Suspension
No Room to Install a New Shift Rod Bushing on the Transmission
Sometimes you can only do it with our special tool - a few occasions you have to drop the rear of the tranny
W116
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
How to Determine the Real Condition of a Used Engine
It is best if you can see and hear it run - if not some tests are essential
Body and Exterior Trim
Finding good used W116 Parts
Kent has some very sweet hard-to-find spares left over from his 300SD restoration
Body and Exterior Trim
What is Causing Excessive Moisture in My Trunk
It could be coming from a number of places for a number of reasons
Electrical
Charging a Totally Dead Battery
Some chargers won't start the charge cycle without some help
$19.60
W116 Fuse Box Diagram Location Sheet - N.O.S.
116 Chassis 1973 to 1980 US models
$78.00
Late W116 Automatic Climate Control Surround Wood - Excellent Used
Fits most U.S. 116 Chassis 450SE 450SEL 280S 280SE 300SD 6.9 1977 to 1980
Vacuum
What is Causing Diesel OM616 and OM617 Vacuum Pump Failures?
Pump mechanisms breaking apart and piston bolt failures
On Demand Video
$6.99
Faulty Engine Temperature Gauge Troubleshooting and Repair - On Demand Video
Learn from this challenge some basic automotive electrical troubleshooting procedures