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The M116 and M117 V8's survived production for over 20 years (1970 to 1991), so now these engines are all 30 to 50 years old. The rear fuel delivery system is an important part of these engines and it is often neglected even by professional mechanics. PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS mercedessource Tech help - Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them The common problem is listed and the reference word or words for the part to fix it are listed as a solution.Using our website search box for both tech help and products, enter the words of the solution. This will take you directly to the resources we offer to help you fix the problem. READ AND CLEAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES: 1988 TO 1995 mercedessource Product - Learning how to do this yourself could save you hundreds of dollars $$$$$ If you have a Mercedes of this era equipped with an impulse code reader you will find a little numbered black box similar to the one in the pictured here in your engine compartment. It is located over by the battery and may have a black cover on it that can be lifted off. THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DIESEL ENGINE TAKING TOO LONG TO START IN THE MORNING mercedessource Tech help - If you know your glow plugs are working properly it could be a fuel pressure issue The problem goes something like this (on a 1969 to 1985 diesel). Your engine normally starts just find when hot or when it has only sat for a few hours. But after sitting overnight, you find you have to crank and crank until the engine fires. It may even start and then quit once or DIAGNOSING DIESEL ENGINE KNOCKING NOISES mercedessource Tech help - Diesel Purge can help you isolate the noise Internal engine noises can be very difficult to diagnose. A diesel engine can ping, cling, clang and bang, and all the time you are wondering just what is acceptable and what is not. Some knocking noises are normal and should be of no concern at all, while other deep noises can be a sure sign of impending doom. 102 103 104 GAS ENGINE DIFFICULT OR SLOW TO START mercedessource Tech help - Begin with the "back end" fuel delivery system first. For many owners of 1984 to 1995 102 (4 cyl gas) 103 (6 cyl gas singe cam) and 104 engined Mercedes (6 cyl gas twin cam), clean starts are becoming a fading memory. By “clean start” I mean the engine starts quickly, stays running, and drops down to a consistent and smooth idle.MERCEDESSOURCE.COM
The M116 and M117 V8's survived production for over 20 years (1970 to 1991), so now these engines are all 30 to 50 years old. The rear fuel delivery system is an important part of these engines and it is often neglected even by professional mechanics. PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS mercedessource Tech help - Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them The common problem is listed and the reference word or words for the part to fix it are listed as a solution.Using our website search box for both tech help and products, enter the words of the solution. This will take you directly to the resources we offer to help you fix the problem. READ AND CLEAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES: 1988 TO 1995 mercedessource Product - Learning how to do this yourself could save you hundreds of dollars $$$$$ If you have a Mercedes of this era equipped with an impulse code reader you will find a little numbered black box similar to the one in the pictured here in your engine compartment. It is located over by the battery and may have a black cover on it that can be lifted off. THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DIESEL ENGINE TAKING TOO LONG TO START IN THE MORNING mercedessource Tech help - If you know your glow plugs are working properly it could be a fuel pressure issue The problem goes something like this (on a 1969 to 1985 diesel). Your engine normally starts just find when hot or when it has only sat for a few hours. But after sitting overnight, you find you have to crank and crank until the engine fires. It may even start and then quit once or DIAGNOSING DIESEL ENGINE KNOCKING NOISES mercedessource Tech help - Diesel Purge can help you isolate the noise Internal engine noises can be very difficult to diagnose. A diesel engine can ping, cling, clang and bang, and all the time you are wondering just what is acceptable and what is not. Some knocking noises are normal and should be of no concern at all, while other deep noises can be a sure sign of impending doom. 102 103 104 GAS ENGINE DIFFICULT OR SLOW TO START mercedessource Tech help - Begin with the "back end" fuel delivery system first. For many owners of 1984 to 1995 102 (4 cyl gas) 103 (6 cyl gas singe cam) and 104 engined Mercedes (6 cyl gas twin cam), clean starts are becoming a fading memory. By “clean start” I mean the engine starts quickly, stays running, and drops down to a consistent and smooth idle. WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos )USER ACCOUNT
