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1977 TO 1985 Diesel Oil Cooler Thermostat Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

You may not even know that this thermostat exists, and most have failed or are failing!

This will be instructional information that you can not find anywhere else! The focus of the 25-minute video will be on removing and replacing the oil cooler thermostat once the oil filter housing is removed for a 1977 to 1985 engine ( excluding the 190D).

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$12.99

Oil Cooler Thermostat Removal and Testing - On Demand Video

We would speculate that well over half of these oil cooler thermostats are no longer working on these old 77 to 85 Diesel engines, but it is possible to test them in a carefully controlled environment.

Want to find out if your oil cooler thermostat is working correctly? In this 22-minute video, Kent will take you through a test sequence that you can perform in your garage. Please note that this video DOES NOT include details of removing or replacing the oil filter housing.

$122.75

1978 TO 1985 TURBO Diesel Oil Cooler Thermostat Kit

More coming Mid-November. For 300D, 300CD, 300TD, and 300SD built in those years. This thermostat has a very limited supply. You might want to purchase while still available. There is NO substitute.

We know it is a surprise to many owners to discover there is a small thermostat inside the oil filter housing. Rather than write about it, watch the video below and Kent will explain the theory of operation and how to get it it.

$13.75

12mm Special Short Crow Foot Wrench For W116 W123 Diesel Oil Pressure Line

Removes the oil pressure line at the oil cooler housing to prevent rounding out the nut. Can be used underneath the car.

Getting that oil pressure line off the bottom of the oil filter housing on the 1977 to 1985 240D, 300D, 300TD, 300CD, and W116 300SD is tough. If you break the line or damage the nut, this part is no longer available new.

$650.00

W116 Green MBtex Vinyl Front Seats - Best You Will Find.

PICK UP ONLY in Bellingham, Wa. Will not ship. Do not try to check out. Contact us via email if interested

Finding W116 front seats in even half of this condition is almost impossible. These are amazing for the age. No rips, tears, worn spots, and solid padding. These came out of a 300SD with only 130,000 original miles and have been in storage for ten years.

$28.75

1978 to 1985 5 Cylinder Diesel 75 C Thermostat for Better Cooling

Your diesel should run between 80-85C. It if runs over 95C, it is not healthy for the engine. This might cool it down 5C unless you have major problems like cylinder head crack or leaking head gasket.

This OEM thermostat from another engine fits perfectly in the OM617 diesel engine. It does require a special rubber seal, which we include here.

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$2.00

How to Repair Old Mercedes Diesel Broken Vacuum Booster Line T Fittings

Part of Kent's $2 tip video collection. The tip will only cost $2 but you could save considerable money and grief by watching this video.

Here is an easy DIY tip to repair a broken vacuum hose nipple on your main vacuum line running from the vacuum pump to the brake booster on the older diesel engines. $2TIP

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$8.00

How to Adjust That Troublesome Little Screw on you 1976 to 1993 C.I.S. Fuel Injected Engine That Won't Run or Run Right

Part of Kent's $8 troubleshooting and repair video collection. The video will only cost $8 but you could save $ hundreds and much grief by watching this video.

This video applies to both K-jetronic and KE-jetronic fuel injection engines on Mercedes from 1976 to 1993.. Let's say you just acquired an old gas engined  Mercedes and you just can not get it to run right and or even get it to start.

$6.00

Tall Shoulder Inside Short 13 mm 12 Point 3/8 in Drive Sockets x 2

Who doesn't need an extra 13 mm? Quality U.S.A. made. You will love the tall internal shoulders for ease of use.

Nice to have a few extra 13mm sockets around. This is the first tool that gets lost when working on old Mercedes. The tall shoulder inside helps to hold the nut or bolt in a position to make it easier to start the threads.

$13.60

1972 to 1985 Automatic Transmission Shifter Shaft Replacement Bushings

For almost all W114 W115 R107 W116 and W123 Shifters that look like the one pictured below

Think age here. Many of these shifters on our classic Mercedes are starting to get loose inside the shifter, and when the old bushings fail, you will get a lot of slop side to side when you shift between gears. Note: These bushings are different from the bushing that go on the shift levers.

$38.00
Currently out of stock.

Older Mercedes Maintenance Special LONG Wrench Set

10mm - 13mm - 14mm - 17mm are the most common fastener sizes and these are unique for special uses.

ONLY ONE SET AVAILABLE. Three of these wrenches are made by Gearwrench. You get a very long standard combination 13mm wrench, a long 10mm with a racheting box, a very long 17mm with a ratcheting box, and finally, a very long 14mm combination wrench made by Urrea.

$21.50

1965 to 1985 Front Seat Adjustment Handle Upgrade

Forward handle to go forward and back on all W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 W116 and W123 chassis

If your front seat fore and aft adjustment handle is cracked or broken, we have the right replacement upgrade for you, which is stronger and more comfortable to pull on. This is a beginner DIY job on most seats. You cut and chisel the old handle off and bolt on this new handle.

