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Mercedes Brake Bleeding Equipment and Procedures Manual by Kent Bergsma

Applies to all models and chassis listed below:

Item: MRG-COMBBEP
$15.95
This new manual by Kent Bergsma covers brake bleeding equipment and procedures for all model Mercedes from the mid 1950s to the mid 1990s. This cover chassis Ponton 110 111 112 113 108 109 114 115 116 107 116 123 126 201 and 124. Special Includes Brake Bleeder Kit as shown. This new easy to understand 20 page guide will walk you through the different ways to bleed your brakes and the equipment needed to do the job right. Brake bleeding is something that no sane person finds enjoyable. It can be messy and often involves painful bodily contortions to access the bleeder screws. There seems to varying opinions as well as a bit of black magic involved with the bleeding process. It may be more of an art than a science. Sometimes the procedure works perfectly, and then other times it seems like you end up with endless air in your system that just wont come out. The information contained in this manual with eliminate some of the mystery and give you the knowledge and confidence to do the job right the first time. Covers safety tips, types of bleeding equipment and four different ways you can bleed your brakes.

Mercedes Maintenance / Shop: Hook and Loop Assortment for Security

Better know as VELCRO - It keeps almost everything in its place!

Item: VELCRO-KIT
$5.95

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)

Mercedes New Product Development

Specialty tool, kits and manuals currently in progress

Since 2011 we have released a number of new products and Kent is working on more this year. 

1) First is a glow plug carbon reamer for the 1979 and older non turbo diesel engines that use the larger series style glow plugs. As far as we know this will be the first reamer of its kind available for these engines. Carbon reaming in the glow plug pre-chamber is not as critical as in the engines using the tighter fitting pencil glow plugs, BUT our research has shown that these older engines need is as well, especially high mileage engines that have had a lot of time to build up carbon over the years. The pictures below show just how much carbon we were able to pull out with Kent's new reamer from an old 240D head:

Mercedes DONT JUST LIVE WITH IT - FIX IT!

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

Mercedes Kent Introduces Image-by-Image instructions

A picture for every step with fewer words

Kent Introduces Image-by-Image instructions

I have known for years that many people would rather look at pictures than read text - especially when it comes to technical instructions. In the spring of 2010 I came up with a new format that I have chosen to call image-by-image instructions. This is a play on "step-by-step" since I include an image for every step. There is still text related to each image, but it has been reduced to the bare minimum. in some cases bullet phrases are used to make my point. This approach means lots of picture taking and more pages to print, but I believe you will appreciate the results.

I hope you enjoy this new format. Current repair kits being sold that include these new image-by-image instructions are:

Mercedes Non Tilting Sunroof Seal and Glide Replacement Manual

ALL Chassis 111 108 109 114 115 116 123 and 126 to 1985

Item: MRM-COMNTSSR
$14.95
Non Tilting Sunroof Seal and Glide Replacement Manual

If you have ever thought about replacing the seals in your sunroof here is a chance to read the manual so you can gauge the difficultly of the job. Seals and other repair parts can be purchased separately at a later date. Both the front and side seals can be replaced without removing the sunroof panel from the car. That makes replacing those seals relatively easy.

Mercedes Ignition Steering Lock Removal Guide - By Kent Bergsma

Up to 1989 Models Only!

Item: MRG-COMSTRG
$16.95

For all 108 109 114 115 107 116 123 126 201 and 124 Chassis 1968 to 1989. After 1989 a special cable was installed to keep the transmission locked until the key was turned. This manual does not cover working on those lock systems.

This manual written 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!

Mercedes JANUARY SPECIALS

There are still a few left in stock

Don't forget to give your car something special this holiday season! We have taken a number of common as well as not so common parts and slashed prices just for you. More parts will be added over the next two weeks and the sale will last through Christmas day. Some parts are limited to stock on hand and may sell out early.

Mercedes INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Yes We Can!!

But due to extra handling and packing costs a $ 75.00 USD ORDER MINIMUM is required

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.

Mercedes Source Lemonhead

Keep your Mercedes from becoming a Lemon!! Seek its wisdom when diagnosing a problem... :-)

Item: Lemonhead
$0.10
1 Lemonhead piece of candy!!

Buy a lemonhead for ten cents when added to any order including other item(s).

Limit 10 per customer

Mercedes Brake Systems Troubleshooting Inspection and Repair by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRM-COMBSTIR
$24.50

Covers 1965 to 1995 110, 111, 112, 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 126, 201, 124, and 129 Chassis master cylinder, pads, rotors, calipers and flexible brake hoses

Mercedes Spark Plug Thread Repair Guide by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-COMSPTRK
$10.50

Applies to 111 113 108 109 107 114 116 126 Chassis Mercedes.

