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FITS THE FOLLOWING: 114, 115, 107, 123 and 126 to 1985 chassis Mercedes that use the rear axles with the crimped sealed cans over the flex joints (spider). Mercedes rear axles of the 1970s and 1980s are extremely robust.
Brand new Febi Bilstein part. WARNING: Must be installed properly or damage can occur to the timing chain and sprockets. Kent always recommends you replace the tensioner when you install a new timing chain. NO INSTRUCTIONS. Instructions do not come with this part.
Fits all Mercedes 126 chassis cars from 1981 to 1991.
WORKS ON THE FOLLOWING All diesel 110, 115, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. 190D, 200D, 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 300SDL, 350SD, 350SDL, E300D.When it comes to diesel engine performance this is your best bang for the buck.
This 16-minute video will instruct you on how to replace the fuel injectors in your 6 cylinder M110 safely and efficiently. Since this is a fairly straight forward remove and replace this is not a step-by-step video.
We designed this tool to be able to easily pry off the C-clip holding the fluid tank onto the power steering pump on M112 and M113 engines.
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.
If you think CIS fuel injectors can just be ignored, think again. Sure, your gas engine will continue to start and run “ok”, but you may find that it is not producing the power it once did nor the fuel mileage it once delivered.
This is the Febi Bilstein green 06161 power steering fluid for your M112 and M113 engines. You will need about 1.5 liters to do a complete flush. What about Petosin fluid, you may ask. Watch the video, and Kent explains why he uses this fluid as a direct replacement.
When changing the front crank seal on your older 6 cylinder Mercedes you may or may not need to replace the sealing race that goes on over the front of the crankshaft.
These seals getting totally neglected. I consider the bottom one the "forgotten" seal on these engines. They can be very frustrating to change out if you don't know the right sequence.
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.
If you are having problems with a sticking key a new tumbler a new tumbler and key may or may not fix your problem.
Mercedes installed small fuel warmers on these engines using engine coolant to warm up the fuel just before it enters the injection pump. The idea is great - especially in cold climates, but in moderate and warmer climates it is probably not needed.
Brand new part. No instructions included. See related products below. Instructions do come with our turbo timing chain kit.
Brand new quality part. No instructions included. Instructions do come with our timing chain kit.
In this 29-minute instructional video, Kent will show you how to convert your old points ignition to an efficient modern electronic ignition. Rid yourself of those old high-maintenance distributor points forever.
Kent video instructions will take you through the process of flushing out the old automatic transmission fluid and replacing it with modern enhanced power steering fluid. This procedure was filled on a W108 280SE 6 cylinder sedan.
In this video instruction Kent will show you how he installs our battery tender kit in a W124 Mercedes.
This kit contains complete step by step illustrated instructions on how to remove a front or rear door panel on any W 210 chassis E300,E320, E420, E430, and E55 from 1996 to 2003. Knowing how to do it properly with the right tools included in this kit will help prevent damage to the panel.
Brand new door striker for Right hand side, Front or rear.
Some of the most common auto transmission leaks on the early automatics come from the banjo bolts that connect the filler tube to the bottom of the pan and the two transmission coolers lines to the lower front transmission housing.
Applies to all Mercedes, PON FIN Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. Here is a kit you will love to have around the shop.
Set of four (4) new factory door striker bolts. It is very easy to round these off. If you are planning on removing or adjusting your strikers and want the original style hex bolts you should have extras on hand.
For the past 20+ years, we have promoted H4 headlight upgrades for these old Mercedes. The original sealed beam headlight bulbs lacked light output, and we found them sometimes downright "sketchy" on dark roads, especially when deer were known to be present.
Fits all R107 from the 1972 350SL all the way to the 1989 560SL - Amazing!
Are you looking for a new look and/or better headlights on your classic Mercedes but do not particularly like the looks or the price of the original single-glass European lights? Here is your answer!
New German made fast heat glow plug designed to replace the series loop tip style glow plugs that were installed in all non-turbo diesel engines up to 1979. These have the large thread built in so they will install directly into the older heads.
