Over several articles last month entitled “Chill Out” I discussed light restoration and conversion from R12 to R134 refrigerant for on a 1975 Mercedes 450SL. In this article however, we will...
The Mercedes-Benz 450SL V8 water pump is very straight forward to remove. More than likely you will be changing your thermostat before the pump, but it is always good to be ready for what ever comes down the road. As with many jobs on our classic Mercedes, it is not difficult, but it is a bit...
When it comes to working on your classic or any model year car for that matter, it will generally save you a significant amount of money. As I have mentioned in prior articles, it also gives you full opportunity to learn the ins and outs of your car. Today we will jump into the removing the...
The problem: The fan on the BMW 540i is only indirectly connected to the motor, and the viscous coupling is a separate unit in the middle of the fan. The fan is plastic and fan failures have been known to pierce the hood. Symptoms: “Whooshing” noise from engine that is engine rpm...
If you buy good tools, you’ll likely have many years of faithful service from them. But what if you can’t (or won’t) get good tools? You may choose to fabricate your own for different reasons such as: You’re starting out with DIY repairs and you don’t have an unlimited budget You’re not sure...
The power plug for my Valentine 1 radar detector (which should be the same for an Escort) was missing the locking tab but I dealt with it for a while as it still worked. Eventually the plug itself just failed to supply power so I had to either replace the entire line by buying a replacement from...
Saab indicates a 60k mile replacement interval for the serpentine belt. Often times you can just look at the belt’s ribbed side to see if there are cracks or any missing portions: it’s a sign that it needs to be replaced. Even if it looks great and I’ve confirmed it’s been used over 60k miles I...
In the process of fixing up my Volvo V50, multiple large orders were placed to obtain the parts I needed. Most of these replacements were ordered through FCP Euro for their lifetime warranty. However, a few items were purchased elsewhere on the internet. Not only did FCP Euro have the cheapest...
Have you ever wanted to know how your engine was doing, how long it was going to hold out or what may be leading to a decline in performance? These are the questions we ask before every endurance race we enter. A race weekend is a significant undertaking and we don’t want to go into one without...
Have an hour to spare this weekend? Then check your valve clearances. Yes, it seems ever so complicated and something that can only be done by a highly skilled professional, but that is just not the case. As it pertains to many classic diesel or gasoline Mercedes-Benz, the job is very straight...
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