This is a must have for any owner of an older Mercedes gas engine model. This applies to all 4 , 6 and 8 cylinder from the mid 1950 s to the mid 1980s. The manual covers prevention of thread damage and how to repair a totally destroyed spark plug hole. Never force a spark plug into the threads and if a plug comes out hard the threads MUST be cleaned with a chaser before you reinstall a new plug.

Mercedes Maintenance Log Book For ALL Mercedes by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-COMMLBA
$8.95
Maintenance Log Book For ALL MODELS
Can be used to log maintenance on all Mercedes, Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. We are excited here at Mercedessource about our new book release. This is one booklet we believe every Mercedes owner of every model will really appreciate. In fact we know a number of you will want multiple copies. We plan to use the first 30 to 40 around here personally for our own fleet.

How many times have we (and I am talking about myself here) done an oil change on our vehicle, looked at the odometer and said to ourselves, I will write the mileage down later. I know that I have even tried to memorize the mileage, only to discover a couple months down the road that I am asking myself, Was that 82 or 83 thousand miles?

Mercedes Emergency Brake Repair and Adjustment Manual by Kent Bergsma

ALL Mercedes CHASSIS 111 113 108 109 114 115 107 116 123 126 201 124 129 140 from 1968 to 1995

Item: MRG-COMEBRM
$12.50
Emergency Brake Repair Manual

Older Mercedes have a very effective emergency brake design which was virtually the same on all models from the late 1960s right up through the early 1990s. The actuating mechanisms are all mechanical and are controlled by a Y cable under the car. This cable is pulled by either a hand or foot operated lever.

Mercedes Automatic Transmission Removal and Replacement by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-COMATRR
$23.50
Auto transmission R and R cover

Covers 107 108 114 115 116 123 126 201 124 Chassis from 1968 to 1993

This manual is part of our new Advanced DIY Mechanic Series. It covers advanced procedures in simple terms with photos to illustrate every step. The format size is 8.5 x 7 inches. It is printed on 28 pound stock paper and is wire bound to allow it to stay open when on your workbench.

Mercedes Instrument Cluster Removal and Component Replacement - By Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-COMICR
$16.50
Instrument Cluster Removal and Component Replacement

For all 108, 109, 114, 115, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis from 1965 to 1995. I wrote this repair guide to show you how to properly remove your instrument cluster and replace worn or failing components.

Mercedes Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure - by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-CV8PRE
$18.95
Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure

Applies to the following chassis: 111, 108, 109, 107, 116 and 126. Includes 3.5, 4.5, 350, 380, 450, 500, 420, and 560 V8 engines from 1970 to 1991. When Mercedes introduced their small 3.5 liter V8 in 1970 it was hailed as a technological breakthrough in automotive engine design. That same basic design was produced for over 20 years right up into the early 1990s.

The engine itself has proven to be very robust and if maintained properly will run strong for well over 300,000 miles. Time has proven though that these engines do have an Achilles heel and if not attended with preventative action failure can lead to catastrophic results.

Mercedes Do It Yourself Permanent Rust Repair Without Welding by Kent Bergsma

Item: RRP-COMRRM
$20.50
Do It Yourself Permanent Rust Repair Without Welding

Applies to all Mercedes: Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. I have been trying to find a lasting solution to rust problems on old cars ever since 1962. That was when I purchased a 1934 Ford Sedan and brought it home to fix up and drive. I was only 15 at the time, but I certainly did not find the rust holes very attractive in the lower front and rear quarter panels.

Mercedes Early Power Sunroof Service and Repair Kit

For Non Tilting Power Sunroofs 1965-1985

Item: MRG-GENPSR
$44.50
Power Sunroof Service and Repair Kit

For all 111, 112, 108, 109, 114, 115, 107, 116, 123, 126 and 201 chassis (Non tilting roofs up through 1986). Do you have a power sunroof that is working poorly or maybe not at all? Does it move slowly or not at all in the morning, but when it heats up during the day it works just fine? Do you have to assist it by hand to get it fully opened or closed? This 28 page guide with 46 pictures with help you fix those problems. It contains information that you will not see in any other manual. I will take you step by step through all the procedures you'll need to go through to get your electric sunroof working properly again. Written by Kent Bergsma.

Mercedes Maintenance Log Book 3 Pack For ALL MODELS

Item: MRG-COMML3P
$19.95
Maintenance Log Book 3 Pack For ALL MODELS (Junior Version)

Can be used to log maintenance on all Mercedes, PON FIN P55 Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. Each of these is a shortened version of our regular maintenance logbook which contains 20 two page entry forms which is enough for 60,000 miles of driving. We are offering this logbook in a 3 pack for those of you who have multiple Mercedes. You know these log books can even be used with other cars with slight modification. At least you will have a detailed record no matter what vehicle you are working on!