I've got a '79 300SD and need a good repair manual and/or information books. I'm very new to Diesels and to Mercedes but have a fair amount of self-taught experience working on my old in-board boat with a Ford 351.
I bought the Chilton's Mercedes 1974-84 Repair Manual but I'm not impressed. It shows where the dipstick is and how to hone the cylinder walls but not much in between. It's kind of a joke really.

Mercedes sells manuals on CD. Get one for a W123 and everything for the drivetrain should be the same or close.

MB sells a 116 Service Manual. The MB Manuals are the best thing to have. The paper books are much better than the CD's but they cost a lot more. You can find the books on ebay. The CD's are available from the MB Classics center - http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/classic-center-california.do. Click on the Technical Literature link under the Classic Center tab near the top. Then put in your car's info. And you'll want the Service Manual.

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http://www.classictechlit.mbusa.com/MB/

This is the direct link.

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1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
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The paper manuals are much better than the CD`s. the ones on E-Bay
can become very costly. I bought a stack of 5 for the W123 for $212.00.
just one of the books, "service manual engine 617.95" sold recently for
$110.00.
Don`t get into a rush, watch how the bidding goes. sometimes a book
will go for $10.00 with 1 bid, next time there will be 20 bids.

I agree the Haynes is short in most areas. It`s just a guide at best.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks for the info

If you do decide to go the e-bay route, and you see a manual you want,
remember. that isn`t the only one left out there. sooner or later therewill
be another and sometimes 3 up at the same time.

The manuals are only worth whatever the bidder is willing to pay.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I just ordered the service manual cd. What other manuals are recommended for 1980 300d engine repairs?

Thanks!!

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