Here are links to help you prepare...

Slow Wind Screen Wipers DIY repair
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/SlowWiper

Fast navigation Do It Yourself Links
Fast navigation Do It Yourself Links

Battery Safety
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1057827

Battery selection / Charging System / jump starting / cold weather battery issues
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1058189

Glow plugs link thread All diesel models
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1019018

Starter health is important to your diesel!!!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=739798

Cold weather starting links
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1018529

Is Antifreeze, like Aspirin, "Hype"?
Is Antifreeze, like Aspirin, "Hype"?

Coolant RED vs. GREEN
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1085656

MB Coolant- To Use or Not to Use?
MB Coolant- To Use or Not to Use?

Antifreeze, Ethylene glycol intoxication, Toxicity, Metabolic Acidosis
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1037466

Cooling system flush
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=940375

citric acid and the heater core.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1006511

Flushing Radiator
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=987314

DIY Bypass hose replacement, OM617, OM616
DIY Water pump Bypass hose replacement, OM615, 616, 617

Loose belts cause high temps?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=732069

MONO BLADE VERTICAL parked windshield wiper
http://members.lycos.nl/mbenz/windshield_wiper.htm

Hesitating Wiper Repair
http://202tech.mkosonen.com/howto/wiper.html

Can you lube a single wiper mechanism??
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=150630

adjustable intermittent wipers "W201 this relay controls wipers, and turn signal flasher".
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=145657