Engine Oil Cooler Hose Leaks and Failure on Older Mercedes (especially OM 616 and OM 617 Diesels) Failure of these hoses can lead to total destruction of your engine
Engine Finding the Best Diesel Performance Upgrade Injectors do not last forever. Changing over to Monark nozzles can boost performance!
Engine 1984 to 1995 601 602 603 Diesel Performance Enhancement Quick list of things you can consider to increase performance and mileage
Engine Increasing Turbocharger Performance on Diesel Engines Don't just ignore your turbo charger or major problems can occur!
Engine Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure Plastic guide rails and oiler clips can fail leading to major engine damage
Engine Troubleshooting Diesel Engine Hard Starting, Low Power and Exhaust Smoke Top problems for diesel owners. Kent recommends starting with the basics
Engine Bad Motor Mounts can Ruin a Diesel Engine Yes, Kent has seen it first hand. Don't neglect this!
Engine Diesel Won't Shut Off When the Key is Turned Off Could be any number of things causing the problem. Proper diagnosis is a must!
Engine 617 Turbo Diesel Engine Rack Damper (Idle Stabilizer) Adjustment This can help smooth out a rough shakey idle on an 5 cylinder turbo diesel
Engine How to Determine if Your Diesel Engine is Worn Out Before spending any money on a tired or ailing diesel engine - check the compression first
Engine Inspecting the Voltage Regulator BEFORE it Fails and Leaves You Stranded Do it very soon unless you know it have been done within the last 50,000 miles.
Engine 615 616 617 Diesel Engine Timing Chain Routing and Parts Needed Good reference material if you plan to replace timing chain and related parts.
Engine My 102 103 104 Gas Engine Just Won't Start There are a number of reasons - don't throw money at the problem - diagnose first!!!
Engine Isolating a Diesel Engine External Rattling Noise Usually means something is broken or loose in the engine compartment
Engine Keeping the Power Steering Fluid Clean Many are surprised to learn there is a filter down inside the pump
Engine Removing Stubborn Spark Plug Wires from a M102 or M103 Gas Engine Doing it without damaging the wire boot and resistor is easy with the right tool
Engine The Challenge of Overhauling a 615, 616, or 617 Diesel Engine Applies to 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 1972 to 1985
Engine 617 Turbo Diesel Timing Chain Tensioner Installation This MUST be installed properly when replacing it or timing chain or engine damage can occur!
Engine Exhaust and Intake Manifold Gasket Leaks on Older Diesel Engines Alert for all Diesel Owners - Check for loose Intake / Exhaust Manifold Nuts.
Engine Preventing Bolt or Thread Seizure A special compound should be used - especially with steel bolts in aluminum threads
Engine Diesel Engine Transmission Torque Converter Flex Plate Failure This can be difficult to diagnose
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 Removing a Power Steering Pump Pulley Most often this can be done without special tools using a helper and a heavy hammer
Engine How to Prevent Problems When Your Benz is Stored Over Winter Do not neglect to give it Kents 30 day exercise program
Engine Gas or Diesel Engine Runs Too Hot or Too Cold Too Cold think thermostat - too Hot think a number of possible causes
Engine How Hard is it to Change the Glow Plugs? With the right instructions this is a beginner DIY job.
Engine Avoiding Internal Engine Corrosion You neglect the maintenance here and you WILL pay the price
Engine 1976 to 1993 Gas Engine Shakes at Idle ( Runs Rough ) 4 key performance related issues to consider. Do proper troubleshooting first BEFORE buying parts
Engine Diesel Engine Front Crank Bolt Failure and Loss of Pulleys Pay attention! This is very common and can happen to you if you own a 1968 to 1985 diesel
Engine Removing Stuck Radiator and Coolant Hoses An old hose can be very difficult to remove due to age and corrossion
Engine Breaking Free Frozen Hex Bolts: Part 1 At all costs avoid rounding out the hex head of the bolt!
Engine Finding a Replacement Turbo Diesel Oil Cooler Some are no longer available new and the last ones will disappear soon
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 Bad Diesel Engine Oil Leak at Front Crank Seal We have a special kit with complete instructions so you can fix it yourself.
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 Diesel Engine Camshaft Inspection and Adverse Wear This can be a sign that the engine has not been well maintained
Engine Finding a Strange Ticking Noise in an Alternator If you don't look closely this one can be hard to find!
Engine Garrett T3 Turbo Removal from Turbine Housing Sometimes it can be near impossible to get the bolts out and the parts separated
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 What Does a Healthy 240D Diesel Engine Sound Like Listen and learn from a live video with sound.
