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This kit includes 6 correct Bosch spark plugs, a long magnetic socket wrench as shown, and a small container of silicone grease to put on the ends of the spark plug wires. This is not a difficult job. In fact it is one of the easiest spark plug changes you may ever do.
This kit includes EIGHT correct Bosch spark plugs, a long magnetic socket wrench as shown, and a small container of silicone grease to put on the ends of the spark plug wires. This is not a difficult job.
Now, you can put newer style "pencil glow plugs" in your early W123 300D 300CD and 300TD by following the instructions written by Kent Bergsma. Kent walks you through the process, explains some of the pitfalls, and winds up showing you the finished product. These are the instructions.
To read or download in a 2-up format. Kent will walk you through the steps of adjusting the valve clearances on your older 190D, 200D, 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, and 300SD. This procedure should be done every 12,000 miles. Two special wrenches are required.
Do you have questions? How can you do this without getting the engine and electronics all wet? Why do I need to clean my engine? Is it worth the effort? How long does it take? Can I do it inside my garage? Study the picture carefully to see what is included in the kit.
You do not need to fear washing modern engines full of electronics with Kent's extreme detailing tips. In this 28-minute instructional video, he will walk you through the process while he cleans an M273 big V8 engine in a W221 S class sedan. You will not believe the before and after.
You will save $$ by purchasing the complete kit. Each item can be purchased separately in the related products below. Click on each one to learn the specifics of each product included here.
You will save $$ by purchasing the complete kit. Each item can be purchased separately in the related products below. Click on each one to learn the specifics of each product included here.
Only this one is available. Good used oil filter housing assembly with cap. Excellent stock studs. No original cap nuts are included. ALL THREADS ARE good including the oil pressure line attach point. MISSING the check valve and the thermostat ( you can see that in the picture.
When replacing the pan or the gasket we recommend installing these new stainless hex bolts and washers. You can see the pans these will work on below.
This is the FIRST thing you should do on your D-Jet V8 engine. Rather than explain everything in this kit and what it can do for you, watch Kent's YouTube video below. If you don't do this, you will be guessing and spending money forever trying to get the engine to run right!
For 1993 to 1999 straight six engines. ( will not fit earlier 104 engines with CIS fuel injection) It is getting harder to find good head gasket replacement kits for the 6-cylinder M104 engine.
Condition as shown. This is the actual part you will receive.
New black studded cap as shown.
For later 1973 to 1980, 4.5 V8 engines - 450SL, 450SLC, 450SE, and 450SEL. Very nice set of high-performance wires for your 450V8. But we ask you to check your distributor cap before ordering as there was a change in 1973 and even some 1974 models may have the older orange/ brown color cap.
Steel waste gate housing cover plate as shown. No hardware or gasket
Good used condition. no damage or excessive wear on the teeth.
Both items you see above with complete video instructions. Click on each product included for more info. There are other parts you may want to replace at the same time such as the water pump, thermostat, short hose, and radiator hoses at the same time. See related products below.
This can replace that old, hardened, and worn-out seal at the bottom of your V8 air filter housing to prevent dirt and dust from entering your. Check yours soon to see how tight it fits on top of the fuel distributor.
This critical coolant hose hardly ever gets changed, and when it ruptures, you could experience a catastrophic engine failure. The chief reason is that it is almost impossible to see and inspect.
Set of upper and lower main radiator hoses as shown.
If your engine is taking too long to heat up or is constantly running "hot" it is probably time to replace the thermostat. Kent explains in the video below some other parts you should consider replacing at the same time.
New water pump and gasket as shown. Plan to change the short hose and thermostat at the same time. Inspect v-belts and change if cracked.
The bearing in this pulley wears out at 80,000 to 120,000 miles and can cause rumbling sounds while the engine is running. A good time to plan to replace or at least inspect this is when you change the V-belts.
If you have one belt that is going bad, replace them all simultaneously. You don't want to have to do this job again in the near future.
Watch the video below to understand what this kit can do. Kent used it on his 6.3, which had sat outside and had not run in 19 years. The 6.3 injection pump is rare, to say the least, and can be very expensive to overhaul. Treat it with great care!
Kent and others have seen valve cover leaks return within a few years after resealing. Some feel this may be a design flaw, but I contend the job was never done right in the first place. Let Kent explain why the leaks come back...
They can often be reused if you carefully cut the hardened rubber away from the coupling. If you prefer new here you go. Three are included here and that is the total used on your V6 or V8 engine up through 2006.
Depending on the age and mileage of your V6 or V8 engine, this part may or may not need to be changed when you replace the breather hoses. You can check before ordering. If the part is still soft and rubbery, then it most likely can be reused.
This is a complete kit. Aftermarket new plastic breather tube with rubber attachment elbows, one new clamp, and a zip tie. You can see below how it installs on a turbo 300TD wagon. Watch the video for more specific details.
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).
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.
We know it is a surprise to many owners to discover there is a small thermostat inside the oil filter housing. Rather than write about it, watch the video below and Kent will explain the theory of operation and how to get it it.
Set of two new aluminum washers as shown.
This OEM thermostat from another engine fits perfectly in the OM617 diesel engine. It does require a special rubber seal, which we include here.
This is what you need as the final touch to get your later 450 engine to run smoothly. New Distributor cap, Bosch or Bremi rotor, and new Bremi wires. If you need spark plugs as well please order separately. See related products below
New tensioner as shown. No specific instructions are available but this can be installed from outside the engine once you get access the the hold down bolts.
Excellent used prechamber as shown. pre chamber
Very nice set with silicone copper core wires. See detailed pictures below. Two coil leads of different lengths included. Check before ordering as this fits these models from the early 1990s with dual distributors in the front of the engine. 400E. 400SE.
These are the best and only spark plugs you should put in your M119 engine. Hard to find. F 8DC4
In this 10-minute installation tip video, Kent will show you a few things you need to be careful about when either installing new coil packs or ignition wires in your 1998 to 2006 V8 or V6 engine.
Kent, as well as others, have seen valve cover leaks return within a few years after resealing. Some feel this may be a design flaw, but I contend the job was never done right in the first place. Let Kent explain why the leaks come back...
WHY does Kent stress doing this yourself - because my shops do not take the time to thoroughly clean and prep the covers for the proper sealant, or they do not use the proper sealant or use quality gaskets, or torque the bolts properly.
In this 13-and-a-half-minute instruction video, Kent will show you the critical steps in removing and replacing the motor mounts in a W211 E500. The key steps will apply to all M112 and M113 engines, although specific details are not covered for every model.
If you are working on engine valve cover oil leaks, plan to replace these hoses unless they have been recently (last five years) changed. More often than not, they can not be reused.
The hardest part of the job is the things mentioned above in the subtitle. In this 16+-minute video, Kent will go to some length to explain both on the bench and on the car how to deal with getting the belt off and back on.
AFTERMARKET SEALS. These seals getting totally neglected. I consider the bottom one the "forgotten" seal on these engines. They can be very frustrating to change out if you don't know the right sequence.
This very common wear part is easy to inspect and easy to replace if you know how to loosen the drive belt. You do not need to take the belt all the way off - just drop the top down.
This pulley is usually replaced when you replace a worn-out and high-mileage water pump. If your pump is good and you just need to replace the pulley, you can do this very quickly by just loosening and dropping the drive belt.