Having a sunroof is one of the greatest features in a vehicle... Until the day the drains leak and flood the entire car. Contrary to common belief, the sunroof does not make a tight seal with the...
If your heater hoses have not been replaced in recent memory or if you acquired a classic Mercedes-Benz and have no idea when the hoses were replaced, it is a good thing to do. In the case of our 1975 450SL, the hoses are more than likely original and need attention. Most of the hoses are very...
In the last article on replacing the Mercedes-Benz heater valve I discussed two options to get this job done. One was to replace the valve with the new Mercedes “all-in-one” plastic or the option of restoring the original valve. So if your valve is serviceable this article will walk you through...
On P1 Volvos, there are only three mounts which support the engine and transmission. A Volvo upper engine mount underneath the coolant reservoir, an upper transmission mount underneath the battery box, and Volvo torque mount which bolts to the back of the transmission. Given time, all engine...
What is autocross? Autocross is a racing event which truly distinguishes driver capabilities and the limits of cars. Unlike traditional racing where vehicles reach excessive speeds and risk crashing, autocross events are a safe and legal way for automotive enthusiasts to compete. Circuits are...
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 discuss the removal and installation process of the Mercedes 450SL A6 compressor for either repair work...
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...