Customer Reviews

Mercedes-Benz 1974-1984 (Chilton's Repair & Tune-Up Guides)

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I don't even know why I go to this manual anymore. Today, after having some difficulty in pulling the starter out of my 280C, I went to the manual to see if there were any particulars that I may have missed...In three paragraphs, the manual basically told me to mark my wires (placement & order), that I may have to turn the wheel to the left or right (model dependant) and that I should unbolt it from the motor.

No kidding. (So how do I get to the topmost bolt on the starter that I can't even see? Do I need to go ahead and yank the exhaust manifold off or what?)

There are no wiring diagrams, no detailed information on body works (info on power windows, sun roof, etc...) and little to no detailed info on the drive line. Maybe I'm just spoiled by Haynes manuals, but please don't waste your time with this book.

As the owner of a 1981 and a 1984 Mercedes 300SD, I find this manual absolutely useless. I have recently attempted to find information about the operation of power windows, the engine cooling system and the air conditioning system only to be frustrated by the total lack of any information about these systems in my children's vehicles. I'm currently looking for an manual for these vehicles more along the line of the user friendly, informative Hayne's manuals I had been used to.

After many persuals of the appropriate sections of this book, I was at every bit as much a loss to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on my Benz as before. This book reads as if culled from a generic template, with alterations added on to appease the series' editors--not as though it were the product of experienced mechanics and engineers familiar with and fond of the ways of the Mercedes. I started troubleshooting and tuning up my car twenty years ago with the help of books, and this manual left me wanting to strangle the writers. Pass it by.

THIS BOOK HAS ALMOST NO INFOMATION ON THE DIESEL MODELS LISTED ON THE COVER VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS BOOK STILL LOOKING FOR ANOTHER ONE THAT DOES A BETTER JOB

A very thorough, illustrated manual. Easy to understand information and lots of troubleshooting tips. This is a must book for any serious '74-'84 Mercedes-Benz owner.

The only thing this book is good for is my fire place. Black and white diagrams only. Hardly any advice on how to diagnose or fix a problem. You need a Phd in automotive technology to read the electrical schematics. In one word, USELESS!! DONT BUY IT.

Very very good book. My colegues from work recomended because I own one Mercedes 123 240D from 1978.

Anyone looking for information that is actually useful, and finds the Chilton manual less than so (and especially people that the more useful Haynes manuals don't cover, like drivers of 115 diesels) should be aware that Mercedes sells their shop manuals on CD for around $100.

Spendy (and still imperfect), but THE best source of information on the subject short of finding a paper shop manual secondhand or apprenticing yourself to a master Mercedes mechanic.

Recommended by Toad Hall Motorbook as an inexpensive and clear alternative to complicated factory manuals. Since I'm ordering it now, write me in a few days and I'll let you know how it is!

I bought this book for my uncle who was trying to fix his old Mercedes that had not been used in years. I can't attest on the information or quality of the book, but He said this book was just what he needed to get the car running again.