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Mercedes-Benz 250 and 280 (W123, 1976-1984) repair manuals
A repair manual for your Mercedes-Benz 250 or 280 (W123, 1976-1984)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Mercedes-Benz cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Mercedes-Benz 250 & 280 (123 Series) - Petrol (Oct 1976-1984) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual
Haynes Classic Repair Manual for the Mercedes-Benz 250 and 280 models from the W 123 Series.
Versions:
- 250 and 280 saloon with long wheelbase
- 280 and 280 E saloon
- 250 T and 280 to station wagon
- 280 C and 280 CE Coupé.
Petrol engines: 6 cylinders - 2525 and 2746 cc.
Production years: 10/1976-1984.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the S-Class or the Roadsters.
This Haynes manual for the Mercedes-Benz 250 and 280 models (W123 Series) describes service and repair of the 6-cylinder petrol engines (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the cooling system, ventilation, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
 - Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
 - Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
 - Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
 
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback | 
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings | 
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2014) | 
| Series: | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0677) | 
| ISBN: | 9780857337399 | 
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Mercedes-Benz 250, 250 T, 280 E, 280 TE, 280 CE (W123) (1982-1984) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Mercedes-Benz 250, 250 T, 280 E, 280 to and 280 CE (series W123).
Production years: 1982-1984.
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This Bucheli repair manual for the Mercedes-Benz 250, 250 T, 280 E, 280 to and 280 CE provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
 - Clear wiring diagrams.
 
Product details
| Details: | 157 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback | 
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings | 
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2012) | 
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (853-854) | 
| ISBN: | 9783716817131 | 
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