Electrical
Premature Glow Plug Failure
If it is happening on a regular basis it probably is not bad glow plugs
W115
Transmission
What To Use in Place of Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Watch the video and Kent will explain his recommendations.
On Demand Video
$12.99
Injection Pump Check Valve Troubleshooting, Removal and Repair - On Demand Video
You would be amazed how many older diesel engines are having rough starting issues due to malfunctions inside this little check valve!
$19.95
OM616 OM617 Injection Pump Check Valve Overhaul Kit
Specific for 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD and 300SD 1972 to 1985
$22.50
Early Diesel OM61x Fuel Injector Hard Line Special Wrench
17mm wrench custom modified by Kent to remove pain and frustration when removing your injector hard lines
On Demand Video
$10.99
Checking Early Diesel Injection Pump Timing Using FLOW Pressure Method - On Demand Video
This video combined with Kent's other video on using the HIGH pressure method will teach you how to check and adjust the IP timing yourself!
$38.95
OM616 and OM617 Diesel Engine FLOW Pressure Injection Pump Timing Kit
Comes with Kent's detailed instructions on using the hand pump "low pressure" method.
On Demand Video
$14.99
Early Hood Cable Adjustment and Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video
Using Kent's special 90 degree bent wrenches learn how loosen then pull the old cable out and install a new one - including dealing with the firewall rubber grommet!!!
Full Service Brake Tips
Do a full brake service on your older Benz BEFORE hitting the road.
This is that time of year we pull our prized Mercedes out of winter storage and get it ready to hit the road. Just today (April 8) it was 72 degrees and bright blue skies here in Bellingham. Tomorrow I am going to put the top down and take Happier (my 280SL) for a tour of the countryside. :-)
$3.95
OM616 and OM617 Diesel Engine Motor Mount Arm Thread Chaser
For all 220D, 240D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD up to 1985 and 1981-1985 W126 Chassis 300SD