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We know you will be very happy with the quality of these plastic headlight surrounds!
These are rare and very collectible for the performance enthusiast. Each book contains the following: IIS
Here are the titles, dates of printing, and total pages in each of these four factory training booklets. IIS
Failure can cause cabin heat to drop off when the car runs at idle. Easy to check by removing the wiring plug and applying 12v power to determine if it is running.
Originally this was a two-book set. The larger book covered all things related to the 190 Ponton. Most mechanical components were the same between the sedans and the SL. The supplement manual covers those things related specifically to the SL - body, top, twin carbs, etc.
It seems like you never needed a 16mm or 18mm wrench or socket until 1996. After the intro of the W210 things changed. This set of 3 quality U.S. made tools consists of an 18mm stubby combo, an 18mm deep 3/8 drive socket, and a 16mm short 3/8 drive socket.
These were removed from a W115 240D. The holes in the power window models are in the same location so this is a direct bolt it. You must cut small round holes in your door panels for the window cranks. All regulators are in good condition.
New LEFT side rear door seal for sedans only. Excellent quality aftermarket part with a good fit. If you need instructions, please look below to see the special tools that come with them.
This fits a number of lmid 1960s to early 1970s models with automatic transmission. 250SL 280SL 250S 250SE 280S 280SE 280SE 300SEL. Check under the front of your car to make sure this matches what you have before ordering.
Flushes Out Old Grease and Repacks Bearings with Less Mess. This Handy Packer works on bearings up to 3 1/2" O.D.
Excellent quality zinc plated hose clamps as shown. These can be tighten with a straight blade screw driver or a 7mm socket or nut driver.
Kent is a firm believer in using these strong magnets inside a transmission pan to help extend its useful life.
They should be placed toward the rear of the pan as shown in the picture below.
This the exact puller you will receive. Handy for small jobs.
For ALL 2003 to 2010 7-Speed automatic transmissions( early 722.9 WITHOUT option code A89 indicating reduced friction). These are the 7G transmissions that use the red fluid with the shallower transmission pan. This is a complete kit for your transmission 40K service, not including the fluid.
If you own, plan to own, and want to enjoy driving your old CIS fuel-injected Mercedes, Kent highly recommends you learn to do a full fuel system flow and pressure test.
2FREE limp-home troubleshooting video included! Be forewarned! It is not as easy as it looks on some YouTube videos to remove a valve body and conductor plate from an early 722.9 transmission.
One very minor weakness on the W123 is the glove box door. This is because 2 of the key stress points built into the door are made of plastic. One would be the pin holding the latching mechanism ( Kent already has a repair kit for that - see related products.
Have you ever had to drive to the local hardware store to find a small o-ring? How much did that cost you in time and fuel? These are all small metric sizes. In the picture below, you can see the included sizes.
This can replace that old, hardened, and worn-out seal at the bottom of your V8 air filter housing to prevent dirt and dust from entering your. Check yours soon to see how tight it fits on top of the fuel distributor.
This critical coolant hose hardly ever gets changed, and when it ruptures, you could experience a catastrophic engine failure. The chief reason is that it is almost impossible to see and inspect.
Even many old-time Mercedes diesel "experts" are surprised about this part. It is so unknown that it never gets replaced in the oil filter housing, meaning that almost all of them are no longer working today. Watch the video below, and Kent will explain its location and function.
Set of upper and lower main radiator hoses as shown.
If your engine is taking too long to heat up or is constantly running "hot" it is probably time to replace the thermostat. Kent explains in the video below some other parts you should consider replacing at the same time.
New water pump and gasket as shown. Plan to change the short hose and thermostat at the same time. Inspect v-belts and change if cracked.
The bearing in this pulley wears out at 80,000 to 120,000 miles and can cause rumbling sounds while the engine is running. A good time to plan to replace or at least inspect this is when you change the V-belts.
Gaskets only here. If you need instructions or other parts related to valve cover removal please see related products below.
