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W201 W124 Late W126 Ignition Switch Tumbler w/ Two Keys - Tools and Video Instructions Included.
If you are having problems with a sticking key a new tumbler a new tumbler and key may or may not fix your problem.
Gas Engine Spins But Won't Start Class - Session 2 On Demand Video
Gas Engine Spins But Won't Start Class - Session 1 On Demand Video
Replacing and Servicing Screw Cap Style Ignition Key Tumbler Assemblies - On Demand Video
This video is not only going to show you how to remove and replace the “screw cap” style tumbler, but it also going to explain the theory of operation and how to avoid certain pitfalls when doing this job yourself. And YES, there are pit falls.
Screw Cap Style Ignition Tumbler Service and Replacement Tool Kit
If you have been around old Mercedes for any length of time, you have probably run into a problem with your ignition key starting to "stick" or one that would not turn. This problem can leave you stranded and could cost hundreds of dollars to fix $$$.
Center and Rear Muffler and Exhaust Pipe Replacement and/or Repair - On Demand Video
How can you tell if you have a hole or leak in your exhaust system? What are the symptoms? Can the leak be patched? When will you have to get either a new center muffler or rear muffler or pipes or all three? Can you replace the mufflers yourself and what are the tricks?
Custom Made Large Angled Head Clamping Tool
This is one of Kent's favorite tools around his shop. It is used almost daily. The tool rose out of a need to be able to safely hold fuel inectors while cleaning when with a large high speed wire wheel. No tool like this is availabe so it had to be built in our shop!
Testing for and Troubleshooting Causes of Dragging / Sticking Brakes - On Demand Video
Old cars and brake issues go hand in hand. Especially if the car is not driving very often. Brake problems usually first show up as “dragging” or sticking brakes. If this issue is not dealt with immediately it can lead to serious problem including the car catching on fire.
Early Fuel Injection Electric Fuel Pump Pre-filter Upgrade Kit
Worried about the internal condition of the fuel tank on your old 1959 to 1972 mechanical fuel-injected Mercedes? Not sure if it has rust or other contaminants inside it.
W123 Headlight and Fog Light Ring Set - USED
A good used set of rings for the price as shown. Will fit right or left headlight. No dents on the edge Note. some light surface rust on inside of the headlight ring, but outside chrome and front edge show no rust spots.
Garrett T3 Turbocharger Compressor Housing Gasket
This is the highly specialized paper gasket that seals the center section forward bearing plate to the compressor wheel housing as shown below:
W123 Headlight Removal, Inspection and Bulb Replacement - On Demand Video
If you have acquired one of these rugged W123 sedans, coupes, or station wagons and want to learn how to do some of the work on it on your own then here is a good place to start. Learn how to change lights and bulbs. No need to go to a mechanic for this.
1963 to 1973 Short MFI Electrical Fuel Pump Lower Section Resealing Instructions - On Demand Video
MFI (mechanical fuel injection) fuel pumps are notorious for leaking fuel. Leaks are almost always due to age hardened and deformed o-rings inside the pump. Taking the pump off the car, taking it apart, cleaning it and installing new seals will almost always solve the fuel leak problems.
190E 190D Shift Lever Cover Removal w/ Switch and Light Bulb Replacement -
To fix burned out lights you have to remove the wood cover around the shifter. That can be the most difficult part, especially if you don't want to chip or crack your nice wood piece.
No Cost Steps to Fixing an Engine's High Idle Speed Problem - On Demand Video
This video will be an excellent example of how to save big $$$ doing the work on your own car. If your gas engine is idling too fast in neutral it could be an expensive problem, but in many cases it is due to lack of maintenance over a long period of time.
Fuel Pump Hose Replacement Kit 230SL 250SL 280SL 250SE 280SE (6 cyl) 280SEL (6 cyl) and 6.3
Kent has never seen fresh fuel hoses on all the old MFI Mercedes he has worked on over the years. They only seem to get changed when they start leaking. Leaking fuel hoses at the electric fuel pump is a fire hazard!
Read and Clear Check Engine Light Codes: 1988 to 1995 Mercedes - On Demand Video
If you have a Mercedes of this era equipped with an impulse code reader you will find a little numbered black box similar to the one in the pictured here in your engine compartment. It is located over by the battery and may have a black cover on it that can be lifted off.
