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Very Rare. One of the first of these types of manuals released. This introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with the Registration Year 1973 Passenger Cars vehicles.
This hose assembly was used on the fuel delivery systems in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Installed on some R107 450SL and 450SLC, W116 450SE / L and 280SE, and the W123 280E and 280CE. Be sure to check your car before ordering to make certain this hose is installed.
This introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with model year 1994 202 series vehicles. This covers changes and new developments, it does not cover all repair information on the above chassis. Good condition as shown, some edge wear.
Those old hardened and discolored plastic fuel hoses in your diesel engine compartment probably need to be replaced. When they crack and break you can dump a ton of fuel out on the road before your engine quits and leaves you stranded.
Kent modified this puller and developed a procedure to remove the front crank seal race so the job could be affordable from the DIY mechanic. This costs less than half the cost of the factory tool.
Two new wing nuts. These have wider wings so they are easier to loosen and tighten. Replace the nut that most people install after the wing nut has been lost!
Wheel wrench as shown. For 17mm head bolts. Original. Only one available.
Excellent used emergency stop lever as shown with good rod bushing. rod spring and C-clip included. Stop decal in good condition.
Kent has found and tested this newest LED light bulb that you can install on the backside of your instrument cluster to increase your instrument lighting on your older Mercedes. These particular bulbs will be much brighter with a more yellow cast warm white light, and they don't get hot!
PDF DOWNLOAD FINALLY AVAILABLE of our popular 'Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure' Manual!!
Applies to the following chassis: 111, 108, 109, 107, 116, and 126. Includes 3.5, 4.5, 350, 380, 450, 500, 420, and 560 V8 engines from 1970 to 1991.
Kent will get right up behind the rear end hub plate and show you close up how to remove and replace a sway bar link. This is not a difficult job especially if you follow the sequence shown in this 7- minute video.
In this 13-minute video instruction Kent will show you how to make your own accumulator tee hose connection either using parts from. our kit ( see below) or parts you purchase yourself. This video is included free with the purchase of our kit.
This kit will give you everything you need to fix the leaking or aged Tee hose between the fuel damper and the fuel accumulator on most 1977 to 1980 fuel delivery systems. Watch the video below to learn why this is needed.
Kent will take you over to his workbench and completely take apart a rusty and old fuel delivery system from a 1980 450SL and put it all back together again with some shiney new paint and parts supplied in his special kit for these cars. This video runs for 24 minutes.
In this 30 minute-long video Kent will walk you through what he did for the rear suspension on his 1983 240D.
Brand new upper and lower radiator hoses as shown.
Brand new aftermarket fuel accumulator for the 1986 to 1991 V8 engines. It is mounted near the fuel filter under the back end of the car and hardly ever gets replaced. What does it do and how do you know if it is bad.
Also will work on (some but not all) 1976 to 1980 280SE, 280SEL, 280SL and 280E. Brand new aftermarket fuel accumulator for the 1976 to 1985 V8 engines. It is mounted near the fuel filter under the back end of the car and hardly ever gets replaced.
In this 46 minute very detailed step-by-step video instruction, Kent will show you how to remove the fuel delivery system from your 1986 to 1991 420SEL, 300SE, 300SEL, 560SEL, 560SL, and 560SEC, take it over to your bench and take it all apart, install new pumps, filter, accumulator, and hoses, t
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 30-minute instructional video, Kent will walk you through the steps to remove your old antenna, test and troubleshoot your wiring plug coming to the antenna, and install our aftermarket antenna using the special wiring connectors we include in the kit.
Many of these particular big V8 models are now becoming true collector cars and going up in value at a steady rate. ( especially the 560SEC and 560SL) Most of their fuel injection delivery (FID) systems are old and tired and have not been properly maintained.
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.
This will hold the top of the strut and keep it from turning when removing and installing the 22mm nut.
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.
It was difficult to find a filter to fit the correct size outlet hose. Install this steel 10-micron filter in your fuel tank outlet hose to protect your fuel pump. Clamps are provided along with a pull to plug the fuel hose temporarily to reduce fuel spills.
This is such a big problem on early 1977 to 1979 123 240D diesels that I decided a good replacement kit was in order. Often I find the main feed wire loose or frayed, the fuse box cracked or melted, and the fuse connector points corroded or loose.
All 380SL, 380SE, and 380SEL owners take note. Even if you acquire a nice 380 like Kent's Cherry you are going to need some or all of these components ( unless of course it was recently done by a competent mechanic ).
A brand new set of two grease caps as shown by Febi. Time to get rid of those ugly beat up and dented grease caps.
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in ALLOY wheel styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE ORDERING to confirm the type of accumulator you have. ( Watch the last video below for examples )For systems with ONE HOLE ACCUMULATOR only. Some 450SL, 450SLC, 450SE, 450SEL with 4.5 and W116 280SE .
In this 28-minute instructional video Kent with show you how to do a compression test on your own Mercedes gas engine and explain how to interpret the results. It is very important you do this procedure BEFORE "throwing" parts at your engine trying to fix a performance problem.
You might be surprised to realize you spark plug holes need cleaning - and yes some REALLY need cleaning! This 5-minute video will demonstrate Kent's method of cleaning the threads in the cylinder.
This video will walk you step-by-step through the proper procedures for doing a full compression test on your older V8 Mercedes Engine.
This may or may not be repaired with out additional parts. No guarantees. The motor runs and gears run back and forth. The mast tower was broken off but a new one is included ( see below). We are also include a brand new antenna mast.
This video is loaded with tips on how to properly lubricate all the key components that make your sunroof operate smoothly and properly. It is NOT a complete manual on everything related to sunroofs. It will NOT show you all the details to get the sunroof out and back in.
This original power antenna has been inspected, cleaned, lubricated, adjusted, and tested in our shop. New Antenna mast installed. This one is in super nice condition. See the video below for the process.
BRAND NEW. No longer made.
Emergency brake shoe maintenance is often neglected because the rear brake disc / rotor has to be removed to inspect and repair them. If the car has ever been driven a long distance with the emergency brake on, expect problems.
Clear instructions on how to remove the old boot and install a new one. Total run time:
One of the most often neglected maintenance items we see even when brake work has been done at a shop. These should just be replaced every 15 years for better performance and to reduce excessive brake pad and rotor wear.
BRAND NEW tight-fitting taillight seals for you 123. These are one of the key sources of water getting into your 1977 to 1985 sedan or coupe trunk.
Whether your just changing pads, hoses, or doing a complete brake system overhaul, the items we include in this DIY will guarantee the job gets done with no mistakes, minimum frustration, and lasting results. There is no other kit like this anywhere.
FULL set of 12 new spark plugs for your V6.
Full set of 16 new spark plugs.
Kent has tried a lot of different socket and extension combinations, but for him, this one works the best. You will have multiple options to work in tight places.
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in other styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in other styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!
This is both an impressive and inspiring key chain for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts. Perfect gift item. Available in other styles. Please see the related products below. Watch the video of Kent and Kaia's road trip where they gave the first one away!