Rust / Corrosion Rocker Panel and Floor Permanent Rust Repair without Welding You can do it yourself without the hassle and bad side affects of welding!
Rust / Corrosion Miracle Rust Repair for Your Old Mercedes Yes there is! Miracle Paint and fiberglass cloth can work miracles.
Rust / Corrosion Welding in New Sheet Metal When Repairing Rust Out Not always the best solution as you will see here.
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..:-)
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 What to do When you Get Tired of Working on Your Benz Sometimes You Just Need to Go Have Some Fun!
Rust / Corrosion How to Prevent Miracle Paint from Getting Hard in the Container You have to keep the air away from it
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
Electrical Diesel Engine Glow Plug Timer Relay Failure - Options for Repair Here is an option to replace the pre-glow factory unit with a reliable manual controlled relay
Electrical Troubleshooting an Electrical Problem Unknown battery drain, electrical shorts, blown fuses - these can be difficult to isolate!
Electrical Weak U.S. Round or Square Headlights on 1985 and Older Models Installing H4 headlight upgrades will make a difference between night and day
Electrical Engine Won't Turn Over When It Sits Overnight Do not assume it is just a bad battery! Diagnose first...
Electrical Best Way to Fix a Non-Working Odometer or Speedometer Kent recommends just sending it out for professional repair
Electrical Charging a Totally Dead Battery Some chargers won't start the charge cycle without some help
Electrical Premature Glow Plug Failure If it is happening on a regular basis it probably is not bad glow plugs
Electrical OM 636 Diesel Engine Slow Starts Tired of it taking sooooo long to heat up your glow plugs
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 Buffing and Sanding in Tight Places This is one of Kent’s favorite tools to have around the shop
Electrical Battery Staying Charged During Prolonged Vehicle Storage You have a couple options to keep the battery alive!
Electrical Frequent Glow Plug Failure If you are constantly having to replace glow plugs do not immediately blame the plugs! Ream the carbon!
Electrical Cleaning Up Ugly Battery Post Corrosion You can do it with commercial products or something in the cupboard
Electrical Properly Maintaining an Old Car Battery Neglect is probably the No. 1 Cause of your Benz not starting
Electrical Inaccurate or Erratic Fuel Gauge This could be caused by one or even a combination of three things.
Brake Replacing Worn or Damaged Brake Mechanical Parts Fixing brakes is not difficult and can save you hundreds
Brake How to Diagnose Common Brake Troubles Shake, side pull, binding, grabbing, grinding, squealing, overheating and soft / hard pedal issues.
Brake Flushing Old Fluid and/or Excessive Air Out of Your Brake System Efficient and affordable pressure bleeding, system flush and fluid capture is here for all.
Brake Hydraulic Clutch and Brake Component Rusting Clutch and brake fluid can be unkind to your cylinders and pistons
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 Chasing Brake and Clutch Fluid Leaks If you are losing brake fluid the source must be found quickly
Brake Losing Brake Fluid During Brake Hose and Caliper Replacement Some simple precautions can save a big mess and ease brake system bleeding
Brake Replacing Flexible Rubber Brake Hoses - ALL models If over 15 years old then this is a must do job to prevent braking problems!
Brake Avoiding Brake Caliper Seizure There are some signs that will let you know your calipers are locking up.
Brake Preventing Front Fender Damage from Brake Fluid, Scratches and Dings A good soft fender cover is the BEST solution!
Interior Ignition Key Sticking or Jamming Steps to diagnose and repair it before it becomes a MAJOR problem. Steps to fix it after it does!
Interior Inside Door Related Problems Failure to do preventative maintenance could lead to some very expensive repairs
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 Inside Rear View Mirror Removal and Replacement Improper technique can break the mirror glass or permanently damage the ball socket
Interior I Can’t Find the Rear Bolts to Get My Seats Out If you don’t see the head of the bolt then you have to …
Interior Turn Signal Lever Won't Hold Position When Pushed Up or Down Tired of holding it up or down in a turn - Kent has a simple fix
Interior Adequate Lighting When Working Inside Your Car Indoor lighting can be difficult. Kent has recently found the ultimate solution.
Body and Exterior Trim Malfunctioning Non-Tilting Sunroof Nothing like a good smooth working power or manually operated non tilting sunroof (up to 1985)!
