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$6.99

Tackling a Rough Running D-Jetronic V8 - Initial Inspection and Tests - On Demand Video

Covers Mercedes 3.5 and 4.5 V8 engines from 1969 to 1976

In this video, Kent will walk you through some initial steps you can take to try to solve a rough running problem on an early Mercedes V8 engine with D-Jetronic fuel injection. Please note that this is an introductory troubleshooting video. It does not contain any actual repair information. 

$47.25

M116 V8 Timing Chain Upper Guide Rail Replacement Kit

Save your V8 regardless of mileage - DO this job if it has not been done in the last 15 years

For all 3.5, 3.8, and 4.2 liter V8 engines from 1969 to 1991 280SE 3.5, 300SEL 3.5, 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 380SL and 420SEL. These THREE are the upper (and easily accessible) plastic guide rails that most often break due to age and heat.

$129.00

M117 EARLY V8 BOSCH Distributor Cap - New

Hard to find OE. Small style rotor included. Fits most 1971 to 1976 4.5 engines with electronic Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection

New O.E. cap as shown. Alert: These are almost out of production.

$3.25

M116 and M117 Valve Cover Bolt Copper Sealing Washers Set of 8

If you don't want leaks replace these every time you remove the valve covers

If you are a 1969 to 1991 V8 you should have some extras of these on hand. They are inexpensive and should be replaced anytime you remove your valve covers. The gaskets will keep a good seal longer than the bolt washers.

$29.00

M116 and M117 EARLY V8 BOSCH Spark Plug Set of 8

Best plugs you can get for these early 3.5 and 4.5 V8's AND the only ones you should use.

These will fit all 1970 to 1975 3.5 and 4.5  V8 engines with D-Jetronic fuel injection (electronic). Do not use NGK, Platinum or any other kind of "special" spark plug. You will be sorry. Use only these Bosch Super plugs.

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$9.99

M116 and M117 V8 Spark Plug Replacement - On Demand Video

Learn some tips to use and pitfalls to avoid - Do it yourself and Save $$$

One of the most often neglected easy and inexpensive maintenance items I see on gas engines. Why do people think that spark plugs will last forever or that it doesn't matter what type of plug is used! Aren' they all created equal?

$32.50

M116 and M117 V8 Valve Cover Service / Oil Leak Fix Kit

For all single overhead camshaft V8 engines from 1969 to 1991

This is a VERY common maintenance item on the older Mercedes V8 engines. If they are too old they will leak. If they are not put on properly they will leak. If you do any maintenance (ie, valve adjustment, clip replacement, timing chain, guides, etc), you should have this kit on hand.

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$19.99

M116 and M117 V8 Camshaft Oiler Tube Clip Replacement - On Demand Video

In these engines these are the cheapest parts that can cause the most expensive damage! - REPLACE THEM!

You can not believe how many problems Kent has seen over the years as a result of the camshaft oiler tube falling off inside the valve cover! It is held on by inexpensive small plastic clips and guess what happens after 15 to 20 years? Yes, that is correct.

$9.80

Radiator Hose Block Off Clamps - Set of 2

Work on your cooling system without having to drain all the coolant

2 large style clamps to be used on upper and lower radiator hoses. Use these to replace your thermostat or water pump without having to drain all your coolant out of the radiator. Works on medium size coolant hoses also. 

$44.00
Currently out of stock.

M130 M180 Special Valve Adjustment 17mm Socket Wrench

Adjusts valves on Early 4 and 6 Cylinder Gas Overhead Single Camshaft Engines - Check the nut size of your adjusters BEFORE ORDERING - 17mm. DOES NOT work on 350 and 450 V8 engines.

We have been looking for a long time to find a super strong and well made tool to adjust those tough 17 mm ball adjuster sockets on the early 4 and 6 clyinder gas engines.

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$12.99

Super Extreme Engine Compartment Detailing - On Demand Video

This is over the top detailing. Watch Kent perform magic on his 560SEC engine compartment. 45 minute long instructional video

Want to try to make your car's engine and engine compartment look like it just came off the showroom? Would you like detailed information on the chemicals, brushes, tools, and procedures Kent uses to get his engine compartments looking so nice?

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$6.99

Solving Early 6 Cylinder Gas Engine Valve Adjustment Problems - On Demand Video

Tools and tips needed when adjusting the valves on 1955 to 1972 single overhead cam engines

Valve adjustment is often neglected on many of the mid 1950's to early 1970's 6 cylinder single overhead camshaft gas engines.  If it has been years since any adjustment was made, there will be problems - Kent can guarantee it!!!

$12.75

Very High Temp Engine Sealing Compound

Elring Dirko brand Permanently Elastic; 85g Tube - Rated to 600 F

Dirko sealing compound is permanently elastic, cold vulcanizing, silicone-rubber based. Can be used for connecting joints, cylinder head, crankcase, oil sump, timing case, thermostat, water pump, transmission, axles, differential, radiator, chassis.

