When an old Mercedes ( or any other car for that matter ) has sat idle for over a year it can be a challenge to get it safely back on the road again. If it has sat idle for more than 5 years you may find it difficult to even get the engine running.
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In this video Kent goes over the procedures he uses to "wake up" a 1990 300SEL that has not run in over 7 years. He found a number of problems. You will be surprised to learn all the things he had to do to just to get this car started. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series and covers what may be required to get a gasoline engine running after years of sitting.
Related Repair Details NOT included: Only the fuel system and getting the engine running is addressed here. No other age related issues are covered in this video.
Chassis/Models Used in Production: W126 with 6 cylinder gas engine
Applies to the Following Chassis/Models: All models with gas engines. Some principles, but not all, may apply to diesel engines.
Total Run Time: 12:34
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Fuse Box Upgrade Instructions By Kent Bergsma - Download
Have you been having electrical problems in your older Mercedes? Maybe you have taken the fuse box cover off and wiggled a few fuses and it has solved the problem for a while. You probably noticed corrosion on the tips of the old aluminum fuses.
201 and 124 Chassis 103 Engine Ignition Spark Plug Wire Set
FITS THE FOLLOWING: 1985 to 1993 W124, W126, and W201 chassis with a 6 cylinder 103 engine. Is your M103 six cylinder engine not running as smoothly as it use to. These wires should be changed at 70,0000 to 80,000 miles for smooth running and peak performance.
102 103 104 and V8 Gas Engine Fuel Pump Check Valve
Each fuel pump has a critical check valve mounted at the pump outlet. The purpose of this check valve is to prevent fuel from leaking back through the pump after the engine has been shut down. Constant fuel pressure must be held in the fuel system for the engine to restart quickly.
103 Engine Bosch Distributor Cap
Brand new Bosch Distributor Cap for 103 Engines from 1986 to 1992.
103 Engine Bosch Distributor Rotor
Fits 124, 126 and 201 chassis - 124 Chassis 300E 2.6, 260E, 300E, 1986-1992, 1988-1989 300CE, 126 Chassis 300SE, 300SEL, 1988-1991, 201 Chassis 190E 2.6, 1987-1993.
Brand new Bosch Distributor rotor for above models.