Engine
Preventing Bolt or Thread Seizure
A special compound should be used - especially with steel bolts in aluminum threads
W116, New Parts Kits and Manuals
Body and Exterior Trim
Rust Along the Inside Bottoms of the Doors
Stop it BEFORE bubbles in the paint and holes start to appear!
$37.95
617 Diesel Turbocharger Boost Pressure Test and Tuning Kit
Waste gate inspection and adjustment 1978 to 1985 Turbo 300SD 300D 300CD 300TD with Garret Turbocharger
$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
Body and Exterior Trim
W116 W123 and W126 Chassis Wiper Drive Mechanism Failure
Regular cleaning and lubrication is the key to long life
Engine
Increasing Turbocharger Performance on Diesel Engines
Don't just ignore your turbo charger or major problems can occur!
Brake
Avoiding Brake Caliper Seizure
There are some signs that will let you know your calipers are locking up.
$9.95
617 Turbo Diesel Turbocharger Oil Drain Tube Seals
For 1978 to 1984 turbo model 300SD 300D 300CD and 300TC
Engine
Throttle Linkages Binding
Ball joints and pivot points should be lubricated on a 6 to 12 month basis
Steering coupler replacement - 79 300sd W116
Have a newly acquired 79 300sd w116 - Looking for help/ advise on procedure to remove and replace the steering coupler assy. - this is the metal coupler with 2 Hex head bolts clamping onto the stering column shaft on 1 side & Steering Box on the other.
Do I
a) loosen pull out the steering column shaft via the inside steering column / wheel assy inside
b) Loosen - drop the steering box assy
Has anyone done this that can advise on the best way.