$24.50
Currently out of stock.

Click-Stop 3/8 Inch Drive Long-Handle Torque Wrench and Case

Perfect size for torquing spark plugs and other important engine components.

This is a very handy smaller torque wrench to have in your toolbox. Perfect for spark plugs. It will do fuel injectors but is not quite big enough to torque wheel lug bolts. Range is 5 to 80-foot pounds. The case will be black rather than red.

$29.50

Engine Crank Rotation Adjustable Length 1/2 Inch Drive Ratchet Wrench

Rotate Engines on 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 300SDL and all V8's from 1970 to 1991 - Extends to 18 inches long!

This is Kents new favorite ratchet wrench for turning engines over during service and repair. There are a number of maintenance procedures that require you rotate the engine over by hand.

$28.95

1/2 Inch Drive Clicker Torque Wrench 20 - 150 Ft. Lbs.

A must have for any DIYer. Especially diesel fuel injectors and wheel bolts!!!

If you are going to work on your diesel fuel injectors, you are going to need a torque wrench. If you are going to tighten your alloy wheel lug bolts properly, you should use a torque wrench. In fact, if you do your own work, you should have a 1/2-inch clicker torque wrench in your toolbox.

$20.50

Early Chassis Power Steering Replaceable Filter

Fits 110 111 112 113 108 109 107 114 115 116 Models with Power Steering Listed below

January 2019 notice: This filter is now available only in very limited quantities and may not be readily available in the future. This is why we are not able to include it in our full fluid flush kit ( See related products below) This is an often neglected filter.

$9.95

Engine and Component Assembly Lube

Lubro Moly Brand

High quality lubricant to be used when assembling bearings in engines or in components that are oiled by engine oil. This WILL prevent scoring and wear upon initial start-up after overhaul.

$11.95

Lubro Moly Motor Oil Saver - For Diesel and Gasoline engines

UPS GROUND SHIPPING ONLY!

Another High Quality product from Lubro Moly. This is a 300ml can of Motor Oil Saver. It Rejuvenates rubber and plastic engine seals and reduces oil consumption via the piston rings and valve guides; counteracts the loss in viscosity of motor oils.

$4.32

All Models Rear Muffler Rubber Stop Bumper

108 114 115 123 107 126 201 124

New rubber stop for rear exhaust bracket. It plugs into the body right above the back of the rear muffler. Helps prevent rattle. Fits almost all models from late 1960s to mid 1990s. When you hear something clunking in the back when you go over a bump, this part is probably missing.

$12.95

Radiator and Heater Hose Pick Removal Tool

Use all all vehicles to "unstick" old rubber coolant hoses

If you plan to change coolant hoses this is a must-have labor-saving tool. This is one cleverly designed tool. I could not have done it better myself. I actually use to make a couple of different types before I found this one.

$18.95

Gas and Diesel Engine Timing Chain Guide Rail Pin Removal Tool

For 3.5 4.5 380 420 560 V8s - 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD

Almost all Mercedes gas and diesel engines from the late 50's up to the early '90s used pressed in steel pins to hold the timing chain guide rails in position (inside the engine block).

$89.50

1968 to 1983 Gas and Diesel Engine Fan Clutch

Failure ( lock up )causes noise at high speed or overheating. New custom bolts included.

In stock and ready to ship. New aftermarket fan clutch replacement for 113,111, 108 and 109 chassis gas engines from 1968 to 1973, all 114 and 115 gas and diesel, all 123 gas and diesel engines 1977 to 1983 and 1981 to 1983 126 300SD.

$3.85

SUPER GLUE Permanent Red Thread Locker

High Quality Thread Locking Compound - Affordable Size

This "permanent" red threadlocker is probably the best that I have used. It has the best sealing cap and cures rapidly and reliably when confined between metal parts. Use it to lock threaded fasteners, nuts, bolts and screws from loosening.

Anaerobic gasket maker
$19.50

Anaerobic Flange Gasket Maker - The Best

For metal to metal sealant where there in no gasket

FITS THE FOLLOWING: All models PON, FIN, P55, 110, 111, 112, 113, 108, 109, 114, 115, 107, 116, 123, 124, 126, and 201 chassis. Here is my all time favorite gasket maker and sealant. You may already know how I feel about RTV silicone products (I think they should be outlawed!).

Diesel and Gas Engine Valve Adjusting Feeler Gauges
$8.50

Diesel and Gas Engine Valve Adjusting Feeler Gauges

Applies to all Mercedes: Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126 with adjustable valves. We have had a number of requests to provide our customers with a feeler gauge to adjust their valves, particularly on the 616 and 617 diesel engines.

$18.95

Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure - by Kent Bergsma

Applies to the following chassis: 111, 108, 109, 107, 116 and 126. Includes 3.5, 4.5, 350, 380, 450, 500, 420, and 560 V8 engines from 1970 to 1991. When Mercedes introduced their small 3.5 liter V8 in 1970 it was hailed as a technological breakthrough in automotive engine design.

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