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How to Remove the SLS Hydraulic Pump Center Section - On Demand Video

New procedure 5/8/23 with a revised tool. This is an addendum to the full pump reseal instructions.

This is a short addendum to the full instructions on resealing an SLS hydraulic pump. This will now be included with the reseal kit. Disregard the old method mentioned elsewhere

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$9.99

Replacing the W123 Turbo Diesel Firewall Mount Throttle Bushing - On Demand Video

This is an easy DIY job. Full video instructions here. You might want to inspect your throttle linkage today

In this 13-minute instructional video, Kent will walk you through the steps of inspecting and replacing the round throttle shaft bushing in your W123 turbo 300D, 300CD, or 300TD. Watch the YouTube video below for an introduction.

$8.00

Electric Fuel Pump Electrical Wiring Boot - Set of 2

Used on most electrical fuel pumps from 1976 to 1993. Also used on some cold start injectors.

Often rotten and torn. Replace with new when working on your fuel delivery system. PLEASE NOTE: These are included when you purchase any of our fuel pump delivery kits. 

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$6.99

Bosch CIS Training Series 6: Finding Follow-up Information to Help Interpret Test Results

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

After completing the pressure test on your CIS engine, you discover a problem. But how can you find out how to isolate and fix it? This is going to require some research on your part. Start by learning how the system works and how each component plays a part.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 5: How to Hook Up and Test KE-Jetronic Fuel Pressure

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

In this video, you will see how the gauges are hooked up to a 560SL and how the pressures are read.  The length of this 30-minute shows the detail Kent has put into filming all the critical components of doing a KE-Jetronic fuel system pressure test.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 4: How to Hook Up and Test K-Jetronic Fuel Pressure

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

This video is specific to K- jetronic fuel-injected engines from 1976 to 1985. This includes the 350, 450, and 280 engines in the R107, W116, W123, and early W126 gas Mercedes. In this 29-minute video. Kent will show you how to hook up the gauge, run the fuel pumps, and complete the test.

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Bosch CIS Training Series 3: How to Do Preliminary Fuel Flow and FD Leak Tests

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

There are a few factory recommend procedures and tests you should do before you do an actual pressure test on a CIS fuel-injected engine. In this 20-minute training video, Kent will walk you through these procedures step-by-step.

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$10.99

Bosch CIS Training Series 2: Options to Get Fuel Pumps to Run with Engine Off

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

To do proper system testing on CIS fuel injection, you must find a way to get the fuel pump or fuel pumps to run continuously without the engine running. This can not be done by just using the ignition key. In this 15-minute training video, Kent will show the options available to do this.

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$6.99

Bosch CIS Training Series 1: What’s Needed to Test K-Jet and KE-Jet Fuel Pressure

For 1976 to 1993 Mercedes with gasoline fuel injected 4, 6, and 8-cylinder engines

This video will help you decide if you want to try to do a fuel pressure test yourself. It is a fairly simple DIY job but will all the confusion and misinformation on the internet; one would believe it is a complicated process that is hard to understand.

$189.50

Bosch CIS Fuel Injection Pressure Tester w/ Extras

This is Kent's tester and video class packaged together. For fuel flow and fuel pressure testing on Bosch K-jetronic and KE-jetronic 6 and 8-cylinder CIS-injected engines from 1976 to 1991. Full six part video series included.

If you own or are restoring a CIS fuel-injected Mercedes, a pressure tester is a must-have! This complete kit will allow you to do it yourself with complete instructions. Why buy a tester that you do not know how to hook up and may not even be accurate?

$13.75

W123 W126 OM616 OM617 Diesel Motor Mount 8mm Heavy Duty Long Socket

Made in Taiwan. Very hard steel. This is a sharp edge impact socket for maximum strength. For most diesels 1977 to 1985 except W116 300SD (requires 10mm)

Removing the front rubber engine mounts requires getting under the car and going up inside a hole in the subframe to remove the main bolt. And it can be a bear! I don't know who they hired to tighten these at the factory, but he must have been a brute.

$137.00

W123 Loose Front End Steering Fix Kit

Center tie rod, 2 end tie rods, and Idler bushing installation kit

Special purchase. Only four kits are available at this price. Unless your steering box is all worn out, these are the parts you need to replace to get your W123 steering tight again.  Be sure to get a front-end alignment after installing these parts. No instructions are included for this kit.

$345.00

1978 to 1984 OM617 New Assembled Replacement Turbocharger

All new parts. We assemble and check fit and tolerances. Kent's written instruction manual included. WARNING: Only fits engine with Garrett turbos. Will not work with KKK turbochargers.

New in 2023. This is "almost" ready to install. You will need to install some parts from your existing turbo charger once you remove it from the engine. Watch the video below for a full explanation. 