If you have one belt that is going bad, replace them all simultaneously. You don't want to have to do this job again in the near future.
Many of these, especially along the bottom of the hard are hard and brittle and will break when removing the panel. Tilt and twist to remove and install in the holde. Sold in a bag of 24.
Almost every early SL Kent comes across needs new front wheel bearings. These get so neglected and hardly ever replaced. We are offering a very high quality kit as shown above that will include free grease for your new wheel bearings.
Watch the video below to understand what this kit can do. Kent used it on his 6.3, which had sat outside and had not run in 18 years. The 6.3 injection pump is rare, to say the least, and can be very expensive to overhaul. Treat it with great care!
If you own an older Mercedes sedan or wagon, it is a very good idea to remove all four door panels, repair components, clean drains, and, most importantly, lubricate all moving parts, as Kent explains in numerous YouTube videos.
SAVE BIG! These critical front suspension parts will restore the factory road feel on your old 123. Watch the video as Kent will explain what they are, where they do, and what is involved in replacing them.
This kit contains the following new parts:
Kent has been working on this for a few years now. You know how much he likes lubrication. He wanted a deep, penetrating, and longer-lasting lube than what he was able to find on the market - and he has tried dozens.
Even Kent is amazed at how well this works and especially how he discovered it. It is a mix of two components (chemicals) that are super slippery and create a deep shine "new look" on old plastic and rubber trim parts. The included four oz.
Reads English on one side and German on the other.
Inspect for adjustment and tension. If you disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage and there is no spring back pressure then the cable is broken.
New o-ring seal installed.
These transmission pans get "out of shape" due to over-torquing the bolts. That crushes the stops (see below), and when that happens, it is very hard to get the pan seal not to leak. Your best option if you are doing a transmission service is to replace the pan.
This high pressure hose is a common leak area on the 126 gasoline V8 models. If you see oil drips just aft of your power steering pump it is probably this hose.
When pressure testing your KE-jetronic fuel injection, you may find you need a really thin wrench to install the small fitting on the right side bottom of the fuel distributor.
This accumulator was unique in the mid to late 1970s. It was used on all 6.9s but only some 450 V8 models. That is why you MUST know which type you have BEFORE ordering. You can clearly see the two threaded holes coming into the front of the accumulator housing.
Also works on 380SL and 560SL transmissions. Before you think you can easily remove the Bowden cable from the transmission, watch the video below.
As a safety preventative measure, replace this hose if it shows signs of hardening or cracking. This hose is under 90 psi; if it cracks and spews fuel, you can have an instant engine fire.
These transmissions are now 40+ years old, and with age comes hardened o-rings and seals, leading to what I call "pesky" leaks.
This Introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with the Registration year 1976 Passenger Cars. This covers changes and new developments, it does not cover all repair information on the included chassis. 87 Pages
This Introduction manual is intended to familiarize technical personnel with the Registration year 1974 Passenger Cars. This covers changes and new developments, it does not cover all repair information on the included chassis.
This introduction into service for the year 1973 introduces the W 116 Models: 450 SE (116.032) & 450 SEL (116.033). Manual Contents: General Description of vehicle components, Assembly, inspection and adjusting procedures, Testing and Tuning Data, Maintenance instructions, tools and Equipment
Kent and others have seen valve cover leaks return within a few years after resealing. Some feel this may be a design flaw, but I contend the job was never done right in the first place. Let Kent explain why the leaks come back...
I know that many, including some coil-over sellers, recommend just leaving the original pump and hoses in place and plugging them where they attach to the four struts, but I can almost guarantee you will have problems in the future, either with a noisy failing pump, leaking hydraulics, or a possi
They can often be reused if you carefully cut the hardened rubber away from the coupling. If you prefer new here you go. Three are included here and that is the total used on your V6 or V8 engine up through 2006.
Depending on the age and mileage of your V6 or V8 engine, this part may or may not need to be changed when you replace the breather hoses. You can check before ordering. If the part is still soft and rubbery, then it most likely can be reused.