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Car alarms have their place, but on 20 year and older cars Kent is not so sure... When they get that old they can get very tempermental and will usually go off when you least expect it and in places that can cause great embarrassment.
LAST ONE AVAILABLE. MAKE SURE THIS FITS YOUR CAR BEFORE ORDERING. Excellent used factory original sunroof air dam wind deflector.
Kent's procedure uses the factory recommended "drip tube method" but with a "twist." He has devised a way to get accurate and consistant IP timing results while trying to get the drip tube to drip at one drip per second exactly when it should!
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.
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 (Non-AMG) .
All 280SL 450SL 380SL 1972 to 1985. All 230SL 250SL 280SL. All 108 and 109 Sedan from 1965 to 1973 including 280SE/L 5.4 and 300SEL 3.5 and 4.5. All 114 and 115 sedans and coupes from 1968 to 1976 including 220D 240D and 300D. We are now offering a kit with 2 new tie rods.
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.
Digital 4 page PDF instructions. Detailed pictures and step by step instructions to assist you in completing the suspension guide rod bushing replacement.
This custom-made thin head wrench by Kent Bergsma can save the day and your pocketbook. It is very important that you hold the fitting base on the oil cooler when removing the oil cooler hoses. A regular 22mm wrench is almost always too thick and can also cause damage.
FITS THE FOLLOWING: 115, 116, 123, and 126 chassis. Here is a diesel item I have put together that every Mercedes diesel owner should have.
FITS THE FOLLOWING all 123 chassis from 1977-1985 which include the 230, 240D, 240TD, 280E, 280CE, 300D, 300CD and 300TD.
Fits all 126 chassis sedans 1981 to 1991. Depending on the type of regulator you have it may or may not apply to all four of your doors. Recommend you remove the door panel first to inspect (see below).
Glow plugs do not last forever. I have found they generally need to be replaced about every 2 years for peak performance.
Ever wish you could find a good way to lube the door hinges on your old Benz? Maybe you have seen that little fitting wondering what it is, or maybe you have heard there is a special grease gun that can inject grease into that fitting?
In this video Kent shares his technique for removing a padded steering wheel on most 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 126, and 201 to 1985 chassis. These are the models WITHOUT an airbag.
This replacement part that we make here in our own shop is built stronger with a solid core pin so it will not break off like the originals ( See 560SL wood below for reference ). The original is only stapled on and is prone to fall off with age.
It has now become essential that you replace this filter screen on these old cars, especially if they have been using gasoline with ethanol in it and the car has sat or sits for long periods without running.
NEW and improved HD formula. This new formula has a thicker viscosity for easier application on vertical surfaces and when using fiberglass cloth. Miracle Paint is a unique moisture cured non-porous paint that bonds to rusted and corroded metals like no other coating.
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.
Good sunroof cable as shown. Only fits years and models of 126 sedans listed. Good cable and good plastic slides. Cable will need to be cleaned and lubricated before installation. For information on cable removal and replacement please refer to the related products below.
NEW and improved HD formula. This new formula has a thicker viscosity for easier application on vertical surfaces and when using fiberglass cloth.Miracle Paint is a unique moisture cured non-porous paint that bonds to rusted and corroded metals like no other coating.
Wouldn’t it be grand if there was a way to remove your ignition tumbler without a key - then easily start the car using a flat blade screw driver or needle nose pliers and drive away?
For all 201 chassis 190E and 190D built from 1984 to 1993. The PDF download repair guide will take you through the process of how to properly remove your heater blower motor and replace the motors two brushes. This is the most common reason for failure.
BONUS: Free video instructions included. These bulbs have been fully tested by Kent to work correctly in older Mercedes instrument clusters. Be careful using other brands of LED bulbs in the W123, w126, and W201 instrument clusters, as some can burn up your circuit boards.
Here is my all-time favorite gasket maker and sealant. You may already know how I feel about RTV silicone products (I think they should be outlawed!). We have had a number of our customers ask us where to get this so we decided to offer it on our website.
Fits 126 Chassis sedans and coupes 380SE 380SEL 380SEC 500SEL 300SD 300SDL 350SD 350SDL 420SEL 300SE 300SEL 560SEC and 560SEL from 1981 to 1991. The best way to restore the original ride and feel of your Mercedes is to replace your shock absorbers with new Bilsteins.