$24.50

Brake Master Cylinder Air Bleeding Kit with FULL Video Instructions

This bleeder kit is primarily for bench bleeding in a vise but can also be used to bleed an air-locked master cylinder on the car. Custom wrench included.

This procedure is a must do anytime you install a new master cylinder or allow fluid to completely leak out of your master cylinder.

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$10.99

Master Cylinder Removal, Bench Bleeding, and Replacement Instructions - On Demand Video

Covers most master cylinders 1968 to 1995. Learn to do it right with minimal loss of fluid and mess.

In this 30 minute instructional video Kent will use a 1972 300SEL 4.5 to show you how to remove the master cylinder with minimal spillage, how to install the tank and bench bleed a new master cylinder, and how to reinstall it with minimal brake fluid spillage while protecting your car's paint. 

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$16.99

1962 to 1979 Power Sunroof Roof Panel Repair, Lubrication and Installation - On Demand Video

Part 4 of my Early Broken Power Sunroof Series - a multi-part series to repair non-functioning power sunroofs from 1962 to 1980 all models

Also covers 1980 W116 sedans. In this 20-minute instructional video, Kent will walk you through the steps of getting the steel sunroof panel installed properly back into the car's roof. The first step will require cleaning, inspection, and possible replacement of the plastic slides.

$151.25

OM616 OM617 Non-Turbo Diesel Front Crank Seal Replacement Combination Kit

Save $20! For 1968 to 1983 NON-TURBO 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 1968 to 1983 with FREE PDF and VIDEO Instructions + 2 Pullers as shown.

Includes Kent's four detailed videos on every aspect of this job! This is our combination kit for DIY installation of a new front crank seal in an OM 616 four-cylinder and OM617 five-cylinder NON-turbo diesel engine. The price if purchased individually is $174.00.

$8.90

Fuel Hose Special External Coil Wire to Prevent Kinking and Chaffing

Can be cut to 4 to 5 smaller lengths and stretched for various applications on 7mm, 7.5mm and some 8mm internal diameter fuel hose.

This can do amazing things for your new fuel hose installaton on your old Benz engine. Watch the video to learn more. Sold individually in approximately 6 inch lengths.

$38.75

1977 to 1983 280E 280CE 280TE 280SE 280SL Fuel Injector Seal Replacement Kit

Seals only as shown. Complete kit with injectors available below:

If you are removing and replacing your M110 fuel injectors these are the seals you should have on hand. Always replace the rubber seals. I know it is possible to reuse the plastic sleeves but many times they are brittle and will be damaged upon removal.

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$4.99

How to Test Your Fuel Accumulator - ON DEMAND VIDEO

Has your rear-mounted fuel accumulator failed on your 1976 to 1993 K-Jetronic or KE-Jetronic fuel system

In this 9 minute instructional video, Kent will explain how to test your fuel accumulator to determine whether or not it has failed internally. A failed accumulator will make your engine hard to start when hot.

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$6.99

1961 to 1985 Diesel Engine Pre-chamber Removal - ON DEMAND VIDEO

The correct special tools are required to do this job without damage.

In this 14 minute instructional video, Kent will share with you the tools you will need along with some tips and tricks that will help you successfully remove a prechamber from the cylinder head. This can be done with the head on or off the engine.

$16.75

W116, R107, W123 and W126 Tail and Running Light Bulb Assortment

Fits almost all models from 1973 to 1991. Assortment of 14 bulbs. Name brand Hella, Osram, or Phillips bulbs

Assortment includes 6 single-element brake and turn signal bulbs, 4 dual-element bulbs for the front marker lights, and 4 small tail light bulbs. Good idea to carry this assortment in the trunk of your car. 

$154.00

OM617 Turbo Diesel Engine Front Crank Seal Replacement COMBINATON Kit

Save $20! Includes the seal install kit plus the two pullers you will need to complete this job successfully. For all 5-cylinder turbo engines 1978 to 1985

Includes Kent's four detailed videos on every aspect of this job! This is our combination kit for DIY installation of a new front crank seal in an OM617 turbo diesel engine. Price if purchased individually is $174.00.

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$9.99

How to "Jump" the K-jet Fuel Pump Relay During System Pressure Testing - On Demand Video

Kent will explain why you need to jump the relay and demonstrate the unique long and switchable jumper lead set-up he designed

In this 10 minute instructional video Kent will explain why you want to "jump" your K-jet fuel pump relay, how to do it, how to find the location in you car, and why he prefers to have a long "switchable" jumper.

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$14.99

K-jet Warm Up Regulator Modification: External Pressure Adjustment - On Demand Video

Kent will demonstrate how to drill and tap the cold start adjustment pin so you can adjust it without having to take WUR apart again and again.

This xx minute video will take you step by step through the process of modifying your warm up regulator so you will be able to easily make adjustments to your cold start control pressure.

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