Prevention Tips, Cool Tools and Restoration
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A collections of Kent's Mercedes Videos covering Prevention Tips, Cool Tools and Restoration.
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Removing Stuck Bolts, Fasteners and Components with a Gas Blow Torch
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Using Pinch Tools to Clamp off Fluid Hoses During Maintenance and Repair by Kent Bergsma
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Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 Unique Features: 1975 to 1995 Benz Series Part 20 w/ Kent Bergsma
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Mercedes Road Trip Inspection Tips to Help Prevent Roadside Breakdown with Kent Bergsma
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1959 Rare Mercedes 220SE Fuel Injection; Classic Series ’50 to ’74 Part 3
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Hook and Loop ( Velcro ) Saves the Day Around the Shop and on Your Benz
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How to Increase Mercedes Diesel Glow Plug Performance and Reduce Premature Burnout
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Mercedes Fuel Tank Filter Screen Problems and Solutions by Kent Bergsma
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Mercedes Safe Jacking and Underbody Rust Prevention: Make Your Own Safety Kit
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Mercedes Sticking or Frozen Brake Caliper Inspection You Can Do Yourself
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Curved Nose Pliers that Remove Stubborn Mercedes Fuel and Vacuum Hoses Without Damage
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Brake Bleeding and System Flushing Made Easy Using Twin Chamber Fluid Capture Tank
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Mercedes Diesel Roadside Emergency Fuel Tank: Design and Function
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Best Chrome Polish for Vintage Mercedes Benz: Example 220SE Bumper
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Custom Fender Covers Available for Your Mercedes Benz at Mercedessource.com
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Mechanics Prolong Your Life: The Ideal Glove Protection When Working on Cars
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Mercedes Benz Best Big Wrenches for the D.I.Y. Home Mechanic
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Top Tool for Diagnosing Door Lock and Certain Engine Problems on Your Older Mercedes Benz
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Fixing Mercedes Dull and Faded Aluminum Window Trim - Kent Bergsma's Search for a Solution
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Throttle Linkage Ball Socket Service with Kent Bergsma
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23
Mercedes W113 280SL Pagoda Rescue Part 6 - Radiator and Oil Cooler Repair w/ Kent Bergsma
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How to Unstick Frozen Brake Caliper Pistons
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How to Prevent Cracks in Your Exhaust System
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Car Repairs Using Plastic Ziplock Bags - Simple, Clean and Cheap
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1995 to 1999 Mercedes E300 Diesel Glow Plug Alert
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Resources Available to Help You Fix Fuel Level Gauge Problems at Mercedessource.Com
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Alert: Don't Use This Common Sealant Working on Engines!
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Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 Rescue Part 20: Round 3 Aluminum Cleaning w/ Kent Bergsma
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Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 Rescue Part 23: Old Engine Oil Inspection w/ Kent Bergsma
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Mercedes Porsche MFI Fuel Injector Tester and Cleaning Kit from Mercedessource.com
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How to Easily Add Life to Your Old Mercedes Benz
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Why Change Old Flexible Rubber Brake Hoses?
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Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 Rescue Part 28: Why is it Taking So Long w/ Kent Bergsma
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How Magnets Can Add Life to Your Car's Engine, Transmission and Rear End
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Plastic Radiator Neck Reinforcement or Repair ? DIY Options Available at Mercedessource.com
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New Hand Tool Design for Scuffing and Sanding in Very Tight Places
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Forgotten Cabin Air Filters on 1990's Mercedes and other Old Cars
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Mercedes W113 280SL Pagoda Rescue Part 12: Installing the Fan Clutch w/ Kent Bergsma
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One of the Most Neglected Maintenance Items on Older Cars
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Specialty Tools for Automotive Repair Designed and Manufactured by Kent Bergsma
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Gravity Brake Bleeding / Flushing Method For 30+ Year Old Cars
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Mercedes Diesel Engine Pre-Chamber Design, Troubleshooting and Repair
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How to Minimize Corrosion on Magnesium Engine Parts: Part 1
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How to Get Your Mercedes Instrument Cluster Out Easy and Without Damage
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Key Stuck - New Parts Installed But Key Won't Turn - PLEASE HELP!
