Engine
Preventing Bolt or Thread Seizure
A special compound should be used - especially with steel bolts in aluminum threads
W124, MPG Products to Increase Mileage
Body and Exterior Trim
Rust Along the Inside Bottoms of the Doors
Stop it BEFORE bubbles in the paint and holes start to appear!
$8.95
Pencil Glow Plug 12 mm Special Tool - MADE IN USA
For diesel engines 1980 to 1993 300D 300TD 300CD 190D 300SDL and 1978 to 1985 300SD
Brake
Avoiding Brake Caliper Seizure
There are some signs that will let you know your calipers are locking up.
Engine
Throttle Linkages Binding
Ball joints and pivot points should be lubricated on a 6 to 12 month basis
W124 Steering Box Interchangability
Are all steering boxes for the W124 chassis interchangable? What are the limitations to swapping if there are any?
To be specific, I have a 1992 300D 2.5 Turbo with a far-too-far-gone steering box and not much money to fix it. So I'm trying to figure out how wide I can cast my net at the ol' pick-a-part, so to speak.
Chassis Model Number
Forums
Brake
Protecting Your Health When Working on Brake Systems
This is not to be taken lightly!
$9.95
Engine and Component Assembly Lube
Lubro Moly Brand
Brake
Losing Brake Fluid During Brake Hose and Caliper Replacement
Some simple precautions can save a big mess and ease brake system bleeding