Mercedes Benz 230, 250 and 280, 1968-1972 / 6-Cylinder sohc / Sedan, Coupe, Roadster Automotive Repair Manual [Paperback]

John Haynes (Author), P. G. Strasman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1999

Inside this manual you will find routine maintenance, tune-up procedures, engine repair, cooling and heating, air conditioning, fuel and exhaust, emissions control, ignition, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems, and wiring diagrams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group; 1st edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0856963461
• ISBN-13: 978-0856963469
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #509,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A thorough manual, but limited to only the six-cyliner SOHC., October 8, 1999

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Mike Brown-Cestero ([e-mail]) (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mercedes Benz 230, 250 and 280, 1968-1972 / 6-Cylinder sohc / Sedan, Coupe, Roadster Automotive Repair Manual (Paperback)

This manual is a typical Haynes publication: not a complete "factory" service manual, but a very thorough guide for the DIY'er. Easy to read, it includes a "British to American" translation guide in the front of the manual to eliminate any possible confusion with technical terms and part names. If you own the 4.5 or 6.0 engine, however, you may want to search for another manual.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wrong Book for Me, January 21, 2000

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Christopher S. Boggs - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mercedes Benz 230, 250 and 280, 1968-1972 / 6-Cylinder sohc / Sedan, Coupe, Roadster Automotive Repair Manual (Paperback)

I ordered this book but it wasn't what I needed. I don't feel like the title gave enough info. I have a 1973 280C with a 2.8 DOHC engine. This paticular book covers the 280SL series. Ooops. I'm new to Mercedes - always been a Triumph man - an honest mistake. Amazon was great about taking it back so no complaints.

I just thought I'd include the info that I was missing upon purchase. Haynes manuals are the best though...thanks!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good place to start, April 14, 2001

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R. Hyland (Singapore, Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mercedes Benz 230, 250 and 280, 1968-1972 / 6-Cylinder sohc / Sedan, Coupe, Roadster Automotive Repair Manual (Paperback)

If you've bought an old merc as I have, this is a good place to start. But, you need to make sure that the exact car you have is covered, or otherwise it is a useless book. I found it really useful for basic repair, as well as showing me the process that the shop will go through, so I know if the price they quote is fair or not.