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Mercedes Check Strap
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Mercedes Door Check Strap Diagnosis and Replacement - On Demand Video

Common repair that you can do yourself with minimal tools and mechanical experience

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.

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Abnormal Diesel Engine Noise Troubleshooting - On Demand Video

How to determine if the engine noise is external or internal

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.

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Tilting Sunroof Repair
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Tilting Sunroof Part 2: Tilting Mechanism Service and Repair - On Demand Video

1986 to 1995 models. Learn how the tilting arm mechanisms work and how to service, repair and replace them

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.

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124 Under Dash Panel Removal
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W124 Driver Side Under Dash Panel Removal - On Demand Video

You will be surprised at how many hidden fasteners are used on this model

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.

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Jacking Up a Mercedes Benz - On Demand Video Instruction
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Introduction to Jacking Up an older Mercedes Benz - On Demand Video

A brief overview covering the type of equipment needed to do it safely

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.

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126 Center Console Upper Wood Panel and Instrument Cluster Removal - On Demand Video

Knowing how to do this right can save time and prevent damage to these dash components

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. 

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Waking Up an Old Benz That Has Sat for Years Part 2 - On Demand Video

After getting the engine running what's next?

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.

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Buying a Mercedes Benz
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Going on the Hunt to Buy an Older Mercedes Benz with Kent Bergsma: Part 1 - On Demand Video

Avoiding three common pitfalls that can become big money pitts

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:

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Removing Fuel Tank
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Removing and Replacing an Older Mercedes Diesel Fuel Tank - On Demand Video

Sometimes this is the best fix for a super dirty tank - and you can do it yourself!

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.

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Detailing the Interior of an Older Mercedes Benz by Kent Bergsma
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Extreme Detailing Part 1: Interior Carpets, Upholstery, and Panels - On Demand Video

Learn how to use some unique products make the job easier, faster and more enjoyable

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.

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How to Remove and Install a Bowden Cable from the Transmission - On Demand Video.

Very difficult without Kent's special tool if you don't want to break it.

In this 15-minute video, Kent will show you step-by-step how to safely remove the Bowden cable without damaging it and how to install it to get the proper connection. This is not as easy as it looks, and you can break it if you are not careful.

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How to Clean and Flow Test Your Old Gas or Diesel Injection Pump - On Demand Video

For old 1950 to 1985 Fuel Injected engines that have sat around and not run for years!

In this 9-minute instructional video, Kent explains how to set up his injection pump cleaning and testing kit ( available separately ), and use it to clean out old fuel injection pumps of gum and grime, and then how to test them to make sure they are delivery fuel through every line. 

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How to Change 420 560 V/8 Engine V-belts

To prevent damage to the engine accessories and to tighten the belts properly you have to know what you are doing!

in this detailed 38-minute video Kent will walk you step-by-step through the procedures of removing the old belts, installing the new belts, and tightening them properly. When changing your V-belts there are other things you should consider replacing as well.

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1965 to 1991 Sedans and Wagons Plastic Door Liner Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

Covers plastic sheet replacement only. Does NOT cover removing or replacing the door panel itself.

In this 17-minute video instruction, Kent walks you through the steps to install his door liner kit using thick, clear, and high-quality plastic sheets on both front and rear doors. A W123 sedan is shown here, but the principles are similar for other chassis. 

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Fixing 1981 to 1984 Turbo Diesel Auto Transmission Pesky Leaks - On Demand Video

Applies to W123 and W126 turbo 300D, 300CD, 300TD and 300SD

These transmissions are now 40+ years old, and with age comes hardened o-rings and seals, leading to what I call "pesky" leaks. They are not bad enough to flow on the ground, but they do leave wetness around the transmission and drips on the garage floor.

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Early R230 ABC Conversion: Modifications, Upgrades, and Adjustments - On Demand Video

Part 3: Dealing with the red warning light, accessing top of rear struts, choosing tires, replacing the big pump, on-road ride adjustments

This is part 3 of a three-part series on converting your 2003 to 2006 SL500 to coil-over shock absorbers. It is 27 minutes in length. The complete series is 1 hour and 27 minutes and was too long to upload as one video.

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1977 TO 1985 Diesel Oil Cooler Thermostat Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

You may not even know that this thermostat exists, and most have failed or are failing!

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).

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Oil Cooler Thermostat Removal and Testing - On Demand Video

We would speculate that well over half of these oil cooler thermostats are no longer working on these old 77 to 85 Diesel engines, but it is possible to test them in a carefully controlled environment.

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.

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The Miracle of an Infrared Magnetic Heater to Remove Frozen Fasteners - on demand video

Kent is amazed at how well this heater works. He will also show you another method of using high vibration to free a nut or bolt.

In this video, Kent will show you how he used this unique heater to remove a stuck oil cooler hose fitting. It had to get really hot, and using a propane torch in this area would not have been a good idea.

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How to Properly Test a Battery to Determine its True Health - On Demand Video

A volt meter test may only fool you into thinking your battery is ok. But a real test with a good battery meter let you know what is going on inside the battery.

