New Parts Kits and Manuals, 140

Kent has an extra stash of nice new air compressor fittings. Look closely - these are the most common type with 1/4 inch NPT fittings.  He is going to blow them out to our good customers...

Includes the following:

• One quick disconnent air compressor tool female threaded fitting
• One male connector to hose
• One female connector to hose

Only $3.00 when you purchase other items totalling $75 or more (not counting shipping charges).  PLEASE DO NOT ADD to your shopping cart unless your order qualifies. Thanks

Every mercedes Owner needs a good 10mm wrench in the glove box! Very handy to have on hand, since most of the nuts under the hood are this size. 6 POINT closed end makes it easier to get off rusty bolts and nuts. Well made in the USA!!

Dirko sealing compound is permanently elastic, cold vulcanizing, silicone-rubber based. Can be used for connecting joints, cylinder head, crankcase, oil sump, timing case, thermostat, water pump, transmission, axles, differential, radiator, chassis.

General-purpose, clear RTV indoor/outdoor sealant. Seals, bonds, repairs, mends and secures glass, metal, plastics, fabric, vinyl, weather stripping and vinyl tops. Protects and repairs electrical wiring. May be applied to horizontal or vertical surfaces. Waterproof and flexible. Temperature range -75°F to 400°F (-59°C to 204°C); resists oil, water, weather, vibration, grease.Suggested Applications: Windshields, door frames, electrical connections, vinyl tops, seams and roofs, painted surfaces, ceramics, fabric.

Sil-Glyde is a silicone based brake lubricant recommended for the entire brake assembly and is compatible with rubber. It is moisture-proof and heat resistant to +600 degrees F, which means it won't burn-off like other brake noise products. Using brake lubricant is one of the keys to eliminating disc brake squeal. 4 OZ TUBE.

Double headed mallet with a hard plastic head on one side and a hard rubber one on the other. Small enough to get into tight spaces and very well balanced. This is an exceptionally high quality and well designed hammer. Made in the USA, weighs 12oz.

Designed to safely, easily remove and replace stubborn headlight adjustment or brake shoe springs. Tempered and heat-treated low carbon steel with a T-handle and 30° shaft angle near hook.

Constructed of Viton polymer which offers excellent protection during high heat applications (400°) and is resistant to aggressive fuels and chemicals. For valves, hoses, regulators and cylinder neck. Stored in a convenient, lightweight kit and includes 18 different sizes.

Unique wax like stick works like Loctite Hi-Tack liquid but without the mess. It is low odor and solvent free. Sets quickly to a very tacky film and seals and holds the heaviest gaskets in place. Resists gasoline, oil and common shop fluids.

Repair your damaged windshield without taking it in to a repair shop. No mixing or special tools required. Includes 1 pedestal, adhesive disk and syringe with compound. Clear repair results and easy to use.

Flange Sealant with revolutionary applicator. Unique wax like stick works like a liquid to create a flexible, solvent-resistant seal that will not tear or decay. Seals to 300 degrees and fills gaps to 0.25mm. Can be used as a form-in place gasket on a variety of metals including aluminum, iron, and flanged surfaces.

Cold Weld sets up in 15 minutes and has a test proven strength greater than 3000 psi after 16 hours. Resistant to most shop fluids including: water, diesel, fuel, gasoline, antifreeze, hydraulic fluids, motor oil, and transmission fluids. Can be drilled, filed, sanded, machined and painted. Can withstand heat to 300F/149C intermittently.

Heavy duty, temperature resistant, pertroleum-based lubricant compound fortified with graphite and metallic flake. Inert, will not evaporate or harden in extreme cold or heat.

This product is amazing. It can be used to secure all kinds of things to all kinds of surfaces. Be sure and check out Kent's video showing how he uses in on his cars as well as in and around the shop. For the self stick stuff Kent prefers the actual Velcro Brand.

 

This kit contains the following:

• 2 feet of Velcro Brand Standard Loop Material - Self stick back
• 2 feet of Velcro Brand Medium stick hook material - self stick back
• 5 individual black straps to secure hoses, wiring, etc. (aftermarket brand)

This circuit tester has a 12 foot reach and traps wire for ease of use. Not just for your Mercedes, it can be used on any car, trucks, boats, trailers, vans, RV's and motorcycles. Use it to check electrical circuits and accessories on 12 and 24 volt systems.

Kent loves these locking pliers. Nothing performs like a REAL vise grip! They are small enough to get into tight spaces and strong enough to hold anything you need in place. They are great quality and made in the USA.

