REFRIGERENT r12 or r134 In our second part of the Mercedes 450SL air conditioning restoration, we will focus on prepping the system for freon. The 1975 450SL I am restoring, had the original...
Like any gearhead, I love buying parts just as much as turning a wrench, but the same roadblocks keep me dissatisfied when shopping at certain retailers. Free shipping often comes at a price, long hold times are the only way to get support, and returns usually involve a tiring back-and-forth. Has...
One of the most challenging jobs on the 1975 450SL will be the timing chain. It starts out innocently enough but will take on a life of it’s own. 1975 Mercedes 450SL timing chain While learning can be a challenge, it’s always worth the time and in the process we will discover how to and how not...
A few months after getting a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc I found that the rear passenger side power window would not always roll back up. Instead it would try to roll up but soon stop and make a crumpling paper type of noise until I let go of the controls. I would have to help it up with my hand in order...
Prepping a Mercedes 450SL for a timing chain Now we are ready for step two of the timing chain replacement on our 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL. The first step is to decide how you will go about moving the engine and there are two options. Option 1: Remove the subframe and hold the engine in place...
I was recently asked if I would write an article on spark plugs and wires. Like tires, additives, cleaners, batteries, etc., we have so many choices and each with a claim to be the “best.” So just where do we begin to get the right product for our classic Mercedes? The best place to start is at...
As we progress on our journey through the 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, it is important to look at the D-Jetronic or D-Jet fuel injection system. With these systems aging and parts needing to be replaced, it is a good time to look at the general function of this system and the various components....
If you are browsing through all the brands you may come across a brand listed as "OEM Supplier" Pretty vague, right? Well, yes and no. OEM Supplier parts on FCP Euro are the same part that is supplied to the car manufacturer but it is a part that is not normally available or sold to the...
If you notice that your brakes are beginning to feel spongy, despite significant meat remaining on the pads and rotors, it is probably time to bleed the brakes. Over time, dirt, air, and moisture can work their way into your brake line system, sacrificing brake bite and putting you in danger of...
Our timing chain three part series concludes with the installation of the chain. It is of utmost importance to be thorough and to check everything two and three times. Be sure your engine is set to TDC as discussed in the previous articles of Chain Gang. Once the engine is at TDC you will need...
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