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EARLY 6 CYLINDER POINTS TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONVERSION mercedessource Product - Best upgrade for 220SE, 220S, 230, 250S, 280S, 250SE, 280SE, 280SEL, 230SL, 250SL, 280SL We believe that installing this Electronic Ignition in your pre-1973 Mercedes Benz 6 CYLINDER ENGINE is absolutely the best upgrade you can make to your old classic. Elimination of the contact breaker points is the key to this modification. In its place, there is an optical trigger DIESEL ENGINE SMOKE AND LACK OF POWER PROBLEMS mercedessource Tech help - Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them Part 2 of 5 The common problem is listed and the reference word or words for the part to fix it are listed as a solution.Using our website search box for both tech help and products, enter the words of the solution. This will take you directly to the resources we offer to help you fix the problem. BEST OLDER MERCEDES DIESEL TO DRIVE? mercedessource Tech help - Kent shares three of his favorites Most older Mercedes enthusiasts have their opinion on which chassis or model is the best. Two very high on most lists are the W123 chassis 240D and the 1982 to 1985 turbo diesel 123 models. There are others as well. When it comes down to it the choice may have more to do with the condition of the car rather than the specific model. REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair!SHOPPING CART
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mercedessource Product - This part is often overlooked - not hard to replace - but if not done right could end up expensive and very frustrating In this video, I will go over the procedure of removing and replacing the level control valve in your older Mercedes with Airmatic suspension. The work here will be ALLOY WHEEL PAINT RESTORATION KIT Can be successfully applied to all Mercedes Alloy (non chrome) Silver Wheels from 1970 to 1995. 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 201, 126and 124 chassis.
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specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you!USER ACCOUNT
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MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
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specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you!USER ACCOUNT
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MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
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DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS mercedessource Tech help - Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them The common problem is listed and the reference word or words for the part to fix it are listed as a solution.Using our website search box for both tech help and products, enter the words of the solution. This will take you directly to the resources we offer to help you fix the problem. We also list 1968 TO 1995 MOST MODELS FUSE BOX ULTIMATE SERVICE KIT mercedessource Product - Fuses, supplies, tools and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition. So you think the fuses in your old Mercedes fuse box are fine and have no need for service. Sometimes fuses may look ok at first glance, but if you are having some unexplained and/or intermittent electrical problems, then you might want to take a SUNROOF SERVICE "OR" REPAIR Many owners forget that sunroofs need to be serviced. If neglected there is a price to pay. The NUMBER ONE cause of sunroof failure is lack of lubrication! When a sunroof can not slide easily on the tracks due to dried out lubricant and dirty slides, it puts a heavy strain on the drive mechanism. This leads to tilt arm, motor drive and cablefailures.
READ AND CLEAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES: 1988 TO 1995 mercedessource Product - Learning how to do this yourself could save you hundreds of dollars $$$$$$$$$ If you have a Mercedes of this era equipped with an impulse code reader you will find a little numbered black box similar to the one in the pictured here in your engine compartment. It is located over by the battery and may have a black cover on it that can be lifted off. This is referred to REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! ALLOY WHEEL PAINT RESTORATION KIT Can be successfully applied to all Mercedes Alloy (non chrome) Silver Wheels from 1970 to 1995. 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 201, 126and 124 chassis.
FINDING INTERIOR COLOR CODES mercedessource Tech help - Location of the three digit numerical code and translation here Code numbers can be found in the original delivery book or tag delivered with the car. If that is lost look for the numbers on the embossed plate located on the front core support under the hood. This is a typical plate (as found on a 2000 E430). Look closely here for the two three digit numbers on the EARLY 107 AND ALL 116 CHASSIS DRIVELINE CENTER SUPPORT mercedessource Product - For 1973 to 1985 280S 280SE 300SD 350SE 450SE 450SEL 450SL 450SLC 380SL 380SLC 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. TROUBLESHOOTING DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATING mercedessource Tech help - It could be a number of things causing the problem. Follow Kent's video series If your diesel engine is showing signs of overheating, don't panic until you do some detective work. There could be a number of reasons why your gauge is "running hot." It could be something as simple as a faulty sending unit or thermostat.MERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it isUSER ACCOUNT
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WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (ifMERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it isUSER ACCOUNT
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WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (if MANUALS | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Manuals. We have three types of Instruction Manuals that Kent Bergsma has produced to help you repair and maintain your Mercedes. Each of the different types are described below with direct links to view a list of all subjects covered in each type. We also have a rotating selection of used Factory Service and Parts Manuals and ownershandbooks.
