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Failure can cause cabin heat to drop off when the car runs at idle. Easy to check by removing the wiring plug and applying 12v power to determine if it is running.
In this 20-minute instruction video, Kent will show you how to take his short kit and combine it with a tester that you can purchase online to make a leak-free, reliable, and accurate fuel pressure tester for Bosch CIS fuel injection.
Both items you see above with complete video instructions. Click on each product included for more info. There are other parts you may want to replace at the same time such as the water pump, thermostat, short hose, and radiator hoses at the same time. See related products below.
It has been over 30 years since the last Mercedes with Bosch C.I.S. fuel injection was manufactured. If you own a 1976 to 1993 Mercedes gas engine with this type of fuel injection, you may have difficulty finding someone to work on your car. In some parts of the country, it may be impossible.
Originally this was a two-book set. The larger book covered all things related to the 190 Ponton. Most mechanical components were the same between the sedans and the SL. The supplement manual covers those things related specifically to the SL - body, top, twin carbs, etc.
It seems like you never needed a 16mm or 18mm wrench or socket until 1996. After the intro of the W210 things changed. This set of 3 quality U.S. made tools consists of an 18mm stubby combo, an 18mm deep 3/8 drive socket, and a 16mm short 3/8 drive socket.
These were removed from a W115 240D. The holes in the power window models are in the same location so this is a direct bolt it. You must cut small round holes in your door panels for the window cranks. All regulators are in good condition.
New LEFT side rear door seal for sedans only. Excellent quality aftermarket part with a good fit. If you need instructions, please look below to see the special tools that come with them.
These came off a 108 that had been in dry storage for 32 years and only had 68,000 miles on it. What you see is what you get.
USED tank as shown. No leaks. may need some cleaning.
These are the actual parts you will receive. The lens has no cracks, chips, or crazing.
This fits a number of lmid 1960s to early 1970s models with automatic transmission. 250SL 280SL 250S 250SE 280S 280SE 280SE 300SEL. Check under the front of your car to make sure this matches what you have before ordering.
Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W114 and W115. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W108 and W109. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W108 and W109. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W108 and W109. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
Just so you know, not all parts shown will fit in all years and models of the W108 and W109. There may even be some “stray parts” here that belong to other chassis. These are parts that Kent has collected over the past 25 years.
Flushes Out Old Grease and Repacks Bearings with Less Mess. This Handy Packer works on bearings up to 3 1/2" O.D.
This one is super nice. Has been in storage for 20 years. No cracks, no breaks, no star chips, a good reflector, and an excellent plastic headlight door. Have not tested bulbs so can not guarantee but they most likely maybe will work...
Hard to find and an absolute must to keep from burning out the glow plugs.
These fit all W116 from 1973 to 1980. You will often find these bent or broken. Door panel must be removed to replace them.
Excellent quality zinc plated hose clamps as shown. These can be tighten with a straight blade screw driver or a 7mm socket or nut driver.
Kent is a firm believer in using these strong magnets inside a transmission pan to help extend its useful life.
They should be placed toward the rear of the pan as shown in the picture below.
This is an excellent replacement if yours has melted and deformed.
Four original bolts, one thin shim, and two thicker shims included. You may need to adjust the spacing in or out on the striker to get the door to shut properly.
This the exact puller you will receive. Handy for small jobs.
For ALL 2003 to 2010 7-Speed automatic transmissions( early 722.9 WITHOUT option code A89 indicating reduced friction). These are the 7G transmissions that use the red fluid with the shallower transmission pan. This is a complete kit for your transmission 40K service, not including the fluid.
If you own, plan to own, and want to enjoy driving your old CIS fuel-injected Mercedes, Kent highly recommends you learn to do a full fuel system flow and pressure test.
2FREE limp-home troubleshooting video included! Be forewarned! It is not as easy as it looks on some YouTube videos to remove a valve body and conductor plate from an early 722.9 transmission.
One very minor weakness on the W123 is the glove box door. This is because 2 of the key stress points built into the door are made of plastic. One would be the pin holding the latching mechanism ( Kent already has a repair kit for that - see related products.
Have you ever had to drive to the local hardware store to find a small o-ring? How much did that cost you in time and fuel? These are all small metric sizes. In the picture below, you can see the included sizes.
This can replace that old, hardened, and worn-out seal at the bottom of your V8 air filter housing to prevent dirt and dust from entering your. Check yours soon to see how tight it fits on top of the fuel distributor.
This critical coolant hose hardly ever gets changed, and when it ruptures, you could experience a catastrophic engine failure. The chief reason is that it is almost impossible to see and inspect.
Even many old-time Mercedes diesel "experts" are surprised about this part. It is so unknown that it never gets replaced in the oil filter housing, meaning that almost all of them are no longer working today. Watch the video below, and Kent will explain its location and function.
Set of upper and lower main radiator hoses as shown.
in this detailed 38-minute video Kent will walk you step-by-step through the procedures of removing the old belts, installing the new belts, and tightening them properly. When changing your V-belts there are other things you should consider replacing as well.
If your engine is taking too long to heat up or is constantly running "hot" it is probably time to replace the thermostat. Kent explains in the video below some other parts you should consider replacing at the same time.
New water pump and gasket as shown. Plan to change the short hose and thermostat at the same time. Inspect v-belts and change if cracked.
The bearing in this pulley wears out at 80,000 to 120,000 miles and can cause rumbling sounds while the engine is running. A good time to plan to replace or at least inspect this is when you change the V-belts.
Gaskets only here. If you need instructions or other parts related to valve cover removal please see related products below.
If you have one belt that is going bad, replace them all simultaneously. You don't want to have to do this job again in the near future.
Many of these, especially along the bottom of the hard are hard and brittle and will break when removing the panel. Tilt and twist to remove and install in the holde. Sold in a bag of 24.
Almost every early SL Kent comes across needs new front wheel bearings. These get so neglected and hardly ever replaced. We are offering a very high quality kit as shown above that will include free grease for your new wheel bearings.
Watch the video below to understand what this kit can do. Kent used it on his 6.3, which had sat outside and had not run in 18 years. The 6.3 injection pump is rare, to say the least, and can be very expensive to overhaul. Treat it with great care!
In this 17-minute video instruction, Kent walks you through the steps to install his door liner kit using thick, clear, and high-quality plastic sheets on both front and rear doors. A W123 sedan is shown here, but the principles are similar for other chassis.
If you own an older Mercedes sedan or wagon, it is a very good idea to remove all four door panels, repair components, clean drains, and, most importantly, lubricate all moving parts, as Kent explains in numerous YouTube videos.
SAVE BIG! These critical front suspension parts will restore the factory road feel on your old 123. Watch the video as Kent will explain what they are, where they do, and what is involved in replacing them.
This kit contains the following new parts:
Kent has been working on this for a few years now. You know how much he likes lubrication. He wanted a deep, penetrating, and longer-lasting lube than what he was able to find on the market - and he has tried dozens.
Even Kent is amazed at how well this works and especially how he discovered it. It is a mix of two components (chemicals) that are super slippery and create a deep shine "new look" on old plastic and rubber trim parts. The included four oz.