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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.
Kent originally wrote this manual to go along with our 617 Turbo Diesel Front Crank Seal Replacement Kit as well as our 616 and 617 NON Turbo Crank Seal Kit. We have found that many of you are having problems with your front crank bolt loosening up or bolts sheering off at the front engine pulley
Set of 8 correct size bolts and washers to spruce up the engine compartment of your D-jetronic V8 engine. Watch the videos to see how these actually look installed.
This 3-part hour and 27-minute video series should answer most of your questions concerning completing a coil-over shock absorber conversion on your 2003 to 2006 SL500.
In this 24 minute instructional video Kent will explain the process of how to bench clean and test your D-jetronic fuel injectors in your own garage or workshop once they are removed from the engine.
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
If your engine is just running hot, it may be due to a plugged radiator or possibly a stuck thermostat. If your engine is just losing coolant it could be a leak in the water pump, radiator or hoses.
The original fuel lines on most late 70s and early 80s Mercedes Diesels were braided line and with age they do rot and develop slow leaks.
In this 9 minute instructional video, Kent will explain how to test your fuel accumulator to determine whether or not it has failed internally. A failed accumulator will make your engine hard to start when hot.
Kent originally wrote this manual to go along with our 617 Turbo Diesel Front Crank Seal Replacement Kit as well as our 616 and 617 NON Turbo Crank Seal Kit. We have found that many of you are having problems with your front crank bolt loosening up or bolts sheer
Replacing a distributor cap is easy right. No problem?? If it were I would not get so many emails and why the engine won't run right after changing the cap and rotor. This is a short eight and a half minute video but the tips I share could save you some big headaches.
This easy-to-operated 2-gallon pressure pump tank will help you fill your 722.9 transmission with minimal mess and fuss. It includes over 5 feet of hose ( 30 inches which are clear so you can see the flow rate.
This is no longer available so we custom make this in our shop. This hard to find 5 way vacuum connector can be used to replace a worn or deteriorated factory connector you as an alternation you can use it to replace 2 - 3 way connectors where needed.
In this 21 minute instructional video Kent will show you all his tips and tricks he used when doing an oil and filter change and a fuel filter change in his 280SL with the early 6 cylinder fuel injected engine.
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.
Published in August of 2019, this has been one of the most requested videos over the past two previous years.
Gaskets only here. If you need instructions or other parts related to valve cover removal please see related products below.
Kent will walk you through the steps to properly adjust the leveling according to factory specifications. He will also cover some of the problems you may run into and demonstrate how he used the new adjusting tools he designed.
These are the critical seals that go on the D-jetronic fuel injectors. If they leak air, your engine with idle high, start poorly and run lean, which can damage the pistons. We recommend you replace these whenever you remove and replace the injectors.
Since the original style Bosch electric pumps are no longer available, Kent decided to come up with a good alternative.
6 "German style" non-cutting hose clamps as shown. These are wider than most to better seal the hose to the fitting. See our other hose clamp assortments below.
Works on the following: 6 cylinder gas MFI engines 1959 to 1972, 6.3 and diesel engines 200D 220D 240D 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD through 1985.
If you have a leaking transmission seal it can be a real bear to get the old seals out without this puller tool. It works on both the front and rear transmission shaft seals. This tool also works great for removing the front crank seal on both gas and diesel engines.
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.
For 2000 to 2006 chassis only mentioned in the title. The kit, includes a new tank with a built-in filter screen, a new correct seal, a syringe to extract the old fluid, hose, and caps to complete a full fluid flush. The instructions will show the installation of the external magnetic filter (ava
In this 13-minute instructional video Kent will walk you through the steps of installing a standard (non-ABC) fluid reservoir tank on a standard (non-ABC) power steering pump if you choose to remove the original tandem pump.
This will be instructional information that you can not find anywhere else! The focus of the 25-minute video will be on removing and replacing the oil cooler thermostat once the oil filter housing is removed for a 1977 to 1985 engine ( excluding the 190D).
FITS THE FOLLOWING: 115 116 123 and 126 chassis, from 1974 to 1985 with all 4 and 5-cylinder diesel engines. .This is a super important maintenance item for your diesel engine.
