Many owners neglect replacing the engine coolant thermostat. It just slowly wears out over time. If you notice your engine temperature running low or you car taking a long time to heat up inside these are the first signs your thermostat has failed.
Good condition as shown. Hard to find one that is not all rusty. this one has been cleaned and coated with Miracle Paint.
Last one we have. An excellent used bracket that bolts to the engine block to mount the alternator. The bolts in this bracket often get frozen to the aluminum and require cutting. The only solution is to get another bracket as shown here. Not difficult to install.
Only fits 6 cylinder 1986 to 1987 300SDL, 300D and 300TD with GARRET TURBO!!! This kit will not work if your engine has a KKK turbo made in Germany.
Very good used turbo diesel Alternator. Good working condition just removed from running engine . Good bearings. No noise. Voltage regulator removed and inspected (good brushes). Ready to install on your engine.
This engine oil drain plug can help extend the life of your old diesel engine. It is not a normal drain plug, nor is it some cheap magnetic drain plug that will pick up a few paper clips! This one has to have the strongest magnet in the world for its size.
If you are going to buy or have just purchased an older 5 cylinder Mercedes Diesel (1975 to 1985) the first thing you need to do is a good physical exam of the engine. Don't throw money at a car that has a dying engine.
If you are going to buy or have just purchased an older 4 cylinder Mercedes Diesel the first thing you need to do is a good physical exam of the engine. It is even better to do this BEFORE you purchase the car to prevent surprises and pain in your wallet.
These wrenches are fantastic labor savers. If you have been thinking about adjusting your diesel's valves yourself. This kit will save you time, frustration, and high shop labor costs. Now is the time to get your own pair. NOW WITH RUBBERIZED GRIP HANDLES. Made in the U.S.
These steel cupped heat shields go under the rubber mounts to help deflect heat and grease away. In most cases (unless your engine is severely shaking) they will prolong the life of the rubber mounts.
Rough running diesels abound everywhere. The symptoms include poor acceleration, no power, and excess exhaust smoke. Some times these can be a sign of real problems. Other times it may mean your fuel injection system just needs a good cleaning. And NOTHING cleans better than Diesel Purge.
Only two plugs are available. These are best for spares with an engine that already has fast pencil plugs installed. They fit 4-cylinder flat head diesel 636 engines built in the 1950s.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This glow plug works ONLY in those years and models listed above. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. If you need five please change your cart total to 5. If you need 6 then change the total to 6. PLEASE NOTE: NO INSTRUCTIONS and NO WIRE NUTS are included.
This custom reamer designed and built by Kent Bergsma in our shop is the only one like it in the World. This is truly another first. Now you will be able to ream out that old crusty carbon build-up in your old diesel engine. Thread size matches old series-style glow plugs. 18 x 1.5
If you are planning to install new glow plugs in your 601 engine, 190D from 1984-1986, it is essential that you ream the carbon out of the holes to prevent premature failure of your new plugs.
Cleaning out the carbon is a MUST anytime you change glow plugs in these engines. If you don't do this your engine will not run as well a startup and it will shorten the life of the new plugs. This is a high quality custom made glow reamer. All steel body. Made by Kent Bergsma.
WARNING: PLEASE confirm you have the original engine in your diesel BEFORE ORDERING this kit. We keep getting owners ordering this kit only to find out a later model engine has been installed. This happens quite often.
If you own an early 123 4-cylinder diesel, then this is a must-have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3.
Made in Germany. Application: Fits all 4 cylinder 240D diesel engines from 1980 to 1983 with pencil glow plugs. Excellent quality. They are built with the same materials and have the same specifications as the Bosch Duraterm pencil plugs.
PENCIL GLOW PLUGS ONLY!! WILL NOT WORK ON MODELS WITH THE OLD STYLE LARGE THREAD SERIES TYPE. For 1978 to 85 300SD Turbos / 1980 to 93 240D / 300D 300TD 300CD 190D 300SD 300SDL 350SDL. When was the last time your glow plug chambers were reamed out?
New German made fast heat glow plug designed to replace the series loop tip style glow plugs that were installed in all non-turbo diesel engines up to 1979. These have the large thread built in so they will install directly into the older heads.
Can only be shipped UPS GROUND. NO INTERNATIONAL. Extra packaging charges may apply. It some cases it may be shipped in its own box depending on the size of your order and the other products included.