COMMON MERCEDES PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Featured Problems & Solutions. Engine Problem: Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure. Plastic guide rails and oiler clips can fail leading to major engine damage. When Mercedes introduced their small 3.5 liter V8 in 1970 it was hailed as a technological breakthrough in automotive engine design. That same basic design was produced for overCUSTOMER SUPPORT
Customer Support. In order to provide the best and quickest service possible, we do all our business electronically via web and email contact. Time prevents us from fielding questions or taking orders by phone. Our contact emails are routed to the person who is best suited to assist you quickly. BEST OLDER MERCEDES DIESEL TO DRIVE? mercedessource Tech help - Kent shares three of his favorites Most older Mercedes enthusiasts have their opinion on which chassis or model is the best. Two very high on most lists are the W123 chassis 240D and the 1982 to 1985 turbo diesel 123 models. There are others as well. When it comes down to it the choice may have more to do with the condition of the car rather than the specific model. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantlySHOPPING CART
Diagnose your problem. Find the solution. Learn how to fix it yourself. Follow Us: © Mercedessource.com all rights reserved 2000 - 2021. Mercedessource is NOT 1983 240D RUST FREE SEDAN FOR SALE WITH FANTASTIC ENGINE mercedessource Product - The last of the U.S. 240Ds and becoming very desirable. "Blueberry" has great potential. Kent has no time to finish the restoration. This 240D sedan has 230,000 original miles but its replacement engine (installed about 8 years ago) only has an estimated 70,000 miles on it. This is one of the strongest and healthiest 4 cylinder diesel engines that Kent has ever seen. DO IT YOURSELF PERMANENT RUST REPAIR WITHOUT WELDING BY mercedessource Product - PRINTED AND BOUND REPAIR MANUAL -- NO PAINT INCLUDED!!!!! Applies to all Mercedes: Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109 DIAGNOSING DIESEL ENGINE KNOCKING NOISES mercedessource Tech help - Diesel Purge can help you isolate the noise Internal engine noises can be very difficult to diagnose. A diesel engine can ping, cling, clang and bang, and all the time you are wondering just what is acceptable and what is not. Some knocking noises are normal and should be of no concern at all, while other deep noises can be a sure sign of impending doom. EARLY 107 AND ALL 116 CHASSIS DRIVELINE CENTER SUPPORT mercedessource Product - For 1973 to 1985 280S 280SE 300SD 350SE 450SE 450SEL 450SL 450SLC 380SL 380SLC 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.MERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos )USER ACCOUNT
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Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (ifMERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it isUSER ACCOUNT
NOTE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Due to the high volume of technical questions we receive daily we are only able offer technical assistanceto our customers.
WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COMYOUTUBE MERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE STOREMERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE KENTMERCEDESSOURCE WAMERCEDESSOURCE300D
Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (if MANUALS | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM Manuals. We have three types of Instruction Manuals that Kent Bergsma has produced to help you repair and maintain your Mercedes. Each of the different types are described below with direct links to view a list of all subjects covered in each type. We also have a rotating selection of used Factory Service and Parts Manuals and ownershandbooks.
