Hey, also a camera. Document this for the rest of us who have not had a head off of one of these engines. Take notes and photos and tell us all about it.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 9:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon I've decided that my 1985 pseudo 300TD (with the replacement 1985 300D engine and "converted" (i.e., bowdlerized) self levelling system merits conversion into a real 300TD. I found a 300TD cylinder head (including the SLS pump) at a good price, and my neighbor who does all sorts of heavy duty work on his 280SE 3.35 coupe is willing to work with me to R/R the head. If that operation is successful, I can replace the bogus Bilstein rear shocks with good used hydropneumatic struts, fill the SLS canister with proper fluid and then hope that the SLS actually works. So I have several questions. 1. How should I test the cylinder head to ensure it's still good? If I take it to a machine shop what will they charge me and what can they determine? 2. Assuming the head is OK, what sort of complications can arise when I remove the old head? What is a worst case scenario? 3. Do I need a lift to do this job, or will jack stands suffice? 4. What among the following should I install or replace once the engine is disassembled: valves, valve seals, gaskets, shims, etc. The engine is currently running perfectly well and has 250 K miles approximately. Or, if anyone has a good used 1985 300TD engne I am definitely interested. As usual, TIA. Andrew 1983 300TD 1985 300TD pretend-o-wagon _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
