Kent originally wrote this manual to go along with our 617 Turbo Diesel Front Crank Seal Replacement Kit as well as our 616 and 617 NON Turbo Crank Seal Kit. We have found that many of you are having problems with your front crank bolt loosening up or bolts sheering off at the front engine pulleys. This is becoming more common as these old diesels age and is primarily due to excess vibration caused by a poorly tuned engine. This guide will not only show you how to replace the front seal, but it will also give you the information you need to check the torque on the front bolt. WARNING: IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE THIS, YOU MAY BE SORRY. Please see my TECH HELP tips and alerts.

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.

Illustrated 6 page step-by-step instructions for proper removal and installation of the modulator upgrade for the years and models noted here. Includes how-to specific details for using the new adjustment cap. These are installation instructions only. They DO NOT include information on adjusting transmission modulating pressure or the vacuum shift controls. Instructions are 8.5 x 11 and will be sent folded in half.

Instructions are specific and highly detailed (showing in color here but printed in Black and White: 

Fits all the models listed below:

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.

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!

Applies to all 200D 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 1965 to 1985

We are selling this manual separate from our custom valve wrenches to allow you the chance to see if this is a job you would like to do yourself. This is an important maintenance procedure that should be performed on the early diesel engines every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. Sad thing is you can not just trust any mechanic to do it properly. It is not difficult, but it takes patience and attention to detail to do it properly. When you do it yourself you will know it is done right.

For Non Tilting Power Sunroofs 1965-1985

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 will 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.

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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

This kit will allow you to remove your dash instrument cluster without having to remove any panels under the dash. You can do it all while sitting in your drivers seat. Specific instructions for each chassis model (see title) are included along with the special removal tools. As an added bonus we are including four of the larger size clear dash bulbs and four of the smaller size clear indicator bulbs at no extra charge. These bulbs are used on the back of your cluster for dash lights, warning lights and indicator lights.

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.

We have compiled our three favorite repair and diagnostic manuals for you 201 Chassis Owners into our newest book Ensemble! By purchasing all three of these manuals together, you are saving 25% off retail. This book set includes the following titles by Kent Bergsma:

• 201 Heater & A/C Motor Repair 
• 201 Center Console Component Removal
• 201 Door Maintenance Repair

Running badly means poor performance. It happens sooner or later to EVERY diesel owner. The word "performance" is often used to describe how well a diesel engine runs once started. The principles discussed will cover all Mercedes diesels from the mid 1950s to the mid 1990s. Throughout this manual I will use this word to discuss a number of common problems. How performance is rated can mean different things to different people. In the following pages I will relate diesel performance to the following four criteria:

• How much power does it produce?
• What kind of fuel economy does it deliver?
• How smooth does the engine run?
• How much does the engine smoke?

Keeping your injectors clean and tuned is one of the best ways you can improve mileage in a diesel. Buy both Kents new manual Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning and Testing Procedures and his Top Brass Custom Cleaning Tool Kit and save!

The manual covers diesel fuel injector removal, disassembly, cleaning, overhaul and testing. To read more specifics about this manual CLICK HERE.

The injector cleaning tool kit (designed and hand fabricated by Kent Bergsma) includes all the custom brass tools you will need to succesfully clean your own fuel injectors without damaging the critical internal steel surfaces. To read more about Kents tool kit CLICK HERE.

Applies to all 110 115 116 123 126 201 124 140 diesels from 1961 to 1994. From my many years of working professionally on Mercedes diesels I have learned fuel injectors are the single most neglected maintenance item. I believe there are a number of reasons for this. Partly it may be the mystery surrounding how injectors work and what needs to be done to service and repair them. Then there is the false notion that like the engine they will last forever. And finally, it can be very expensive to have a shop replace the fuel injectors. You may even have said to yourself, the engine seems to be running fine so why bother spending the money?

We have compiled our favorite repair and diagnostic manuals for you 123 Chassis Owners into our newest book Ensemble! By purchasing all five of these manuals together, you are saving just over 25% off retail. This book set includes the following titles by Kent Bergsma:

• 123 Emergency Trunk Lock Release
• 123 Glove Box Repair manual with repair kit
• 123 Door Maintenance and Repair
• 123 Heater Motor Repair
• 123 Advanced vacuum door lock Troubleshooting