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Shorebilly · #1 10-07-2006, 05:56 AM

G'mornin' Folks,

Yesterday I received my copy of...

"Technical Data Passenger Cars, April 1985 Edition"

Covers Models
107 as of 01/1982
123 as of 01/1982
124 as of start of production
126 as of 01/1982
201 as of 01/1982

This little book, sort of a technician's toolbox reference, has a wealth of info if you are interested in the tech data of these vehicles.....or if you are having electrical and/or vacuum problems, amoung others!!

I have not even browsed the entire book, 509 pages, but what I have found that is of interest here is...

Vacuum Line Color Codes, broken down by system i.e. Door Locks, Climate
Wireing Harness ID, and Color Codes
Shift Points of Automatic Transmissions
All sorts of Injection Pump info
All sorts of Ignition Timing info....good for Gassers
Spring/Shock data....Info on tuning suspension
Rear Axel Data.....including Differential
Steering linkage, Allignment Specs
Valve Clearances
Cylinder Bores

and way more stuff that is of interest to anyone who is seriously involved in maintaining these older Benzes....I think it well worth the $29.95 that I paid to MBUSA Classic.......

Just thought y'all would wanna know......this is not a "how to" manual, it is simply a Technician's Reference Book.....all data......no pictures.....

SB

gatorblue92 · #2 10-07-2006, 09:31 AM

that would be worth it to me for just the vac line diagram... is there a order form on the mb website or did you call them for it?

Shorebilly · #3 10-08-2006, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorblue92

that would be worth it to me for just the vac line diagram... is there a order form on the mb website or did you call them for it?

G'mornin',
I must apologize if you thought that I meant that this little book had vacuum diagrams.......it dosen't.......it has tables that tell you what the color code of the vacuum hoses is.....

example.....
Central Locking System
Color Code of Vacuum Lines
Model................................................107 3rd Version
123 2nd Version
Suction line from engine
to 1st destributor grey

Suction line from destributor
to vacuum storage tank yellow-grey

and so forth.......................

This little book has a wealth of info, but few illustrations, and no pictures!! Just text.....
some of the few illustrations are related to engine v-belt routings, torque sequence diagrams, axel position and frame measurements, and air gaps of various body panels

It can be ordered online from http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/index.do
just mouse over the "Classic Center" tab....and select "Technical Literature"
You will get a page where you can identify your year and model of car, chassis designation, engine designation, and it will turn up all the literature that MB offers for that particular model........

I have also purchased the "Model 123 Service Library" offered only on CD....
it contains.....Literature pertaining to the following Models from '77-'85
230, 240D, 280E, 280CE, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 300D-T, 300CD-T, 300TD-T

For an '85 300D-T...the only section that I have opened......
Engine Manual
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
Maintenance Manual
Owners Manual
Climate Control Manual
Chassis and Body Manual

it appears that these are the complete manuals that sell for BIG$$$$$ on e-Bay....but in .pdf format.....

UNFORTUNATELY it is unsearchable.......you have to go to each individual manual, read the index and page thru as you would in a book......in order to locate whatever info you desire......if MB printed it, it's in here someplace!!!

This little book that I refer to in this thread is...as I've stated before....a Service Tech's Toolbox Reference Book......supplimentary information, for the person who is actually turning the wrenches......like the Vacuum Line Color Codes......or Hydropneumatic Suspension Testing Values.....

I apologize if I have peaked anyones hopes on an easy to find list of diagrams, however as I am a retired Engineer, I find the little "Technical Data Passenger Cars" book to be very informative, and quite interesting.......if you are considering purchasing parts to transplant a 5 speed manual transmission into a 300D-T......it lists the correct part numbers for which flywheels fit which engines, and which pressure plates fit which flywheels.....and which clutch friction discs fit which transmission spline.......and so forth.....

Whew...that kinda got a bit long winded.....

SB

Jmana · #4 10-08-2006, 10:43 AM

Does anyone know where to get a manual for an 87 300D? I looked on MB's website, but they didn't appear to have one listed for this year.

Shorebilly · #5 10-09-2006, 05:49 AM

G'mornin',

I just looked, and you are correct, there are no shop manuals available on the MBUSA Classic website......but there are 3 publications, 2 are similar to the li'l book that I began this thread about......

....you should try e-Bay......do a search for Mercedes Benz Manuals 300D 1987.......save the search and check (or uncheck) the appropriate boxes and you will get regular updates via e-mail......I managed to get a copy of "Service Manual Heating, Air Conditioning Automatic Climate Control Model 123" for $25.00.......you will just have to watch the going prices for your particular model and year......and bid accordingly.......

I personally don't care for (and have no use for) Haynes Manuals....but they may prove useful to you.......

Or, you may try this website... http://www.alldatadiy.com/
I use it for my F-150, and used to have a subscription for a 240D that I used to own.......it does have a bunch of good info, geared to the DIY kinda folks.

Also....depending on what you are intending/attempting to do.....look at this website.... http://www.**************.com/
I have purchased his booklet on "Diesel Vacuum Source Troubleshooting and Repair".......found it very useful, to be well written for the average MB owner. He has several other booklets on various topics for sale... I personally do not have a problem in paying someone to "pick their brains"!!!

Bottom line...I guess....is e-Bay.......

Luck to ya...
SB

Jmana · #6 10-09-2006, 08:33 AM

Yeah, I haven't had much luck with ebay. There aren't hard copies of anything there, and I've bought 2 sets of software, neither one of them would load properly. I can't understand why there wouldn't be an acutal book form service manual for the 87 300D. I guess because it was a wierd model, a W124 body style with an SDL engine. I suppose I could get a manual for a 300E and for a 300SDL and have all the info I need

gsxr · #7 10-09-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmana

Does anyone know where to get a manual for an 87 300D? I looked on MB's website, but they didn't appear to have one listed for this year.

What manual? Owner's manual or service manual? The printed service manuals are no longer available but you can find them on eBay if you search daily as described above. There is no single book though (and there isn't for the SDL or 300E either). There are FIVE separate factory manuals... the OM603 engine manual, the W124 chassis manual (note that this is a TWO volume set), the Automatic Climate Control manual, and finally the Electrical Troubleshooting manual. I've got all five of 'em, plus the Tech Data Manual (TDM) described in the first post.

Mercedes sells a CD-ROM with these in electronic (PDF) format, also available online at this link. The CD-ROM does *not* contain the TDM.

whunter · #8 10-09-2006, 04:35 PM

Call MBUSA 1-800-367-6372 and ask them.
There is newer material available, however it is on DVD at a higher cost than the older classic data.

The DVD Repair Guides for newer models are Roughly $85.00 USD with regular shipping.

Have a great day.