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.
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.
25 amp Fuses, made of brass copper alloy. High quality. Sold in a package of 20.
CLICK HERE to see our fuse kits with Instructions.
16 amp Fuses, made of brass copper alloy. High quality. Sold in a package of 20.
CLICK HERE to see our fuse kits with Instructions.
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.
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:
We forget sometimes that working around cars and other mechanical things can be hazardous to our health. Even if we consider ourselves cautious, some hazards may be hidden and symptoms may not show up for years. I want you to think safety this holiday season and in the year ahead. I wish I would have worn more face masks, ear plugs, gloves and safety glasses when I was younger. At my ripe age of 63 I am already feeling the affects of loud aircraft engines and breathing too many chemicals over the years… Lungs, ears, and eyes are just too important and they don't heal themselves once damaged! I have recently discovered a great dust mask that does not fog up my glasses. It even comes in a resealable plastic bag!
Long clear tube with one way check valve. Ideal for bleeder brakes into a container. When you let up on the pedal you can not suck air back into the caliper.
These are handy for heavy duty ratcheting. Clicker reverses direction. Sizes 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 mm
Use them on your car, use them in your yard, you can never have too many tie wraps!
This is a high quality round glass ornament from Mercedes Benz. Great gift for a Mercedes enthusiast. This ornament even comes in a nice custom gift box.
This is a high quality round glass ornament from Mercedes Benz. Great gift for a Mercedes enthusiast. This ornament even comes in a nice custom gift box.
This is a high quality round glass ornament from Mercedes Benz. Great gift for a Mercedes enthusiast. This ornament even comes in a nice custom gift box.
This is a high quality round glass ornament from Mercedes Benz. Great gift for a Mercedes enthusiast. This ornament even comes in a nice custom gift box.
This is a high quality round glass ornament from Mercedes Benz. The trees in the picture wrap around the whole ornament. Great gift for a Mercedes enthusiast. This ornament even comes in a nice custom gift box.
WARNING: Can only ship inside the USA via UPS GROUND. If you have other items in your cart do not choose expedited shipping or US postal service! High Performance low moisture absorbing DOT brake fluid. Don't put cheap brake fluid in your Benz. You will pay for it in the long run with sticking calipers and excessively worn pads and rotors. One liter is usually enough for a brake fluid flush with relatively clean fluid in your system. If your brake fluid is dark and dirty best to get two liters for a thorough flush. DOES NOT come with instructions. List price is $23.75.
It is recommended your change your cars brake fluid every two years.
To see our complete manual on brake bleeding equipment and procedures CLICK HERE.
We are more than happy to help you will your parts needs, even for items we don't have listed on our website. Just email us with a list of items you would like and we will email you back with a total amount including shipping charges. Be sure to include your EXACT address and postal code.
Another High Quality product from Lubro Moly of Germany! This is a 300ml can of Motor Oil Saver. It Rejuvenates rubber and plastic engine seals and reduces oil consumption via the piston rings and valve guides; counteracts the loss in viscosity of motor oils. Puts an end to environmentally pollutant oil patches on the road and in the garage.
Prevents blue, smoky exhaust fumes. Prevents leaks due to leaks at elastomeric seals. Regenerates engine seals made of plastic and rubber. Reduces engine noises. Prevents pollution of the environment due to oil dripping from the engine. Reduces oil consumption in gasoline and diesel engines.
Another high quality product from Lubro Moly of Germany! This is a 90g tube of CV Joint grease for long term lubrication use. It is excellent for wheel bearings and ball joints as well.
Another high quality product from Lubro Moly of Germany! This is a 100g tube of Anti-Seize compound. Prevents seizing, galling and corrosion of threaded components and parts that are exposed to extreme temperatures. Insures accurate torquing during screw down. Permits destruction free disasembly later on! Reduces brake squealing.
Another high quality product made by Lubro Moly of Germany! This is a 50g tube of Gear oil additive. It is a concentrated moly based treatment for manual shift transmissions, differentials, steering boxes, transaxles, and rear axles. Reduces Gear noise and whine, smooths shifting. Protects gears from pitting, scuffing, and binding. Reduces friction and wear. contents of tube sufficient additive for up to 2.5 quarts of Gear oil.
BEST APPLICATIONS: All high mileage manual transmissions to reduce whine and smooth out the shifts. Do not use in automatic transmissions. In many cases this additive will reduce or eliminate rear end whine noise at speed (unless of course you gears or bearings are super worn). I hate whining!
When I was a kid working on old Ford street rods there was no such thing as nitrile gloves and to wear gloves then was considered sissy. Not so today. I would not even consider working on a car anymore without gloves. In fact my hands feel real naked without them. Experience has shown that one glove will not do the job in all cases. I have four types of gloves in my arsenal. Three of them are of the disposable type and one is a more permanent working glove that I call the super glove.
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