Recently, I set out with the goal to provide our customers with all the resources they would need to troubleshoot and repair the brake systems on their own cars. As your favorite Benz ages brake problems will arise and they can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. Since brakes are a safety related system it is also VERY important that any repair work be done properly and with great care.
Announcing Club Mercedessource! For a long time now we have been trying to find a way to reward friends of Mercedessource. We decided the best way to do this would be through a membership subscription that would automatically change one's access level on our website. Once you join you will be able to gain access to all the unique club products and services
Here is a summary of current key benefits:
In the 45 plus years that I have been working on old cars I have tried every product on the market that promises to fix rust. Almost all of them do not live up to their promises nor do they product permanent lasting repairs. Even welding does not last if the weld line can not be treated properly on the back side of the weld.
Nothing works like Miracle Paint. Their new heavy duty (thicker formula) stands above the competition and is ideal for making the types or repairs you see in the picture below. To learn more about this amazing product and to see how I am using it to repair my 1978 6.9 CLICK HERE to read the full story.
Brand New Release! This manual writing by Kent Bergsma will walk you step by step through the process of removing and replacing a Mercedes steering lock assembly. This can be a very frustrating job if you don't know some of the factory secrets. For anti-theft reasons the engineers designed it to be very difficult to remove!
Includes 30 quality red plastic clips, a removal tool and detailed instructions. There are a number of reasons why you would want to remove the center side trim on your older Mercedes. You may just want to clean and detail behind them (it does get pretty dirty back there over the years). If you are repainting your car removing the side trim is a must for a quality job. There could be rust growing out of the holes on the back side of the strips (do not let this go - see my Miracle Rust Cure products). Or you may have one or more loose or damaged side strips. The biggest problem in removing these strips is that the plastic snap clips often come off with the strip hold down pins.
10 quality red plastic clips are included. There are a number of reasons why you would want to remove the center side trim on your older Mercedes. You may just want to clean and detail behind them (it does get pretty dirty back there over the years). If you are repainting your car removing the side trim is a must for a quality job. There could be rust growing out of the holes on the back side of the strips (do not let this go - see my Miracle Rust Cure products). Or you may have one or more loose or damaged side strips. The biggest problem in removing these strips is that the plastic snap clips often come off with the strip hold down pins. If they do then they are very difficult to get off and hard to reuse.
We decided that MARCH will be Ignition lock repair month. Talk about March madness! Lock problems on your Mercedes can drive you mad. During this month we will be offering a number of lock related items on sale. Some with have special tools and instructions included. When we are talking locks we mean ignition lock, door locks, vacuum locks and even bolt locks....
Follow along as I take you through the products and procedures I will use to repair the rust on my 6.9. I have been working on rusty old cars since I bought my first Model A Ford when I was 13 years old. I have tried every product imaginable. Very few live up to their claims to make it go away and not come back. Even welding in new metal is not a guarantee that the rust will not come back. You should see some of the dozens of examples where I have seen the weld seams rust from the inside out because they were not properly coated and protected from moisture on the blind side! And NOTHING rusts faster than an oxidized weld seem. I have come to believe that unless you are restoring a valuable collector car, one should stay away from sheet metal weld replacement.
Diesel injector removal and replacement kit for all 4 and 5 cylinder 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD models from 1970 to 1985. Kit includes Torque wrench for setting proper specs upon re-installation, diesel injector socket to remove and replace injectors, pick tool to remove old injector heat shield washers, 2 Meters of new OE fuel injector return line, Five new heat shield washers, new injector end plug, steel bristle brush, gloves and Illustrated instructions on procedure.
The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble.
But before you let anyone try to convince you to replace it, DO proper diagnose first! Here are some diagnostic tips and some things you can do to improve performance and extend its useful life:
25 amp Fuses, made of brass copper alloy. High quality. Sold in a package of 20.
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16 amp Fuses, made of brass copper alloy. High quality. Sold in a package of 20.
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8 amp Fuses, made of brass copper alloy. High quality. Sold in a package of 20.
CLICK HERE to see our fuse kits with Instructions.