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Why Change to LED dash light bulbs Mercedes W123 W126 W201 W124
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How to Remove and Replace Diesel Fuel Injector Return Hose without Damage
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How to Make Special Tools for Difficult Car Repairs
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LED Dash Light Comparison: Bright White verses Warm White
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How to Minimize Corrosion on Magnesium / Aluminum Engine Parts: Part 2
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How to PM Part 1: Preventing Coolant Pipe And Radiator Hose Nipple Corrosion
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How to Remove Fine Windshield Wiper Scratches with Less Mess and Less Heat
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How to Clean Out and Adjust Your Windshield Washer Squirters
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How to Safely Jack Up and Support the Front End for Suspension Work
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How to Test Lubricants - Extreme Weather Conditions - Who Wins??
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The Joy of Lubrication: Especially if You Have High Grade Lubricants at Your Fingertips
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Early Mercedes Complete Door Hinge and Latch Lubrication Kit by Kent Bergsma
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How to Make Diapers for Engine Oil Leaks
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Setting Diesel Injection Pump Timing Using the HIGH Pressure Method
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Hidden Danger When Working on Your Car's Suspension - How to Avoid
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Shop Paper Towel Shoot Out: And the Winner Is?
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How Bad Shocks Ruin Other Suspension Parts
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Brake Pad Service Tool Designed by Kent Bergsma
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How to Remove and Replace Brake Pad Sensor Wires with Ease
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Special Tool for EASY Removal and Installation of Auto Fuses
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Mercedes Diesel Motor Mount Arm Thread and Bolt Problems
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Alloy Wheel and Lug Bolt Installation Tips to Prevent Problems
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Bilstein Shock Absorber Custom Removal and Installation Tool
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Absolute Best Polish / Wax for Shine, Protection, and Ease of Application
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Auto Cleaning brushes are Not Created Equal
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Save Your Old Steering Gear Box - Get the Automatic Transmission Fluid Out!
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Best Applicator for Lubrication: Long Live the Curved Tip Syringe
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Custom Bent Wrench Set for Removing / Adjusting Hood Release Cable
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Stiff Hood Release Cable Fair Warning - Replace or Weep!!!
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Finally Found and Modified a Tool Which Can Fill and Extract All the Fluids
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Mechanical Bosch Gas and Diesel Fuel Injector Testing and Fume Containment System
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Why in the World Would You Want to Clean Your Car's Water Drains?
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Shame on Duct Tape! There IS a Better Lesser Known Alternative
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Another Broken Upper Radiator Neck - 3rd Time Dodging a Bullet at the Shop
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Mercedes Diesel Fuel Injector Special Injector Hard Line Wrench by Kent Bergsma
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Adjusting Diesel Injection Pump Special Wrench: Kent's Garage Episode 21
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What Causes a Door Window Regulator Frame Plate to Bend or Break?
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1997 to 2003 Mercedes Transmission Shift Lever Bushing Replacement - ML320 Example Shown
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Super L.E.D. Shop Light: Testing 2 Types of Small Batteries for Duration
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Best Under Car - Inside Car - Over Car LED Cordless Work Light: Evolution of Kent's Superlight
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Least Expensive Most Common Failure Part : Most 1968 to 2006 Mercedes Benz
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Stuck Electrical Plug, Relay and Cover Super Lifting / Prying Tool
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Engine Oil Seal Installation Tips - How to Avoid Pitfalls and Hazards
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How to Test a Diesel Engine Driven Vacuum Pump
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A Bigger Tool is Not Always the Better Way to Go
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See Why It Is Soooooooo Important to Lubricate Your Car's Doors
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Valve Adjusting Special Tools for Old Mercedes 4 and 6 Cylinder Gas Engines
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How to Easily Troubleshoot Misfire on a Rough Running Gas Engine
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Spark Plug Installation Tips for Better Performance and Ease of Removal Later
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How to Get Frozen Auto Electrical Plugs Apart w/out Breaking Them
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106
Stainless Steel Battery Hold Down Clamp Replacements -NO RUST!!!
