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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / December 2004New MB Owner
Howdy! Just purchased my first Mercedes! It's a 1986 300E. Just had it detailed today and WOW, did it ever clean up nice. It's needs some TLC, but for the most part it's in great shape. Ok, enough on justifying my purchase. Back in 1981, I was a MB Mechanic. It's been years since I've worked on one, I can barely remember where to put the oil. Just kidding. Really though, I may need assistance from time to time and in fact may be able to offer some (what I can remember) help on this NG. Thanks in advance. The first thing I need to procure is a Service Manual. Any idea where to purchase? I've looked at a few on eBay, but most seem to be from overseas. Secondly, the Becker radio works great, but the tape deck is inoperative. Any ideas on what to look for? I'm not afraid of taking the radio apart. Thanks folks, I hope to be a regular here.  SignatureMichael Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead. Congratulations on finally getting your first ever proper motor car, you'll never go back ;o) >The first thing I need to procure is a Service Manual. Any idea where to >purchase? I've looked at a few on eBay, but most seem to be from overseas. Overseas....... compared to where? Mike SignatureW126 300SE W115 220/8 It just struck me that this NG is worldwide... I live in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Michael. > Congratulations on finally getting your first ever proper motor car, > you'll never go back ;o) [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Overseas....... compared to where? > Mike >>>> I've looked at a few on eBay, but most seem to be from overseas. <<<<< So is the car. Larry In the back yard, under the oak. Thanks... I didn't know that... Michael. >>>>> I've looked at a few on eBay, but most seem to be from overseas. > <<<<< [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Larry > In the back yard, under the oak. >>>>> I've looked at a few on eBay, but most seem to be from >>>>> overseas. <<<<< > > So is the car. hey, we are not overseas, that's what you guys are ;-) in germany you are able to buy the manual as a spare part at mb, even for a W124. in overseas i'm not sure if they offer them too. did you check google etc.? >>>>>> I've looked at a few on eBay, but most seem to be from >>>>>> overseas. <<<<< Quite a bunch of wise guys.... I bought my manual for my 1986 190e on ebay in CD rom format. it's an official Mercedes CD, which contains the whole service manual (4 books?). There is also a auto book store here in the Pacific NW, BOOKS4CARS 4850 37th AVENUE SOUTH 98118 (206) 721-3077 Mon-Fri 8:30-6 email: vossmotors@books4cars.com web: http://www.books4cars.com AUTOMOTIVE SHOP MANUALS & BOOKS > Howdy! > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Secondly, the Becker radio works great, but the tape deck is inoperative. > Any ideas on what to look for? I'm not afraid of taking the radio apart. haynes manual. try amazon Don't use it myself but have seen a lot of criticism of the Haynes manuals in NGs. You obviously find it ok (otherwise you would not suggest it). DAS SignatureFor direct contact replace nospam with schmetterling --- [...] > haynes manual. try amazon > Don't use it myself but have seen a lot of criticism of the Haynes manuals > in NGs. > > You obviously find it ok (otherwise you would not suggest it). great book. made me dare to first change oil and oilfilter myself. Then I changed topgasket - big job 2 days. The doorstop - was making a rattle. Then lots of other tiny jobs. I now know my car very well. great book to get you started. "Dori A Schmetterling" <ng@nospam.co.uk> haute in die Tasten: > Don't use it myself but have seen a lot of criticism of the Haynes > manuals in NGs. I have a service manual for a Citroen Xantia published by Haynes. This manual may be helpful for repairing the car but not for operating it. Things like "How much oil of which quality do I have to fill in where?" or "what is the difference between the four keys, which were included with the car" are not explained there. I would suggest buying an owners manual through the dealershio. If the US dealer is not able to help, you should look at the Mercedes.com website and search for assistance. Frank Signatureplease replace spam-muelleimer with fk-newsgroups for e-mail contact Citroen - Made in Trance A while ago when I was looking for the MB service manual for my W201 I found a set of MB Service Manual Library CD's for the 201, 124 and 126. on EBay. The 124 and 126 are 2 CD sets. I really do not need the 124 and 126 CD's so I would be willing to part with them. I really don't know what they are worth so I am open to any reasonable offer. Peter > Howdy! > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. > -Margaret Mead. "Michael" <bladesdriver@cox.net> haute in die Tasten: > Secondly, the Becker radio works great, but the tape deck is > inoperative. Any ideas on what to look for? I'm not afraid of taking > the radio apart. The main error sources with a cassette deck are: - mis-adjusted, oxidized and/or dirty tape playback head - damaged and/or dirty rubber wheel at the tape transport coil - worn out or torn transmission belt - stuck winding mechanism and if the tape deck is electronically controlled: - contact problems with the control buttons. If you are able to open the deck, you may find something odd. Maybe one previous owner had used a bad cassette and you find traces of a major tape jam. Two hints: You may take a cassette-adapter for a portable cd player (You know, these things which look like a cassette and transmit the CD-player singnal to the Tape playback head. If you are able to play some music from a CD-player through this adapter, then the tape playback electronics are okay, and the mistake probably is something mechanical, which could be found out by carefully inspecting the mechanics. Second hint: Becker radios are quite expensive, but they seem to have a capable repair service. If you cannot fix it on your own, have a look at www.becker.de and check for the english language section. Frank Signatureplease replace spam-muelleimer with fk-newsgroups for e-mail contact Citroen - Made in Trance |
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