Engine I Installed a New Timing Chain and It "Jumped" Some Sprocket Teeth Now the timing marks don't line up - What do I do! - Help...
Engine Testing and Adjusting Turbo Charger Waste Gate Assembly A faulty 617 turbo diesel waste gate can really affect engine performance
Engine Problems Adjusting Diesel Valve Clearances You of course need the right wrenches - but if one or more won't adjust - what then???
Engine Slow Loss of Coolant and Minor Drips Around and Under Radiator or Coolant Tank Be sure to check your radiator / expansion tank cap
Engine Avoiding Engine Trouble When Running Vegetable Oil in your Diesel Fuel injectors will need the most attention
Engine 617 Turbo Diesel Loud Engine Rattle Noise Common problem due the failed air cleaner mounts and mounting bracket
Engine Excessive Engine Oil at the Inlet or Outlet of the Turbo Charger It could be turbo seals but it could also be excessive diesel engine blow-by
Engine Locating the OM616 and OM617 Internal Engine Timing Marks These can be hard to see if your engine is dirty and you don't know the exact location
Engine Plastic Radiator Neck Failure - It Can Happen Anywhere and to Anyone! Even low mileage gas Mercedes as Kent recently discovered.
Engine Swapping Different Engines into My Old Tired Diesel When you engine wears out - look seriously at swapping in a different engine
Engine Engine Oil Leaks On Your 201 124 and Late 126 Chassis Catch them with a diaper before they drip on the ground!
Engine Curing the Common Valve Cover Oil Leak on the OM616 and OM617 Diesel Engines A very common problem that requires MORE than just installing a new rubber gasket
Engine Inspecting and Replacing Rubber Exhaust Hangers With the right tool and a little know-how it is super easy.
Engine My 190E 300E 300SE 300SEL Won't Start or Just Quits While Driving The distributor cap has become the number one culprit due to age and neglect!
Engine Removing Rounded Out or Damaged Hex Head Bolts Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off
Engine Finding a Use for Old Diesel Engine Parts Sometimes you just have to take a break from working on your diesel... :-)
Engine Curing an Intermittent Rough Running Diesel Engine This can be a real challenge if the problem comes and goes either warm or hot
Engine They Said it Only Needed a Head Gasket! If the engine has been overheated it is almost never "just a head gasket"
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 616 617 Used Diesel Engine Transplant / Major Service Requirements Don't just install the engine without taking care of a number of potential problems
Engine Throttle Linkages Binding Ball joints and pivot points should be lubricated on a 6 to 12 month basis
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 Engine Won't Start? Could It Be the Distributor Cap? You would be amazed at the pesky problems these can create!
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 Diesel Engine Starting Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them
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 Where in the World Can You Get a Good Shop Light? You may have to make your own like Kent did...:-)
Engine Is a Third Wrench Needed When Adjusting the Valves on an Old Diesel? This is how Kent deals with the problem
Engine Leaking Mufflers and Exhaust Pipes If not too far gone you can fix them - and yes it is a miracle!
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 Diesel Injectors Still Not Working Properly After Rebuild It is not the problem with the new nozzle - there are other issues that cause poor spray
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 How to do OVER THE TOP Engine Compartment Detailing It takes work but with the right products and techniques you will be amazed
Engine 102 103 Engine Oil Consumption and Blue Smoke A common problem due to failed valve guide seals
Engine Identifying a late 1984 or 1985 617 Turbo Diesel Engine with Trap Oxidizer Parts are different so it is important to know which engine you have!
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 Are There Better Shop Work Lights Out There? Kent has been inspired to design his own series of ultimate shop lights
Engine Diesel Motor Mount Bolt or Thread Damage A real problem when changing an engine or the rubber mounts
Engine Securing Rubber Exhaust System Hangers (Donuts) They can fall off especially if your exhaust system is sagging or not mounted properly
Engine Troubleshooting Diesel Engine Overheating It could be a number of things causing the problem. Follow Kent's video series
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 Excessive Oil in the Intake and Compressor on Turbo Diesel Engines This is normally not due to "leaking seals" inside the turbo charger
Engine Keeping Your Engine and Engine Compartment Clean and Detailed Are you concerned about damage to the electrical components and sensitive electronics?
Engine Troubleshooting Front Engine Noises on Newer Models It will require the removal of the serpentine belt
Engine Challenges to Owning a 1985 Model W123 or W126 Diesel Quite a number of changes for just a one year and final run of the 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD
Engine How to Tell if Your Thermostat is Failing? Monitor your engine temperature gauge in the morning for telltale signs.