W203 Haynes Manual
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Uncle Fester
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Got one also, from Halfords (on the shelf) I find the Haynes manuals very useful (for the novice) even if only used to find out where things are and how to get to them etc.
I think this one may be less detailed than some previous ones, but then again times change, mechanics change, and the people who do the write ups change over the years, there may also be financial concerns in these days.
Also consider the complexity of this car compared with a basic "ford escort" type of vehicle.
All in all, I have found it usefull (although it does state that the diesel engine requires 7 litres of oil, which is incorrect).
I think this one may be less detailed than some previous ones, but then again times change, mechanics change, and the people who do the write ups change over the years, there may also be financial concerns in these days.
Also consider the complexity of this car compared with a basic "ford escort" type of vehicle.
All in all, I have found it usefull (although it does state that the diesel engine requires 7 litres of oil, which is incorrect).
Tony Russell
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I just bought the newly released one for the A170CDi.
Previously I was working off the Russek one.
I found it to be good for numbers, torque settings and all that.
The detail on fixing things though was a bit lacking, like to fix something deep down, you need to remove everything above it, remove the actual bit, refitting is the reverse of removal.
It was worth the £19 alone though for the discovery that to remove the fan belt, you need to remove the front wheel and get in through a gap there.
Previously, I had to take it to a garage to have it done from beneath
Have you thought about getting this WIS malarky ?
Previously I was working off the Russek one.
I found it to be good for numbers, torque settings and all that.
The detail on fixing things though was a bit lacking, like to fix something deep down, you need to remove everything above it, remove the actual bit, refitting is the reverse of removal.
It was worth the £19 alone though for the discovery that to remove the fan belt, you need to remove the front wheel and get in through a gap there.
Previously, I had to take it to a garage to have it done from beneath
Have you thought about getting this WIS malarky ?
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they do - i have one - although did have to order it as nobody had it in stock last year.
grober
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The Haynes manuals are are useful for the basics- servicing- brake disc/pad renewal etc. They are not totally comprehensive but you will recoup the cost with only one minor DIY repair performed successfully.
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jefrs
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Haynes joke book - 
Haynes USA £19.99 paperback online
Product: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (01 - 07) (USA)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (01 - 07) (USA)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C230, C240, C280, C320 & C350 2001 thru 2007
i.e. covers 6-cyl engines (USA spec)
no, I haven't read it...
Haynes USA £19.99 paperback online
Product: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (01 - 07) (USA)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (01 - 07) (USA)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C230, C240, C280, C320 & C350 2001 thru 2007
i.e. covers 6-cyl engines (USA spec)
no, I haven't read it...
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grober
MB Master
Well spotted!