Tuning up a new purchase

[mountain14er]

Thanks for the help so far. I'm a shadetree mechanic and as suggested, I'd like to make sure the mechanical stuff is all in line before the cosmetic. I plan on starting with a good tune up including:

Oil & filter change
change tranny fluid and filter
change air filter
change fuel filter
replace plugs
check plug wires, distributor, etc.
clean and check brakes (I think an abs sensor may be failing at low speeds)
I'll probably try and bleed all the fluid through the brake system to get all new fluid in there.
check power steering fluid levels, look for leaks

Would you suggest anything else? Also, what's a good source for a shop type manual (cheaper the better)? Do I need any fancy specialty tools to do any of this?

Thanks.

[Strife]

What you have described above is a good start. When I bought mine, I did essentially all of those things. I'd also plan on replacing the valve cover gaskets (but read torque specs in manual first).

Shop for parts and plan ahead. For what you mention, the only tools you really need are metric sockets and wrenches. torque wrenches (at least the 1/2") is also a very important thing to own (and use) when working on an all-aluminum engine. The torque specs are in the manual, which is on the 107 cd, available from MB at a pretty good price, or on ebay at slightly better (albeit probably bootlegged). The Haynes manual (performance products still sells them new) is also useful, although it is old and stops at the late 450sl.

[nobby]

Don't just check power steering fluid...Change the power steering fluid and filter.
Also, differential fluid.
You will then know the current history of All fluids in your car.

[MTUpower]

what model is this? You'll need a large allen socket for the oil change if it's a 107 560, unless you use a topsider.

[mountain14er]

Thanks for the info. My CD manual should be here tomorrow and I plan on using the weekend to get into things a bit. I'm strongly considering replacing the timing chain guide rails and adjusting the valves while I'm at it but I'll just take it as it comes.