Body and Exterior Trim Avoiding Buying a Rusty Mercedes in the First Place Be careful or you could end up losing big time
Body and Exterior Trim Restoring Faded Plastic, Chrome and Body Paint Imperfections If is seems too good to be true - then in this case it is true!
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 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 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 Preventing Pre-mature Failure of Key Mechanical Components Anyone want to guess what the secret is???
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 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 How to Get a Benz to REALLY Shine Kent recently discovered one product that shines above all the rest
Body and Exterior Trim Troublesome Trunk Seal Leaks Be sure to look UNDER the trunk seal - you might be surprised!
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 Manual Operating Sunroof Service and Repair Ignore it and you will be sorry! Can you remove and service it yourself?
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 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 Opening Up Stuck Doors on Old Mercedes Most common when car has sat outside for long periods without use
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 Finding the Best General Purpose Trim Adhesive This one has just the right combination of benefits
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 Rust Along the Inside Bottoms of the Doors Stop it BEFORE bubbles in the paint and holes start to appear!
Body and Exterior Trim Can't Open Hood Because the Release Cable is Broken There is a way to do it without damaging anything on many older models
Body and Exterior Trim Fixing the Most Annoying Problems on Your Old Mercedes Most in this list are avoided due to cost - Fix them yourself with our kits and save hundreds $$$.
Body and Exterior Trim Finding Interior Color Codes Location of the three digit numerical code and translation here
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 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 New Sunroof Seal Does Not Fit Right It could be that you installed in upside down
Fuel Delivery Testing Diesel Fuel Injectors for Peak Performance You will need a bench mount pressure release tester to do this yourself.
Fuel Delivery Fuel Restriction at the Internal Fuel Tank Filter Screen A plugged filter inside your fuel tank can lead to hard starting and power loss
Fuel Delivery Diesel Engine Prechamber Collar Nut Fuel Leaks A unique special tool so affordable every diesel owner should have one
Fuel Delivery How to Accurately Set Diesel Injection Pump Timing With the right tools and procedure you can get precise results yourself
Fuel Delivery What Oil Should I Use in My Old Injection Pump 1976 and older Mechanical Injection Pumps had their own oil supply.
Fuel Delivery Old Diesel Won't Start After Fuel Starvation or Filter Change You have to be sure all air is removed from the fuel lines and hoses
Fuel Delivery Rebuilding Diesel Injector Nozzles - Warnings and Advisements Must read info BEFORE you rebuild your injector nozzles
Fuel Delivery My Gas Engine is Running Too Rich ( Excessive Fuel Mixture ) Kent shares 3 indicators of an excessively fuel rich running gas engine
Fuel Delivery Leaking or Stuck Late 1960's Electric MFI Fuel Pump All too common problem with these old gas fuel injected cars
Fuel Delivery Fuel Leaks Between Diesel Fuel Injector Body Halves More common than you think and easy to fix with right tools
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 Fueling Your Old Diesel from a Fuel Container Try to do this without spilling fuel on your car and all over the ground!
Fuel Delivery Removing Stubborn Diesel Fuel Injector Heat Shield Washers with Special Tool Applies to all 200D 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD 190D 300SDL 350SD and 350SDL
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 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 Removing and Installing a Diesel Engine Hand Primer Pump This can be a frustrating challenge without the right tools.
Transmission Does Your Automatic Transmission Really Need Replacing? Be careful to not let someone sell you a rebuilt transmission!
Transmission Component Failures Due to Lack of Lubrication You might be surprised at just how many problems and failures could be avoided with periodic and proper lubrication
Transmission Rattling or Loose Automatic Shifter Linkage New bushings will solve the problem and possibly prevent disaster
Transmission Installing New Seals in the Engine, Transmission or Rear End Care must be exercised to prevent damage or premature failure
Transmission How do I inspect the transmission and related components on an Old Benz Get a good light and get under the car.
Transmission What To Use in Place of Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid? Watch the video and Kent will explain his recommendations.
Transmission Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Level There is a proper way to do this to determine proper level inside transmission
Transmission Measuring Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Minor frustration for most of us who service our own transmissions
Transmission Reviving a High Mileage Automatic Transmission How to improve performance and prolong the life of a tired gas or diesel automatic transmission
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
Transmission What's Wrong Help Needed - Quick Links to the Most Common Problems If you could just figure out what is wrong you know you could fix it!
