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...

Mercedes Belt Replacement and Tensioning It is often very easy to neglect what we can’t see. “Out of site, out of mind,” but don’t let that be your motto for success, especially if you own a classic car. While newer cars can go many more miles without looking under the hood, it is a good idea, to...

Mercedes 450SL Brake Booster Removal Stopping what you start, is a great thing to be able to do, especially when it pertains to your car. In this article we will cover the removal of the power brake booster from our 1975 Mercedes 450SL. While removing a brake booster is not a very complicated...

If your reservoir on your 450SL is original or close to it, it will be filled with a considerable amount of crud. This crud should be cleaned out and carefully. While it might appear just as easy to purchase a new reservoir, everyone I contacted in the U.S. are out of stock. While they are...

Is there really a difference between Genuine, OE, OEM, and Aftermarket parts? The short answer is YES! Since not all parts are created equally, how should you decide on what to buy? Let's break it down. Genuine Parts Simply stated, these are parts that were originally installed during production...

Imagine it's Wednesday morning, and you are getting ready to leave your house for the day and the unthinkable happens. Your car won't start; you hear an annoying screech from your brakes at the stop sign, or you hear an alarming thump when you hit a bump in the road. Now, what? Once you can...

This DIY is easy to do, unless you discover a big mess like I did and have to spend time cleaning it all up. Tools you’ll need: new spark plugs 5/8” spark plug socket sockets, ratchet Torx bit set torque wrench about 30-60 min of free time Ready to replace your spark plugs? Step 1: Raise the...

Usually, the United States is very lenient when it comes to what cars are allowed on US soil. Especially when compared to the limitations that other countries place on their vehicles with annual emissions and inspections. However, there are a few cars that were never allowed into the US....

Replacing the alternator on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is an easy-to-moderate level DIY that takes about 1-2 hours to complete. There are a few different variations of alternators so check FCPEuro.com to ensure you’re getting the right one.   Parts & Tools You’ll Need: 140 amp alternator Sockets,...

Replacing the the water pump on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is an easy DIY that takes about 1 hour to complete if you have the timing belt already off the car. If not, plan for an additional 1-2 hours to complete that easy-to-moderate level DIY. You can follow [Jason’s DIY Timing Belt Video] up...