
Late 1950s Early 1960s Diesel Glow Plug System Resistor - USED
Hard to find and an absolute must to keep from burning out the glow plugs.
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Hard to find and an absolute must to keep from burning out the glow plugs.
This is an excellent replacement if yours has melted and deformed.
The leads are black and red and three feet in length. The alligator clips can be removed to give you other options on how you use them.
Often rotten and torn. Replace with new when working on your fuel delivery system. PLEASE NOTE: These are included when you purchase any of our fuel pump delivery kits.
In this 33-minute instructional video, Kent will show you how to convert your old points ignition to an efficient modern electronic ignition. Rid yourself of those old high-maintenance distributor points forever.
In this 29-minute instructional video, Kent will show you how to convert your old points ignition to an efficient modern electronic ignition. Rid yourself of those old high-maintenance distributor points forever.
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.
Replace that noisy annoying fan with new! For 450SEL, 450SL, 450SLC, 300SD, 380SEL, 380SL, 380SLC, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 280E and 280CE
This is a high-quality ACM aftermarket part. The fan runs smooth and air movement is very strong.
Is your old gas engine running a little rough? There could be lots of reasons for this but if you have good compression, good plugs and wires you might consider replacing your O2 sensor even if your warning light is not showing up. This is an easy DIY job.
This is a part that hardly ever gets changed, and it is an easy DIY job if you can access it under your Benz. Make sure your model fits those described and has an O2 sensor installed. You can confirm that by the existence of an o2 sensor warning light on your dash.
This is one of the nicest I have seen both inside and out. Complete with the attachment through the rear glass hardware. Kent will also include at no extra charge his on-demand video on restoring one of these. This will show you how to remove and replace it in your wagon.
I think well over half of all W123 wagon rear hatch wiper assemblies are either stuck, broken, inoperative, noisy or just won't part properly. The main reason for all these failures is lack of service ( ie lubrication ). It just never gets done.
NEW reman as shown. You will need to use the front pulley and fan assembly off your current bad alternator..
This is a quality aftermarket part and an excellent alternative to a used one. New O.E. is no longer available.
This is a quality aftermarket part and an excellent alternative to a used one. New O.E. are no longer available.
To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.
This 17-minute video will cover the removal of an old Hirschmann power antenna and then Kent will show you how to troubleshoot the wiring plug in the car to see if you are getting proper power back to the antenna. No sense in replacing a faulty antenna until you make sure your wiring is OK!
R107 power Hirschmann antenna are no longer available new. It is possible to remove and repair the old Hirschmann antenna if you are willing to dig in and spend time cleaning, adjusting, lubing, etc.
In this xx-minute long video, Kent will show you how to install our aftermarket power antenna in your 116, 123, or 123 sedan or coupe. Removal of your old antenna is not covered in this on-demand video but it is very straightforward once you remove the inner fender well panel.
Power Hirschmann antennas are no longer available new. It is possible to remove and repair the old Hirschmanns if you are willing to dig in and spend time cleaning, adjusting, lubing, etc.
This original 300TD power antenna has been inspected, cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, and tested in our shop. NEW Antenna mast installed and working smoothly, and mounting hardware as shown is included.
ONLY ONE AVAILABLE: This is the actual part you will receive. No cover. The antenna does work up and down when wires are removed from the circuit board. Runs smoothly, good belt. Can be used for parts or easily restored if you another antenna to make one good one.
When the motor won't move the window down you can not get to the bolts that hold the regulator to the glass. So then how can you get it out of the door! What a pain! In this xxx minute video Kent will show you what you need to do in order to get a "stuck" power window regulator out of a door.
Fuses, supplies, and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition.
Fuses, supplies, tools and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition.
It is a good working and tested unit, as shown. To fit your car, ensure you have three wires going to the unit. A brown wire will be attached to the bracket ground. The rubber coupling between the motor and drive unit is in good condition.
Ever just need a small piece of good auto wire to make a repair - then run to hardware store to discover they only have lighting cord wire or you have to buy a big roll. This bag of 5 longer pieces of wire consists of different wire gauge and color.
Excellent used over as shown.
This is a must-have if you have a prized Benz or any car you don't drive often!! If you let any of your cars sit for long periods ( generally over 30 days) without driving them, you can ruin your battery, especially if you let it go completely dead.
Good working rear door panel mount power window switch as shown.
Good used plug and wire as shown for the AC compressor. Will need to be spiced into your original wiring.
Free PDF written instructions included. Only fits 126 Chassis gasoline 6 and 8 cylinder 1981 to 1989 - See model list below
In this video instruction Kent will show you how he installs our battery tender kit in a W124 Mercedes.
After years of "fighting" fuse replacement, Kent finally decided he had had enough! And so was born another special tool. It is designed to securely grab hold of a ceramic fuse, remove it from it, and replace it with minimal exertion and no damage.
Good used connector block as shown with two good screws. Screws often break off due to corrosion. Common use on front power window connections.
Fuse box cover, fuse location sheet, and relays as shown. These are the exact parts you will receive.
Car alarms have their place, but on 20 year and older cars Kent is not so sure... When they get that old they can get very tempermental and will usually go off when you least expect it and in places that can cause great embarrassment.
Jammed up steering locks and keys that won't turn can leave you stranded.
Kent explains why it is important to to remove and open up the motor assembly anytime you are replacing a damaged cable. On the bench he explains the workings of the motor and transmission and shows close up examples of what each of the different components do.
Tilting power sunroof problems can be many. This is particularly true on roof mechanisms that have not received proper lubrication over the years. One of the first things that can fail is the power sunroof cable.
In this video Kent explains some of the key reasons for poor battery contact and loss of voltage to important electrical components. If you want your later model Mercedes to run a peak performance pay attention to your battery.
Now includes free video instructions on how to remove the instrument cluster from the car. This is an above-average used and a good working potentiometer (dash dimmer switch). Fits only the W123 chassis. No longer available new. Each one was opened up, inspected, and restored by Kent personally.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not sell replacement antenna masts by year and model. We have run across too many problems with confusion, interchangeability, and previously swapped antennas. We sell a SMOOTH TAIL mast and a TOOTH TAIL mast.
Have you been having electrical problems in your older Mercedes? Maybe you have taken the fuse box cover off and wiggled a few fuses and it has solved the problem for a while. You probably noticed corrosion on the tips of the old aluminum fuses.
Digital PDF instructions for cleaning your pencil glow plug chambers. 5 pages of step by step instructions with detailed pictures to visually assist you in completing the job.
Applies to 190D, 200D, 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD and 300SD (Not for 1984 to 1985 190D) Downloadable PDF eBook 3 explains how to properly remove and replace the glow plugs in the early diesel engines up to 1985.
These instructions pertain only to the multi pin plug switch on the back of the ignition lock and key assembly.
For all Mercedes 124 chassis cars from 1986 up to 1993 ONLY. This includes the 260E, 300E, 300D, 300CE, 300TE, and 400E. This is the repair manual you 124 owners have been waiting for.
Covers 190D 300D 300TD 300SDL 350SD 350SDL 1984 - 1993. Book 4 in our glow plug series explains how to properly remove and replace the glow plugs in the OM 601 602 and 603 diesel engines from 1984 to 1993.