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!!
Everyone loves success stories. We can all learn from them and they just make us feel good... We have created this new home page link to share with you recent success stories from work we have done on our own cars as well as stories we have received from our customers. If you have a good success story send it to us along with a couple pictures and we will post if appropriate.
These five page step-by-step illustrated instructions will walk you through the correct procedure of removing your old worn and cracked door lock rubber diaphragms from the actuator housing and replacing them with new ones. These are procedural instructions only. They do not include the parts you may need and they DO NOT explain how to remove the door panel and take the actuator out of the door or trunk.
This is a handy set of hard plastic vacuum hose connectors / fittings. These will help you fix leaks, splice in your hoses, add vacuum components, etc. Works on 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 300SDL 350SDL (ALL YEARS) Comes with:
Please note these connectors with the barbs are slightly too large to be used on our reinforced oil resistant vacuum hose. You can force them on but are hard to remove.
This is the time of year to get with it. From our experience here are the top repair issues that most Mercedes owners have learned to "live with". These problems occur and get worse over time. Many may not even realize how annoying the problem was until it gets fixed - and then WOW! They are exclaiming - Why didn't I do that sooner!!
DONT LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM ANY LONGER. JUST FIX IT!
Living with transmission jerks and flares? CLICK HERE to fix it
Living with a half-ass drivers seat? CLICK HERE to fix it
Living with a turbo diesel that has poor acceleration? CLICK HERE to fix it
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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!!!
NEWS FLASH! We are currently shipping our manuals, parts and repairs kits to customers all over the world from our Headquarters here in the USA. If you reside in a foreign country, you are welcome to browse our online catalog and place items of interest in your shopping cart totaling $75.00 or more. BUT, due to the complexity of and constantly changing international shipping rates, you will not be able to checkout automatically.
Fits left and right rear SEDAN doors on 230, 280, 240D and 300D 1973 to 1976. Can also be used on front passenger door but you must change the metal rod with the one currently on the right front door. Two new rubber diaphragms installed - cleaned and tested.
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Save up to 50% and more. Some items listed are overstock, others are closeout, and a few are new old stock parts that we will not be able to get again. Our clearance prices for new parts are based on old dealer costs so this is your chance to save!
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These rubber end plugs can be used to cap off your vacuum on the end of a line or on certain components. FOR USE ON VACUUM SYSTEM ONLY. These are NOT to be used on fuel injectors.
When was the last time you knocked one of your vacuum lines off around the oil filter housing, only to discover when you tried to reattached it that the fittings were swollen and would just not stay connected? This is a L shaped fitting that fits 115, 116, 123, and 126 chassis.
When was the last time you knocked one of your vacuum lines off around the oil filter housing, only to discover when you tried to reattached it that the fittings or hose were swollen and would just not stay connected? Here is some extra vacuum hose to fix your problem. Fits 115, 116, 123, and 126 chassis.
ONE meter cut piece.
This is a brand new Genuine Mercedes 3 way Vacuum change over valve. It is located in the engine compartment on a number of different chassis Mercedes, both gas and diesel models, from the 70s up through the late 90s. It has multiple uses such as EGR valve function, transmission control, etc.
Vacuum enters the top straight metal nipple. With power off to the solenoid vacuum is routed out the bottom the the black plastic right angle nipple. When power is applied it shuts off to the right angle nipple and is then directed out the straight black plastic nipple.We have finally found a source for the engine compartment hard vacuum line! This vacuum line is white and is 4 mm in size. It is used on all 107 108 109 110 111 113 114 115 116 123 124 126 chassis. You can use it to replace any hard vacuum line on the engine. We are selling PER METER, so if you need more than that just change the quantity in the shopping cart. Vacuum line will be cut to order. It is made by Cohline and is very good quality.
This check valve helps to hold vacuum in your door lock system. If not working properly vacuum can leak out of the system after you shut the engine off. Check by blowing and then sucking on the check valve. Air should only pass one way. Located near the firewall on the drivers side.
For all 114/115 chassis 220D 240D and 300D models with vacuum door locks built from 1968 to 1976. Now you can finally fix those pesky vacuum door locks yourself! Failure is almost always caused by vacuum leaks in the system. This 28 page manual with 55 photographs will take you step by step through the process of quickly finding and repairing those leaks.
Starting at the firewall and working all the way to the trunk/deck of your car, I will show you how to isolate the problems even without having to take the door panels off.
To aid in trouble shooting you will need to acquire an inexpensive vacuum hand pump. Normal hand tools are the only other things you will need.