arm with excellent bolt mount threads. If your threads are damaged or the bolt broke in the threads replacement is the best solution.. Please take a look below for the passenger side.
These instructions are specific to the axle boot replacement kit we sell but can also be "generic" in application to most models with rubber axle boots. They come as a PDF in a 2-up format.
Unless your steering box is all worn out, these are the parts you need to replace to get your 1981 to 1991 W126 steering tight again.
The original hex bolts are soft metal, and they round out easily. This makes it slow and tediously to adjust your door strikers. Torx is much better than Hex! Old Allen has passed on...
You will need a Torx T45 bit to install these.
If you have a W126 they all need this if it has not been done in the last 15 years.
This kit includes the following parts:
These are very common wear item on high mileage 126 chassis. It will start out as a clunking noise when you go over rough ground. When real bad it will be hard to get your car to track right down the road (it will want to wander) and you will experience rapid and uneven tire wear..
In this short 3-minute video, Kent will show you a trick that few know about. You can get those tapered shaft ball joints ( like to find on tie rods and control rods) loose without damaging the rubber boot. It can be faster and less painful than using traditional methods.
This is a very common failure item on the OM617 turbo diesel engines. There are two reasons why it bends or strips. 1) The original threaded adjusting rod is made of a VERY soft metal.
Kent has come up with a new repair kit that will permanently fix your sagging and sloppy inside door pulls. This applies to all W123 and W126 chassis. New ones are very expensive if you can find them. Good used ones are getting harder to get.
Tired of that sagging chrome door pull on your 123 or 126? My new kit will fix this problem permanently, and the handle will be better than when it left the factory. Watch the video below and Kent will explain what is in the kit and give you a before and after demonstration.
WARNING READ CAREFULLY: If your vacuum pump recently broke apart there may be a reason for it other than just a vacuum pump fatigue failure. When these pumps break up inside there is usually a problem with the drive mechanism inside the diesel engine.
Buy the tools with the variety pack of LED dash bulbs and save $$$. Included are 2 bright white, 2 amber, 2 red, and 2 blue bulbs. You will receive video instructions on how to use the tools and how to change the bulbs.
To read or download in a 2-up format. Kent will walk you through the steps of adjusting the valve clearances on your older 190D, 200D, 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, and 300SD. This procedure should be done every 12,000 miles. Two special wrenches are required.
If you have one of our pressure brake bleeders, you can easily attach this wand to the end of the hose by removing the brake master cylinder reservoir cap. You can place the exact amount of fluid in the tank, hang the wand in the fill hole, lock the valve open, and walk away.
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. With a more BLUE cast light, these bulbs will be much brighter, and they don't get hot!.
If you own one of these old W116, W123 or early W126 diesel Mercedes at some point this most likely will happen to you.
For 1980 to 1985 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300SD, 190E, 190D, 380SE, 380SEC, 500SEL and 380SEC. Do you have a power sunroof that is working poorly or maybe not at all? Does it move slowly in the morning, but it works fine when it heats up during the day?
NEW aftermarket knob almost identical to originals. Sold in sets of two as shown above.
I am going to list the reasons why I like this seal better than the genuine Mercedes seal. I know that some will prefer the original, so we will offer both individually with instructions. NOTE: if you purchase my sunroof master service kit, you will receive the aftermarket seal
Motor recently bench tested by Kent. The unit runs smoothly and gears are in good condition.
In this xx-minute video, Kent will share some tips and tricks to get new side seals installed in your old Benz. We are sorry we are not able to supply side seals at this time, as the aftermarket ones available are lacking in quality.
This is part 8 of Kent's 8-part video series on servicing and repairing the power sunroofs on the 1980 to 1985 W123, W126, and W201.
This is part 7 of Kent's 8-part video series on servicing and repairing the power sunroofs on the 1980 to 1985 W123, W126, and W201. This video will cover ONLY those issues related to the sunroof round motor drive assembly.
These old power non-tilting sunroofs are now 40-plus years old. These are specifically the sunroofs that used the later style round motor.
This is part 2 of Kent's 9-part video series on servicing and repairing the power sunroofs on the 1980 to 1985 W123, W126, and W201. This video will cover ONLY those issues related to the sliding roof panel.
You must inspect the sway bar, especially if the car has been subjected to road salt. Kent will explain in more detail in the video below.
Both in good used condition as shown
When replacing the pan or the gasket we recommend installing these new stainless hex bolts and washers. You can see the pans these will work on below.
Did the engine just quit? Does it just not start even with prolonged cranking? What could it be? The first thing you want to determine with most older cars is whether there is spark to the plugs.
I have chosen to call this a "partial" overhaul kit because full rebuild kits have been NLA for years. However, many of these pumps still need help, so I have assembled this kit to help owners restore some of their lost vacuum output.
For repairing non-structural areas only with Miracle Paint and fiberglass.
Have you ever wished you could get your hands on a manual that would answer all your diesel complaint questions?