The newer C-Classes and E-Classes like the Mercedes E350 have really made cabin filter replacement much more of a chore. No longer are the cabin filters located under the hood in a large plastic...
My friend Binny asked for my assistance in replacing the front brake pads on his 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG. His rear pads and rotors were replaced not too long ago by his indie tech so there was no need to for replacement. However his front pads were squeaking pretty good - it was time for a...
I recently wrote about checking driveline mounts and flex joints and the problems they can cause on a BMW, often starting as vibrations. This time let's look at the practicalities of swapping them out on the Mercedes W220 S-Class chassis. The procedure for E-Class and R-Class models is very...
A closeup of the idler arm as installed- passenger tie rod to the left, and drag link to the right. Before the mid 1990's (including the W123, W124, W126, and W201), Mercedes-Benz generally used a steering set up that is more typical on commercial trucks and tractors than on fine luxury...
In last week's article, I discussed a very unfortunate situation in which the shaft bearing of the water pump on my M103 Mercedes engine disintegrated and was ejected through the front of the pump housing. After removing the belt and inspecting the pulley, it was clear that the only course of...
The M103 and M104 Mercedes-Benz engines are as common as they are solid. These straight-6 engines carried the line for Mercedes from the mid 80's into the late 90's. In this post, we will tackle the much debated accessory belt tensioner replacement. The job is simple if you have the right...