JUST ARRIVED! German-made diesel fuel injector nozzles are back! CLICK HERE to order.
STUDY pictures carefully to see if this is a match. Look at part number.
We only have a few of these available from Kent's old stock. When gone, there will be no more. Tension housing and pin have been cleaned and inspected. Excellent condition. New spring and gasket are included. Use of a thread locker on the cap is recommended.
You attach these to your 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 5-cylinder engine and turn the engine over with the starter motor for cleaning and testing.
these are almost gone and word has it they may no longer be made. ONE PER CUSTOMER ONLY!
This is unique to most 1985 OM617 CA models with TRAP OXIDIXER. Only fits models with the air filter mounted OFF the engine, behind the passenger side headlight assembly.
In this short video Kent will explain how to use his stud repair kit (see relaed below) to fix damaged oil filter threads in the top studs that hold the cap on.
If you discover a stud loose when doing an oil change on your 1977 240D 300D 300TD 300SD here is the kit you will need to fix it properly. Even comes with new semi-locking cap nuts. Watch Kent's YouTube video below to learn more.
The kit comes with the following:
You should change this crush washer every time you change your engine oil. Good to have some spares on hand.
Fits 300D, 300TD, 300CD and 300SD from 1981 to 1985. Hard now to find good ones. This is the only one we have. This is the actual part you will receive.
Fits 1981 to 1984 300TD turbo and 1982 to 1984 300D and 300CD and 1981 to 1984 300SD with air filter mounted on engine. This is the actual part you will receive.
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.
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.
This is the actual part that will ship. We will include a new block mounting gasket and new cap shaft o-rings. BUPS
See below for excerpts from these pdf download instructions:
We have only seen one of these, and it came off a 150,000 mile 1977 240D. I am sure it would fit the 1978 and 1979 240D, but it would not be original. Study the pictures carefully. Note the different cap designs with long center bolt. BUPS
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.
Now, you can put newer style "pencil glow plugs" in your early W123 300D 300CD and 300TD by following the instructions written by Kent Bergsma. Kent walks you through the process, explains some of the pitfalls, and winds up showing you the finished product. These are the instructions.
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.
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.
Condition as shown. This is the actual part you will receive.
Steel waste gate housing cover plate as shown. No hardware or gasket
Good used condition. no damage or excessive wear on the teeth.
The MOST little known and often overlooked part on the OM617 engine! And when it fails it can affect your engine cooling temp.
This is a complete kit. Aftermarket new plastic breather tube with short and long rubber hoses.
This will be instructional information that you can not find anywhere else! The focus of the 25-minute video will be on removing and replacing the oil cooler thermostat once the oil filter housing is removed for a 1977 to 1985 engine ( excluding the 190D).
Want to find out if your oil cooler thermostat is working correctly? In this 22-minute video, Kent will take you through a test sequence that you can perform in your garage. Please note that this video DOES NOT include details of removing or replacing the oil filter housing.
For 300D, 300CD, 300TD, and 300SD built in those years. This thermostat has a very limited supply. You might want to purchase while still available. There is NO substitute.
Set of two new aluminum washers as shown.
This OEM thermostat from another engine fits perfectly in the OM617 diesel engine. It does require a special rubber seal, which we include here.
Excellent used prechamber as shown. pre chamber
In this 13-minute instructional video, Kent will walk you through the steps of inspecting and replacing the round throttle shaft bushing in your W123 turbo 300D, 300CD, or 300TD. Watch the YouTube video below for an introduction.
CONFIRMATION ALSO FITS ON W123 GASOLINE 230CE FIREWALL MOUNT! We are currently the only good source to replace your aging or broken throttle linkage ball-bushing on your later W123 diesels.
Removing the front rubber engine mounts requires getting under the car and going up inside a hole in the subframe to remove the main bolt. And it can be a bear! I don't know who they hired to tighten these at the factory, but he must have been a brute.
ALL NEW PARTS INSTALLED BY US! We assemble and check fit and tolerances. Kent's written instruction manual included. WARNING: Only fits engine with Garrett turbos. Will not work with KKK turbochargers.
Includes Kent's four detailed videos on every aspect of this job! This is our combination kit for DIY installation of a new front crank seal in an OM 616 four-cylinder and OM617 five-cylinder NON-turbo diesel engine. The price if purchased individually is $174.00.
In this 14 minute instructional video, Kent will share with you the tools you will need along with some tips and tricks that will help you successfully remove a prechamber from the cylinder head. This can be done with the head on or off the engine.
Includes Kent's four detailed videos on every aspect of this job! This is our combination kit for DIY installation of a new front crank seal in an OM617 turbo diesel engine. Price if purchased individually is $174.00.
Damage to these is becomming more common as they engines age. If your fuel injectors are not firing fuel properly the ends of the prechambers cac burn right off causing all sorts of "weird" engine performance problems. prechamber pre chamber
FREE steel liner included as shown. Brand new old stock. Size on top of piston is 91.47
This custom-made thin head wrench by Kent Bergsma can save the day and your pocketbook. It is very important that you hold the fitting base on the oil cooler when removing the oil cooler hoses. A regular 22mm wrench is almost always too thick and can also cause damage.
This is a great solution to what is sometimes a nagging problem. This heavy duty and flexible and adjustable plastic spacer can be put on the top or bottom radiator to prevent chafing in and area where it might come in contact the the engine or the radiator.
Why is this so important? It is primarily due to the age of these cars now and the fact that lurking problems can be hidden from visual inspection. There is not ONE diesel that Kent has looked at in the last five years that does not need this service! Even ones with under 150,000 original miles.
Version 4 update 2/22: New color and style but still does the same job. This is one of the key tools you will need to remove stubborn pre chambers from the cylinder head of your old diesel engine.
Tightens and Removes Collar Nuts on 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 300SDL 190D 2.2 1969 to 1987. Works on most Mercedes diesel engines up through 1987 only.
This video ONLY covers some of Kent's "tips and tricks" on installing a harmonic balancer back onto the front of the crankshaft on an old Mercedes engine. The specific procedure was filmed while doing a front crank seal replacement on a 1983 240D.
We starting using some of these to plug brake lines while changing out calipers. Then we started using them on fuel and oil hoses. Now we are using them all over the place and keep finding new uses for them on a monthly basis. These are a MUST HAVE! Watch the video below to become a believer!
PLEASE NOTE: This puller is custom-modified and is made to order. It has to be narrower than the diesel version. PLEASE allow three to four days before it can be shipped to you.
When doing a compression test you must properly seal the inner surface of the pre-chamber with the fuel injector hole adapter. Copper washers work the best for this to ensure a 100 percent seal. Do not use the engine's heat shield washers.
This 25-minute video is a supplement to Kent's other instructions on replacing diesel engine front crank seals. It is offered free of charge with one of the seal replacement kits.
In this video Kent will share some set up tips as well as explain what is in the compression tester and an overview of how it is used.