This comprehensive 1978-1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Series 280CE Service Repair Manual provides the detailed information you need to confidently repair and maintain your vehicle. Similar to the manuals used by Mercedes-Benz dealerships, this manual offers in-depth illustrations and step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of your vehicle. From basic maintenance to complex repairs, this manual includes everything you need to keep your 280CE running smoothly. It covers a wide range of topics including: - **Maintenance and Service:** Guidance on routine maintenance procedures, technical specifications, operating instructions, and information on service products like fluids. - **Engine:** Detailed instructions for removing, installing, and servicing the engine, including the crankcase, cylinder head, and engine breathing system. - **Engine Components:** Comprehensive information on the crank assembly, engine timing, valves, diesel and carburetor injection systems, and gasoline injection systems (both mechanically and electronically controlled). - **Engine Systems:** Guidance on the air cleaner, intake air preheater, exhaust gas turbocharger, air compressor, belt drives, intake and exhaust manifolds, engine braking system, and emission control system. - **Engine Electrical System:** Detailed instructions for diagnosing and repairing the engine's electrical systems, including the ignition system, preheating system, starter, and alternator. - **Engine Lubrication and Cooling:** Information on engine lubrication, engine oil coolers, the engine cooling system, coolant hoses, and the radiator. - **Transmission and Drivetrain:** Detailed procedures for servicing the clutch, manual and automatic transmissions, transfer case, pedals, throttle control, and the frame. - **Suspension and Steering:** Information on the suspension system, front and rear axles, wheels, propeller shaft, and steering system. - **Brakes:** Detailed instructions for diagnosing and repairing both hydraulic/mechanical and pneumatic braking systems, including auxiliary brakes. - **Fuel System:** Information on the fuel system. - **Exhaust System:** Instructions for servicing the exhaust system, heat shield, and outer exhaust system components. - **Electrical System:** Detailed information on the vehicle's electrical system, including equipment, instruments, speed control systems, auxiliary drives, hydraulic and articulated systems, tools, and test instruments. - **Body and Interior:** Comprehensive guidance on the body, understructure, front and rear end, roof, glass, windows, interior equipment, doors, trunk lid, fuel flap, slide roof, seats, restraints systems, and sound insulation. - **Body Electrical System:** Information on the body electrical system, including the radio, windshield washer system, light range regulator, climate control, emergency equipment, and attachments. - **Paintwork:** Guidance on body sealing, anti-corrosion protection, and paintwork. This manual is your go-to resource for maintaining and repairing your 1978-1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Series 280CE. With its detailed information and comprehensive coverage, it will help you save money and keep your vehicle in top condition.

The 1978-1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Series 280CE, a stylish and sophisticated coupe, was a pinnacle of automotive engineering in its time. This elegant model, the 280CE, was part of the W123 series, the last generation of Mercedes-Benz automobiles to be entirely designed and manufactured before the brand's merger with Chrysler. The 280CE showcased the brand's commitment to quality, durability, and refined performance. It sported a sleek, two-door coupe body style, a spacious interior with premium materials, and a powerful 2.8-liter inline-six engine. The engine, known for its smooth operation and reliability, produced 185 horsepower, offering a balanced combination of comfort and performance. The 280CE was also known for its advanced features, including an independent suspension system that provided a comfortable ride, power steering for effortless handling, and comfortable seats that made long journeys a pleasure. The 280CE's appeal lay not just in its performance and comfort, but also its timeless design. The coupe's long hood, sloping roofline, and elegant lines have aged gracefully, making it a desirable classic car even today. The W123 series, including the 280CE, was known for its exceptional build quality and durability, with many examples still on the road today. Owning a 280CE is a testament to Mercedes-Benz's commitment to lasting quality and engineering excellence. This classic coupe stands as a symbol of its era – a time when luxury and performance were synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz brand. For those who appreciate both the heritage and the elegance of the W123 series, the 280CE remains a sought-after classic car with a timeless appeal.