COMMON MERCEDES PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Featured Problems & Solutions. Engine Problem: Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure. Plastic guide rails and oiler clips can fail leading to major engine damage. When Mercedes introduced their small 3.5 liter V8 in 1970 it was hailed as a technological breakthrough in automotive engine design. That same basic design was produced for overCUSTOMER SUPPORT
Customer Support. In order to provide the best and quickest service possible, we do all our business electronically via web and email contact. Time prevents us from fielding questions or taking orders by phone. Our contact emails are routed to the person who is best suited to assist you quickly. BEST OLDER MERCEDES DIESEL TO DRIVE? mercedessource Tech help - Kent shares three of his favorites Most older Mercedes enthusiasts have their opinion on which chassis or model is the best. Two very high on most lists are the W123 chassis 240D and the 1982 to 1985 turbo diesel 123 models. There are others as well. When it comes down to it the choice may have more to do with the condition of the car rather than the specific model. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantlySHOPPING CART
Diagnose your problem. Find the solution. Learn how to fix it yourself. Follow Us: © Mercedessource.com all rights reserved 2000 - 2021. Mercedessource is NOT 1983 240D RUST FREE SEDAN FOR SALE WITH FANTASTIC ENGINE mercedessource Product - The last of the U.S. 240Ds and becoming very desirable. "Blueberry" has great potential. Kent has no time to finish the restoration. This 240D sedan has 230,000 original miles but its replacement engine (installed about 8 years ago) only has an estimated 70,000 miles on it. This is one of the strongest and healthiest 4 cylinder diesel engines that Kent has ever seen. DO IT YOURSELF PERMANENT RUST REPAIR WITHOUT WELDING BY mercedessource Product - PRINTED AND BOUND REPAIR MANUAL -- NO PAINT INCLUDED!!!!! Applies to all Mercedes: Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109 DIAGNOSING DIESEL ENGINE KNOCKING NOISES mercedessource Tech help - Diesel Purge can help you isolate the noise Internal engine noises can be very difficult to diagnose. A diesel engine can ping, cling, clang and bang, and all the time you are wondering just what is acceptable and what is not. Some knocking noises are normal and should be of no concern at all, while other deep noises can be a sure sign of impending doom. EARLY 107 AND ALL 116 CHASSIS DRIVELINE CENTER SUPPORT mercedessource Product - For 1973 to 1985 280S 280SE 300SD 350SE 450SE 450SEL 450SL 450SLC 380SL 380SLC 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.MERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COMYOUTUBE MERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE STOREMERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE KENTMERCEDESSOURCE WAMERCEDESSOURCE300D
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THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. BEST OLDER MERCEDES DIESEL TO DRIVE? mercedessource Tech help - Kent shares three of his favorites Most older Mercedes enthusiasts have their opinion on which chassis or model is the best. Two very high on most lists are the W123 chassis 240D and the 1982 to 1985 turbo diesel 123 models. There are others as well. When it comes down to it the choice may have more to do with the condition of the car rather than the specific model. EARLY 6 CYLINDER POINTS TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONVERSION mercedessource Product - Best upgrade for 220SE, 220S, 230, 250S, 280S, 250SE, 280SE, 280SEL, 230SL, 250SL, 280SL We believe that installing this Electronic Ignition in your pre-1973 Mercedes Benz 6 CYLINDER ENGINE is absolutely the best upgrade you can make to your old classic. Elimination of the contact breaker points is the key to this modification. In its place, there is an optical trigger EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (ifMERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it is HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COMYOUTUBE MERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE STOREMERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE KENTMERCEDESSOURCE WAMERCEDESSOURCE300D
Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you!USER ACCOUNT
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THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. BEST OLDER MERCEDES DIESEL TO DRIVE? mercedessource Tech help - Kent shares three of his favorites Most older Mercedes enthusiasts have their opinion on which chassis or model is the best. Two very high on most lists are the W123 chassis 240D and the 1982 to 1985 turbo diesel 123 models. There are others as well. When it comes down to it the choice may have more to do with the condition of the car rather than the specific model. EARLY 6 CYLINDER POINTS TO ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONVERSION mercedessource Product - Best upgrade for 220SE, 220S, 230, 250S, 280S, 250SE, 280SE, 280SEL, 230SL, 250SL, 280SL We believe that installing this Electronic Ignition in your pre-1973 Mercedes Benz 6 CYLINDER ENGINE is absolutely the best upgrade you can make to your old classic. Elimination of the contact breaker points is the key to this modification. In its place, there is an optical trigger EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (ifUSER ACCOUNT
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DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS mercedessource Tech help - Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them The common problem is listed and the reference word or words for the part to fix it are listed as a solution.Using our website search box for both tech help and products, enter the words of the solution. This will take you directly to the resources we offer to help you fix the problem. We also list SUNROOF SERVICE "OR" REPAIR Many owners forget that sunroofs need to be serviced. If neglected there is a price to pay. The NUMBER ONE cause of sunroof failure is lack of lubrication! When a sunroof can not slide easily on the tracks due to dried out lubricant and dirty slides, it puts a heavy strain on the drive mechanism. This leads to tilt arm, motor drive and cablefailures.