Transmission Isolating and Repairing Diesel Engine Fluid Leaks Find the actual source of the leak before jumping to conclusions
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 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 Breaking Free Frozen Hex Bolts: Part 1 At all costs avoid rounding out the hex head of the bolt!
Engine Troubleshooting Diesel Engine Overheating It could be a number of things causing the problem. Follow Kent's video series
Engine Inspecting and Replacing Rubber Exhaust Hangers With the right tool and a little know-how it is super easy.
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 Removing Stuck Radiator and Coolant Hoses An old hose can be very difficult to remove due to age and corrossion
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 Problems Adjusting Diesel Valve Clearances You of course need the right wrenches - but if one or more won't adjust - what then???
Engine I Can’t Get My Old Distributor Lined Up So Points Are Timed Right This is especially important when installing an aftermarket electronic ignition
Engine Finding a Use for Old Diesel Engine Parts Sometimes you just have to take a break from working on your diesel... :-)
Engine Challenges Restoring a 123 Chassis Diesel Thoroughly check the car and especially the engine before spending big $$$
Engine Removing Rounded Out or Damaged Hex Head Bolts Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off
Engine Challenges Purchasing an early to mid 1990's Model Mercedes Do your homework and proceed carefully BEFORE buying! Type of Problem: troubleshooting
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 They Said it Only Needed a Head Gasket! If the engine has been overheated it is almost never "just a head gasket"
Engine How to Tell if Your Thermostat is Failing? Monitor your engine temperature gauge in the morning for telltale signs.
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 What Does a Healthy 240D Diesel Engine Sound Like Listen and learn from a live video with sound.
Engine Where in the World Can You Get a Good Shop Light? You may have to make your own like Kent did...:-)
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 Are There Better Shop Work Lights Out There? Kent has been inspired to design his own series of ultimate shop lights
Engine Challenges When Doing Valve Adjustment on Early Gas Engines Special tools are needed but you can still run into problems
Engine Restoring a 1950's and 1960's Era Mercedes that has been stored If the car has been stored or not driven regularly plan on some problems - some may be hidden!
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 Prevent Problems When Your Benz is Stored Over Winter Do not neglect to give it Kents 30 day exercise program
Engine Securing Rubber Exhaust System Hangers (Donuts) They can fall off especially if your exhaust system is sagging or not mounted properly
Engine Throttle Linkages Binding Ball joints and pivot points should be lubricated on a 6 to 12 month basis
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 Badly Pitted Water Pump or Thermostat Housing Hose Nipple If you don't fix it the problem will get worse and the coolant hose will leak
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 How to Restore the Paint on Your Black Engine and Chassis Parts With the right paint and technique YOU can do it yourself!
Engine Leaking Mufflers and Exhaust Pipes If not too far gone you can fix them - and yes it is a miracle!
Engine Getting an Old Mercedes Diesel to Start Quicker Tired of waiting for the glow plugs to heat up - we have the answer!
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 Keeping Your Engine and Engine Compartment Clean and Detailed Are you concerned about damage to the electrical components and sensitive electronics?
Engine Is a Third Wrench Needed When Adjusting the Valves on an Old Diesel? This is how Kent deals with the problem
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 Gas or Diesel Engine Runs Too Hot or Too Cold Too Cold think thermostat - too Hot think a number of possible causes
Engine Avoiding Internal Engine Corrosion You neglect the maintenance here and you WILL pay the price
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 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...
Suspension Loose and Rattling Exhaust System Failure to replace the donuts could leave your exhaust dragging on the ground!
Suspension Avoiding a Slipping Jack or Jack Stand When Raising Your Benz This is what Kent uses and you can build it yourself!
Suspension Mounting a Mercedes Wheel on the Hub This can be frustrating without the right tool. Yes, there is a tool!
Suspension Clunking Noise In Rear Suspension When Going Over Bumps It could be a number of things including shock absorbers
Lights What If It Is NOT My Dash Light Bulbs If your dash is not lighting up at night it could be a number of problems
Lights Preventing Rust from Forming Inside Your Headlights Sometimes the fix can be real simple and real cheap.
Lights Really Dim Pre 1985 Headlights If your car has the old style sealed beam headlights there is a great solution!
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.
Driveline and rear end Installing Shift Rod Bushings - What Does Not Work Nothing like having the right tool
Climate Control Location and Replacement of Cabin Air Fitlers These really get neglected and they are easy DIY