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Mercedes Maintenance Metric Combination Wrench Set - Kent's Favorite - SPECIAL PURCHASE

Made by Allen Industrial Tools - Only $10 with any order of $75 or more

Item: TUL-SPECIALCWS
$16.95
$10.00 On Sale!
This item is currently Sold Out.

Here is what Kent says about these wrenches: " I am very picky about the "feel" and "fit" of my combination wrenches. Some are just too smooth and slippery, while others just don't feel good in your hands. Then their are those who have real thick heads that make it hard to get on close quarter nuts and bolts (like Kobalt). A lot of the real cheap wrenches don't fit tight on the heads, thus causing rounding off of the heads (like a lot of them)!!

Mercedes Maintenance Breaker Bar, Starter Removal Tool w/ Free Long Extensions

Item: 3FOR2-BREAKERBAR
$37.45

Buy this product with includes our long half inch drive Breaker Bar and special Starter Removal Hex Tool and receive a set of three long extensions for free ( 24 inch long 3/8 drive extension, 18 and 12 inch long 1/4 inch extensions).  

 

Please note these free extensions will not work on this particular breaker bar without a reducer as it ihas a 1/2 inch drive head.

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Mercedes Gas Engine Maintenance - Spark Plug Thread Chaser

Clean up your spark plug threads before they get destroyed!

Item: TUL-TCHASER
$5.99

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.

Mercedes Maintenance-3/8 Inch Drive Torque Wrench and Case - SALE!

Use around engine and engine compartment for smaller bolts and nuts

Item: TUL-3/8TORK
$29.75
$20.00 On Sale!
This item is currently Sold Out.

This is a very handy smaller torque wrench to have in your tool box. It will do fuel injectors but is not quite big enough to torque wheel lug bolts. Range is 5 to 80 foot pounds. To order a 1/2 drive torque wrench CLICK HERE.

Mercedes Maintenance-Heavy Duty Pick Tool Set

Item: TUL-HDPICK
$7.95
This item is currently Sold Out.

Nice set of heavy duty pick tools with rubberized handles. They have hardened steel tips which allow for more prying and twisting with less tendency to bend the tips.

Mercedes Maintenance-3/8 Inch Drive Long Magnetic Tip Extension

Item: TUL-MAGNETEXT
$12.95
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.

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


 

 

 

 

Mercedes Enthusiast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercedes Maintenance Must - One Smokin Hot Torch

Use with standard propane or MAPP gas tank for exceptional performance

Item: TUL-SMOKINTORCH
$23.75
This item is currently Sold Out.

Kent finally found a hand held torch that REALLY works. And you need a torch like this when working on old cars... one that auto starts easily (like on the first click!), one that does not flame out when you hold it close to the surface, one is easy to adjust the flame and temp, and one that really puts out the heat when needed.

Comes with rapid Piezo start and fine flame adjustment control.

Mercedes Fluid Maintenance - Radiator and Fuel Hose HD Pinch off Pliers

Best tool for secure clamp-off in tight locations - produces super tight seal on larger hoses

Item: TUL-VHPLIERS
$18.95

I have used a lot of different clamping tools over the years to prevent fluids from leaking out when removing coolant, fuel, or brake fluid hoses. Most work ok. Some are hard to use in tight places.  Many do not stop every last drip from coming out of the hose. Imagine my excitement a couple years ago when I saw a clamping tool combined with a vise grip like mechanism.  I immediate thought - not that is a tool and a half!  Sure enough after using it it has proven to be the best I have ever used.  And yes, it will stop every drip.... to is super easy to get into tight places and easily clamp and unclamp. The clamp bars swivel are are big enough to work on radiator hoses and strong enough to work on smaller heater and fuel hoses.

Mercedes Tool of the Month

Kent shares his favorite tools when working on his own Mercedes!