In this 5-minute video, Kent will show you how to use our digital battery meter to determine the health of your battery. He will also show you why you can not rely on a volt meter to give you anything helpful other than the "surface voltage."

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722.9 Transmission Limp Home Mode: How to Determine if The Problem is Inside the Transmission

It is possible to fix this problem yourself and save $3000+ dollars from having the dealer replace and reprogram. But first you want to make sure its the transmission!!!

If you own an older Mercedes with the 7-speed 722.9 transmission and the car has over 120,000 miles, the day may come when the transmission will suddenly not shift or not shift past 2nd gear. This is more likely to happen if the transmission has no fluid and filter changes every 40,000.

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722.9 7G Transmission: Valve Body and Conductor Plate Removal and Replacement

The video will only cost $10 but you could save $ hundreds and much grief by watching this video. This will help in dealing with fixing a limp-home mode problem.

Removing the valve body is not difficult, but it is fraught with risk. It is easy to damage the conductor plate if not removed properly, and that can be a very expensive mistake.

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722.9 7G Transmission: Cleaning the Valve Body and Conductor Plate

The video will only cost $10, but you could save $ hundreds and much grief by watching this video. This can help you fix a limp-home mode pprobem

If you are planning to remove your 722.9 conductor plate for inspection or repair, you will want to take the time to thoroughly clean the plate, the valve body, and the solenoids. No cleaning agents or foreign chemicals should be used.

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How to Repair Old Mercedes Diesel Broken Vacuum Booster Line T Fittings

Part of Kent's $2 tip video collection. The tip will only cost $2 but you could save considerable money and grief by watching this video.

Here is an easy DIY tip to repair a broken vacuum hose nipple on your main vacuum line running from the vacuum pump to the brake booster on the older diesel engines. $2TIP

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How to Adjust That Troublesome Little Screw on you 1976 to 1993 C.I.S. Fuel Injected Engine That Won't Run or Run Right

Part of Kent's $8 troubleshooting and repair video collection. The video will only cost $8 but you could save $ hundreds and much grief by watching this video.

This video applies to both K-jetronic and KE-jetronic fuel injection engines on Mercedes from 1976 to 1993.. Let's say you just acquired an old gas engined  Mercedes and you just can not get it to run right and or even get it to start.

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The Secret to Polishing Plastic Head Light Covers for Max Clarity

Part of Kent's $2 tip video collection. This tip will only cost $2 but you could save considerable money and grief by watching this video.

In this xx-minute maintenance tip video Kent will show you his secrets to getting the best long-lasting results when trying the polish the yellowing coltor out of your old plastic headlight covers. As will many things it is all in the prep. $2TIP

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Early 722.9 Upgrade Kit Instructions - On Demand Video

The VERY best thing you can do for your 2003 to mid 2010 7 speed transmission!

This is absolutely the best thing you can do for your older 2003 to mid-2010 Mercedes 7-speed transmission. In this 19-minute video, Kent will show you what is required to purchase and install to make this upgrade on an early 722.9 transmission. Yes, it is something you can do yourself!

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M112 V6 M113 V8 How to Fix Common Valve Cover Oil Leaks - On Demand Video

You SHOULD do this yourself. It is the only way you will know it is done RIGHT!

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.

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1998 to 2006 Engine Mount Replacement - On Demand Video

For M112 and M113 engines. Does not cover the small details on all models. Does not cover the struggle you will face if you have a 4-Matic

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.

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M112 V6 M113 V8 Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement - On Demand Video

Includes instructions on replacing the two critical seals on the lower plastic intake elbow.

This can be a frustrating job if you do not know how the fasteners work or the correct sequence when replacing the sensor. In this 15-minute video, Kent will walk you through the R and R procedure step-by-step and will use the camera to show close-ups on how everything goes back together.

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Installing an M112 V6 M113 V8 Power Steering ADD-ON Magnetic Inline Filter - On Demand Video

Easy DIY job. Great protection for your power steering. Full video Instructions included.

This is a 5-minute instructional video to show you how to attach an inline magnetic filter to your power steering system. Great protection and easy to do. You will lose some fluid unless you pinch off the hoses before cutting out a section to install the filter.

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R230 SL500 ABC Coil Over Conversion Power Steering Reservoir Tank Install - On Demand Video

Remove the big tandem pump - install a standard PS pump in its place - Then you can install a standard Reservoir / Filter Fluid Tank - So Clean Looking!

In this 13-minute instructional video Kent will walk you through the steps of installing a standard (non-ABC) fluid reservoir tank on a standard (non-ABC) power steering pump if you choose to remove the original tandem pump.

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R230 SL500 ABC Pump Removal and Standard Pump Install - On Demand Video

Get rid of the old ABC pump when you convert to coil overs. If you don't, you will have more headaches and worry in the future.

In this 7.5-minute video, Kent will share some tips on getting to the bolts and nuts, removing the old ABC pump, and fitting in a standard M113 power steering pump.

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