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 Preventing Bolt or Thread Seizure A special compound should be used - especially with steel bolts in aluminum threads
Engine Exhaust and Intake Manifold Gasket Leaks on Older Diesel Engines Alert for all Diesel Owners - Check for loose Intake / Exhaust Manifold Nuts.
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 How to do OVER THE TOP Engine Compartment Detailing It takes work but with the right products and techniques you will be amazed
Engine Finding a Use for Old Diesel Engine Parts Sometimes you just have to take a break from working on your diesel... :-)
Engine Diesel Engine Starting Problems - A Quick Reference Solutions Guide Summary list of the most common causes and parts needed to fix them
Engine Problems Adjusting Diesel Valve Clearances You of course need the right wrenches - but if one or more won't adjust - what then???
Engine How to Tell if Your Thermostat is Failing? Monitor your engine temperature gauge in the morning for telltale signs.
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 How to Prevent Problems When Your Benz is Stored Over Winter Do not neglect to give it Kents 30 day exercise program
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 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 Restore the Paint on Your Black Engine and Chassis Parts With the right paint and technique YOU can do it yourself!
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 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 Keeping Your Engine and Engine Compartment Clean and Detailed Are you concerned about damage to the electrical components and sensitive electronics?
Engine Where in the World Can You Get a Good Shop Light? You may have to make your own like Kent did...:-)
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 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 Are There Better Shop Work Lights Out There? Kent has been inspired to design his own series of ultimate shop lights
Engine Leaking Mufflers and Exhaust Pipes If not too far gone you can fix them - and yes it is a miracle!
Engine Breaking Free Frozen Hex Bolts: Part 1 At all costs avoid rounding out the hex head of the bolt!
Engine Avoiding Internal Engine Corrosion You neglect the maintenance here and you WILL pay the price
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 Gas or Diesel Engine Runs Too Hot or Too Cold Too Cold think thermostat - too Hot think a number of possible causes
Engine What Does a Healthy 240D Diesel Engine Sound Like Listen and learn from a live video with sound.
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 Inspecting and Replacing Rubber Exhaust Hangers With the right tool and a little know-how it is super easy.
Engine Challenges When Doing Valve Adjustment on Early Gas Engines Special tools are needed but you can still run into problems
Engine Removing Rounded Out or Damaged Hex Head Bolts Avoid the pain of having to drill or cut the bolts off
Engine Challenges Restoring a 123 Chassis Diesel Thoroughly check the car and especially the engine before spending big $$$
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 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 Securing Rubber Exhaust System Hangers (Donuts) They can fall off especially if your exhaust system is sagging or not mounted properly
Engine Challenges Purchasing an early to mid 1990's Model Mercedes Do your homework and proceed carefully BEFORE buying! Type of Problem: troubleshooting
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 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 Getting an Old Mercedes Diesel to Start Quicker Tired of waiting for the glow plugs to heat up - we have the answer!
Engine Is a Third Wrench Needed When Adjusting the Valves on an Old Diesel? This is how Kent deals with the problem