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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.
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.
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.
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.
You can use this kit to remove the wires and just replace the plug cover on your D-Jet V8 engine. If you plan to install new boots, you will need to remove and replace the plug cover, and the special tool Kent provides will help you do that.
It is the front door strikers that usually wear out first. This complete kit will help you get the old bolts out and the new strikers installed and adjusted properly.
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 (12+ feet) you can hook up to your car battery and go around the car and test the operation of various electrical components.
I am going to list the reasons why I like this seal better than the genuine Mercedes seal. I know that some will prefer the original, so we will offer both individually with instructions. NOTE: if you purchase my sunroof master service kit, you will receive the aftermarket seal
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.
For 5 cylinder Garrett turbos on 300SD 300D 300CD and 300TD 1978 to 1985. Buy the complete kit and save! If your Garrett T3 turbo has over 200K Kent highly recommends you plan on doing the complete overhaul.
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 .
If your early door lock actuators do not have any cracks in the rubber diaphragms, but they just won't hold vacuum - it may be possible to fix them by taking them apart and cleaning and resealing the outer lip of each diaphragm.
If your fuel level gauge is not reading accurately or the needle jumps around and or your car’s low fuel warning light does not comes on, it is usually a problem with the tubular sending unit in the fuel tank.
I have been discovering this is one of those maintenance areas that suffers from severe neglect. Failure of the rubber support or center drive shaft bearing can cause all types of improperly diagnosed vibration problems - some commonly change with vehicle speed.
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!
A 12 volt test light is a very handy tool to have when working on any car but it is particularly important if you have a old diesel. This tool will allow you to quickly determine if there is power getting to your glow plugs, and if not where the power is breaking down.
It is really frustrating when you doing a job on your Benz and find it needs a 16mm or 18mm tool and you don't have it. Most of the older sets of wrenches and sockets did not include these two sizes. Just before and after 2000 Mercedes started using more of these size nuts and bolts.
Did you hear these are not available? No part number anywhere? Well, as the source we went to work and made it happen. You can now purchase the correct copper sealing rings for your OM616 and OM617 injection pump delivery valves.
Video instructions that come free of charge with the purchase of Kent's special tool to remove 107 fuel tank screens. This video will NOT be of much help if you do not purchase the tool, but it is being offered for anyone who would like to view it regardless. Total run time:
Very good bolt with tight hex. Always use thread locking compound when replacing these bolts. Easy to round out with the wrong tool. See correct tool below:
I have been discovering this is one of those maintenance areas that suffers from severe neglect. Failure of the rubber support or center drive shaft bearing can cause all types of improperly diagnosed vibration problems - some commonly change with vehicle speed.
Sometimes you need the extra heat! Like when replacing heater motor brushes.
I have been discovering this is one of those maintenance areas that suffers from severe neglect. Failure of the rubber support or center drive shaft bearing can cause all types of improperly diagnosed vibration problems - some commonly change with vehicle speed.
This is a very critical and very neglected filter located inside the fuel tank.
This fits the U.S. models with automatic climate control which include the 1982 to 1989 R107 380SL, 500SL, and 560SL + the 1982 to 1985 W123 ALL models + the 1981 to 1991 W126 sedan and coupes. This is an easy fix that you can do yourself.
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.
GENUINE MERCEDES FRONT SUNROOF SEAL
The seal in this kit is out of production. Only small quantity left. For EARLY 240D 300D 300CD 300TD and W116 300SD Models. Usually up to 1980 BUT YOU MUST LOOK AT YOUR PUMP BEFORE ORDERING! WATCH KENT'S VIDEO BELOW. You have asked for it and we have delivered again.
Oil filter changes are important, but I believe on these high interval oil change schedules that changing the oil fitler can be just as important! Use the wrong filter and the engine can suffer serious damage.
This is one of the more common oil leaks I see on the 602 (5 cylinder) and 603 (6 cylinder) diesel engines. In fact, I have seen it on almost every one of these engines I have worked on.
For later 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD Models. Most after 1980 BUT YOU MUST LOOK AT YOUR PUMP BEFORE ORDERING! WATCH KENT'S VIDEO BELOW. You have asked for it and we have delivered again.
We are proud to offer the most complete and D.I.Y. doable high performance 617 turbo repair kit available on the market today. For optimal turbo performance, this is a service that should be performed every 100,000 miles (watch my video for explanation).
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.
Rubber engine motor mounts are a very high failure rate part on these cars due to both age and mileage. Have you noticed your Mercedes 240D sedan is recently shaking more at idle. Maybe you just thought it was because it was a four cylinder.
These instructions pertain only to the multi pin plug switch on the back of the ignition lock and key assembly.
Have you noticed your Mercedes diesel sedan is recently shaking more at idle. Maybe you are noticing new vibrations that were not there before. You may have also noticed the engine makes some clunking noise when you shut it off. When was the last time your rubber motor mounts were changed.
For 1986 to 1993 with OM 603 6-cylinder 300D 300TD 300SD 300SDL 350SD and 350SDL. Also fits 1994-1995 S350. This kit includes Kent's new version 3 pressure tester.
If you are having problems with a sticking key a new tumbler a new tumbler and key may or may not fix your problem.
When replacing the front struts ( shock absorbers ) on a W201 W124 or some W129 chassis it is frustrating and time-consuming trying to remove and replace the big 22 mm top nut on the front struts ( shocks ).
Are you tired of windshield washers sprayers that done spray straight or don't spray at all. If you can hear the pump running but no fluid is coming out the nozzles it could be the nozzle holes are plugged with dirt.
An annoying problem on many older Mercedes up to 1980 that have an aluminum housing surrounding the turn signal arm latching assembly. When these wear out the lever will not hold position when you push it up or down.
Fits Gasoline Models only! 1982-1983 380SEC, 1984-1985 380SE, 1984-1985 500SEL, 1987-1993 190E 2.6, 1986 to 1989 300E, 1990 -1993 300E 4matic, 1990-1992 300CE, 1988-1991 300SEL, 1992-1993 400E, 1986-1991 420SEL, 1986-1991 560S
The front and rear seals are the same, but the procedure to remove and replace the sunroof panel differs from the power sunroofs. So, in this kit, we have included Kent's instructions specifically for the manual sunroof and have added a couple of other videos that you will find helpful.
Good quality tool with strong magnet. Extension is approximately 10 inches long.
If you round out a head on a W123, W126, or 560SL door striker bolt, you don't have to panic. This video will show you two ways to remove the damaged bolt using Kent's emergency removal tool set.