The front and rear seals in both the manual and power sunroofs are the same, but the procedure to remove and replace the sunroof panel differs.
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.
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?
For all 1968 to 1979 111 coupe, 108, 109, 114, 115, 107C, 116 (included 1980 models(. 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?
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.
These old power non-tilting sunroofs are now 45-plus years old. These are specifically the sunroofs that used the early-style rectangular sunroof motor and separate drive mechanism connected by a rubber drive bushing. They did not come with deflector air dams.
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.
For all 111, 112, 108, 109, 114, 115, 107, 116, 123, 126, and 201 chassis (Nontilting roofs up through 1986). Do you have a power sunroof that is working poorly, or maybe not at all?
It is the front door strikers that usually wear out first. This complete kit will help you get the old bolts out and the new strikers installed and adjusted properly.
This is a set of four STAINLESS STEEL custom machined Torx head door striker bolts. They will eliminate many headaches related to door closing issues on the W123 doors on all models from 1977 to 1985.
If you round out a head on a W123, W126, or 560SL door striker bolt, you don't have to panic. This video will show you two ways to remove the damaged bolt using Kent's emergency removal tool set.
When you install a new door striker, you will have to adjust it so the door closes and fits properly. This can be time-consuming, as it involves a fair amount of trial and error.
GENUINE MERCEDES FRONT SUNROOF SEAL
In this video, Kent will show you the tricks of getting the front sunroof seal installed without pulling your hair out. It will require the tool shown that is included with the purchase of the front seal.
In this short video, Kent will demonstrate how to prep the sunroof if there is rust in the seal area and how to install a new rear seal using the tool, lubricant, and glue provided in his kit. PLEASE NOTE: The sunroof panel has to be removed from the car.
For all 108, 109, 114, 115, 116, 123, and 126 (up to 1985) with video instructions
In this 19-minute detail instructions, Kent will show you how to get the old seal out, how to trial fit the new seal, and how to glue it in place properly. You can not believe how many seals we see that have not been installed properly.
This kit has enough red clips (60) to do both sides on the 123 240D, 300D, 300TD, 300CD, 280E, and 280CE. You will receive the best tool to remove the side trim and the best tool to remove the old red clips from the side trim after removal.
RUST-FREE and damage-free passenger-side front fender, as shown. ALL original light silver blue paint. No rust and no previous damage from being hit.Some peeling of the paint on the top edge due to torch heat to melt the glue they used to at the factory.
These quality 6.5 inch wire cutters are made of special steel, the blades are high-frequency hardened steel. Suitable for cutting soft copper wire, plastic wire, small cable, aluminum wire, soft alloy wire, jewelry making, multifunctional manual edge banding pliers.
If you own an older Mercedes sedan or wagon, it is a very good idea to remove all four door panels, repair components, clean drains, and, most importantly, lubricate all moving parts, as Kent explains in numerous YouTube videos.
This covers power sunroofs on the W111, W108, W114, W115, C107 (SLC), W116 (including the 1980 W116 sedans) and the early W123 (1977 to 1979). Are you dealing with any of these sunroof problems? Stuck roof, broken drive gears, bad cable, no lubrication, brok
Also covers 1980 W116 sedans. In this 20-minute instructional video, Kent will walk you through the steps of getting the steel sunroof panel installed properly back into the car's roof. The first step will require cleaning, inspection, and possible replacement of the plastic slides.
Also covers 1980 W116 sedans.
Contamintion in the window washer fluid tank is one of the main reasons the spray nozzles get plugged up. Install this little fitler somewhere in the line between the pump and the nozzles on the hood and secure with zip ties.
Also covers 1980 W116 sedans. The sunroof transmission drive unit moves the cable back and forth to open and close the sunroof. Five gears inside this unit transfer the incoming drive from the motor ( high speed) to the final drive, moving the cable (slow speed).
This also covers the 1980 W116 sedan. In part one, Kent will show you how to get all the sunroof parts off our old Mercedes and on a bench, particularly if your sunroof is broken and not moving. In this 21-minute instructional video, here is a list of the subjects he covers:
These are not show quality but look ok from a distance. They have light facial scratches, but all the back side springs and clips are fully intact and hold tight to the wheel. FITS ALL models with 14-inch alloy wheels from the early 1970s to 1985 with the bundt cake style wheels.
In this 14 minute instructional video, Kent will show you how to safely remove the side window lower trim without damaging the car's paint or the soft aluminum trim. He will do this using his special tool to do this job. He will also show you how to install the trim back on without bending it.
PLEASE NOTE: The product has changed slightly since the videos were made. August 2026 update. The pry piece is no longer a screwdriver handle. It is now a padded, rubberized tube (see picture below).
a small clip that attaches to the forward end of the power sunroof cable. When you damage or lose this one. Here is your replacement...
Cad plating can be expensive but is great for show restorations. If you just want to make those parts on your old Benz look good then this is the closest paint Kent has found to looking like cadmium gold plating. Check out the pictures below of the fuel delivery brackets he did with this paint.
Only one available. Straightened and painted black. Not perfect but way better than most and has been cleaned, lightly straightened and painted satin black. The small dents in the face will be hidden once the license plate is installed.
This video is loaded with tips on how to properly lubricate all the key components that make your sunroof operate smoothly and properly. It is NOT a complete manual on everything related to sunroofs. It will NOT show you all the details to get the sunroof out and back in.
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.
In this 22-minute instructional video, Kent will take you inside the door on a W123 240D and show you all the key points that should be lubricated and the type of lubricants you should use.
Good used emblems as shown. All pins are in tack.
Hard to believe we took so long to come up with this tool. It was Gerson's genius that made it happen. The secret turned out to be the hook that keeps the tool in place while stretching out the rubber donut. Wow! What a cool tool.
This one is a very nice passenger side front side rubber mounting bracket. Not rusty like most you see. The threaded mounting stud is fully in place and has not been broken off by rust. We include the special aluminum mounting spacer and nut for the back side. You will be happy with this one.
This was a good working unit before taken apart. All the internal parts are very usable. This will give you some repair spares for the future.
Kent jokingly mentions this has become a late W123 epidemic! You see this problem happening on all late model 240D, 300D, 300CD, and 300TD wagons.
This video will show Kent's technique on how to prime and paint alloy wheels using our wheel paint kit and masking dam that we sell separately. See below. The techniques will also apply to any spray can paint you should choose to use.
Maybe you have even tried this only to have to patch fall on the floor when you walk away... ( it has happened to Kent... :-) ).
This can happen when you least expect it! It happened to me right when I purchased a W109 300SEL and it can be really frustrating.
This on-demand training video will walk you through the steps you need to follow in order to get your headliner panel off so you can work on the sunroof. If your sunroof won't open, you are stuck - right? Not SO according to Kent.
This is the best tool we have found to remove the chrome side trim strips and snap type door panels on may of the older models from the mid 1960's to the mid 1980's.
Good, used right-side hinge as shown. Last one available. Original ivory in color
DOES NOT INCLUDE HOOD PAD --- This special glue is not easy to find and the price has recently fluctuated drastically since 2021.This kit includes what you will need to successfully install a new foam hood pad in your older Mercedes.