I like tools. I especially like tools that work as advertised and make the job easier. I am constantly on the lookout for new tool releases and/or unique designs. From my own experience, I know that many new tools come from someone's frustration over a tool that just does not work quite right. That is how my diesel valve adjusting wrenches came into being!. Those German Hazett valve wrenches just did not "cut it." I can not believe I have sold over 10,000 pairs of my valve wrenches. So when I see a new tool that fills a need I always smile and wonder just who was behind the concept and what happened to bring it to market!

Mercedes O-ring Removal Fine Point Pick Tool Set

Best set Kent has found to remove orings in hard to get to locations

Item: TUL-FPPICKTOOLS
$7.99

This set of 5 pick tools have very thin and sharp points. The variety of angles available allows you to get into almost anywhere to remove and o-ring, sealing ring or other small part. Comes in protective plastic case.

Mercedes Great Repair Stuff - Kents Favorites to Reduce Stress!

Complete Listing of his favorite specialty tools, hardware, glues, adhesives and sealants

Kent is constantly either making and searching out new "stuff" that will make his job of working on Mercedes easier and less frustrating. Here is a complete listing of all his favorites broken down into three categories: Tool, hardware, and chemicals.!

Mercedes Electrical Repair - #8 Wire Terminal Crimping Tool

For use when wiring in additional components

Item: TUL-COM8GCT
$9.50
Normal Crimping tools usually only go down to #10 wire. It is hard to find one that will REALLY crimp #8 automotive electrical wire. This one has brute force and call also function as a lineman's plier and wire cutter.

Mercedes Maintenance - 10 Inch CURVEDLocking Clamp Plier - Injector Return Hose Tool

Lets you reach into tight places - very long nose curved pliers with teeth - like hemostat

Item: TUL-COM12LC
$9.75
This is one of Kent's favorite tools. With the locking handles it is amazing what this clamp can hold - and the tight places it can get into! Picks up items like dropped fuses that a magnetic pick up tool can't. All steel construction.

Mercedes Maintenance Metric Hex Allen 1/2 Drive Socket Set

Three of the more uncommon larger sizes

Item: TUL-COMLMHSS
$15.50
This item is currently Sold Out.

There large size metric hex sockets in 1/2 inch drive. Includes 12mm 14mm and 17mm. Use these for rear end fill and drain plugs, manual transmission fill and drain plugs, etc.

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 Light Bulb Battery Post Maintenance Tool

All models 1961 to 1995

Item: TUL-BLBCB
$3.95

This handy inexpensive wire brush tool can be used to clean your battery posts and cable connections as well as corroded light tail light and front turn signal light bulb sockets.

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 Specialty Tools

Tools to make the job easier - Some of Kent's favorites

We are excited to announce the arrival of a number of new specialty tools that will make working on your Benz much more enjoyable. Nothing like having the right tool for the job!!!

Mercedes Emergency Brake Spring Puller to Install Lower Spring

For all 113 111 108 109 114 115 107 116 123 126 201 124 chassis 1968 to 1995

Item: TUL-COMEBPH
$22.50

This tool will greatly ease installation of new emergency brake shoes by helping to install the bottom spring that holds the two shoes together. It will not work to replace the side springs that help hold the shoe in tight to the backing plate. For that operation you need a different tool. CLICK HERE to view. Without these special tools it is a real challenge to replace the emergency brake shoes. It is possible, but you could end up spiting nails! Don't ask me how I know that!! No instructions included with this tool, but easy to use.

To order a new set of emergency brake shoes with instructions CLICK HERE

Mercedes Spark Plug Boot Removal Plier

Works on all gas engines - A must have for 102 and 103 engines (201 and 124 chassis)

Item: TUL-COMSPBT
$36.50
This item is currently Sold Out.
Sparkplug Boot Plier

This tool is the only way to remove the spark plug connectors without damaging the wire or boot. If you own a gas engined Mercedes this is a MUST HAVE tool!

