Mercedes-Benz W123 (1976-1986): Service and Repair Manuals

Mercedes W123 Petrol - 200, 230, 230E, 250, 280, 280E (1976-1986)

Technibooks workshop manual for maintenance and repair of the Mercedes-Benz W123-series.

Versions: 200 (1/1976-12/1984), 230 (1/1976-6/1980), 230E (7/1980-12/1984), 250 (1/1976-12/1984), 280 (1/1976-7/1981) and 280E (1/1976-12/1985).

Petrol engines:
- 4 cylinders - 2.0 (1988 cc, 115.938), 2.0 (1997 cc, 102.920), 2.3 (2307 cc, 115.954) and 2.3E (2299 cc, 102.980)
- 6 cylinders - 2.5 (2525 cc, 123.920/123.921), 2.8 (2746 cc, 110.923) and 2.8E (2746 cc, 110.984/123.984).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel models.

English translation of the German book from the series "So wird's gemacht".

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Details:	268 pages, 29 x 21 cm / 11.4 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:	300 drawings
Publisher:	Technibooks (ZA) / Delius Klasing (GB, 1988)
ISBN:	9780620164436

Mercedes-Benz 200, 230, 230 E, 250, 280, 280 E (W123) - Benziner (1/1976-12/1984) | So wird's gemacht

Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 56) on the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230, 230 E, 250, 280 and 280 E (W123) petrol models.

Petrol engines:
- 200: 2.0 L (69 kW/94 hp, 1/76-6/80)
- 200: 2.0 L (80 kW/109 hp, 7/80-12/84)
- 230: 2.3 L (80 kW/109 hp, 1/76-6/80)
- 230: E 2.3 L (100 kW/136 hp, 7/80-12/84)
- 250: 2.5 L (95 kW/129 hp, 1/76-8/79)
- 250: 2.5 L (103 kW/140 hp, 9/79-12/84)
- 280: 2.8 L (115 kW/156 hp, 1/76-7/81)
- 280: E 2.8 L (130 kW/177 hp, 1/76-3/78)
- 280: E 2.8 L (136 kW/185 hp, 4/78-12/84)

Production years: 1/1976-12/1984.

The initial section of this manual on the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230, 230E, 250, 280 and 280E (series W123) covers inspection and daily maintenance of the petrol engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).

Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.

• Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.

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Author:	Rüdiger Etzold
Details:	252 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback
Illustrations:	491 photos and drawings
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2014)
Series:	So wird's gemacht (56)
ISBN:	9783768805582

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Mercedes-Benz Serie 123 - 200, 230 E, 230 CE, 230 TE (6/1980-12/1984) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230 E, 230 CE and 230 to (series W123).

Petrol engines: 2.0 litre (98 and 109 hp) and 2.3 litre (125 and 136 hp).

Production years: 6/1980-12/1984.

This Bucheli manual on the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230E, 230CE and 230TE 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.

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Details:	148 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:	Bucheli Verlag (CH, 1998)
Series:	Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (788-789)
ISBN:	9783716816707

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Mercedes-Benz Serie 123 - 200, 230, 250, 280, 280E (1976-5/1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Mercedes-Benz Series 123 petrol models.

Versions: 200, 230, 250, 280 and 280E.

Production years: 1976-5/1980.

This Bucheli manual on the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230, 250, 280 and 280E 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.

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Details:	136 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:	Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2013)
Series:	Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (309)
ISBN:	9783716813904

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Mercedes-Benz 200, 230 E (W123) (7/1980-12/1984) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 84, reprint) for the Mercedes-Benz 200 and 230 E (series W123).

Petrol engines: 2.0 L (80 kW/109 hp) and 2.3 L (100 kW/136 hp).

Production years: 7/1980-12/1984.

• This repair manual on the Mercedes-Benz 200 and 230 E describes maintenance and repair of the petrol engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
• Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
• This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.

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Author:	Dieter Korp
Details:	232 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1989)
Series:	Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (84)
ISBN:	9783879438631

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Mercedes-Benz 200, 230, 250 (W123) (1/1976-1980) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 72, reprint) for the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230 and 250 (series W123), saloon and estate (T).

Petrol engines: 4 cylinders - 2.0 L (69 kW/94 hp) and 2.3 L (80 kW/109 hp) / 6 cylinders - 2.5 L (95 kW/129 hp and 103 kW/140 hp).

Production years: 1/1976-1980.

• This repair manual on the Mercedes-Benz 200, 230 and 250 describes maintenance and repair of the 4- and 6-cylinder petrol engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
• Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
• This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.

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Author:	Dieter Korp
Details:	232 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated with 300 photos and drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1979)
Series:	Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (72)
ISBN:	9783879436071

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