R107 560SL Radiator Hose Replacement Kit
Set of upper and lower main radiator hoses as shown.
Set of upper and lower main radiator hoses as shown.
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.
In this 25-minute instructional video, Kent will show you how to remove and replace the front wheel bearing on a 2007 to 2012 GL 350, GL 450, and GL 550, without removing the steering knuckle from the car. It is not easy, but doable if you have the right tools.
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 ).
These seals are not only cosmetic but they also provide a seal to minimize the amount of rain water getting down inside the doors on an older Mercedes.
This kit will work on all 115, 116, 123 and 126 chassis diesels from 1969 to 1987. Almost every old Mercedes diesel I see needs to have the motor mounts changed. If you have a mechanic do it for you it will cost an arm and a leg.
Fuses, supplies, tools and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition.
In stock and ready to ship. New aftermarket fan clutch replacement for 113,111, 108 and 109 chassis gas engines from 1968 to 1973, all 114 and 115 gas and diesel, all 123 gas and diesel engines 1977 to 1983 and 1981 to 1983 126 300SD.
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.
If you are planning to install new glow plugs in your 601 engine, 190D from 1984-1986, it is essential that you ream the carbon out of the holes to prevent premature failure of your new plugs.
You will get 2 Premium German oil filters for optimum performance with synthetic oil, including all seals, one all-aluminum deep filter wrench, and one aviation-grade lint-free cloth to clean out the oil filter housing.
For years I just used old shop rags to catch the drips - until I found this! What a great solution. Watch the video below for more details
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.
Have you dreaded changing the rear end fluid before because it is a pain and ends up being really "messy?" Kent finally decided there had to be a better way so he went to work and came up with the idea of using a simple and affordable custom made pressure tank to "flush" and refill differentials
Since the original old style Bosch electric pumps are no longer available, Kent decided to come up with a good alternative. He went to work to adapt the newer style pump found on most Mercedes of the 1990s.
Valve clearance adjustment should be done every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Recently emails started coming in - "we can not find any valve adjustment tools for our earlyV8 - help!" Most companies are currently noting the old factory-style tools are no longer being manufactured, so we went to work to
Think age here. Many of these shifters on our classic Mercedes are starting to get loose inside the shifter, and when the old bushings fail, you will get a lot of slop side to side when you shift between gears. Note: These bushings are different from the bushing that go on the shift levers.
FITS THE FOLLOWING: all 123 chassis sedans and wagons from 1977 to 1985.
This is a drivers side Front OR rear door striker plate. We also offer this item in a full kit with instructions, bolts and special tool. Look below to order the complete kit.
This is the highly specialized paper gasket that seals the center section forward bearing plate to the compressor wheel housing as shown below:
Every one of these pumps I have ever seen needs resealing. The seals and o-rings become just too hard over all those years of use. This is the most complete SLS (self-leveling suspension) pump overhaul kit on the market today.
You may already know how easy it is to "round out" the hex heads of the original soft door striker bolts. There are two on each door. When you replace them with our strong stainless steel torx head screws, you will never have to hassle with them again.
In the video instruction, Kent will show you the step-by-step procedure on how to safely remove the instrument cluster from the dash. It will require our special dash pull tools that can be purchased separately.
For 1998 to 2006 chassis only mentioned in the title. This includes the W210 E55. But Please, Please READ. Does not work with ABC suspension. Does NOT work on SL55.
Set of 5 High Quality Bosch Glow Plugs complete with a detailed Glow plug removal and replacement manual written by Kent Bergsma. These fit 124 chassis 300D 2.5 from 1990 to 1993, and 1989 190D 2.5 ONLY.
If your transmission is shifting too soon it can really rob your car of power and acceleration. If it is shifting too late it can be very loud and annoying and even affect fuel economy.
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
Why do you need to do this? Valve clearances are supposed to be adjusted on these early V8s every 10,000 miles. You can imagine why this does not get done! Add to the fact owners can not find the right information or tools and it makes neglect even worse Why not on later model years?
Leaking fuel injector pumps have become a very common problem in the 60x. engines produced from the mid 1980s to the mid 1990s. The early 60x.
ALL NEW PARTS INSTALLED BY US! We assemble and check fit and tolerances. Kent's written instruction manual included. WARNING: Only fits engine with Garrett turbos. Will not work with KKK turbochargers.
Full Kit Both Axles w/ special tool and installation manual. WARNING: This is kit will only work on the ORIGINAL FACTORY U.S. MARKET AXLES THAT CAME ON THE CAR!
Since new original style pumps are no longer made, this is the best way to finally fix your old fuel pump leaks and poor performance. This kit is designed specifically for the W108 and W109 small V8 sedans.
Watch the YouTube video below where Kent installs this kit on a GL450. Kent will tell you everything about this kit and why you should do this joy yourself around 100,000 miles. All the procedures are the same for the W221 (non-ABC) and W211 with the V8 engines.
Since new original style pumps are no longer made, this is the best way to finally fix your old fuel pump leaks and poor performance.
How do you know if these parts need replacing? If you have driven 50,000 miles since it was installed or last changed then they need to be replaced to prevent oil from entering your intake manifold.
This kit includes a New Mercedes OEM fuel tank filter screen along with a special tool I have made to remove and install it. It will save you the time and expense of running out and buying a great big Allen wrench.
It is the bushing you can not see and it is very hard to inspect. There are two ways you can replace them.
Nice to have a few extra 13mm sockets around. This is the first tool that gets lost when working on old Mercedes. The tall shoulder inside helps to hold the nut or bolt in a position to make it easier to start the threads.
These old power non-tilting sunroofs are now 40-plus years old. These are specifically the sunroofs that used the later style round motor.
DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY METAL FACTORY HARD LINES!!! What you SEE in the picture is exactly what you will receive. Many of these particular big V8 models are now becoming true collector cars and going up in value at a steady rate.
Set of 2 rubber motor mounts. These mounts fit TURBO DIESEL 300CD, 300D, 300SD, 300SDL, 300TD, and gas V8 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 420SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 560SEC, 560SEL. These are high failure rubber parts on older cars.
The R107 and C107 plastic shift bushings are very common parts that need to be replaced more often than not. Can you believe it is the exact same part that was used on all models for over 25 years! It is an inexpensive part that can cause big problems if it breaks out.
With the long lead provided (14.5 feet) you can hook up to your car battery and go around the car and test the operation of various electrical components. Kent decided to test its maximum reach.
This is kit will only work on the ORIGINAL FACTORY AXLES THAT CAME ON THE SL AND BIG S CLASS CARS! Be sure to watch the video below to determine if this kit will work for you!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING!
How do you know if these parts need replacing? If you have driven 50,000 miles since it was installed or last changed then it needs to be done to prevent oil from entering your intake manifold.
PENCIL GLOW PLUGS ONLY!! WILL NOT WORK ON MODELS WITH THE OLD STYLE LARGE THREAD SERIES TYPE. For 1978 to 85 300SD Turbos / 1980 to 93 240D / 300D 300TD 300CD 190D 300SD 300SDL 350SDL. When was the last time your glow plug chambers were reamed out?
In this video Kent will walk you through the step-by-step procedures he uses when diagnosing and repairing an older Mercedes diesel engine that either won't start or is very difficult to start.
Watch the YouTube video below for full details. Kent will tell you everything about this kit and why you should do this joy yourself around 100,000 miles
This kit includes the following:
You do not need a $100 plus multimeter to test most automotive electrical components. But you do need one that is very accurate and easy to read. This is especially true when testing D-jetronic and K-Jetronic fuel injection.