In this video Kent shares his technique for removing a padded steering wheel on most 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 126, and 201 to 1985 chassis. These are the models WITHOUT an airbag.
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.
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.
This is part 2 of a 4 part video series Kent has done on repairing the power tilting sunroofs on the W201 W126 and W124 chassis built from 1986 to 1995. Part 1 covers removal and replacement of the sunroof panel and headliner.
If your transmission is shifting too soon it can really rob your car of power and acceleration. If it is shifting too late it can be very loud and annoying and even affect fuel economy.
To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.
The driver's side W124 under dash panel can be a little tricky to remove due to all the hidden fasteners. Without knowing where these are and how to get to them, removal can be frustrating and it is easy to break the plastic covers.
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.
You will need to remove the W126 chassis center console upper wood panel when replacing the climate control switch panel, replacing any of the upper switches, replacing burned out light bulbs and /or when remove the center console or the upper dash.
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.
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:
There is nothing better than a good buff and wax to bring out the shine on an old Benz. Particularly if the car has not been waxed in a couple years! The results are directly related to the amount of work you put into it.
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.
Malfunctioning and failed power window regulators (mechanisms) are so common on older Mercedes that Kent can almost guarantee if you own one and drive it regularly you will have to fix one at some point.
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.
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.
This short 6-minute video is specifically geared toward using the kit we offer on our website to make your own fuel tank outlet hose. As of August 2026, some of these hoses are no longer available, and others are becoming scarce.
In this 27-minute step-by-step instructional video, Kent will walk you through the procedures needed to successfully install new engine mounts in a 1975 450SEL.
In this short 4-minute video, Kent will demonstrate how to set up the long suction hose before you start the power drain. The hose and the filter piece may vary slightly in diameter, making it difficult to insert the hose into the cut-off filter fitting.
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.
In this 15-minute instructional video, Ken will walk you through, step by step, how to remove your old transmission mount and install a new one. He will cover a few potential problems to watch out for and explain the correct installation torque sequence.
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?
In this 14-minute video, Kent will take you along both the right and left sides of the 722.3 transmission and explain where each of the 13 seals and O-rings in his kit are located – see related products below. Please keep in mind that this is not a complete step-by-step insulation guide for every
Kent will demonstrate how to use his V-belt pulley rust repair kit in this video. Doing it by hand can take forever!
In this detailed xx-minute instructional video, Kent will show you how to stop rust! He will take a hidden panel on a W123 and show you how to clean it, prep it, and coat it with POR15 for a lasting rust repair.
In this 10-minute instructional video, Kent will demonstrate how to use different tools when preparing a heavily rusted area for top coating with POR15. Digging out old body undercoating can be very challenging.
In this 10-minute instructional video, Kent will demonstrate how to use fiberglass cloth and POR15 to patch a small hole in the rear muffler. This will not work on catalytic converters as they get too hot, but can be used on center and rear mufflers to add a little more life.
In this very detail 24-minute video, Kent will explain some of the challenges you might face adjusting the valves on your old six-cylinder. He will share with you some of the tricks and tips he has learned over the years, and demonstrate how to use his special tools to do the job properly.
As of June 14, 2026, I will include an additional attachment in my D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Pressure Test kit. This will allow you to avoid pulling the hose of the cold start injector if you so choose.
In this xx-minute instructional video, Kent will cover grill and vent cover removal, inspection, surface rust repair, filter replacement options, other items to check and do, and reassembly of all components. If you are interested in having true "cabin air filters," see his kit below.
This 16-minute video will cover cutting the filter material included in our kit (see below) and installing it in the intake air vents of a W108 or W109.
In this short 4- minute video, Kent will explain how to wire the relay we include in our kit (see below) so it will operate the heating element properly
This is a 3-part series combined into one 30-minute video. If you can understand how the transmission works, you will be better able to diagnose your shifting problems. Kent will explain the 5 key elements in the transmission that control the shift sequence.
You will get not only belt replacement instructions, but also instructions for changing the thermostat, the A/C idler pulley, and the fan clutch, as well as tips and tricks to do these jobs successfully without breaking anything or pulling your hair out.
In this video, Kent will explain the two adjustments you can make on a WUR.
These are not full step-by-step instructions.
This video will demonstrate removing the old fuel injectors from a 1979 450SEL and installing new holders, new seals, and new Bosch injectors.
In this 14-minute video, Kent will explain what he includes in his vowel body cleaning and lubrication kit and why it is included. He will also share some tips concerning the lubrication. You should use when reassembling the vowel body.
In this 7-minute video, Kent will explain the process and show you how to hook it up to your transmission and get a good reading. For accurac,y it is best to have the transmission warm, so take it out for 15 to 20 minutes before you hook up the gauge under your car.
In this 28-minute video, Kent will share with you some of his secrets on testing and adjusting the warm-up regulator on a 1976 to 1985 Mercedes K-Jetronic fuel-injected engine. A fuel pressure testing and his special kit will be required to complete all tasks.
B2 REPLACEMENT PISTONS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE NEW. But you can repair your old B2, unless it is the very early type with the narrow circumferential ceiling ring.
In this 14-minute video Kent will show you how to use each item in this kit to help to test your K-Jetronic fuel injection system to determine if your warm-up regulator is working properly. No full testing or repair information is included in this video.
This is the most important video you will need to watch if you are doing a fuel system pressure test on a 1976 to 1985 Mercedes V8 engine. Kent walks you through the correct testing sequence in this 26-minute video. NOTE: this is a diagnostic instructional video only.
In this 28-minute video, Kent will walk you step-by-step through the process of fuel, flow, and fuel pressure testing and the M110 engine with Bosch K- Jetronic fuel injection. Please keep in mind.
In this 22 minute video Ken will walk you through the steps of hooking up his injection pressure tester to an M1 10 fuel injected engine, using the modified fittings included in his kit. No testing instructions are included here.
This short 7-minute video shows how to use our kit to install a rear crank seal without damaging it.
In this 22-minute instructional video, Kent will disassemble a 1979 Fuel Injection Delivery System and show you how he paints the brackets and puts it all back together with new parts. To purchase the kit related to this video, please see the related products below.
These instructions are specific to installing the relocation bracket assembly that we offer for the fuel-injected M110 engine. The video runs 11 minutes and just gives an overview (not step-by-step instructions) of how you can build a relocation bracket from the parts included in our kit.
There is no need to purchase this short 4-minute video. It is a wiring update to the electric water pump kit we sell, and this video will be included. See related products below.