Uh, my CD engine compartment is the same as the D and TD except for the Cali versions....
Luther andrew strasfogel wrote: > One trick is to peel back the weather seal at the top of the rear engine bay > to give another 1" of access (it's formed into ppsition rather than glued). > I do that as well when removing the fuse box cover on the opposite side... > > Battery R&R on the W123 300CD took the MB roadside guy 45 minutes - it's > very tight. It's a lot easier on the 300TD due to its more spacious engine > compartment. > > On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 4:15 PM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> I've not worked on a 124 yet. I do know the California 123 OM617 is >> MUCH easier to R&R the battery, even easier than my 126! >> >> Luther >> >> Loren Faeth wrote: >> >>> Huh? >>> I remember it being more of a dance with a 124 than in the 123. You >>> need to put the hood up first. It only takes one wrench for the >>> cables and a 10mm socket on an extension. I like my 12" extension. I >>> use it so much I leave it on my floppy head rachet all the time. >>> >>> It is nice when the battery has 2 handles on it. >>> >>> At 10:46 AM 8/21/2008, you wrote: >>> >>> >>>> And the award goes to.... >>>> Battery R&R! UGH. Why did they have to put the &%#)($&in air cleaner >>>> in the way? >>>> On a positive note, at least it only takes a 13mm open end wrench and a >>>> 10mm socket and extension.... >>>> >>>> Luther >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
