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New coolant temperature sensor for most Mercedes built from 1973 to 1993, Gasoline and Diesel models. Many gas models it is located on top of the thermostat housing. Sends signal to engine coolant temperature gauge on the dashboard. These are getting harder to get. Single pin
Only one available as shown. This is a good working latch but it does have one problem. I have seen these get so badly rusted and corroded that they are impossible to repair. Not the problem with this one. Very clean and no rust.
Hard to find. Good used working Bosch part to control speed of the rear wiper. Confirm your part number 123 821 01 63
Very good Emblems. Bright chrome and super straight.
Kent originally wrote this manual to go along with our 617 Turbo Diesel Front Crank Seal Replacement Kit as well as our 616 and 617 NON Turbo Crank Seal Kit. We have found that many of you are having problems with your front crank bolt loosening up or bolts sheer
This inexpensive kit will allow you to replace the old hardened and brittle fuel hose in your diesel's engine compartment as well as those old worn out factory clamps with new high quality worn gear clamps that will not cut into the rubber hose.
New turbo charger turbine shaft and exhaust turbine wheel as shown. This part has been highly balanced and is ready for installation. Make certain your compressor wheel is not bent or damaged as that could throw it out of balance. Comes with new shaft nut.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This line will not fit the 601 602 and 603 diesel engines produced from 1984 to 1995. If you order in error this part is not returnable. See applicable models and years in subtitle. We had this new straight hard line specially manufactured for us in Germany.
Every one of these pumps I have ever seen needs resealing. The seals and o-rings become just too hard over all those years of use. This is the most complete SLS (self-leveling suspension) pump overhaul kit on the market today.
Genuine Mercedes part. There are 4 clips that hold each of the two intake air grills (below wiper blades) to the bottom. If you are planning to remove them I recommend having new clips on hand. You need a total of 8 per car.
Brand new door striker for Right hand side, Front or rear.
New Fuel tank sending unit o ring. If you need to remove your sending unit to test or clean, it is a good idea to replace o-ring.
Fits 116 107 123 and 126 Chassis from 1977 to 1991.
SOLD IN PACK OF FOUR. These clips attach your lower mouldings at the bottom of the doors and bottom of front fenders. Rocker panel moulding retainer. Plan to have some spares on hand if you are removing the mouldings for car repaint or repair.
Use this gasket kit to install a rebuilt or good used turbo charger on your engine. Does not include exhaust manifold to engine block gasket but you do not need to remove the exhaust manifold to change the turbo. This is a gasket set only. NO INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED.
This right angle screwdriver is great for working in tight places - like removing speakers, voltage regulators, distributor caps, etc.
Rubber engine motor mounts are a very high failure rate part on these cars due to both age and mileage. Have you noticed your Mercedes 240D sedan is recently shaking more at idle. Maybe you just thought it was because it was a four cylinder.
-Please note 9 bolts required per engine
New rubber gasket type with hole at side.
Use this special swedge fittings when making any type of copper coil coolant heater for our SVO WVO fuel system. One end of this fitting clamps down tight on the copper pipe and the other end can accept any standard fitting with 1/4 inch male national pipe thread.
Use this special swedge fittings when making any type of copper coil coolant heater for our SVO WVO fuel system. One end of this fitting clamps down tight on the copper pipe and the other end can accept any standard fitting with 1/4 inch male national pipe thread.
If your window washer pump is running and the squirter nozzles are not working properly, you may need replace them with new VDO / Siemens parts. There is nothing like seeing where you are going! Sold individually.
This is one of Kent's favorite tools. Lets you reach into tight places - very long nose curved pliers with teeth - like hemostat. With the locking handles it is amazing what this clamp / pliers can hold - and the tight places it can get into!
Correct metric hex bolt to mount the front crank pulley to the crank counterbalance. These bolts become rusty, are easy to round out, and sometimes even break duty to engine vibration. Check the torque of these bolts.
New Plastic Drain Plug. Fits all models listed below:
Mercedes-Benz 240D
Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Mercedes-Benz 280E
Mercedes-Benz 300CD
Mercedes-Benz 300D
Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
Mercedes-Benz 300TD
WARNING: IF YOU ORDER THE WRONG ONE IT IS NOT RETURNABLE.