This is a handy compact winch pulling tool. Not designed for lifting. It is a must have if you plan to replace the guide rods or guide rod mounts (brake control rod bushing) on any 126 chassis from 1981 to 1991 300SD 380SEL 500SEL 380SEC 300SDL 350SDL 300SE 300SEL 420SEL 560SEL 560SEC.
When pressure testing your KE-jetronic fuel injection, you may find you need a really thin wrench to install the small fitting on the right side bottom of the fuel distributor.
Glow plugs do not last forever. I have found they generally need to be replaced about every 2 years for peak performance.
Fits 124 201 126 Chassis with M103 engine only, including 190E 260E 300E 300TE 300CE 300SE and 300SEL . These are the current plugs Kent recommends for this 6 cylinder gas engine.
In this 13-minute CIS training video, Kent will walk you through the steps recommended by Mercedes Benz to fully test the operation of the EHA valve on 1984 to 1993 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines with KE-jetronic fuel injection.
FITS THE FOLLOWING: ALL 123 and 126 chassis 240D, 300D, 300TD, 300CD, and 300SD 1980 to 1985 with later style vacuum pump (only one line coming out of top). In 1980 Mercedes changed the design of their diesel vacuum pumps.
Fits W115 W116 W123 and W126 5-cylinder both turbo and non-turbo diesel engines from 1975 to 1985. Check yours for staining around the gasket. Also, check nuts for tightness. These symptoms may indicate a leak. This is an important maintenance item.
In a perfect world your diesel would not leak a drop of fluid. Unfortunately, with the age of your vehicle, it may not be economically possible to eliminate every leak. Sometimes you may just have to live with some leaks.
This is a very important maintenance item for 126 300SD 5 cylinder turbo diesel owners. When these belts get loose or worn they can cause all kinds of problems like poor battery charging, engine overheating, jerky power steering, and noises that range from squeaking to rattling.
This video will not only save the condition of your door panel, but it will save you a lot of time and frustration when you go to replace a door panel after doing maintenance inside your door. Those old plastic film liners always seem to be torn, ripped, and downright ugly.
For all MBZ diesel engines 1950 to 1999. Designed by Kent Bergsma. These are built at Mercedessource to control quality and production demands. Each one is tested here in our shop before shipping.
Works on all models from 1977 to 1993 with the Bosch C.I.S Fuel Injection system - see models listed below: Now you can do it yourself on the bench with this inexpensive tester- Save big $$. Ever wonder how well your old CIS fuel injectors are working?
PLEASE NOTE: Wire color may be all red or all black (depending on stock on hand) Performing some fuel pressure tests on your K-jet or KE-jet engine
In this 6-minute instructional video Kent will show you how fully bleed the air out of the power steering system on an M112 or M113 engine so you can get rid of that annoying squeal when you turn the wheel. This happens after doing a flush or replacing a power steering pump.
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 magnetic inline filter can give additional life to the power steering fluid on the M112 and M113 engines ( V6 and V8 from 1998 to 2006). The filter has 3/8 inch nipples and can accept a 3/8 inch hose ( size normally found in the return hoses on M112 and M113 engines.
New crank main rear seal
New quality metal gasket as shown. Never try to reuse this gasket during turbo overhaul or replacement.
Kent has been working a long time to find a way to stop the ugly corrosion on aluminum and magnesium engine parts. Particularly valve covers and intake manifolds.
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.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This glow plug works ONLY in those years and models listed above. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. If you need five please change your cart total to 5. If you need 6 then change the total to 6. PLEASE NOTE: NO INSTRUCTIONS and NO WIRE NUTS are included.
Fits the following: All 124 chassis sedans, coupes, and wagons from 1986 to 1993. NOTE: WILL NOT WORK ON MODELS W/ DUST FILTER. We are finding more heater fan motor failures in the 124 chassis cars as they age.
In this short video, Kent will demonstrate how to prep the sunroof if there is rust in the seal area and how to install a new rear seal using the tool, lubricant, and glue provided in his kit. PLEASE NOTE: The sunroof panel has to be removed from the car.