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Early Mercedes Wiper Arm Removal, Replacement and Adjustment Procedure
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How to Fix Some Early Turn Signal Levesr That Won't Hold Position - On Demand Video

Most 1965 to 1976 models if they still function but lever will not hold. In most cases you can repair it yourself and save big $$$.

An annoying problem on many older Mercedes up to 1980 that have an aluminum housing surrounding the turn signal arm latching assembly. When these wear out the lever will not hold position when you push it up or down.

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Waking Up An Old Benz That Has Sat For Years Part 1 - On Demand Video

Kent covers what you may have to do first with the engine and fuel system

When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running. 

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Removing and Replacing an Inside Rear View Mirror
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Removing and Replacing an Inside Rear View Mirror the Easy Way

Part of Kent's $2 tip video collection. The tip will only cost $2 but you could save considerable money and grief by watching this video. Hard enough to remove and almost impossible to reinstall by hand unless...

Understanding how an inside rear view mirror is mounted is essential for proper removal and replacement. The mirror can be easily damaged if you do not know the tricks to getting it snapped back into the mounting bracket in the head liner.

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Mercedes Check Strap
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Mercedes Door Check Strap Diagnosis and Replacement - On Demand Video

Common repair that you can do yourself with minimal tools and mechanical experience

Groaning, snaping and jammed door check straps are a common problem on the older models (up through 1995). This is primarily due to age and lack of lubrication. Newer models will soon start having similar problems. Rain water getting inside the doors is the big killer.

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Abnormal Diesel Engine Noise Troubleshooting - On Demand Video

How to determine if the engine noise is external or internal

Diesel engines make noise. Some ticking and rattling is normal and not something you should be concerned about. Certain loud knocking or rattling noises could be a sign that something bad is happening to the engine, especially if the noise comes on suddenly.

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Jacking Up a Mercedes Benz - On Demand Video Instruction
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Introduction to Jacking Up an older Mercedes Benz - On Demand Video

A brief overview covering the type of equipment needed to do it safely

When working under a Benz having the right equipment to put the car and hold it safely up in the air is very important. Always think safety, and the type of equipment and how it is used plays the key role in keeping you safe.

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Waking Up an Old Benz That Has Sat for Years Part 2 - On Demand Video

After getting the engine running what's next?

When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running.

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Buying a Mercedes Benz
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Going on the Hunt to Buy an Older Mercedes Benz with Kent Bergsma: Part 1 - On Demand Video

Avoiding three common pitfalls that can become big money pitts

In this 10 minute video class Kent shows you what you should initially look for when checking out an older Mercedes for sale. He routinely does a quick 3 to 5 minute walk around to determine if the car passes his priority three part test. 

Those three areas on inspection are:

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Removing Fuel Tank
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Removing and Replacing an Older Mercedes Diesel Fuel Tank - On Demand Video

Sometimes this is the best fix for a super dirty tank - and you can do it yourself!

Why would you need to remove a fuel tank? If it is heavily rusted or contaminated sometimes it is just easier to find a good used fuel tank and replace it. Trying to clean a heavily gummed up fuel tank is a real challenge.

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Detailing the Interior of an Older Mercedes Benz by Kent Bergsma
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Extreme Detailing Part 1: Interior Carpets, Upholstery, and Panels - On Demand Video

Learn how to use some unique products make the job easier, faster and more enjoyable

In this video Kent shares his secrets on how to make the inside of an old Benz look like new again. Now granted, you must have a reasonably good car to start with.  He is not going to show you how to reupholster, change seats and door panels, etc.

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How to Clean and Flow Test Your Old Gas or Diesel Injection Pump - On Demand Video

For old 1950 to 1985 Fuel Injected engines that have sat around and not run for years!

In this 9-minute instructional video, Kent explains how to set up his injection pump cleaning and testing kit ( available separately ), and use it to clean out old fuel injection pumps of gum and grime, and then how to test them to make sure they are delivery fuel through every line. 

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1965 to 1991 Sedans and Wagons Plastic Door Liner Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

Covers plastic sheet replacement only. Does NOT cover removing or replacing the door panel itself.

In this 17-minute video instruction, Kent walks you through the steps to install his door liner kit using thick, clear, and high-quality plastic sheets on both front and rear doors. A W123 sedan is shown here, but the principles are similar for other chassis. 

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1977 TO 1985 Diesel Oil Cooler Thermostat Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

You may not even know that this thermostat exists, and most have failed or are failing!

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).

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Oil Cooler Thermostat Removal and Testing - On Demand Video

We would speculate that well over half of these oil cooler thermostats are no longer working on these old 77 to 85 Diesel engines, but it is possible to test them in a carefully controlled environment.

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.

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How to Repair Old Mercedes Diesel Broken Vacuum Booster Line T Fittings

Part of Kent's $2 tip video collection. The tip will only cost $2 but you could save considerable money and grief by watching this video.