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Young Mechanic Shows What Happens When You Neglect Preventative Maintenance and Inspections
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How to Minimize Corrosion on Magnesium / Aluminum Engine Parts: Part 3
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Preventing Older Mercedes V8 Catastrophic Engine Failure
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How to Fix a Low Pressure Oil Leak Hole in an Aluminum Engine Oil Pan
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Valve Adjusting Special Tools for Old Mercedes 4 and 6 Cylinder Gas Engines
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How to Easily Troubleshoot Misfire on a Rough Running Gas Engine
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Spark Plug Installation Tips for Better Performance and Ease of Removal Later
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How to Get Frozen Auto Electrical Plugs Apart w/out Breaking Them
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Stainless Steel Battery Hold Down Clamp Replacements -NO RUST!!!
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Young Mechanic Shows What Happens When You Neglect Preventative Maintenance and Inspections
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How to Minimize Corrosion on Magnesium / Aluminum Engine Parts: Part 3
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Preventing Older Mercedes V8 Catastrophic Engine Failure
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How to Fix a Low Pressure Oil Leak Hole in an Aluminum Engine Oil Pan
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My Favorite Chop Saw Abrasive CutOff Wheel for Tool Steel
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How to Fix That Annoying Squeal When Opening Your Car's Door
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Rust Repair Series: Miracle Paint Storage Tip
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Bench Cleaning Bosch Gas Engine Fuel Injectors: Part 2 MFI. Back-flush
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Bench Cleaning Bosch Gas Engine Fuel Injectors: Part 3 Conclusion
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Engine Valve Stem Seal Installation Tip - How to Protect the Seal Lip!
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How I Made a Special Wrench for Engine Fan Removal
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Special Wax Sealant That Restores Old Faded Black Plastic and Paint Work
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Mice Damage in Your Engine Compartment and How to Prevent It!
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Diesel and Gas Engine Vacuum System Plastic Hard Line Repair
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3 Ways to Reduce Pain and Suffering Working Under Your Car's Dash
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How to Prevent Mistakes When Installing a New Wiring Harness in Your Car
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A Hex Wrench for Tight Places: Favorite Tool of the Week
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Jack Stand Modification and Wheel Pins: Favorite Tire Changing Tools of the Week
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Super Strong Magnetic Tip Socket Extension: Favorite Tool of the Week
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Prevent Overtightening Small Bolts in Aluminum Threads - Which Torque Wrench?
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Winter Exercise Routines for Your Old Cars: Do Not Neglect This If You Can!!
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Special Lint Free Wiping Towels for Engine Work: Favorite "Tool" of the Week
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A Custom Wrench to Help Install Mercedes W201 W124 R129 Front Shocks 1986 to 1995
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Engine Not Running Right: Check Electrical Plugs on All Engine Sensors FIRST
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How to Apply Sealant to Threaded Fittings Precisely Where You Want it
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How to Keep From Killing Your Car's Battery During Winter Storage
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What Causes Door Hinge Stiffness and Excessive Wear on Older Cars?
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Engine Detailing: How to Restore Valve Covers
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Quiet Air Compressor and Impact Wrench - Protect Your Hearing !! - Take it Seriously
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Best Automotive Shop Light in the World: Cordless, Adj.1' to 7', Rolling Stand, Super Bright
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Why Do All Those Suburban Door Speakers Go Bad! - A Little Problem Solving on the Side.
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15th Anniversary of My First Custom Wrench Set - Why Did I Bother?
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The Best Tool to Use When Removing Stuck or Hard to Reach Vacuum Hoses
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H.D. Diesel Hand Primer Pump: Best installation Wrench Available
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Best Way to Troubleshoot Troublesome Engine Nosies - Pinpointing the Exact Cause
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How to Isolate Glove Box Door Problems and Possible Solutions
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New Manual Transmission and Rear End Hex Plug Removal Wrench
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Demonstrating the Best Way to Remove Throttle Linkage Ball Socket Ends
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How to Troubleshoot the Diesel Emergency Fuel Shutoff Mechanism
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How to Keep Your Rear Muffler from Falling Off
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Best Tool to Use When Replacing Rubber Exhaust System Hangers
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1995 and Older Mercedes Ignition Lock and Tumbler Replacement - WARNING
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Mercedessource Clamping Tool Protective Inserts Explained
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Best Tool to Remove Chrome Side Body Trim Strips on Older Mercedes Benz
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My Miracle Paste Polish Put to the Test for Aluminum, Paint, and Plastic!
