W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Driveline and rear end

Can or Should I Replace My Rear Axle Boots?

If the axle joints are still good new boots are sometimes a good solution

Engine

It is best if you can see and hear it run - if not some tests are essential

Body and Exterior Trim

Kent has some very sweet hard-to-find spares left over from his 300SD restoration

Body and Exterior Trim

It could be coming from a number of places for a number of reasons

Electrical

Some chargers won't start the charge cycle without some help

$19.60

116 Chassis 1973 to 1980 US models

$78.00

Fits most U.S. 116 Chassis 450SE 450SEL 280S 280SE 300SD 6.9 1977 to 1980

Vacuum

Pump mechanisms breaking apart and piston bolt failures

On Demand Video

$6.99

Learn from this challenge some basic automotive electrical troubleshooting procedures

Engine

You would be amazed at the pesky problems these can create!