[yeibiche]

aaarggh...I don't know why I didn't see this before dropping the dollars on this book, but my model is not listed! Bold as brass on the cover: chassis 111, 108, 109, 116, 126. I've a 107, just like this forum says. So my question is, is this book of any use to me at all? Keep in mind I bought this book for a step by step manual for replacing the guides and possibly the sprockets for the timing chain; meaning I have NO mechanical experience beyond sparkplugs and oil changes when it comes to cars. I also bought the darn puller tool too, will this work on my engine? ugh, not a good way to start the day. :crybaby2:

 

[rs899]

I don't have the book, not would I remotely consider buying it for any car, but you should be able to use just about any engine advice that applies to W126 M117/116. You can probably use some of the suspension advice from the W108 section.

 

[abiby]

If you got the book titled "catastrophic failure...." more or less, then yes, it applies to 107s also, simply omitting it from the title.

https://mercedessource.com/node/288

Having watched numerous videos from him, I'd say the booklet is probably worth having.

 

[rowdie]

I have the book. It applies to M116 and M117 engines. Other than the M110 in the 280SL it applies to all of the engines in the 107.

 

[yeibiche]

Phew, that's a relief y'all. Thanks!

 

[abiby]

I have the book. It applies to M116 and M117 engines. Other than the M110 in the 280SL it applies to all of the engines in the 107.

So Jim, as you have one, is the book worth buying?

 

[rowdie]

Worth it is a matter of opinion. It is more of a booklet than a book and most of it has been covered in our discussions. It gives specific well thought out reasons for the TC and cam oiler failure.

I would buy it to give to the supposedly experienced MB mechanics that say the timing chain system is not a problem.

 

[hornetball]

I like Kent's stuff. A lot of times, he's found shortcuts that aren't in the FSM -- or ways to get around not having a special tool. His writing is easy to read. Anytime I tackle a job, I look at the FSM but I also try to find what Kent has written about it. It can fill in holes in the teutonic writing and illustrate time savers.

 

[dgosh28]

aaarggh...I don't know why I didn't see this before dropping the dollars on this book, but my model is not listed! Bold as brass on the cover: chassis 111, 108, 109, 116, 126. I've a 107, just like this forum says. So my question is, is this book of any use to me at all? Keep in mind I bought this book for a step by step manual for replacing the guides and possibly the sprockets for the timing chain; meaning I have NO mechanical experience beyond sparkplugs and oil changes when it comes to cars. I also bought the darn puller tool too, will this work on my engine? ugh, not a good way to start the day. :crybaby2:

Don't worry. I didn't use a book and my job is coming along just fine, with the help of everyone here. I am a bit slow and a lot of the delays have been self induced, like wasting two hours trying to put a sprocket on backwards. I could probably have been done two weeks ago if I had pushed myself. I should receive my new sprockets tomorrow and will tackle the chain Sunday. This job really is a lot easier than you think. It is just time consuming. i feel certain I could do it much faster next time because now I know what to look for and expect. Little things like where to find the "cap" covering the tensioner rail pin ate up time that I would not waste in the future. Dive in, the water is fine.