FITS THE FOLLOWING all 123 chassis from 1977-1985 which include the 230, 240D, 240TD, 280E, 280CE, 300D, 300CD and 300TD. The best way to upgrade the original ride and feel of your Mercedes is to replace your shocks with new HEAVY DUTY Bilsteins.
Contamintion in the window washer fluid tank is one of the main reasons the spray nozzles get plugged up. Install this little fitler somewhere in the line between the pump and the nozzles on the hood and secure with zip ties.
To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.
Fits all diesel Sedans AND coupes only from 1977 to 1999 (Does not fit wagons!) including chassis 116, 123, 126, 201, 124, 140 and 210 chassis. 190D 240D 300D 300CD 300SD 300SDL 350SD 350SDL 300D 2.5 and E300D 1977 to 1999. This is an important maintenance item.
We have been informed that there is no plan to manufacture new steering locks again for these classic cars. This will also fit the European R107 280SL.
In this video, I will go over the procedure of removing and replacing the level control valve in your older Mercedes with Airmatic suspension. The work here will be performed on a 2000 W220 S500. Other models may have the valve located in a different position with slightly different mounting.
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.
To many people, automotive electrical systems and testing are a big mystery. It is not as complicated as you might think.
Are you replacing the rear struts in your ABC SL500? Are you planning to do a coil-over conversion?
Manual sunroofs can have problems too. Just like their electrically operated counterparts, most often they will fail due to lack of lubrication. The number one failure point is a broken T handle. Number two is failure of the roof to close properly due to damaged felt feet and plastic slides.
This is our complete kit for an at-home DIY repair. Loose and worn out guide rod ball joint bushings are the most common front suspension problem on the W126 sedans and coupes. Check the condition of yours if you have not recently done so.
This new formula has a thicker viscosity for easier application on vertical surfaces and when using fiberglass cloth. Works on any rusty Mercedes Ponton 190SL 230SL 250SL 280SL 220SE 300SE 250SE 280SE 300SEL 450SL 450SEL 300SD 200D 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD and others.
If you have a W116 or W126 300SD or a turbo 1981 to 1985 5 cylinder W123 Diesel you must pay attention to your oil cooler hoses. If one of these hoses fail you will destroy the engine unless you are in the habit of looking at your oil pressure gauge every 5 minutes while driving.
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.
Jammed up steering locks and keys that won't turn can leave you stranded.
For all 1968 to 1979 111 coupe, 108, 109, 114, 115, 107C, 116 (included 1980 models(. Do you have a power sunroof that is working poorly or maybe not at all? Does it move slowly in the morning, but it works fine when it heats up during the day?
Kent explains why it is important to to remove and open up the motor assembly anytime you are replacing a damaged cable. On the bench he explains the workings of the motor and transmission and shows close up examples of what each of the different components do.
For 1980 to 1985 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300SD, 190E, 190D, 380SE, 380SEC, 500SEL and 380SEC. Do you have a power sunroof that is working poorly or maybe not at all? Does it move slowly in the morning, but it works fine when it heats up during the day?
Adjusting the power tilting sunroof is not difficult if you have the right knowledge and a couple alignment pin tools. Adjustment is not usually needed if the sunroof is working properly.
This is our most complete FID kit yet. Kent wanted to make sure you would have all the parts you need including hardware.
Our flexible brake hose kit includes front brake hoses, rear brake hoses, 1 liter high performance brake fluid, 9x11 mm Flare nut wrench, thread sealant, three pairs of nitrile gloves, and complete pictorial instructions.
The lock and release mechanisms inside wear out over time, and when that happens, a new tumbler assembly will NOT fix the problem. If the internal wear is severe, the lock may not be repairable. We only sell these locks inspected, lubricated with a new tumbler installed, and tested.
Kent has been "into" lubrication since his younger years, flying and working on airplanes over 50 years ago.
Removing the tilting sunroof panel is a little bit of a mystery to many owners. Since there are no exposed fasteners, at first glance it can appear to be very difficult to remove.