[Vwdiesel] 190 Benz questions

[Kenneth E. Oldrid]

I had a 190D until a few months ago when I sold it. Alluminum heads on these, so
don't overheat them! The US version of the Haynes service manual didn't cover
the diesel model. Luckily I tracked down the UK version which did cover
diesels. 
I sold it with a bad wheel bearing. I was told this is a really tough procedure,
and decided to avoid it.
the 190D get's better mileage than the 300D's; maybe 35-40mpg?
Ken

> After all that long rambling in my other reply, I boiled it down to 
> suggesting that you try to find information about fixing just one of the 
> known problems on the car. That will give you a feel for the difficulty of 
> performing work while you own it.
> 
> Pick a known problem and see if you can find a service manual for the 
> model. See if the internet offers any references. See if libraries have any 
> printed material. And, see what kind of help you get from whatever Benz 
> dealership you would be able to contact locally.
> 
> I'd start with the climate control problem first, because it probably 
> involves tracing electrical and vacuum circuits, testing them, and finding 
> replacement parts and discovering the cost of fixing something on a Benz.
> 
> Use the experience as an indicator of the way ownership would go for that 
> particular car, and _then_ decide if you want to swim in that pond.
> 
> Doyt Echelberger
>  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> .........snip..............(older)  190 Benz........
> 
> >     Any advice or suggestions?
> >     TIA,
> >     Scott Kair
> >
> >
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