R107, Accessories

$14.95

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

SINGLE pin - located on left side of cylinder head by glow plugs on 1977 to 1985 OM616 and OM617 Diesel engines.

Tired 87 560sl due for engine

A while back I purchased a 560sl to join my mercedes fleet. I thought it was a good deal, but it has white smoke upon start up. I am currently doing the repair/replace analysis I began thinking that while I was at it, it would be nice to get a little more horse power out of it. In researching the internet, I found that the sl 560 was de-tuned for the US market, that the SEL/SEC has more horsepower. Also when investigating, it appears that used sel/sec engines are less expensive than the sl motors.

Chassis Model Number

R107

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Gas Engine Specific Aid

Brake Calipers Interchange W116, R107, W123 ??

Will the brake calipers interchange with the following cars:
1975 280S; 1979 450SL; 1979 300SD; 1985 300D?
They all appear to be the same, is there more I need to know other than the bolt pattern? Thank you.

Chassis Model Number

R107

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Transmission / Suspension Specific Aid

84 380SL valve train service kit

n/a After installing the new oil tube fittings, I started to remove the cam gear so that I could change the chain guide. After I had the gear about half way off, the chain was so tight that I stopped, fearing that I would not be able to reinstall it. Is there a trick to loosen the chain. I have been going by Kent's manual.