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Author: Jarod

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W123 Resources

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

Here you can find a listing of all the various resources I’ve made to help you repair, maintain, and care for your W123, or similar body style Mercedes. Parts: Articles: …

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Filter cutaways

May 22, 2023August 19, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

As I see different brands and types of oil filter, I’m going to post short videos of them cut apart so that you can see what is inside and determine …

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Product Reviews

10 Ton hydraulic battery cable crimper

August 14, 2022August 26, 2023 - by Jarod - 2 Comments.

This thing has been incredibly useful, and has held up incredibly well. The only real big downside is the dies are all marked in square millimeters (mm2) rather than a …

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Bravo Prop Seal

August 14, 2022August 23, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

Bearing retainer torque chart: Torque wrench length Setting to achieve specified 150 ft-lbs with offset tool 15″ (381mm) 122 ft-lbs (165 Nm) 16″ (406mm) 123 ft-lbs (167 Nm) 17″ (432mm) …

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W123 Mercedes fuel filter crush washer upgrade (Stop that fuel leak)

June 9, 2022August 23, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

The Aluminum crush washers used on the OM617, OM616 and likely other Mercedes is a common spot to have a slow fuel leak. Many times that crush washer doesn’t seal …

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W123 Mercedes AC improvements

June 9, 2022August 19, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

One often complained about part of owning a W123 Mercedes is the less than stellar AC performance. I’ve gradually been working to improve mine to determine what modifications are worth …

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W123 Mercedes front brake overhaul

June 9, 2022August 23, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

It is important to keep your braking system in tip-top shape, as you need to be able to stop without running into things. I’ve personally found that running into things …

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Boats/PWCs

Yamaha 800pv 1200pv (XLT, XL, GP, GPR) pump shoe seal installation

June 9, 2022August 23, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

The pump shoe seal is a critical component of the water pump on a Yamaha GP1200R, XLT1200, XLT800 and some other models of waverunner. The cavities in the pump shoe …

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Product Reviews

Viair 85P vs 88P

June 9, 2022August 23, 2023 - by Jarod - Leave a Comment

The Viair 88P and 85P are portable air compressors that are designed to inflate tires, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, and other inflatable objects. They are both small and lightweight, making it …

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Mikuni BN/SBN Rebuild info

April 23, 2022August 19, 2023 - by Jarod - 2 Comments.

This page is under construction, There will gradually be more and more information about these Mikuni Carbs Tools/supplies you may want: Impact Screwdriver Carb cleaning needles/brushes Brake parts cleaner WD40 …

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