Workshop manual W124 E300D

[bobi]

Hello,
Just bought my first ever merc.

Its a 1993 (september) W124 E class 300 diesel in lovely condition for under £1500.

I would like to buy a workshop manual & went to Halfords to buy a Haynes - But according to them, Haynes never published a manual for this model as it is the 124 body with the newer engine.

The book they sell only covers the old engine & to be fair, after reading the blurb on the back of the manual, it does state this fact.

So- anyone know where I can get hold of anything relevant?

thanks,
bobi

 

[Bolide]

AFAIK there is no manual available. The Haynes manual for the earlier cars is relevant 90% of the time but, being a Haynes manual, it's only correct about 90% of the time. Bear that in mind when following their instructions

The major differences between the older & newer cars are trim, wiring and engines. In my experience the wiring diagrams can only be used as a general guide

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[bobi]

Thanks for the reply.

Where can I get technical info on the engine/drivetrain etc then?

regards

 

[lakeside]

The E-Class Owner's Bible (Bentley Publishers) covers the OM606 engine, and the rest of the car in good detail. Apart from wiring diagrams. £27.95 from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Owners-Bible-1986-1995/dp/0837602300

 

[bobi]

Brilliant, sounds like just what I need!

thanks

bobi

 

[Bolide]

The E-Class Owner's Bible (Bentley Publishers) covers the OM606 engine, and the rest of the car in good detail. Apart from wiring diagrams. £27.95 from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Owners-Bible-1986-1995/dp/0837602300

It's an American publication so fairly inaccurate for UK cars. Useful, though, as it covers the 606 engine

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Stick to the forums. You'll learn far more. Apart from pulling engines and transmissions apart, you'll find just about everything here and on the other MB forums.

 

[lakeside]

Stick to the forums. You'll learn far more.

The W124 E-Class Owners Bible has an enormous amount of useful information, photos and diagrams, especially as the OP has not owned an MB before. Just an example: a complete run down of all the water drains, with photos. Comprehensive pics of the suspension, brakes, auto transmision, etc. Service schedules, and comprehensive servicing guides. Just the job for a new owner. Yes, the forums are a great resource, but not in isolation. Have you read the book in question? It's well worth the money.