• One more gem from the #Mercedes magazines I stumbled across. This schematic is explaining how the #4matic works. What fantastic illustrations! More to come - stay tuned! #mercedesmagazine #MercedesBenzmagazine #mercedesbook #mercedes4matic #Mercedesschematic
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    One more gem from the #Mercedes magazines I stumbled across. This schematic is explaining how the #4matic works. What fantastic illustrations! More to come - stay tuned! #mercedesmagazine #MercedesBenzmagazine #mercedesbook #mercedes4matic #Mercedesschematic
  • Look what I found laying around my shop! Thing of beauty! #rarefind #AMG #mercedesmanual #mercedesbook #mercedesbenzmagazine #mercedesmagazine #mercedessource #mercedesbenz
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    Look what I found laying around my shop! Thing of beauty! #rarefind #AMG #mercedesmanual #mercedesbook #mercedesbenzmagazine #mercedesmagazine #mercedessource #mercedesbenz
  • Car Alarm Keeps Going Off Sometimes it is just easier and less expensive to disable it Anyone with a later 201 or 124 chassis knows the routine. Suddenly the alarm goes off for no apparent reason and you have to close and frantically start locking and unlocking the door. You may have even had to open the hood and disconnect the battery because the loud blasting noise is so embarrassing! On the earlier generation you can just disconnect the horn. That does not keep the lights from flashing but at least it kills that obnoxious noise. In the later series that does not help much since when the alarm goes off you can not start the car. Let Kent explain how to permanently disable an older Mercedes alarm that you don't really need any longer. #mercedessource #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos  #mercedesrepair #diymechanic Link to video is in my bio: https://mercedessource.com/problems/electrical/car-alarm-keeps-going
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    Car Alarm Keeps Going Off Sometimes it is just easier and less expensive to disable it Anyone with a later 201 or 124 chassis knows the routine. Suddenly the alarm goes off for no apparent reason and you have to close and frantically start locking and unlocking the door. You may have even had to open the hood and disconnect the battery because the loud blasting noise is so embarrassing! On the earlier generation you can just disconnect the horn. That does not keep the lights from flashing but at least it kills that obnoxious noise. In the later series that does not help much since when the alarm goes off you can not start the car. Let Kent explain how to permanently disable an older Mercedes alarm that you don't really need any longer. #mercedessource #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos  #mercedesrepair #diymechanic Link to video is in my bio: https://mercedessource.com/problems/electrical/car-alarm-keeps-going
  • TIP OF THE WEEK - Finding Factory Interior Color Codes 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 left side of the plate. Note the interior code (218) is usually on top of the paint code (744). Once you have the code number you can compare it to the extremely large chart at the bottom of the link below (in my bio) - https://mercedessource.com/problems/body-and-exterior-trim/finding-interior-color-codes #mercedessource #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos #mercedesrepair #diymechanic
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    TIP OF THE WEEK - Finding Factory Interior Color Codes 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 left side of the plate. Note the interior code (218) is usually on top of the paint code (744). Once you have the code number you can compare it to the extremely large chart at the bottom of the link below (in my bio) - https://mercedessource.com/problems/body-and-exterior-trim/finding-interior-color-codes #mercedessource #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos #mercedesrepair #diymechanic
  • Kent’s new “sitdown” paddleboard chair kit 😜 #sup #leisurelife
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    Kent’s new “sitdown” paddleboard chair kit 😜 #sup #leisurelife
  • Horse power is so over rated. #oxpower
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    Horse power is so over rated. #oxpower
  • Cheaper and easier than a mid-life crisis right?
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    Cheaper and easier than a mid-life crisis right?
  • Inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge could be caused by one or even a combination of three things. Common to almost all models from the 1950's to the early 2000's. Ever run out of fuel and you just knew your fuel gauge was reading at least a quarter of a tank. Never totally trust a fuel gauge on a 20+ year old car, especially on one you have just purchased! If you have an old diesel at least carry some spare fuel in the trunk. The problem could be caused by a faulty sending unit located in the tank, corroded or loose contacts on the wiring plugs, or a bad actuator at the fuel gauge on your dash. Start by locating the sending unit on your fuel tank. On the 114 or 115 chassis is is located under a plug in the center of the trunk floor. (Same on the 123 wagon) On the 123 chassis sedans and coupes it is located under the first aid box. On the 126 chassis it is located under a large plastic plug on the left side way under the rear seat back. The back of the seat must be removed to gain access. If the problem persists after cleaning the plug contacts, remove the fuel tank sender for inspection and cleaning. Tip it up and down to see if the float is moving up and down inside the top. Try sloshing it in diesel fuel. You can take it apart but you risk the possibility of damaging it. Resistance figures are available from factory information but we can not supply that. If you are sure the sender is working properly then the problem may be at the gauge. The actuators can be replaced if you know the procedure. Check our related products as we sometimes have good used fuel gauge actuators for sale. #mercedessource #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos #mercedesrepair #diymechanic https://mercedessource.com/problems/electrical/inaccurate-or-erratic-fuel-gauge
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    Inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge could be caused by one or even a combination of three things. Common to almost all models from the 1950's to the early 2000's. Ever run out of fuel and you just knew your fuel gauge was reading at least a quarter of a tank. Never totally trust a fuel gauge on a 20+ year old car, especially on one you have just purchased! If you have an old diesel at least carry some spare fuel in the trunk. The problem could be caused by a faulty sending unit located in the tank, corroded or loose contacts on the wiring plugs, or a bad actuator at the fuel gauge on your dash. Start by locating the sending unit on your fuel tank. On the 114 or 115 chassis is is located under a plug in the center of the trunk floor. (Same on the 123 wagon) On the 123 chassis sedans and coupes it is located under the first aid box. On the 126 chassis it is located under a large plastic plug on the left side way under the rear seat back. The back of the seat must be removed to gain access. If the problem persists after cleaning the plug contacts, remove the fuel tank sender for inspection and cleaning. Tip it up and down to see if the float is moving up and down inside the top. Try sloshing it in diesel fuel. You can take it apart but you risk the possibility of damaging it. Resistance figures are available from factory information but we can not supply that. If you are sure the sender is working properly then the problem may be at the gauge. The actuators can be replaced if you know the procedure. Check our related products as we sometimes have good used fuel gauge actuators for sale. #mercedessource #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos #mercedesrepair #diymechanic https://mercedessource.com/problems/electrical/inaccurate-or-erratic-fuel-gauge
  • Adjusting your 617 turbo diesel engine rack damper can help smooth out a rough shaky idle on an 5 cylinder turbo diesel Overview: The purpose of the rack damper bolt (very center of picture) is to smooth out oscillations of the injection pump fuel delivery rack at idle. The spring on the original bolt was long and thin and it required turning in considerably (after making first contact with the rack). The spring would fatigue over time and correct adjustment became impossible. Any adjustment would end up being unstable as the spring heated, cooled and fatigued. A new upgraded rack damper bolt is available that has a much thicker spring, and its adjustment is much more stable over time. Location: The rack damper bolt location is at the lower back of the fuel injection pump assembly. You will see it sticking out the back of the pump housing. It appears there are two hex nuts. The outboard one is actually the rack damper and the inboard nut is for locking in place. (You will not find the rack damper on the 1978 to 1980 116 #300SD turbo engine unless the engine or the pump has been changed). Installation: You will need two short wrenches (14 mm open end and 12 mm box end). Loosen up the inner locking nut and turn the rack damper bolt counterclockwise to remove. Take the locking nut and the o-ring off the old rack bolt and place it on the new bolt, turning the nut in as far as you can. Now insert the new rack damper bolt and turn it in by hand until you just begin to feel it make contact. Go ahead and tighten the locking nut down snug (but not too tight). Adjustment: Adjustment is made with the engine running at operating temperature. While the engine is running listen and watch carefully to see if the engine is rocking. It may even be changing speed pitch ever so slightly................. To Read More Click The Link In My Bio ———> https://mercedessource.com/problems/engine/617-turbo-diesel-engine-rack-damper-idle-stabilizer-adjustment #mercedessource #mercedesrepair #carrepair #carrepairs #cartips
