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Books : Mercedes-Benz Diesel Automotive Repair Manual, 1976-1985 (123 Series, 4 & 5 cyl.)In association with Amazon.comRating:  - Don't Bother !This review echoes the words of Cliff Hunt of Indiana. Unless you're trapped in the Arctic tundra and need to know how to change your oil, don't bother with this book. A common problem with MB diesels is smoke coming from the exhaust pipe and this book doesn't even mention that. I bought mine from an auto parts dealer, wrapped in plastic and unreturnable of course, and realized perusing it in the parking lot I had wasted my money. Rating: - The old adage "you get what you pay for" is very true.This manual is a consistent with others in this series. For [...], it is better than not having any information ... but not much better. Most of the procedures are sketchy at best, they will get an inexperienced mechanic into trouble quickly by omitting key steps in repair procedures. In many parts of the book, you will read "due ot the complexity of [fill in part or system here] ... this should not be undertaken by the home mechanic." They then proceed to omit the important information and provide you with generic procedures. Save your pennies and invest in the official Mercedes-Benz manaul. Rating:  - Book Covers Only 123-style DieselsThis is an excellent reference for the owners of 123-style MB diesels. However, if you own a 126 or other, this will give you potential hints, but will not apply to all the issues you may face. You will need other references to cover those, such as either "used" MB shop manuals, or by finding a decently-priced copy of the "official" MB repair manuals on CD-ROM ... Rating:  - Written Ford tough...Exteremly well documented book, concisely written. Lots of photos to explain every phase of servicing your Contour. The only reason why it is not a 5-star piece is that it is "too much" for the average customer, and too little for the pros. Would be nice to have a book written for "dummies" like me... I guess I am asking for too much. |
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