Rust / Corrosion
How to Prevent Miracle Paint from Getting Hard in the Container
You have to keep the air away from it
W111 W112 Coupe, New Parts Kits and Manuals
Engine
How to Tell if Your Thermostat is Failing?
Monitor your engine temperature gauge in the morning for telltale signs.
$54.95
Miracle Paint Preparation Kit for Rust Pitted Surfaces
This is the best tool and attachments to use for cleaning small hard-to-get-to rusted metal surfaces
Fuel Delivery
Leaking or Stuck Late 1960's Electric MFI Fuel Pump
All too common problem with these old gas fuel injected cars
$76.50
1963 to 1973 Short Bosch MFI Electrical Fuel Pump Complete Resealing Kit
Replacement motor brushes and new yellow zinc screws included
On Demand Video
$22.99
1963 to 1973 Short MFI Electrical Fuel Pump UPPER SECTION Resealing Instructions - On Demand Video
This covers the three o-rings in the upper motor housing. See other video for instructions on resealing the lower pump section.
Transmission
What To Use in Place of Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Watch the video and Kent will explain his recommendations.
$47.00
M130 M180 Special Valve Adjustment 17mm Socket Wrench
Adjusts valves on Early 4 and 6 Cylinder Gas Overhead Single Camshaft Engines - Check the nut size of your adjusters BEFORE ORDERING - 17mm. DOES NOT work on 350 and 450 V8 engines.
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. :-)
$18.25
Bilstein Shock Absorber Removal and Installation Tool
Finally a real tool to hold the top of the shocks while turning the nut or nuts !!