Body and Exterior Trim Fixing the Tilting Sunroof A true challenge - but you can do it with the right knowledge.
Body and Exterior Trim Filling a Dent with Minimal Effort Put the body filler on in two phases and manage the time when you grate and sand it
Body and Exterior Trim Finding Interior Color Codes Location of the three digit numerical code and translation here
Body and Exterior Trim Priming a Repaired Dent on a Budget You don't have to use expensive spray equipment or 2 part expensive primer
Body and Exterior Trim Buying a Newer Used Mercedes Loaded with Computers It is not as scary as you would think and the deals out there are amazing
Body and Exterior Trim What is the Best Older Mercedes Benz to Buy? Kent believes there is no one correct answer. Just too many options...lol
Body and Exterior Trim What to Do With Small Hidden Rust Spots? If caught early enough they can be easily fix permanently with Miracle Paint
Body and Exterior Trim Getting Your Car to REALLY Shine There is one amazing product Kent recently found that polishes it all!
Body and Exterior Trim How to Protect Your Car's Paint When Working on the Engine? Nothing is better than a good thick fender cover
Body and Exterior Trim Avoiding Expensive Mistakes Buying a Used Mercedes Benz The best way to save money is to buy the right car in the first place
Body and Exterior Trim Getting the Windshield Washer Nozzle Sprayer to Work Properly It is simple to clean out the hole and adjust it with the right "tool."
Body and Exterior Trim Preventing Pre-mature Failure of Key Mechanical Components Anyone want to guess what the secret is???
Body and Exterior Trim How to Get a Deep Shine on Older Faded Paint In most cases it is a two step process - especially if your paint is faded.
Body and Exterior Trim Best Way to Jack up and Support the Front End W124 Chassis procedure shown here but applies to many models
Body and Exterior Trim How to Get a Benz to REALLY Shine Kent recently discovered one product that shines above all the rest
Body and Exterior Trim Door Latch / Catch Failure Failure is almost always caused by corrosion due to high moisture environment and lack of lubrication
Body and Exterior Trim Stopping and Detailing the Surface Rust Under a Car You can do this in your own driveway with minimal tools and experience
Body and Exterior Trim How to Straighten Major Body Damage Enough to Get it on the Road Depending on where the damage is you can do amazing things with jacks and hammers.
Body and Exterior Trim What is Causing Excessive Moisture in My Trunk It could be coming from a number of places for a number of reasons
Body and Exterior Trim Where to Start Your Restoration? Start with something you can do yourself that is not super difficult and gives dramatic results.
Body and Exterior Trim Adjusting the Power Tilting Sunroof This covers most models with electric sunroofs from 1986 to 1995
Fuel Delivery Testing Diesel Fuel Injectors for Peak Performance You will need a bench mount pressure release tester to do this yourself.
Fuel Delivery 1986 to 1993 Diesel Engine Fuel Heater Leaking in Engine Compartment This is a very common problem on the 602 and 603 diesel engines
Fuel Delivery Diagnosing Diesel Engine Fuel Injectors How do you know if they are bad? If they have not been recently rebuilt they probably are!!!
Fuel Delivery Banjo Fitting Care and Maintenance Fuel Line and Transmission Cooler Line Leak Prevention
Fuel Delivery How to Be Assured of a Quality Diesel Mechanical Fuel Injector You need to look no further than the precision nozzles produced by Monark of Germany
Fuel Delivery How Can You Tell if There is Algae in Your Diesel Fuel Tank? Here are some ways to inspect for and prevent algae growth
Fuel Delivery Using Diesel Purge: The Best Medicine for a Sick Diesel Engine Learn how this works so well and how you can do it yourself
Fuel Delivery Gasoline Fuel Smell in the Engine Compartment Find the source and fix immediately to avoid an engine fire!
Interior Detailing Your Mercedes for Professional Results with Less Effort Using the right methods and products are the key to the amazing results
Interior Ridding Your Interior of Ugly Spots and Stains The key is in using the right products and techniques. Let Kent show you how.
Interior Adequate Lighting When Working Inside Your Car Indoor lighting can be difficult. Kent has recently found the ultimate solution.