Repairing a Broken Plastic Upper Radiator Neck - On Demand Video
Kent starts out the video talking about prevention by using the neck reinforcement kit he has been selling for years. In the case of his own 1990 300SL the neck had not been reinforced and it broke cleanly right in the middle.
601 602 603 and 606 Diesel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Seal Repair Kit with Socket Included
Leaking fuel injector pumps have become a very common problem in the 60x. engines produced from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. The early 60x.
Late W113, W108, W109, Early R107, Some W114 and W115 Brake Master Cylinder
1960'S Through Mid 1970's Fuel Tank Filter Screen Removal Tool
Most owners do not have a big enough hex wrench to remove the fuel tank screen on those models that had the fuel tank right under the rear trunk floor. But the screen does need to be removed, inspected and cleaned due to the age of these cars.
W110 W115 Mercedes Diesel Engine Oil Change Procedures - On Demand Video
Doing an oil change in your 1965 to 1976 Mercedes 200D, 220D, 240D or 300D diesel. Be careful!
Plastic Radiator Broken Upper Neck Repair Kit
Another great solution from Mercedessource!
1978 to 1995 Mercedes only
A broken radiator neck can be safely repaired if it breaks off cleanly in the center or aft of the center of the neck. If it breaks off too close to the tank or breaks off in multiple small pieces then we advise that you replace the radiator.
M104 Gas Engine Head Gasket Replacement Part 3: Cleaning, Inspection & Parts to Order - On Demand Video
The head has been successfully removed. There is quite a bit of work that will need to be done before the head is ready to go back on. The head and the block will need to be cleaned and inspected and parts will need to be ordered. Other parts should be replaced while the head is off the engine.
190E 2.6 260E 300E 300SE M103 6-CYL Master Tune-Up Kit
** PLEASE NOTE -- SPECIAL ORDER KIT -- CAN TAKE UP TO ONE WEEK BEFORE SHIPPING*****
Early 4 and 5 Cyl. Diesel Manual Push Button Control Glow Relay Installation Kit - NO GLOW PLUGS
PLEASE NOTE: This is a wiring kit ONLY. You will need special FAST glow plugs and glow plug wires to complete a successful installation. This kit will not work with your orginal lopped-end series glow plugs.
W123 Diesel Sedan and Coupe Vacuum Reservoir Tank - USED
Good used tested reservoir tank as shown. Sits on top of the gas tank in the trunk. If this is leaking your door locks will never work. Sometimes these crack or have very small leaks. This one INCLUDES the hard vacuum line and the rubber plug at the connection point to the tank.
W126 Sedan Inside Rear View Mirror - USED
Exceptionally clean, good used rear-view mirror as shown. One of the best we have seen in the past 15 years. The ball socket holds very tightly and is not cracked. Mirror and frame in great cosmetic condition. Night view switch lever works as is should.
Early W126 Sedan Tail Light Bulb Holders - USED
VERY good used right and left tail light bulb holders for early 126 sedans. If you are having problems with your tail lights going on and off probably corroded bulb sockets. All these are very nice. NOTE: Not all bulbs included and some may be burnt out. See related below for new bulbs.
W112 OM189 Engine Block Gasket Set - NOS
Please note I can not guarantee that all gaskets originally with the set are there. It has been opened. Please look at picture carefully. What you see is what you get. Please make certain this fits your later 189 engine.
123 107 126 201 124 722.3x and 722.4x Transmission Modulator O-ring Seal
If your modulator is working ok, but leaking transmission fluid, you may only need to replace the inexpensive oring ( o ring ). You do have to be careful when removing the modulator from the transmission. For instructions (available separately) see related products below.
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injector (MFI) Tester and Cleaning Kit
MFI Fuel Injector Tester: Assembly, Testing and Cleaning Operations - On demand Video
Would you like to find out how well your old (1959 to 1972) mechancial gasoline fuel injectors are working? Now you can do it yourself at home with our custom bench mount hand pump pressure tester and cleaning kit. These are the full instructions that come FREE with the kit.
