Just bought a 230ce, advice please

[rdm555]

Hi all,

I've just bought a 1983 W123 230ce, it's the newest car I have owned for a while I usually drive a 1966 Morris Minor and an old Mini Clubman Estate. But I just could not resist this big old coupe when I spotted it on Ebay.

I need some help with a few bit's as all this modern suff is a bit technical!

Where can I get good parts? I need door rubbers and window seals and service items.

Which spark plughs should I use?

Is there a work shop manual for the 230 ce?
Anything else you think I should know.

Thanks all . Ross

 

[BarryG]

Original Spark plugs
Bosch H7DC0 GAP 0.8

Others
CHAMPION S9YCC

NGK BP6EFS

AUTOLITE 103

 

[television]

Door rubbers are expensive things for any car, you could try

www.forestfine.com/mercedes-benz

Haines do a book that covers most of your car

 

[rdm555]

Thanks both for your advice.

 

[Mr Teddy Bear]

Find your local Euro Car Parts!

 

[rdm555]

Thanks Mr Teddy Bear, will do.

 

[tintin]

Can you post the link or some pics so we can all be jealous? I never see any bargains on ebay.

 

[rdm555]

Pictures of my 230CE

Hi trying to attach pictures hope it works. It's my first running Mercedes, (I bought a 280E last year and broke it for parts to sell on Ebay. Problem was I could'nt get it out of my mind so I've now just bought this one).It cost me 800 it's got a good service history, it's done 144,000 miles and has 12 months MOT, it needs some work but it's solid, floors, cills doors are all good. I love it, driving a proper rear wheel drive again is great. I have replaced the cooling hoses, alternator and today have got the central locking working, I'm well pleased. Tomorrows job is rebuild the calipers and put new pads in.

 

[poseidon]

Wonderfull car.

You should be able to get all the parts from dealers. They are not expensive and are good quality.

I understand Mercedes still manufactures parts for old models.

Pose.

 

[tintin]

Well done, that looks very nice, bodywork looks pretty good. I quite like that colour. Unusual reg plate too. Sounds like a bargain if it's got 12 months MOT. Good luck with it.

 

[rdm555]

Thanks Poseidon and Tintin, I'm enjoying it.