Interior How to Fix Worn Color on Leather Seats Get the right products and make a lasting repair yourself
Interior Front Window Stuck in the Closed Position How to get the regulator out the door when this happens
Electrical Troubleshooting an Electrical Problem Unknown battery drain, electrical shorts, blown fuses - these can be difficult to isolate!
Electrical Service Requirements for Power Antennas Yes, they do need service if you want them to last.
Electrical Replacing a Badly Burned Wiring Harness Don't let anyone kid you... this is not an easy job!
Electrical How to Open up and Clean Old Electrical Plugs Corrosion on the contacts can cause all kinds of electrical problems
Electrical Inaccurate or Erratic Fuel Gauge This could be caused by one or even a combination of three things.
Electrical Buffing and Sanding in Tight Places This is one of Kent’s favorite tools to have around the shop
Electrical Cleaning Up Ugly Battery Post Corrosion You can do it with commercial products or something in the cupboard
Electrical Engine Won't Turn Over When It Sits Overnight Do not assume it is just a bad battery! Diagnose first...
Electrical Pulling DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) from the Check Engine Light Using an inexpensive code reader or scan tool is not difficult
Electrical How to Connect a Battery Maintainer / Tender up to the Newer Models That have a different style battery clamp
Electrical Charging a Totally Dead Battery Some chargers won't start the charge cycle without some help
Electrical Key Not Springing Back From the Start Position This is a sure sign your electrical switch is going bad
Electrical Frequent Glow Plug Failure If you are constantly having to replace glow plugs do not immediately blame the plugs! Ream the carbon!
Electrical Best Way to Fix a Non-Working Odometer or Speedometer Kent recommends just sending it out for professional repair
Electrical Premature Glow Plug Failure If it is happening on a regular basis it probably is not bad glow plugs
Electrical Properly Maintaining an Old Car Battery Neglect is probably the No. 1 Cause of your Benz not starting
Engine Preventing Bolt or Thread Seizure A special compound should be used - especially with steel bolts in aluminum threads
Engine Diesel Engine Knock and Noise Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them Part 4 of 5
Engine They Said it Only Needed a Head Gasket! If the engine has been overheated it is almost never "just a head gasket"
Engine Keeping Your Engine and Engine Compartment Clean and Detailed Are you concerned about damage to the electrical components and sensitive electronics?
Engine Temporary or Emergency Repair Kit Contents? - Especially When on the Road Here are some of Kent's favorites - most you should carry in your trunk
Engine Where in the World Can You Get a Good Shop Light? You may have to make your own like Kent did...:-)
Engine How to Prevent Problems When Your Benz is Stored Over Winter Do not neglect to give it Kents 30 day exercise program
Engine Breaking Free Frozen Hex Bolts: Part 1 At all costs avoid rounding out the hex head of the bolt!
Engine Checking Out a Diesel Engine Before Purchase Here are some quick checks you can do yourself to determine how good the engine is.
Engine Are There Better Shop Work Lights Out There? Kent has been inspired to design his own series of ultimate shop lights
Engine Possible to Fix a Broken Off Plastic Tank Radiator Neck? If the break was clean and the tank still solid you can be repair it for less than $50.
Engine How to Restore the Paint on Your Black Engine and Chassis Parts With the right paint and technique YOU can do it yourself!
Engine Removing a Broken Off Glow Plug Not easy by any means. Options and ways to prevent it are listed here.
Engine How to Clear the Check Engine Light: 1988 to 1995 OBD1 models Very easy to do if you know what to do with that little numbered black box!
Engine Removing Stuck Radiator and Coolant Hoses An old hose can be very difficult to remove due to age and corrossion
Engine Inspecting and Replacing Rubber Exhaust Hangers With the right tool and a little know-how it is super easy.
Engine How to do OVER THE TOP Engine Compartment Detailing It takes work but with the right products and techniques you will be amazed
Engine Engine Won't Start? Could It Be the Distributor Cap? You would be amazed at the pesky problems these can create!
