I do all my own work on our cars, even after my back operation. Our 1991 500SL is easier to work on than our 1992 600SEL. Our 500SL doesn't have traction control (ASR) which is perfect for that chassis. On the 500SL the major problems are the oil tubes in the engine, hydraulic latches in the "A" pillar fot the convertible top and the wiring harness's. The 500SL is a piece of cake to work on compared to the 600SEL. So I guess it's all relative. To work on either buy the Dvd from the dealer for that particular chassis, a decent set of tools and a code scanner.
James Zavesky > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:39 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Manuals for 1990 300 SL?? > > On 9/6/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work. Soft top and a > few > > other small things. He is having a hard time finding manuals online for > the > > 1990. He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car. > > Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction. > > > > I'm curious too whether there is an FSM for the R129. I know they are > notoriously just as complicated and wallet-draining as the W140, so my > only hope of ever owning one is if I can DIY on it. > > (What I'd REALLY like is a W124 convertible, but those seem to trade > at ridiculous prices---more than 500Es!) > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. > > _______________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________ 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
