As I embark on my W115 300D restoration/rebuild adventure, I realized, once again, that there is a dearth of dedicated service manuals for the W115 Series. For example, there is no Haynes W115 manual. Over the years I have picked up several manuals that cover a wide variety of models, and include some coverage of the W115. I have two by Chilton's, one by Clymer, and I use parts of the Haynes W123 Manual. I also found a 114/115 Service Manual Library on CD.

I have posted all of those on my blog, but I am interested in compiling a complete reference list of resources, either paper copies or online manuals, that other W115 owners would find useful for their projects.

Please post any reference materials, I.e., books, CDs, online websites, that you use or know of that would be helpful to our fellow W115 owners. It doesn't have to be limited to Mercedes-specific books, btw. Some folks may have a good diesel injection manual, etc.

Thanks in advance.

http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

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Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D

visit my blog:
http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

Where to get the CD and DVD Manual sets direct from Mercedes; has others including the W115.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=297307

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Thank you, Diesel911! I have added that link to the list in my blog, with credit given for your contribution. I have already had a number of hits from around the world searching for that exact info, so I am sure it will be much appreciated! I have also added a link to this forum. Thanks again!

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Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D

visit my blog:
http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

It isn't quite what you want (I'm dialing one number higher!) but there might be some cross over bits:-

http://www.w116.org/library

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

That's fine. Info specific to the W115 can be difficult to find, especially, for example, info on wiring and vacuum diagrams. On occasion, I have used info from other Mercedes vehicles to determine patterns of design, etc., that I have been able to then apply to my car to solve a problem.

It's all good! Thank you, Army!

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Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D

visit my blog:
http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

Another resource =>

http://www.stroke8.org/

Just starting up => see user alabbasi (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/member.php?u=20575)

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Great suggestion! Thanks, Army. I will include a listing of online resources, like this forum and the stroke8.org. , as well as any other suggestions. I personally like having hard copies of reference materials, but, I suppose that is soooooo 20th Century, and I should learn to get over it!

Forums like this, and many others, are a great source of info... especially when you get stuck on a project!

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Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D

visit my blog:
http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

Ha I'm a bit 18th century most of the time - but I did buy a printer and scanner all in one thing that is often running red hot making hard copies for me to then smudge and spill oil all over...

...these new fangled electricery based machines do have some advantages...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Yes, I find paper copies of reference materials are also much better at absorbing those occasional spills than keyboards are!

Ask me how I know!!

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Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D

visit my blog:
http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

Over the years I bought many original MB service manuals for my various cars, I believe that I still have the original MB manuals for my first MB diesel, 220D 72, they came in blue covers and in first rate reproductions, do not know if this covers both 4 and 5 cylinder models, will check it tonight.

Vahe

I have several sites I have saved that might help.


http://tmcpubl.com/wp/

I don`t know German, but might be something here
http://www.mercedesclubs.de/allVDH/index.php

http://www.strich8basis.de/

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 came across this tonight... 4 hour DVD rebuilding the OM617 turbo diesel. $79.98.

No affiliation.

http://www.benzproducts.com/benzproducts_main_page_002.htm

This is a sample video from the DVD:
http://www.benzproducts.com/benzproducts_main_page_007.htm

It is not specific to the W115, but we can add it to the list of resources of reference materials. It may be helpful to someone.

A bit pricey..... Has anyone used it?

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Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D

visit my blog:
http://mercedesdieselrebuildingdiederich.blogspot.com/

Has anyone tried contacting the Mercedes Classic Center in California about a printed W115 manual? Like others here, I would like to have a book to reference about my 300D, especially when it comes to interior disassembly...

I can give them a call this week for more information.

-Rich