Engine Avoiding Internal Engine Corrosion You neglect the maintenance here and you WILL pay the price
Engine Diesel Engine Smoke and Lack of Power Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them Part 2 of 5
Engine What Oil and Fitler to Use? How Often Should I Change It? These questions become more important with the long oil change intervals associated with Synthetic Engine Oil
Engine Diesel Engine Starting Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them
Engine Understanding and Testing the EGR Valve Find out what it does, how to test it, and what happens if it does not work.
Engine Diesel Engine Shut Off / Stop Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them Part 3 of 5
Engine How to Determine the Real Condition of a Used Engine It is best if you can see and hear it run - if not some tests are essential
Engine Plastic Radiator Neck Failure - It Can Happen Anywhere and to Anyone! Even low mileage gas Mercedes as Kent recently discovered.
Engine Diesel Engine Fluid Leak Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them. Part 5 of 5
Engine Starter Motor Grinds When I Turn the Key - How to Bench Test? Could be the starter itself, ring gear on the flywheel or a combination of both
Engine How to Tell if Your Thermostat is Failing? Monitor your engine temperature gauge in the morning for telltale signs.
Transmission Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Level There is a proper way to do this to determine proper level inside transmission
Transmission How do I inspect the transmission and related components on an Old Benz Get a good light and get under the car.
Transmission 1998 to 2006 722.6 Automatic Transmission Shifting Problems If your transmission locks up in 2nd gear and won't shift there is hope!
Transmission Measuring Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Minor frustration for most of us who service our own transmissions
Transmission Filling an Automatic Transmission to the Correct Level A medium frustration for most of us who service our own transmissions
Transmission Dealing with an Over Filled Automatic Transmission A major frustration for most of us who service our own transmissions
Rust / Corrosion How to Prevent Miracle Paint from Getting Hard in the Container You have to keep the air away from it
Rust / Corrosion Stopping Small Areas of Rust BEFORE They Become Holes in The Body It is all about prevention. Remember rust never sleeps!
Rust / Corrosion Fixing Rust: Learning the Many Uses of Miracle Paint It works on any type of rust - on any iron based metal - on any vehicle or part
Rust / Corrosion Best Way to Prevent Water From Getting into Your Benz Easy preventative maintenance you should do at least every six months... unless you live in the desert..:-)
Brake Losing Brake Fluid During Brake Hose and Caliper Replacement Some simple precautions can save a big mess and ease brake system bleeding
Brake Avoiding Brake Caliper Seizure There are some signs that will let you know your calipers are locking up.
Brake ABS Brake System Malfunction - ABS Light On Some simple maintenance could help to solve the problem
Brake Excessive Brake Pad Dust on Your Alloy Wheels Can the problem really be solved? Kent has been on the hunt for a solution.
Brake Chasing Brake and Clutch Fluid Leaks If you are losing brake fluid the source must be found quickly
Brake Extracting Fluid from Brake Reservoir, Power Steering Reservoir and Automatic Transmission After looking for years Kent has finally come up with the ideal no-spill fluid extractor
Brake Replacing Flexible Rubber Brake Hoses - ALL models If over 15 years old then this is a must do job to prevent braking problems!
Suspension Clunking Noise In Rear Suspension When Going Over Bumps It could be a number of things including shock absorbers
Suspension SLS Suspension Riding Rough - How to Test Accumulators. It is possible to test their condition on the car
Suspension No Room to Install a New Shift Rod Bushing on the Transmission Sometimes you can only do it with our special tool - a few occasions you have to drop the rear of the tranny
Driveline and rear end Installing Shift Rod Bushings - What Does Not Work Nothing like having the right tool
Driveline and rear end 1970's to 2000 Rear End and Rear Suspension Component Failure Knowing your rear suspension design and theory will help troubleshoot a problem
Lights Preventing Rust from Forming Inside Your Headlights Sometimes the fix can be real simple and real cheap.
Lights What to Do with Rusty or Faded Tail Light and Fog Light Reflectors Tail lights we are talking all models from 1960s to Mid 1990's - Fog lights only on those with removable lenses.
Lights Moisture Buildup Inside Your Headlights This can happen on a number of models for a number of reasons
Climate Control Location and Replacement of Cabin Air Fitlers These really get neglected and they are easy DIY
Climate Control W140 Heater Blower Motor Won't Run Learn the correct procedure to determine how to fix the problem