[MBZ] 1986 300SDL headleak

2007-09-01 Thread William Tisdal
Dear Forum, I have a 1986 300SDL with 161,000 miles. I am experiencing some pressure in the overflow/antifreeze reserve which is indicative of a cracked head or blowing head gasket. I have owned 4 of these cars, but never experienced this until now. The car occasional smokes ever so little up

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300SDL headleak

2007-09-01 Thread Peter Frederick
Small chance it's a bad head gasket (and it may have one along with the cracked head), but it's highly likely the head is cracked. Mine was. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300SDL headleak

2007-09-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Welcome to the list William. What kind of pressure test did the mechanic do? How much antifreeze does the top off take and how often (miles? days?) Harry On 9/1/07, William Tisdal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Dear Forum, > > I have a 1986 300SDL with 161,000 miles. I am experiencing some p