Here is an easy DIY tip to repair a broken vacuum hose nipple on your main vacuum line running from the vacuum pump to the brake booster on the older diesel engines. $2TIP

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How to Adjust That Troublesome Little Screw on you 1976 to 1993 C.I.S. Fuel Injected Engine That Won't Run or Run Right

Part of Kent's $8 troubleshooting and repair video collection. The video will only cost $8 but you could save $ hundreds and much grief by watching this video.

This video applies to both K-jetronic and KE-jetronic fuel injection engines on Mercedes from 1976 to 1993.. Let's say you just acquired an old gas engined  Mercedes and you just can not get it to run right and or even get it to start.

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How to Remove the SLS Hydraulic Pump Center Section - On Demand Video

New procedure 5/8/23 with a revised tool. This is an addendum to the full pump reseal instructions.

This is a short addendum to the full instructions on resealing an SLS hydraulic pump. This will now be included with the reseal kit. Disregard the old method mentioned elsewhere

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Bosch CIS Training Series 6: Finding Follow-up Information to Help Interpret Test Results

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

After completing the pressure test on your CIS engine, you discover a problem. But how can you find out how to isolate and fix it? This is going to require some research on your part. Start by learning how the system works and how each component plays a part.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 5: How to Hook Up and Test KE-Jetronic Fuel Pressure

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

In this video, you will see how the gauges are hooked up to a 560SL and how the pressures are read.  The length of this 30-minute shows the detail Kent has put into filming all the critical components of doing a KE-Jetronic fuel system pressure test.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 4: How to Hook Up and Test K-Jetronic Fuel Pressure

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

This video is specific to K- jetronic fuel-injected engines from 1976 to 1985. This includes the 350, 450, and 280 engines in the R107, W116, W123, and early W126 gas Mercedes. In this 29-minute video. Kent will show you how to hook up the gauge, run the fuel pumps, and complete the test.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 3: How to Do Preliminary Fuel Flow and FD Leak Tests

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

There are a few factory recommend procedures and tests you should do before you do an actual pressure test on a CIS fuel-injected engine. In this 20-minute training video, Kent will walk you through these procedures step-by-step.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 2: Options to Get Fuel Pumps to Run with Engine Off

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

To do proper system testing on CIS fuel injection, you must find a way to get the fuel pump or fuel pumps to run continuously without the engine running. This can not be done by just using the ignition key. In this 15-minute training video, Kent will show the options available to do this.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 1: What’s Needed to Test K-Jet and KE-Jet Fuel Pressure

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

This video will help you decide if you want to try to do a fuel pressure test yourself. It is a fairly simple DIY job but will all the confusion and misinformation on the internet; one would believe it is a complicated process that is hard to understand.

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1970 to 1975 D-Jetronic Fuel Pressure Regulators: How They Work / How to Test - On Demand Video

There is a little mystery around these. I will open them up and show you how they work and what they really do.

People call these two units pressure regulators, but really only one of them is. In this xx minute video, Kent will explain how these are different, what each one does, how to adjust them, and how to test them with a hand pump vacuum tester. 

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How to Depressurize a D-Jetronic V8 Fuel Injection Rail - On Demand Video

This you MUST do before unhooking any hoses on your 1970 to 1975 D-jet engine or I guarantee you will get sprayed with fuel in your face!

In this 8-minute video, Kent will show you how to quickly depressurize your D-Jetronic fuel system before doing any injector service, replacing any hoses, or hooking up our fuel pressure tester.

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Master Cylinder Removal, Bench Bleeding, and Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

Covers most master cylinders 1968 to 1995. Learn to do it right with minimal loss of fluid and mess.

In this 30 minute instructional video Kent will use a 1972 300SEL 4.5 to show you how to remove the master cylinder with minimal spillage, how to install the tank and bench bleed a new master cylinder, and how to reinstall it with minimal brake fluid spillage while protecting your car's paint. 

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1972 to 1980 4.5 450 Engine Thermostat Replacement - On Demand Video

For both D-Jetronic and K-Jetronic engines. You can do this job yourself with these instructions and the special hardware included.

In this 14 minute instructional video Kent will demonstrate how to remove and install a new thermostat in a 450 engine. Here you will see how tight it is to get install in a 300SEL 4.5, but other V8s will have better access.

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1972 to 1980 4.5 450 Engine Fan Clutch Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

For both D-Jetronic and K-Jetronic V8 engines. This will help you get your new fan clutch installed properly with new upgraded hardware.

In this 12 minute instructional video, Kent will demonstrate how to remove and replace the viscous fan clutch in a 1972 300SEL 4.5. Other topics covered will be cleaning and corrosion prevention. This video is included free with the purchase of our fan clutch install kit ( see below).