1981 to 1984 OM 617 Turbo Air Cleaner Housing Oil Drain Pipe - USED
Good used oil drain pipe as shown with good bracket attach point. For 1981 to 1984 Turbo 300TD 300D 300CD and 300SD.
Brake Caliper Rebuilding Part 2: Cleaning, Painting and Prep - On Demand Video
Kent will walk you step-by-step through the process of cleaning and prepping the old caliper for the new seals. He will share his recommendations on painting as well as how to retard the rust inside the caliper housing.
Brake Caliper Rebuilding Part 3: Reassembly Using Proper Tools and Techniques - On Demand Video
In this video manual Kent will walk you step-by-step through the process of properly putting the caliper back together again with the new seals and correct assembly paste.
OM 617 Pencil Glow Plug Set of 5 - USED
Good used and TESTED by Kent set of 5 pencil glow plugs. All showing balance ohm readngs. Also fits 1978 to 1980 W116 300SD.
1981 to 1984 5 Cyl Turbo Diesel Fuel Injection Pump - USED
This is an excellent used injection pump removed from a good-running engine and stored in a dry climate. PLEASE NOTE: the things missing on the pump.
OM 617 Garret T3 Turbocharger Turbine Housing with Working Valve ( Used )
Excellent used Garret turbocharger rear turbine housing with good threads and studs as shown. This one is way above average. No broken bolts in housing. It includes the waste gate valve, but no waste gate cover or internal parts (no springs, diaphragm, or diaphragm cover etc).
Under Body and Under Trim Spot Rust Repair - On Demand Video
On older Mercedes spot rust can be a hidden problem under side moulding trim, under fenders and rocker panels and inside the bottom edges of doors.
Frozen Brake Caliper Piston Removal Pump Adapter Hose
This is a must-have if you attempting a caliper rebuild on one with stuck pistons. If you own one of our injector pressure testers here is a great add-on that will allow you to use the tester to remove stuck pistons from old brake calipers.
Brake Caliper Rebuilding Part 1: How to Remove Frozen Pistons From Brake Calipers - On Demand Video
You can save a lot of money if you can rebuild your old brake calipers, especially on some older models. If you can just get the pistons out of the housings, most calipers are rebuildable, unless they have been subject to road salt or have sat exposed to the weather for years without use.
Removing the Front Brake Rotor from the Bearing Hub - On Demand Video
Installing new front rotors on older model Mercedes requires that you remove the rotor from the bearing hub and bolt the new rotor back on. Sounds easy right? Sometimes not! The bolts are on very tight and often take a lot of torque to remove. How do you hold the break rotor while doing this?
1970's and 1980's Fuel Tank Gauge Sending Unit Removal and Repair - On Demand Video
If your fuel level gauge is not reading accurately or the needle jumps around and or your car’s low fuel warning light does not comes on, it is usually a problem with the tubular sending unit in the fuel tank.
1996 to 1999 E300 Diesel Glow Plug Set with Reamer - Special
6 high quality Bosch glow plugs with Special carbon reamer included. This reamer should always be used to ream out the glow plug holes when changing your plugs to improve efficiency and glow plug life.
1995 E300 Diesel Glow Plug Set
6 high quality Bosch glow plugs ONLY.
These engines are know to seize glow plugs in the head. Always use correct anti-seize compound on the threads only when installing.
To see Kent's video on the problem of removing a stuck glow plug CLICK HERE.
What Caused an OM 617 Turbo Diesel to Destroy Itself - On Demand Video
Want to find out what caused the catastrophic destruction of an OM 617 5 Cylinder turbo diesel engine? These engines are known for being indestructable so something really bad had to happen.
Older Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Service - On Demand Video
Transmission service on these older Mercedes is very often neglected and it is something you can do yourself. It should be done every 30,000 miles or every 5 years (whichever comes first). After you watch this video you will find out why you should do it yourself!
SPECIAL PURCHASE CERAMIC Rear Brake Pads - Most Models 1968 to 1991
FITS THE FOLLOWING: all W107, W108, 109, W111, W113, W114, W115, W116, W123 and W126 chassis from 1969 to 1991. See models listed below. NOTE: Four pads included for both sides of rear axle. Tired of excess brake dust and poor performance during heavy braking? These are amazing brake pads.






