Timing chains have been used on Mercedes engines since the early 1950's. My 1953 220 has an overhead cam six that is driven by a twin row chain - similar to engines well into the 1990's. Timing chains may be old technology, but they are proven and they work for long periods of time (provided the engine receives proper service).
WARNING: Timing chain failure is the NO. 1 cause of catastrophic engine failure in these old engines. If it lets go the valves will hit the pistons. If it comes off at high speed, the pistons can be damaged and the camshaft can driven right out through the valve cover!
CAUSES: There are a number of reasons for excessive chain stretch / chain failure.
Don't forget the injector cleaner! This is a very simple and often neglected maintenance service on fuel injected gas engine Mercedes. If we are talking cars over 15 years old - even more so! If you have recently acquired the car I recommend you initially give it a couple very heavy doses of quality injection cleaner (available at auto parts stores- like Chevron or Lucas). Put a full can in half a tank of fuel. Do this twice. Then for regular maintenance add every third tank of gas and mix according to instructions. You won't believe the difference clean fuel injectors will make on the smoothness of your idle, acceleration, and fuel economy!
New in 2010! After years of receiving email and forum requests for tech help, the problems most customers have and the questions they ask start to follow a very predictable pattern. So to better help you find out what is wrong with your Mercedes and what parts you need to fix it we are launching a new WHATS WRONG section on our website. Each category will list the common problems, what steps need to be taken to fix them and links to the parts and instructions needed to tackle the repairs. Where applicable you will be directed to one of Kents kits or manuals for help in diagnosing your problem. We know that isolating the problem can be more frustrating than fixing it!!!
Over the years I have used many different products to try to adhere chrome and trim pieces to body and interior panels. None has performed better for me than E6000. When dry it holds like nothing else. It never dries totally hard so you can always cut it with a sharp razor knife to remove the part in the future. Great for adhering bumper trim and rubber, side mouldings, and interior wood and trim. It does take overnight to dry, so you will need to something strong to hold it in place while drying. Note: For bumper rubber I have even driven the car up against a wall to hold the rubber in place while it dries overnight!
I don't know about you, but I just can not stand loose trim. Kent Bergsma
Ww offer this superb glue on our website:
Sometimes it can be frustrating to keep an exhaust hanger ( or what we call donuts) from falling off its metal hangers - especially if some exhaust shop has redone the system and has not properly aligned the hangers. Best way I have found to keep them from falling off is to use a zip tie as shown below. Squeeze the center of the donut together to help keep it in place. Exhaust donuts fail regularly and should be inspected yearly. Replace them at the first sign the rubber has started to crack. We do carry a heavy duty type that has a center plug but these sometimes will not work if the hanger brackets are not lined up correctly. CLICK HERE to order new donuts.
From the introduction of the 114 chassis in 1969 up through the last production 126 in 1991 Mercedes rear end design did not change much (with the exception of the 201 and 124 chassis). The advantage to this is that troubleshooting is straight forward and parts are relatively inexpensive due to high volume production. The rear end differential seldom fails. But bearings, seals, axles, rubber mounts, brakes, etc. do! We can help you fix problems these problems yourself.
Very good used chrome foglight ring as shown. No dents. Please note there are two types. Look closely to make sure this matches yours. This has narrow width for larger glass lens.
Set of 5 used clips that hold the reflector tight to the lens. When these rust out the fog light will leak water. 5 required for each light.
Set of two good original screws that hold chrome cover ring in place. Often lost.
Good used fog light assembly as shown. Not perfect. Has been taken apart, inspected and cleaned. Reflector repainted with silver reflector paint. Good non rusted clips installed with gasket, bulb installed but can not guarantee. Original cover screw installed. No cracks in glass. Very good chrome. No dents. With bracket mount as shown.
Good used fog light assembly as shown. Not perfect. Has been taken apart, inspected and cleaned. Reflector repainted with silver reflector paint. Good non rusted clips installed with gasket, bulb installed but can not guarantee. Original cover screw installed. No cracks in glass. Very good chrome. No dents. With bracket mount as shown.
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