Doing your own diesel oil changes is not difficult. Granted you won't save a lot of money, but it will get you to regularly inspect your engine for oil leaks, etc and it will guarantee the job gets done right.
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.
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.
In this video Kent will walk you through the step-by-step procedures he uses when diagnosing and repairing an older Mercedes diesel engine that either won't start or is very difficult to start.
Have you noticed your Mercedes diesel sedan is recently shaking more at idle. Maybe you are noticing new vibrations that were not there before. You may have also noticed the engine makes some clunking noise when you shut it off. When was the last time your rubber motor mounts were changed.
For 5 cylinder Garrett turbos on 300SD 300D 300CD and 300TD 1978 to 1985. Buy the complete kit and save! If your Garrett T3 turbo has over 200K Kent highly recommends you plan on doing the complete overhaul.
Fits all 116 diesel 300SD, and 123 240D 300D and 300CD and all 126 chassis diesels 300SD 300SDL 350SD/L. 1977 to 1991 (Does not fit wagons!). Wiill NOT work on 107 chassis. Receive a Related Bonus-Product FREE!
Good used piston and connecting rod as shown. No scoring on the piston skirts. You can still see some of the horizonal lines. Of course, you would need to replace the piston rings. This is the actual part you will receive.
This is a very good used T3 turbo as shown. It will include some (but not all) hardware and a new installation gasket set. Study the pictures carefully. This is the exact unit you will receive. Compressor and turbine wheels in excellent conditon. No instructions are included.
This pump fits W116 300SD, W126 300SD, and the turbo W123 1981 to 1985. Fully disassembled and inspected. New check valves and seals installed. A lightly used, good-working Bosch primer pump is included.
Plug into any 120 volt outlet. Sticks strong to the pan. It can be easily removed by prying off with the included tool.
We supply high-quality Meyle brand rubber mounts here. The procedure for replacing the mounts on these W114 and W115 Mercedes models is the same. Since these models share the same front chassis as the R107, the same tools and methods are used.
When replacing the engine mounts in your older Mercedes, you might want to consider replacing the bolts that secure the engine mounts to the chassis, especially if they are rusty or damaged.
In this detailed 40-minute video, Kent will show you how to replace the engine mounts in an R107 V8 SL. The basic procedure is the same in all models from 1972 to 1989. Some details inside the engine compartments may vary between early and late models.
By Stabilus. Best you can buy. Almost every R107 out there needs these. They never get inspected. They never get changed. The best time to replace these is when you replace the engine mounts because you have to remove these to get your engine mounts out.. They don't get changed either.
Some might suggest this is a fairly easy job, and Kent would agree up to a point. If this were such an easy job, why did it take a 30-minute video to explain all the ins and outs and the challenges that you might run into?
This kit includes new aftermarket engine mounts, a transmission mount, and Kent's special tool kit to make the job go much faster with less frustration. BONUS: free high-strength mounting bolts included. Removal and replacement are straightforward, but... access can be a bear.
Good condition. No damage, dents, or cracks. This is the actual part you will receive.
New rubber mounts can make a big difference. These high-quality, heavy-duty Meyle mounts can REALLY make a difference. Kent believes their performance is equal to that of the genuine mounts at a much lower cost.
\The repair kit shown is new old stock. The new diaphragm is soft and flexible from the box. I am including my old extra fuel pump parts, as I don't think I will be restoring another 190 SL or 220 S.
Kent will demonstrate how to use his V-belt pulley rust repair kit in this video. Doing it by hand can take forever!
Kent tried a bunch of methods, but using an electric drill with these round brushes and extension proved to be the fastest and most efficient way to get the rust off those old pulleys that have sat for a long time. Hand wire brushing does not work, and hand sanding takes a long time.
Lower skirt oiler as shown and good used condition with bolt
THIS IS A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HARDWARE AND SPECIAL GOODIES THAT WERE LEFT OVER FROM AN ENGINE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY FROM A W123 A TURBO DIESEL SEDAN. THERE IS A LOT OF STUFF HERE AND EVEN IF YOU DON'T NEED IT NOW YOU MAY IN THE FUTURE, IF YOU OWN and maintain one of these cars.
Often broken or missing. See location below. Easy installation,
Exhaust hangers are not created equal. Sometimes you need long donuts, sometimes you need softer, and sometimes to need a smaller rubber hanger. CHECK the different sizes below:
This short 7-minute video shows how to use our kit to install a rear crank seal without damaging it.
STUDY pictures carefully to see if this is a match. Look at part number.