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1962 to 1980 Power Sunroof Roof Panel Repair, Lubrication and Installation - On Demand Video

Part 4 of my Early Broken Power Sunroof Series - a multi-part series to repair non-functioning power sunroofs from 1962 to 1980 all models

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.

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1970 to 1975 D-Jetronic V8 Front Engine Short Hose Replacement - On Demand Video

These are the two short coolant hoses in front that hardly ever get changed. What you find when you pull them will surprise you!

In this 23 minute highly detailed video Kent will show you to reasons why and some of the problems you will run into when you change these hoses on your own D-Jet engine. He will take the new parts and show you how to properly install them using the correct hose clamps, sealants and lubes. 

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1962 to 1980 Sunroof Drive Cable Service and Repair - On Demand Video

Part 3 of my Early Broken Sunroof Series - a multi-part series to repair non-functioning power sunroofs from 1962 to 1980 all models

In this 13 minute instructional video Kent will show you how to clean your sunroof cable tube, prep your cable for easy installation, lube the cable during installation, show preliminary clutch adjustement, and demonstrate how to get cable to engage the drive assembly using the power switch.

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1970 to 1975 D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Repair / Service Instructions - On Demand Video

A commonly neglected service that can lead to poor running and possible engine fire. It is the rubber parts that fail! See video below to believe it!

In this 36-minute instructional video, Kent will walk you through the process of doing a complete fuel hose replacement and fuel injector service on a 1970 to 1975 Mercedes V8 engine with Bosch EFI electronic fuel injection.

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How to Test Your Fuel Accumulator - ON DEMAND VIDEO

Has your rear-mounted fuel accumulator failed on your 1976 to 1993 K-Jetronic or KE-Jetronic fuel system

In this 9 minute instructional video, Kent will explain how to test your fuel accumulator to determine whether or not it has failed internally. A failed accumulator will make your engine hard to start when hot.

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1961 to 1985 Diesel Engine Pre-chamber Removal - ON DEMAND VIDEO

The correct special tools are required to do this job without damage.

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.

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How to "Jump" the K-jet Fuel Pump Relay During System Pressure Testing - On Demand Video

Kent will explain why you need to jump the relay and demonstrate the unique long and switchable jumper lead set-up he designed

In this 10 minute instructional video Kent will explain why you want to "jump" your K-jet fuel pump relay, how to do it, how to find the location in you car, and why he prefers to have a long "switchable" jumper.

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K-jet Warm Up Regulator Modification: External Pressure Adjustment - On Demand Video

Kent will demonstrate how to drill and tap the cold start adjustment pin so you can adjust it without having to take WUR apart again and again.

This xx minute video will take you step by step through the process of modifying your warm up regulator so you will be able to easily make adjustments to your cold start control pressure.

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How to Install New Fuel Injectors in a 450 M117 Engine - ON DEMAND VIDEO

For 1976 to 1980 450SL 450SLC 450SE 450SEL from 1976 to 1980 with CIS fuel injection

This 25 minute video will instruct you on how to replace the fuel injectors in your 1976 to 1980 8-cylinder M117 engine safely and efficiently.  This is a fairly straightforward job, but there are some pitfalls you will want to avoid.

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How to Install New Fuel Injectors in an M110 Engine - ON DEMAND VIDEO

For 280SE, 280SEL, 280SL. 280E, 280CE, 280TE 1976 to 1985 with CIS fuel injection

This 16-minute video will instruct you on how to replace the fuel injectors in your 6 cylinder M110 safely and efficiently. Since this is a fairly straight forward remove and replace this is not a step-by-step video.

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1962 to 1980 Power Sunroof Cable Transmission Drive Unit Service and Repair - On Demand Video

Part 2 of my Early Broken Sunroof Series - a multi-part series to repair broken power sunroofs from 1962 to 1980 all models. This covers theory of operation - complete service and repair and installation tips of the drive unit.

The sunroof transmission drive unit moves the cable back and forth to open and close the sunroof. There are 5 gears inside this unit that transfer the incoming drive from the motor ( high speed) to the final drive moving the cable (slow speed).

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1962 to 1980 Stuck Non-Tilting Sunroof Removal and Inspection - On Demand Video

Part 1 of Early Broken Sunroof Series - a multi-part series to repair broken power sunroofs from 1962 to 1980 all models

In part one Kent will show you how to get all the sunroof parts off our old Mercedes and on a bench particularly if you sunroof is broken and not moving.  In this 21 minute instructional video here is a list of the subjects he covers:

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How to Install New Steering Tie Rod Ball Joint Ends - On Demand Video

Here are the instructions you need to do it right and you can do it yourself!

In this detailed 30-minute video Kent will walk you through the process of installing new tie rod ends on his 1959 Mercedes 220SE. The principles are the same on almost all models from the 1950s up to the 1990s. He will explain the differences in adjustment between the older and newer styles

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