We have all used adjustable wrenches, some are good but some are not so good. The most frustrating part is they loosen up by themselves and do not hold the fastener securely. Kent found this new design and is over joyed with its performance. It adjusts with a push button and locks securely in place when the button is released. It also has millimeter markings on the head so that you can set the wrench before putting it on the fastener. This is a very high quality Irwin tool.

Kent is often asked what are the most important SEALANTS AND ADESIVES to have around for your Benz. These are his top 5 picks. This kit includes the following 5 products:

This is a special pre-chamber collar nut removal socket ONLY that works on the diesel engines in the 1990 to 1991 350SD 350SDL (126 chassis), 1990 to 1993 300D 2.5 (124 chassis), and 1992 to 1995 300SD / S350 (140 chassis).  This tool will only loosen and tighten the special nut holding the prechamber in the head. More is needed if you plan to remove a prechamber in the head.

WARNING: Removal of the prechamber is an intermediate to advanced D.I.Y job.  No instructions or additional support is provided.  Do not purchase this tool unless you are familiar with this procedure and the special precautions associated with it. 

Here is a summary of the steps required to perform this job:

This is a special pre-chamber fitting ONLY that will allow you to make your own prechamber removal tool for the 1990 to 1991 350SD 350SDL (126 chassis), 1990 to 1993 300D 2.5 (124 chassis), and 1992 to 1995 300SD / S350 (140 chassis).  You will need to purchase a 5 lb slide hammer as shown here and then weld this fitting onto one of the threaded fittings that come with the slide hammer kit. Any auto machine shop can provide this service for you if you don't have your own welder. 

WARNING: This is an intermediate to advanced D.I.Y job.  No instructions or additional support is provided.  Do not purchase this tool unless you are familiar with this procedure and the special precautions associated with it. 

Carry these two pieces in your diesel for road side emergencies. Not uncommon for an injector return hose to fail when you are out on the road. This hose will fit most all Mercedes diesels from 1969 to 1995 that use rubber return hose connected to the fuel injectors 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 190D 300SDL 350SD and 350SDL. NOT EXACT LENGTHS. One piece measures from 15 to 18 inches and the other piece will measure from 6 to 8 inches.

5 pieces 11" to 16" long misc ends from our cutoff stock. From 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch diameter. These can be used on various vacuum connections. Maybe some small fuel hose included. Yes, Kent does use fuel hose on vacuum systems as it will not swell and rot like regular rubber vacuum hose.

PLEASE NOTE: Not to be used for diesel fuel injector fuel return hoses!!

For 14mm and 18mm spark plugs. These work on the older and the newer ( Up to 1995) Mercedes spark plug holes. Use a 13/16 inch deep socket to drive the chaser.

Nice set of pick tools with plastic handles. They have strong steel tips which allow for more prying and twisting with less tendency to bend the tips as you would with dental pick tools. Note: Quarter is not included! Shown for size reference only

Quality Tool. Use as a long extension on your 3/8 inch ratchet. The magnetic tip will help to hold the bolt into the socket. Or you can remove the socket pull out the telescoping tip and use it as a pickup magnet to get into hard to reach places. LIMITED SUPPLY.

Final drive seal (45 x 65 x 11mm)

Fits Mercedes Benz:

220, 220D, 230, 240D, 250, 250C, 280, 280C, 280CE, 280E, 280S, 280SE, 300CD, 300CE, 300D, 300E, 300SD, 300SL, 300TD, 300TE, 350SD, 350SDL, 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 380SL, 380SLC, 400E, 400SE, 400SEL, 420SEL, 450SE, 450SEL, 450SL, 450SLC, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 560SEC, 560SEL, 560SL, E320, E420, E430, E55 AMG, S320, S350, S420, SL320,

Once an engine or transmission gets over 20 years old the seals start to fail and will eventually leak. Many times it's not from wear on the seal lip, but rather from age. I said this many times that age is the big killer when it comes to something made of rubber, plastic or any type of synthetic flexible material.

The rear crankshaft seal is one such problem area on older Mercedes gas and diesel engines. if you have one of the old 616 or 617 diesel engines it's very difficult to change the rear crank seal without removing engine from the car. But many other early models including all those diesels produced from 1986 onward have a replaceable rear crank seal that can be removed and replaced once the transmission is pulled out of the car.

Replace those nuts that keep loosening up with nylock metric nuts that just won't come off. Inside the door panel on the window regulators. Around the engine compartment. Air filter housing nuts. etc. etc.