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2 Custom Tool Options For Changing Your Rear End and Manual Trans Fluid
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1961 to 1995 Mercedes Benz Fuse Box Troubleshooting and Service
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How to Remove Damaged or Stuck Hex Hole Plugs, Bolts and Screws
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Auto Tool of the Week Series: Removing Plastic Push Pin Plug Fasteners
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Cheapest Best Tuning Trick for Throttle Body Fuel Injected Engines
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1968 to 1985 Fan Clutch / Water Pump Removal Special Tool: Tool of the Week
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Rusty Bolts Best Friend: How and When to Apply
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Best Lug Bolt Socket Ever For Alloy Wheels You Care About!
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How to Replace and Ream Diesel Glow Plugs Without Removing Injector Lines
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Unique Small Hose Grabbing Tool Has Many Uses
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How to Prevent Your Alloy Wheels from Rusting to the Hubs
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Best Place to Use a Quick Disconnect Battery Maintainer / Tender
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How to Jack Up an Airmatic Mercedes That Has Dropped Down on the Ground
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Tips on How to Deal with Rusty Lug Bolt and Hub Threads
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New Stainless Tapered Wheel Mount Alignment Pin Tool - Super Cool!
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How to Safely Remove Rusty Nuts and Bolts without Breaking Them Off!
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Working on Fritz My 1980 Mercedes 280SE Euro: Why Fuse Replacement Now?
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A Closer Look at Fritz My 1980 Mercedes 280SE Euro: Tail Light Bulb Holders
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Diesel Engine Oil Changes: Why This is So Critical for Long Engine Life?
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Kent's Custom LONG Ratchet Wrench for Installing V8 Timing Chains
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Mercedes Emergency Hood Release "Kit" You Can Make Yourself
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Saturday at Kent Bergsma's Shop Wk 6: M110 Purrs, Muffler & Mirror Fix, Pan Removal, Grumman Amphib
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The 11th Most Neglected Maintenance Item on Older Mercedes Benz
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Are Your Old Car Brakes Trying to Tell You Something? All Brake Kits on Sale in Jan.
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Tough Mercedes Shift Bushing Replacement - Almost Impossible without Special Tool
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Saturday at Kent Bergsma's Shop: "Grinding" Away on New Tools - How They Evolve
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Brake Caliper Bolts Can Be Dangerous: Inspect Clean Install Properly
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New 3 in 1 Emergency Brake Shoe Install Tool: Makes Fitting the Springs a Breeze!
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Changing Rear End and Manual Transmission Fluid the Easy Way
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Why Clean and Lubricate the Hubs When Mounting Wheels
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Why Put Magnets on Your Car? And These Aren't Any Ordinary Magnets!
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How You Can Determine If Your Frozen Brake Caliper is Rebuildable or Not
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Super Fast Air Operated Fluid Extractor
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Can Tire Shops be Trusted to do It Right? See Why I Have Lost Faith.
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Tips on Replacing the Old Diesel Hand Primer Pump with a New HD Monark Pump
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Required Maintenance After Buying an Old Diesel: Suspension and Brake Component Inspection
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I Got New Chrome Side Trim on My Old Mercedes But They are Loose!
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Why Two Lug Bolt Sockets in My Mercedes Pain Prevention Wheel Care Kit
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DIY Repair Safety: What I Do When Getting My Body Under a Car
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Required Maintenance After Buying an Old Diesel: Throttle Linkage Inspection, Service and Repair
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Best Rust Buster to Remove a Rusty Shock Absorber
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Best Way to Save Your Shop Vac and Your Lungs When Dealing with Drywall Dust
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1980 300D X-County Road Trip Prep: Brake Hose Replace and Fluid Flush
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How to Fix a Noisy Snapping Door Check Strap
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DIY Tip Holding Screws Tight and Straight When Installing in Difficult Hidden Locations
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Easy and Clean Way to Flush Brake Fluid Without Removing Wheels and Tires
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Sloppy or Rattling Transmission Shifter? May NOT Be the Shift Rod Plastic Bushings
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Foam Hood Pad Installation Tip - Edges Tucked in Without Damage
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How to Prevent Diesel Fuel Smells From Getting into the Trunk of Your Benz
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What Caused These Door Panels to Get All Wrinkled
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