Mercedes 450SL Valve Adjustment

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...

Changing your own engine oil is the perfect Saturday Morning DIY project that every owner should perform on their own vehicle. When you perform your own service you get the satisfaction of knowing the job is done correctly and you used the correct quality of parts on your vehicle. Today's...

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...

As we prepare our e30 BMW 325i for this weekend's race at Summit Point, it's crazy to think how far we've come and how much we've learned from our first three races. Our little e30 has raced for 47 hours so far this year. That doesn't even include practice, qualifying, and testing. I think it's...

I recently acquired an Audi A6 Avant and one of the first things I noticed was the Air Conditioning system was not functioning. I checked the refrigerant level and it was low so I charged the system, got the air functioning and uncovered a new issue. The A/C condenser fan was not functioning. On...

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...

I spotted my beloved disaster sitting on a rural used lot instead of ancient pickups and rusted out Jeeps. “$600 Bad Transmission” was scrawled on the windshield in white paint pen. Truth in advertising. The 1992 525i Wagon’s body was good, but the paint was awful. The engine fired right up,...

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...

Without the proper cooling of an intercooler, turbo cars are at risk for heat sink which can hurt performance and also cause serious engine problems. If you live in a colder climate, the stock intercooler may be sufficient for a mild power build. However, the stock intercooler has also proven...