1968 TO 1995 MOST MODELS FUSE BOX ULTIMATE SERVICE KIT mercedessource Product - Fuses, supplies, tools and video instructions (below) to restore most older fuse boxes to better than original condition. So you think the fuses in your old Mercedes fuse box are fine and have no need for service. Sometimes fuses may look ok at first glance, but if you are having some unexplained and/or intermittent electrical problems, then you might want to take a ALLOY WHEEL PAINT RESTORATION KIT Can be successfully applied to all Mercedes Alloy (non chrome) Silver Wheels from 1970 to 1995. 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 201, 126and 124 chassis.
REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! FINDING INTERIOR COLOR CODES mercedessource Tech help - Location of the three digit numerical code and translation here Code numbers can be found in the original delivery book or tag delivered with the car. If that is lost look for the numbers on the embossed plate located on the front core support under the hood. This is a typical plate (as found on a 2000 E430). Look closely here for the two three digit numbers on the TROUBLESHOOTING DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATING mercedessource Tech help - It could be a number of things causing the problem. Follow Kent's video series If your diesel engine is showing signs of overheating, don't panic until you do some detective work. There could be a number of reasons why your gauge is "running hot." It could be something as simple as a faulty sending unit or thermostat. DIESEL ENGINE TAKING TOO LONG TO START IN THE MORNING mercedessource Tech help - If you know your glow plugs are working properly it could be a fuel pressure issue The problem goes something like this (on a 1969 to 1985 diesel). Your engine normally starts just find when hot or when it has only sat for a few hours. But after sitting overnight, you find you have to crank and crank until the engine fires. It may even start and then quit once or IS IT POSSIBLE TO ADD TURBO TO 79 300D NON-TURBO turbo. No,never gas or diesel add a turbo.The engine has to be built for one.To many young kids destroy perfect engines trying to run races.Enjoy the mileage andMERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it isUSER ACCOUNT
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Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (ifMERCEDESSOURCE.COM
specialty repair kits, tools and repair information. that will help you repair your older Benz yourself. Our primary focus is providing solutions to the most common technical problems that owners face on the early 1960's up through the early 2000's. These include the W110 W111 W113 W108 W109 W114 W115 R107 W116 W123 W126 W201 W124 R129 W140 PRODUCTS FOR MERCEDES 1958-1993 Featured Products. $1.95. 617 Turbo Diesel Transmission Bowden Cable O-ring Seal. For 1981 to 1985 Turbo Diesel 300D 300TD 300CD and 300SD. Genuine Mercedes special Oring seal for the bowden cable housing where it connects to the right side of the automatic transmission. This is a common leak area and you may be fooled into thinking it isUSER ACCOUNT
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WELCOME TO THE "NEW" MERCEDESSOURCE Welcome to the "New" MercedesSource. When we built our new website in 2013 we had 5 primary objectives: Easier website navigation through both tech help and products pages. A faster way for visitors to find solutions to their technical problems. Checkout to quickly deliver paid digital content to the customer ( PDF and On Demand Videos ) HISTORY | MERCEDESSOURCE.COMYOUTUBE MERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE STOREMERCEDESSOURCEMERCEDESSOURCE KENTMERCEDESSOURCE WAMERCEDESSOURCE300D
Bush Flying In The Most Remote and Primitive Place on Earth by Kent Bergsma For the FIRST time, Kent shares one of his flying experiences from the early 1970's while flying in the rugged Eastern Highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. This was formerly Dutch New Guinea and is now called Papua. A jungle pilot story that will surprise you! MIRACLE RUST REPAIR FOR YOUR OLD MERCEDES mercedessource Tech help - Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles. Welcome to Our Miracle Rust Cure Products.From years of working on many different makes of rusty old cars we have developed some unique tips and techniques that can stop this menace for good. We have chosen only the best products to put onour website.
