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I have been discovering this is one of those maintenance areas that suffers from severe neglect. Failure of the rubber support or center drive shaft bearing can cause all types of improperly diagnosed vibration problems - some commonly change with vehicle speed.
For 1973 owners: make sure your cap matches the one in the picture ( all orange). Wires are soft and flexible. You can see very little wear inside the cap.
This tester does not include extras or instructions. It is intended for use by someone who knows how to hook it up and read pressures on a D-Jetronic fuel injection system. If you need instructions, they are included in our full kit. See the related products below.
Quality new aftermarket moulded rubber seal as shown.
Quality new aftermarket moulded rubber seal as shown.
The wiring plug covers must be removed with a special tool in order to install these boots. The old covers will break when you try to remove them. We recommend you buy new wiring covers when replacing either my aftermarket custom-made silicone boots or the original rubber boots.
You can use these to remove the wires and just replace the plug cover on your D-Jet V8 engine. Most of the originals are brittle or broken due to heat. As an alternative you can use butt connectors and wire them into your existing harness.
In Kent's 32-minute video on rewiring the plugs on your D-jetronic fuel injectors, he will walk you through the two options on how you can use this kit - then show you how in do it and finally give you some tips on automotive wire splicing using the best tools and supplies.
On most D-jetronic engines, the fuel injector wiring plugs are hard and brittle and the boots are torn or missing altogether. You may say, "If it is working, why fix it? Watch the videos below to understand why this is important and how easy it would be for you to do it yourself.
Motor recently bench tested by Kent. The unit runs smoothly and gears are in good condition.
If you need internal parts for your failed Hirschmann antenna this is the best we have. Very clean and very strong running motor. Recently tested by Kent. Motor runs smoothly and gears are in good condition. Extra parts included as shown.
These old power non-tilting sunroofs are now 45-plus years old. These are specifically the sunroofs that used the early-style rectangular sunroof motor and separate drive mechanism connected by a rubber drive bushing. They did not come with deflector air dams.
This is the FIRST thing you should do on your D-Jet V8 engine. Rather than explain everything in this kit and what it can do for you, watch Kent's YouTube video below. If you don't do this, you will be guessing and spending money forever trying to get the engine to run right!
Did the engine just quit? Does it just not start even with prolonged cranking? What could it be? The first thing you want to determine with most older cars is whether there is spark to the plugs.
These are near mint, but I can't say they are mint because I striped the outside paint off and there is the tiniest scratch on the edge of one cap. No dents anywhere. But they are show quality and needed if you are showing an old Benz that had original steel hubcaps.
For repairing non-structural areas only with Miracle Paint and fiberglass.
These two types of fiberglass can bridge over small to medium rust holes and give a lasting repair to what otherwise becomes a very time-consuming and expensive repair.
The original fuel filter has a rigid right-angle fitting, as shown in the pictures below. We do not provide this fitting in our fuel delivery kits as more often than not it can be removed from your old filter and installed in the new filter we provide.
When removing valve covers or changing wires, replace these with new ones. They may look good, but they usually break due to engine heat and age.
New part as shown. See related products below for application.
New black studded cap as shown.
This is a set of four STAINLESS STEEL custom machined Torx head door striker bolts. They will eliminate many headaches related to door closing issues on the W126 and 560SL doors.
Left and right door strikers as shown. No extras
For later 1973 to 1980, 4.5 V8 engines - 450SL, 450SLC, 450SE, and 450SEL. Very nice set of high-performance wires for your 450V8. But we ask you to check your distributor cap before ordering as there was a change in 1973 and even some 1974 models may have the older orange/ brown color cap.
Kent has been "into" lubrication since his younger years, flying and working on airplanes over 50 years ago.
Kent has been "into" lubrication since his younger years, flying and working on airplanes over 50 years ago.
Very common wear item due to aging rubber. Can be easily installed by putting a piece of plywood on the bottom of the transmission pan and use a floor jack to lightly jack up the back of the transmission to replace the mount.
Testing fuel pressure is a simple procedure on the D-Jetronic engines, but it is absolutely essential.
This is a set of four STAINLESS STEEL custom machined Torx head door striker bolts. They will eliminate many headaches related to door closing issues on the W123 doors on all models from 1977 to 1985.
The T45 speed bit included can be used in your drill to speed install and adjust the striker.The door strikers seem to wear out faster on the R107s than on any other chassis due primarily to the heavy doors.
You will receive two specialty drill bits and a modified star socket, along with very detailed video instructions on how to use these tools to remove a damaged head hex bolt without damaging the door frame or the old striker.
If you round out a head on a W123, W126, or 560SL door striker bolt, you don't have to panic. This video will show you two ways to remove the damaged bolt using Kent's emergency removal tool set.
When you install a new door striker, you will have to adjust it so the door closes and fits properly. This can be time-consuming, as it involves a fair amount of trial and error.
This deluxe kit includes three products related to the rear-end fuel delivery system for the models mentioned. This is critical if you want to get one of these old V8 engines running properly, especially if it has not been running for a long time.
Rusty, pitted metal can be pretty ugly, even if you paint over it. If you try to fill it with regular Bondo, that will not work long-term.
These are the forward trailing arm bushings that connect the arms to the rear subframe. When these bushing get old or start to crack and break apart, you may hear noises in the back and the rear end may want to steer the car on its own.
Do you want to make the rear end ride like a new R107 - Then you have to replace the key suspension rubber parts that attach the rear suspension to the car. This kit has the parts you need. No instructions.
Kits contains:
Now you can get your old SL PASSENGER door closing properly again! These strikers do wear out and can cause a number of problems.
Now you can get your old SL driver door closing properly again! These strikers do wear out and can cause a number of problems.
GENUINE MERCEDES FRONT SUNROOF SEAL
In this short video, Kent will demonstrate how to prep the sunroof if there is rust in the seal area and how to install a new rear seal using the tool, lubricant, and glue provided in his kit. PLEASE NOTE: The sunroof panel has to be removed from the car.
In this 23-minute step-by-step "how-to" video, Kent will show you how to install a new set of fuel injectors in your early D-Jetronic engine. This video is included free with the purchase of our early 3.5 and 4.5 fuel injector sets.
The subjects included are:
6 "German style" non-cutting hose clamps as shown. These are wider than most to better seal the hose to the fitting. See our other hose clamp assortments below.
If you plan to replace, test, or service your electronic fuel injectors you first must determine which bottom seals you will need. If you have a 1970 or 1973 model, you most likely have the single-bottom seal (unless your engine has been changed).
Learn how to install this critical repair kit correctly and how to test your monovalve function on the bench. In this 13-minute video, Kent shares how to install the kit while avoiding problems. Get your cabin heat working properly again!
This fits the U.S. models with automatic climate control which include the 1982 to 1989 R107 380SL, 500SL, and 560SL + the 1982 to 1985 W123 ALL models + the 1981 to 1991 W126 sedan and coupes. This is an easy fix that you can do yourself.
In this 24-minute instructional video, Kent shows you more than just how to change the transmission filter and the pan.
In this 19-minute detail instructions, Kent will show you how to get the old seal out, how to trial fit the new seal, and how to glue it in place properly. You can not believe how many seals we see that have not been installed properly.
In this detailed 22-minute video instruction, Kent will show you how to use his kit to perform a power drain on most 1965 to 1995 automatic transmission.