Originally Posted by endeavor

I have a 1990 300CE with like 130K miles.
I have been loosing some coolant and then I saw some bubbles in the reservoir. I think this is an indication of head gasket failure?
I have worked on replacing water pumps, belt tensioner etc.
How difficult it is to do the headgasket? What to watch out for?
What else should be replaced, like valve stems? timing chains?
Can someone recommend a reputed person who works on MB in San Antonio, TX? How much does this cost?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Barry
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