THROTTLE LINKAGE BALL SOCKET SERVICE KIT WITH MODIFIED mercedessource Product - Works on both gas and diesel engine ball socket throttle linkages from the 1950s to the mid 1990's Keeping your throttle linkage ball sockets and pivot points lubricated extends the life of the parts and maintains top performance for the engine as well as some of the later transmissions. DOES YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY NEED REPLACING mercedessource Tech help - Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission! The following are key signs your transmission may be in trouble. Burnt smelling transmission fluid (dark in color) Fine metallic particles in the bottom of the oil pan Delay in shifting out of park. More than 1 second to engage in reverse or drive Won't shift into higher gears or does so reluctantly REMOVING ROUNDED OUT OR DAMAGED HEX HEAD BOLTS mercedessource Tech help - Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off Mercedes Benz used a number of hex head (Allen) bolts on their passenger cars, particularly in and around the engines. If you work on Mercedes for very long you will eventually be faced with the dreaded hex head bolt that will not come out. It usually happens on the last one you are removing when doing a repair! EARLY 123 240D 4 CYLINDER DIESEL FAST PENCIL GLOW PLUG mercedessource Product - For 240 1977 to 1979 with series glow plugs. If you own an early 123 4 cylinder diesel then this is a must have diesel engine kit! This glow plug upgrade will do three things that will put a smile on your face: 1. Your engine will start faster and cold idle smoother. 2. Your glow plugs will last longer. 3. If you should burn out one or two glow plugs your engine (if MANUALS | MERCEDESSOURCE.COM We have three types of Instruction Manuals that Kent Bergsma has produced to help you repair and maintain your Mercedes. Each of the different types are described below with direct links to view a list of all subjects covered in each type. COMMON MERCEDES PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Applicable to all 126 sedans and coupes from 1981 to 1991. This includes the 380SE 380SEL 380SEC 300SD 500SEL 500SEC 300SDL 420SEL 560SEL 300SE 300SEL and 350SD.Front and rear suspension overhaul is almost always left until one has fixed everything else on the car.CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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NOT ALL W123 300D TURBO DIESELS ARE CREATED EQUAL SOMETIMES YOU FIND ONE THAT HAS THAT SPECIAL "FEEL." MEET BUBBLES This is a very special 300D turbo diesel sedan. It was named "Bubbles" by the previous owner because she felt the color looked like the color of champagne. Rather than try to tell you all about this car, I am going to have you watch a number of videos below. The first video will explain how we came to be owners of this pretty W123.Read More >
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MEET BRUNO AND SACCO YOU WILL HAVE TO AGREE THIS IS QUITE THE PAIR! You are looking at examples of two of my favorite car designs of all time. I named them after the legendary Mercedes Benz designer Bruno Sacco. I personally consider this man one of the best automotive designers of all time. He shaped the face of Mercedes Cars during the1980s and 1990s.
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FAILING R107, W116 AND W126 V8 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS DON'T THINK YOURS IS OK. GET UNDER THE REAR AND VISUALLY INSPECT IT. The M116 and M117 V8's survived production for over 20 years (1970 to 1991), so now these engines are all 30 to 50 years old. The rear fuel delivery system is an important part of these engines and it is often neglected even by professional mechanics. Recently I have seen two cars that had their fuel pumps replaced professionally, but the old fuel hoses were not changed!Read More >
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INJECTOR NOZZLES BACK IN STOCK FROM MONARK DIESEL IN GERMANY!!! MONARK HAS PARTNERED WITH PE AUTOMOTIVEMonark has just partnered with PE Automotive and the nozzle production has started back up at the factory in Hamburg!!! We are thrilled to be able to offer the Monark brand nozzles once again for our Mercedes Customers!!!
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DOING A ROLLING RESTORATION TO KEEP THE MOTIVATION HIGH FOLLOW ALONG AS KENT DOES JUST THAT ON HIS 1983 R107 380SL So you want to pick up and restore an old Benz - maybe even a classic SL convertible? I have a recommendation. Bring home a running and rolling restoration project. Do NOT bring home a project car that is not running, needs a repaint, and shows severe signs of neglect.Read More >
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