Set of 2 rubber motor mounts. These mounts fit TURBO DIESEL 300CD, 300D, 300SD, 300SDL, 300TD, and gas V8 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 420SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 560SEC, 560SEL. These are high failure rubber parts on older cars.
Brand new Hazard Flasher rocker type switch, located in Center console between window switches for 240D 300D 300TD 190E 190D 300SD 420SEL 380SL and other models from 1982 to 1991. If you are unsure it will fit your model, visually verify picture with existing switch.
I like the convenience of using the factory jack points (holes) but I absolutely DO NOT like using the factory jack - except in cases of emergency road side repair. You all know it can be a little unstable... I solved this problem by using a large heavy duty bolt.
SPECIAL ORDER PART -- MAY BE UP TO A WEEK BEFORE SHIPPING!
We are the only company in the world that will offer you a master cylinder with a bench bleeding kit and full 30-minute video instructions on how you can do this yourself!
This kit will work on the following models:
We are proud to offer the most complete and D.I.Y. doable high performance 617 turbo repair kit available on the market today. For optimal turbo performance, this is a service that should be performed every 100,000 miles (watch my video for explanation).
Fits all W123 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 280E 280CE 1977 to 1985 Used Above average condition. good shafts and good joints for smooth movement of your windshield wiper arms - NO plastic wiper boots included and no mounting hardware ( use from your existing W123).
Good used ash tray. Needs cleaning. Excellent zebra wood with no cracks.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING. Good used center dash wood strip. No Cracks with good finish. Slight bow in wood. THEY ALL ARE WARPED SOME DUE TO AGE!!! Missing metal backing.
NOTE: these bulb holders are the round style. They have 2 prongs for single element bulb when used with EUROPEAN headlights. You will need these when converting to Euro Headlights. Make certain your current socket is the same.
Bulb socket round style. Has 3 prongs for US headlights. Make certain your current socket is also round. Good condition, no corrosion.
Here is an assortment of 12 aluminum and copper sealing rings used in different locations on diesel engines and transmissions. This is not a complete set. Random spares from Kents stock. Handy to have in the garage for spares.
Crushable seal ring that fits between the prechamber and the cylinder head. Standard thickness approximately 2.0mm. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. New seals may be required to repair fuel and air leaks around the top of the prechambers. Special tools are required to replace this seal.
Crushable seal ring that fits between the prechamber and the cylinder head. Genuine first oversize thickness 2.3mm. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. New seals may be required to repair fuel and air leaks around the top of the prechambers. Special tools are required to replace this seal.
Plastic adjusting knob with clip. Fits many years and models with manually adusting mirrors.
Good used flywheel stretch bolt as shown. Very limited stock. Torque converter flex plate bolts.
Brand new balanced compressor wheel as shown. Increase horsepower by installing a new compressor impeller. The sharp clean edges really make a difference in compressor boost output. Most of these old wheels are worn. No instructions included.
UPDATE: This yellow slide hammer is no longer available. You can purchase our new silver Version 4 model. See related products below. This is one of the tools you will need to remove stubborn pre chambers.
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. ALSO FITS OM 636
New instrument cluster bulb with socket holder. Sold individually. PLEASE NOTE: This holder is only for the very small warning indicator bulbs, as well as your dash turn signal indicator lights. It is NOT for the larger bulbs that light your dash at night.
Good set of air conditioning compressor mounting bolts that mount the air compression to the engine. These are long special bolts. Sorry no spacers to washers.
Good used water pump double belt drive pulley for OM 617 turbo engines. WARNING: There are different sized pulleys floating around out there. Your engine could have been changed. PLEASE Measure your EXISTING pulley BEFORE ordering.
Getting to and removing the two hex head bolts that hold the starter to the bellhousing can be a real test of your sanity - especially if you don't have the right tool! You will need a heavy duty hex socket on a strong wobble extension.
All 5 cylinder turbo diesels 1978 - 1985 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD.
Good used air conditioning adjuster.