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For all Mercedes 124 chassis cars from 1986 up to 1993 ONLY. This includes the 260E, 300E, 300D, 300CE, 300TE, and 400E. This is the repair manual you 124 owners have been waiting for.
Fits all 108 and 109 chassis sedans from 1965 to 1973. BRAND NEW high-quality rubber trunk seal. As of 4/18/24 you will now receive Kent’s favorite trunk seal glue at no extra cost. Also, consider this.
Have you ever had a hard time finally a very small coolant leak? Do you find yourself adding small amounts of coolant but can not see any leak? Is there a funny smell coming from inside your Benz when you run the heater?
These will fit all 1976 to 1991 4.5, 3.8, 5.0 and 5.6-liter V8 engines with Bosch C.I.S fuel injection. PLEASE NOTE: These spark plugs have an aluminum end cap that does screw off. You will receive the plugs with the end cap installed.
These will fit all 1970 to 1975 3.5 and 4.5 V8 engines with D-Jetronic fuel injection (electronic). Do not use NGK, Platinum or any other kind of "special" spark plug. You will be sorry. Use only these Bosch Super plugs.
Born out of frustration this twin chamber plastic bottle has solved two of Kent's biggest head aches when brake bleeding or flushing brake systems.
You can not believe how many problems Kent has seen over the years as a result of the camshaft oiler tube falling off inside the valve cover! It is held on by inexpensive small plastic clips and guess what happens after 15 to 20 years? Yes, that is correct.
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.
This is a common wear item on high mileage 126 chassis. It will start out as a clunking noise when you go over rough ground. When real bad it will be hard to get your car to track right down the road (it will want to wander) and you will experience uneven and rapid tire wear.
Any of us who have owned a 1977 to 1985 Mercedes W123 for any length of time have probably had to deal with the glove box door at some point. The hardest part is loosening and removing that weird little round slotted nut on the two hinge points.
This is a very common wear item on high mileage 126 chassis. It will start out as a clunking noise when you go over rough ground. When real bad it will be hard to get your car to track right down the road (it will want to wander) and you will experience rapid and uneven tire wear..
The fuel accumulator maintains the pressure in the fuel system for a certain time after the engine has been switched off. When the engine is running it serves to deaden the noise of the electric fuel pump.
FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 114 and 115 chassis (sedans and coupes) 1968 to 1976. As of 4/18/24 you will now receive Kent’s favorite trunk seal glue at no extra cost. Also, consider this.
I have hit my head so many times on the grill edge while working on R107 engines that I finally decided to do something about it while recently changing the fuel injectors on a 380SL.
Helps to delete those annoying water leaks into the trunk. Brand new quality trunk seal for your SL. Stop or prevent those trunk leaks now. Includes video instructions and recommended glue.
Fits the following 108, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 107, 123, and 126 chassis with four-bolt mount vicious and fixed fans. NEW IN 2022! Now just a very long 10mm custom bent and ground ( no extra handle ).
Stop those water leaks now! This high-quality rubber trunk seal fits 116 sedans (Gasoline models ONLY)from 1977 to 1980, including the 280SE, 450SE, 450SEL, and 450SEL 6.9. It now comes with complete instructions loaded with tips.
Stop those water leaks now! This high-quality rubber trunk seal fits all sedans with W126 chassis from 1981 to 1991, both gasoline and diesel. It now comes with complete instructions loaded with tips. We recommend E6000 adhesive, which can be purchased separately below.
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.
Fits all W123 240D 300D and 300CD 1977 to 1985. Are you finding standing water in your trunk? Stop those water leaks now! High quality rubber trunk seal. Fits all 123 Chassis Sedans and coupes from 1977 to 1985, including 240D 300D 300CD 280CE.
If a car has sat outside in the elements for long periods and has not been washed or waxed in months there are some things you need to do BEFORE you apply the buffer to the body and the final wax to the paint. This is where you will need some real "elbow grease."
This heavy, specially made fiberglass mat has thick bias ply fiberglass cloth, and the mat is very stiff even before you add resin or Miracle Paint. SOLD IN PRECUT PIECE 12" x 15".
We only have a few of these custom machined early 300SD steering locks left. LIMIT ONE per customer. We have been informed that there is no plan to manufacture new steering locks again for these classic old diesels
For *most 123 chassis cars made from 1977 to 1985 and *mostl 116 chassis sedans built from 1973 to 1980. The PDF repair guide will take you through the process of how to properly remove your heater blower motor and replace the motors two brushes.
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.
There is nothing better than a good buff and wax to bring out the shine on an old Benz. Particularly if the car has not been waxed in a couple years! The results are directly related to the amount of work you put into it.