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    Adjusting your 617 turbo diesel engine rack damper can help smooth out a rough shaky idle on an 5 cylinder turbo diesel Overview: The purpose of the rack damper bolt (very center of picture) is to smooth out oscillations of the injection pump fuel delivery rack at idle. The spring on the original bolt was long and thin and it required turning in considerably (after making first contact with the rack). The spring would fatigue over time and correct adjustment became impossible. Any adjustment would end up being unstable as the spring heated, cooled and fatigued. A new upgraded rack damper bolt is available that has a much thicker spring, and its adjustment is much more stable over time. Location: The rack damper bolt location is at the lower back of the fuel injection pump assembly. You will see it sticking out the back of the pump housing. It appears there are two hex nuts. The outboard one is actually the rack damper and the inboard nut is for locking in place. (You will not find the rack damper on the 1978 to 1980 116 #300SD turbo engine unless the engine or the pump has been changed). Installation: You will need two short wrenches (14 mm open end and 12 mm box end). Loosen up the inner locking nut and turn the rack damper bolt counterclockwise to remove. Take the locking nut and the o-ring off the old rack bolt and place it on the new bolt, turning the nut in as far as you can. Now insert the new rack damper bolt and turn it in by hand until you just begin to feel it make contact. Go ahead and tighten the locking nut down snug (but not too tight). Adjustment: Adjustment is made with the engine running at operating temperature. While the engine is running listen and watch carefully to see if the engine is rocking. It may even be changing speed pitch ever so slightly................. To Read More Click The Link In My Bio ———> https://mercedessource.com/problems/engine/617-turbo-diesel-engine-rack-damper-idle-stabilizer-adjustment #mercedessource #mercedesrepair #carrepair #carrepairs #cartips
  • TIP OF THE WEEK - The Easy Way to Open up and Clean Old Electrical Plugs Corrosion on the contacts can cause all kinds of electrical problems. The electrical plugs on 1995 and older Mercedes have a tendency to corrode when exposed to high moisture environments. When they do corrode - you will not see the corrosion - and you can end up having all kinds of weird electrical problems. Kent recommends you separate each plug, clean both the male and female contacts, put a very thin film of dielectric grease on the contacts and reconnect each one. Cleaning the male plugs is easy (use a brass or nylon brush) but cleaning the holes in the female part of the plug is not easy unless you have the right small round brush. The proper set of brushes can help you quickly and effectively clean those key contact points. Click on link in my bio for related products: https://mercedessource.com/problems/electrical/how-open-and-clean-old-electrical-plugs #tipfotheweek #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos #mercedessource #mercedesrepair #diymechanic
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    TIP OF THE WEEK - The Easy Way to Open up and Clean Old Electrical Plugs Corrosion on the contacts can cause all kinds of electrical problems. The electrical plugs on 1995 and older Mercedes have a tendency to corrode when exposed to high moisture environments. When they do corrode - you will not see the corrosion - and you can end up having all kinds of weird electrical problems. Kent recommends you separate each plug, clean both the male and female contacts, put a very thin film of dielectric grease on the contacts and reconnect each one. Cleaning the male plugs is easy (use a brass or nylon brush) but cleaning the holes in the female part of the plug is not easy unless you have the right small round brush. The proper set of brushes can help you quickly and effectively clean those key contact points. Click on link in my bio for related products: https://mercedessource.com/problems/electrical/how-open-and-clean-old-electrical-plugs #tipfotheweek #cartip #mercedesmaintenance #mercedessourcevideos #mercedessource #mercedesrepair #diymechanic