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Mercedes Small Vacuum System Hose assortment

5 Misc pieces to be primarily used throughout vacuum system

Item: VACHOSE-5ASSORT
$3.75

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!!

Mercedes Happy 65th Birthday Kent!!

Thanks for all you have done for the Mercedes Benz community!

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENT!

You are all these things and more to us Kent

 

 

 

 

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Mercedes Multi-Use MINI CLEAR FILTERS - 3 PAK w/Hose

Use on all models for window washer filter, vacuum inspection filter, sm. fuel filter, etc

Item: VAC-COMMINIFILTER
$12.95
$9.75 On Sale!
INTRODUCTORY SALE: This quality small fuel filter is made by Monark in Germany. Although not made specifically for Mercedes, it has some unique uses. Use it inline with the feed hose for the windshield washer system to keep the squirters from getting plugged up with dirt (and we all know what a hassle that is!). In the picture below I have installed it inline on my 116 chassis 300SD. It has a fine enough filter to stop all dirt particles before they reach your squire nozzles!

Mercedes Successful Repair Stories of the Week

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.

Mercedes Vacuum Hose Plastic Connector Assortment (8)

For all models with 1/8 inch rubber vacuum hose

Item: VAC-COMVCAK
$4.85

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:

  • 4 straight line connectors
  • 4 Tee connectors

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. 

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 Learn to do it Yourself the Easy Way! Technical Videos Available for Viewing

Newest Video - Battery Options for Older Mercedes Diesels

After much prodding by his two sons (who just happen to be in the filming business), Kent decided to commit to producing a series of technical videos on troubleshooting and repairing older Mercedes. Each will run approximately 3 to 8 minutes in length and be related to a specific maintenance problem. The goal will be to take some of the mystery out of solving many common mechanical problems that owners face. We hope you enjoy the results. Below you can view all current videos or go directly to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/mercedessource.

Mercedes Check out our Sale and Clearance Items

Save BIG $$$$

Save your Pennies and Shop Here!

We know everyone likes deals. Many of these are one only items and will be sold out quickly. Check back here are a weekly basis for your best deals!

Overstock Sale

Monthly Super Sale

CLEARANCE Parts

 

 

 

Mercedes WHATS WRONG WITH MY MERCEDES?

Follow the key question links below - listed by category - find help fast!

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!!!

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
$0.15
$0.10 On Sale!
1 Lemonhead piece of candy!!

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

Limit 10 per customer

Mercedes QUICK SEARCH: Clearance Items

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!

To browse all our current NEW clearance items CLICK HERE.

To browse clearance items by model click one of the links below

Mercedes Vacuum Hand Pump Tester and Brake Bleeder Kit

For testing vacuum control components on all Mercedes so equipped

Item: TUL-COMVHT
$54.95
Applies to testing vacuum problems and bleeding brakes on all chassis Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201 and 124 chassis. Works particularly well on diesel models which normally require more troubleshooting because they have to manufacture vacuum for numerous controls ie 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 30SDL 190D 350SD. You have asked for it so we decided to deliver. Here is my recommendation for the best vacuum test pump you can buy for the money. Over the years Ive used three different types of vacuum hand pump testers and out of these three this one has proven to be the best all around. It has the best feel of the grip when pumping, the greatest amount of vacuum created at each pump stroke and the highest durability. This unit has a brass body and is very well built. Must better than the Mighty Vac plastic units.

Mercedes 3 Way Electric Change Over Valve - Vacuum Solenoid

Item: VCM-COMTWV
$52.95
3 Way Vacuum Change Over valve

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.

Mercedes 4 mm Hard Plastic Vacuum Line - PER METER

Item: VCM-COMHVL
$3.50
4 mm hard plastic vacuum line

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.