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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Owner's Bible 1986-1995: Maintenance, Repair, Tuning, more
  This book is a Mercedes E-class buyer's guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of insightful information about the W124 E-Class chassis.
The E-Class Owner’s Bible can help steer you through the purchase of your first Mercedes-Benz, provide the information necessary to maintain your E-Class to factory standards, give you the assurance to speak knowledgeably to your service professional and provide you with the hot setup for better road handling.
The prospective buyer will also find tips on what to watch out for, why a pre-purchase inspection is important and why one model may be preferred to another. Do-it-yourself owners will discover a huge hands-on maintenance chapter to help keep their E-Class at peak efficiency.
Models covered
Gasoline engine: 260E, 300E, 300E 2.6, 300E 2.8, 300E 4MATIC, 300CE, 300CE cabrio, 300TE, 300TE 4MATIC, 400E, 500E, E320 sedan, coupe, cabrio and wagon, E420, E500.
Diesel engine: 300D Turbo, 300D 2.5 Turbo, 300TD Turbo, E300 Diesel.
Features
- Comprehensive maintenance procedures, including HVAC microfilter replacement, brake pad and rotor replacement and engine oil and fluid change procedures listing the necessary tools, tightening torques and fluid capacities
- Year-by-year analysis of E-Class technical highlights, including the inspiring 500E sports sedan and when the multi-cam M104 engine replaced the M103 single cam workhorse
- Buying tips on how to get the best car for the least amount of money, things to look for during the test-drive and how having a prepurchase inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars
- Seasoned advice on choosing the right repair shop, be it an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, an independent specialist or an all makes–all models shop
- Detailed technical information on vehicle systems, including engines, suspension, drivetrain, body and interior features
- Performance modifications, including a listing of all the parts needed to upgrade to the Sportline suspension
- A brief historical overview of Mercedes-Benz, the world's oldest car company
To bring you this authoritative volume, Bentley Publishers teamed up with Stu Ritter, a 25-year independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop owner/technician and current technical editor of The Star, the magazine of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America.
Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions | Appendix A: Mercedes-Benz Heritage | Appendix B: Problems and Repairs | Quick Reference Data
1 — INTRODUCTION to the E-CLASS
General | Body exterior | Safety | Chassis and suspension | Body interior | Model year news
2 — BUYING an E-CLASS
Before you buy | After you buy
3 — MAINTENANCE
General | Fluid and lubricant specifications | Lubrication service | Maintenance service | Body and interior | Wheels, tires and brakes | Underside of car | Engine compartment maintenance | Trunk area maintenance
4 — 6-CYLINDER ENGINES
General | M103 engine | M104 engine | Tips, maintenance, service
5 — V-8 ENGINE
General | Engine description | Tips, maintenance, service
6 — DIESEL ENGINES
General | Engine technical | Tips, maintenance, service
7 — FUEL INJECTION
General | Fuel supply (Gasoline Models) | Fuel supply (Diesel Models) | Bosch CIS-E (KE-III) | Electronic fuel injection (LH and HFM) | Electronic diesel system (EDS) | Tips, maintenance, service
8 — TRANSMISSIONS
General | Manual transmission | Automatic transmission | Tips, maintenance, service
9 — SUSPENSION, BRAKES, STEERING
General | Suspension | Brakes | Steering | Driveline | Traction control systems | Tips, maintenance, service
10 — BODY
Body exterior | Body interior | Body and chassis repair
11 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General | Fuses, relays, modules | Gasoline engine ignition systems | Diesel glow systems | Throttle control systems | Climate control | Tips, maintenance, service
12 — PERFORMANCE and MODIFICATION
General | Chassis modifications | Engine modifications | Engine replacements | Headlight modifications | Modified cars
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PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: Bentley Publishers — 2002
- Binding: Paperback — 8½ x 11 inches
- Pages: 352 — 495 b&w photos, illustrations and diagrams
- ISBN: 9780837602301
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