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Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W108 and W109. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
Flushes Out Old Grease and Repacks Bearings with Less Mess. This Handy Packer works on bearings up to 3 1/2" O.D.
Hard to find and an absolute must to keep from burning out the glow plugs.
These fit all W116 from 1973 to 1980. You will often find these bent or broken. Door panel must be removed to replace them.
Excellent quality zinc plated hose clamps as shown. These can be tighten with a straight blade screw driver or a 7mm socket or nut driver.
Kent is a firm believer in using these strong magnets inside a transmission pan to help extend its useful life.
They should be placed toward the rear of the pan as shown in the picture below.
This is an excellent replacement if yours has melted and deformed.
This the exact puller you will receive. Handy for small jobs.
For ALL 2003 to 2010 7-Speed automatic transmissions( early 722.9 WITHOUT option code A89 indicating reduced friction). These are the 7G transmissions that use the red fluid with the shallower transmission pan. This is a complete kit for your transmission 40K service, not including the fluid.
2FREE limp-home troubleshooting video included! Be forewarned! It is not as easy as it looks on some YouTube videos to remove a valve body and conductor plate from an early 722.9 transmission.
Have you ever had to drive to the local hardware store to find a small o-ring? How much did that cost you in time and fuel? These are all small metric sizes. In the picture below, you can see the included sizes.
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.
The MOST little known and often overlooked part on the OM617 engine! And when it fails it can affect your engine cooling temp.
Set of upper and lower main radiator hoses as shown.
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.
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. This is a quality aftermarket part.
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.
Many of these, especially along the bottom of the hard are hard and brittle and will break when removing the panel. Tilt and twist to remove and install in the holde. Sold in a bag of 24.
Almost every early SL Kent comes across needs new front wheel bearings. These get so neglected and hardly ever replaced. We are offering a very high quality kit as shown above that will include free grease for your new wheel bearings.
PLEASE NOTE: Since the introduction of this kit in 2019, it has been modified to speed installation and reduce cold. See modified instructions below. You can watch the Youtube video to understand what this kit can do, but attachment to the injection pump has been simplified..
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.
If you own an older Mercedes sedan or wagon, it is a very good idea to remove all four door panels, repair components, clean drains, and, most importantly, lubricate all moving parts, as Kent explains in numerous YouTube videos.
Good used tail light parts, as shown. These are the actual parts you will receive. They are not perfect, but very usable. We cannot guarantee the condition of the bulbs. The seals are still soft and not torn.
SAVE BIG! These critical front suspension parts will restore the factory road feel on your old 123. Watch the video as Kent will explain what they are, where they do, and what is involved in replacing them.
Kent has been working on this for a few years now. You know how much he likes lubrication. He wanted a deep, penetrating, and longer-lasting lube than what he was able to find on the market - and he has tried dozens.
Even Kent is amazed at how well this works and especially how he discovered it. It is a mix of two components (chemicals) that are super slippery and create a deep shine "new look" on old plastic and rubber trim parts. The included four oz.
This is the actual panel you will receive. Notice the empty cutout for the A/C temperature control wheel.
Reads English on one side and German on the other.
Inspect for adjustment and tension. If you disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage and there is no spring back pressure then the cable is broken.
New o-ring seal installed.
These transmission pans get "out of shape" due to over-torquing the bolts. That crushes the stops (see below), and when that happens, it is very hard to get the pan seal not to leak. Your best option if you are doing a transmission service is to replace the pan.
This high pressure hose is a common leak area on the 126 gasoline V8 models. If you see oil drips just aft of your power steering pump it is probably this hose.
This accumulator was unique in the mid to late 1970s. It was used on all 6.9s but only some 450 V8 models. That is why you MUST know which type you have BEFORE ordering. You can clearly see the two threaded holes coming into the front of the accumulator housing.
Also works on 380SL and 560SL transmissions. Before you think you can easily remove the Bowden cable from the transmission, watch the video below.
Almost NLA. As a safety preventative measure, replace this hose if it shows signs of hardening or cracking. This hose is under 90 psi; if it cracks and spews fuel, you can have an instant engine fire.
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.
These transmissions are now 40+ years old, and with age comes hardened o-rings and seals, leading to what I call "pesky" leaks.
This introduction into service for the year 1973 introduces the W 116 Models: 450 SE (116.032) & 450 SEL (116.033). Manual Contents: General Description of vehicle components, Assembly, inspection and adjusting procedures, Testing and Tuning Data, Maintenance instructions, tools and Equipment
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...
I know that many, including some coil-over sellers, recommend just leaving the original pump and hoses in place and plugging them where they attach to the four struts, but I can almost guarantee you will have problems in the future, either with a noisy failing pump, leaking hydraulics, or a possi
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.
New left AND right side upper control arms. They will fit ALL W116 chassis from 1973 to 1980 ( except 6.9 ), and ALL W123 chassis sedans, coupes and wagons from 1977 to 1985.
Anytime you need to replace your rear shocks/struts, you must drop the rear control arm. If you are doing other rear suspension work, you may need to drop it as well. Kent came up with this tool kit when he was converting his SL500 to conventional coil-over shock absorbers.
You must drive this star bit into the head of the damaged bolt with a hammer, but it will hold. The bolt will then need to be replaced. Watch the video below as Kent will explain how it works.
For mount kits and hardware, see related products below.
If you are restoring one of these classics I can almost guarantee you are going to need some parts from this!
In this 20-minute instructional video, Kent will show you the steps on how you can replace the "hidden bushing" in the rear control arm by yourself without having to take the control arm off the car.
30 light bulbs total in this assortment. PLEASE NOTE: These may not be every bulb you will need for every model, but you will have extras on hand. These cars are OLD, and most of the bulbs need to be replaced. They even start to loose some of their intensity over time.
When you need the torque, this will deliver.