Rough running diesels abound everywhere. The symptoms include poor acceleration, no power, and excess exhaust smoke. Some times these can be a sign of real problems. Other times it may mean your fuel injection system just needs a good cleaning. And NOTHING cleans better than Diesel Purge.
In this 7.5-minute video, Kent will share some tips on getting to the bolts and nuts, removing the old ABC pump, and fitting in a standard M113 power steering pump.
Only one is available as shown. Good used condition with only very slight scoring ( no deep gouges ) on the aluminum sections. Good impeller with no broken vanes. If you need a reseal kit see related products below:
This is a high quality aftermarket part. Genuine are no longer available. The main line is the same for all U.S. turbo diesels 1981 to 1985. There may be some variation on the small vacuum rubber hose attach points. Here is the arrangement of the vacuum attach points.
The driver's side W124 under dash panel can be a little tricky to remove due to all the hidden fasteners. Without knowing where these are and how to get to them, removal can be frustrating and it is easy to break the plastic covers.
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.
Digital 4 page PDF instructions. Detailed pictures and step by step instructions to assist you in completing the suspension guide rod bushing replacement.
This is another small "frustration" for W123 diesel owners. The fuse box cover is mounted flat to the firewall behind and to the left of the brake booster. You can not just pull it straight out nor can you just push it straight back on.
This video ONLY covers some of Kent's "tips and tricks" on installing a harmonic balancer back onto the front of the crankshaft on an old Mercedes engine. The specific procedure was filmed while doing a front crank seal replacement on a 1983 240D.
I don't think there is any owner out there who has owned a 1978 to 1993 diesel automatic for any length of time and who has not had some sort of shift problem with the transmission. Maybe it was just a little jerk or a slipping shift. Maybe the rear end clunked hard when you came to a stop.
If you have an early 300SD and your vacuum pump fails, you could find yourself “up the creek without a paddle.” The actual mechanism of the pump is very robust and it hardly ever fails, but not so with the rubber diaphragms inside the pump.
This video will take you step by step through the process of using our glass polish kit with a multitool to remove those fine scratches from your windshield or rear hatch glass. It also works great for polishing the water and acid rain out of any glass, including shower doors!
Four original bolts, one thin shim, and two thicker shims included. You may need to adjust the spacing in or out on the striker to get the door to shut properly.
In this 14 minute instructional video Kent will demonstrate how to remove and install a new thermostat in a 450 engine. Here you will see how tight it is to get install in a 300SEL 4.5, but other V8s will have better access.
In this 30-minute instructional video, Kent will explain how this new pump compares to the original, what is included in the kit and why, how to make a new plugin wiring harness, demonstrate step by step how to install this pump in a late W123 and explain the differences you will face when instal
Even many old-time Mercedes diesel "experts" are surprised about this part. It is so unknown that it never gets replaced in the oil filter housing, meaning that almost all of them are no longer working today. Watch the video below, and Kent will explain its location and function.
A diesel compression test is an extremely important engine diagnostic procedure. It should be done on any diesel you are planning to purchase. More than any other test, it can tell you if you are purchasing a healthy engine.
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.
WARNING - WARNING - WARNING: BEFORE we ship this unit, we MUST have confirmation from you that you have removed the distributor cap, confirmed the size of your rotor ( see below), AND measured the points cam width and height. If your distributor is not exactly the same this kit WILL NOT WORK.
New turbo charger turbine shaft and exhaust turbine wheel as shown. This part has been highly balanced and is ready for installation. Make certain your compressor wheel is not bent or damaged as that could throw it out of balance. Comes with new shaft nut.
In this 12 minute instructional video, Kent will demonstrate how to remove and replace the viscous fan clutch in a 1972 300SEL 4.5. Other topics covered will be cleaning and corrosion prevention. This video is included free with the purchase of our fan clutch install kit ( see below).
This item can only be shipped UPS Ground because it is a liquid. One Liter of correct Power steering fluid. Fully compatible with Dexron II systems but has enhanced aditives to reduce steering box gear wear.