Mercedes Automatic Transmission Shifter Bushing Installer

Gets up into tight places - highly recommended for 124 and especially 201 chassis

Item: TUL-COMSBIT
$48.50
This item is currently Sold Out.
Shifter Bushing Installer

Works on all models from 1968 to 1995 that just the nylon shift linkage bushings located on the transmission shift arm and the shift control arm. This special tool will allow you to install new bushings in record time. On some 124 and 201 models you would normally have to remove the transmission shift arm due to limited space. But with this tool you can reach up into the transmission tunnel and squeeze the bushing right onto the arm. This is one clever tool. NO INSTRUCTIONS included. To order bushings separately CLICK HERE.

Mercedes Brake Pad Removal Tool - Year End Sale - Kents Favorite!

Works on brake pads for most models from the mid 1960s to early 1990s

Item: TUL-COMBPRT
$28.95
$19.95 On Sale!
Have you ever struggled to pull a brake pad out on a caliper that is rusty or full of crud? You know the frustration. This quality tool from Germany has two adjustable width pins that can be inserted in the two holes on the brake pad plate. The padded T-handle allows you to pull hard on the pad for ease of removal. The frustration reduction factor alone is worth the cost of this unique tool !

Mercedes All Models Onboard Battery and Alternator Condition Tester

Item: TUL-COMOBBAT
$9.95
This item is currently Sold Out.

Here is a handy little device that will allow you to easily check the condition of your battery and the output of your alternator. You can install in your engine compartment with the supplied velcro and hook it permanently to your battery posts. Since it is only on when you push the test button it will not drain your battery.

I particularly like to install it in cars that I don't drive all that often. It allows me to monitor the charge of the battery without having to pull out one of my other testers. Great for the wife's car. If she ever has a starting problem you can have her push the button to determine if it is a battery or charging issue...

Here you see it installed in my own 1959 220SE.

Mercedes ALL Models Wheel Mount Alignment Pin

This makes installing a wheel a breeze....

Item: TUL-COMSWAP
$16.75
Use on 110, 111, 112, 113, 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 124, 201, 129 and 140 Chassis. I am sure we have all tried to hold a wheel onto the hub while trying to start a lug bolt at the same time! If you don't get the hole perfectly lined up it can be frustrating and tiring. With this quality stainless steel custom machined alignment pin all your frustrations will fade away. Comes in protective case.

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Mercedes 25 Inch Long 1/2 Inch Socket Drive Breaker Bar

Use in hard to remove bolt - starter, transmission bellhousing, front crank bolt, lug bolts, etc.

Item: TUL-25BBAR
$17.95
Excellent quality chrome breaker bar . 25 inches long, one half inch drive. Is built with chrome vanadium steel construction. The drive head swivels 180 degrees. When working on Mercedes there will come a time when you need a lot of torque to remove a stubborn or very big bolt (like from crankshaft bolt). When this happens you need a LONG breaker bar. Even removing head bolts can create a sweat if you don't have the leverage. This is a very nice tool for the price.

Mercedes Long Reach Metric Ball End Hex Wrench Set

Extra long to get into hard to reach spots

Item: TUL-COMLBHW
$10.75
This item is currently Sold Out.

These long reach ball end hex wrenches will allow to get access to bolt heads at a angle from a longer distance. When used the other way the long end will provide an extra length handle for more torque. A must have if you work on Mercedes engines. Sizes include 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm.

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 14 mm Hex Tool - Differential & Manual Transmission Drain Plugs

Almost all models from Early 1960s to Mid 1990

Item: TUL-COM14MMHT
$10.95

This tool has the leverage to remove the most stubborn manual transmission or rear differential drain / fill plugs with the standard 14 mm hex fitting. Handle on this heavy duty hex wrench is 9 inches long. You can even get more torque by slipping a short section of metal pipe over the handle.

NOTE: also fits early oil drain plug from the late 50's 180D up to late 70's V8 450SL.