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Old 06-13-2017, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spock505 View Post
Yup, you can get away with just a head gasket and oil change if bolts are within spec.

I have similar situation but for different reasons (long, long story), with regard to interchangeability of heads, it can depend on year of replacement rather than model -

MB improved the head over time probably right up until the last year of production, so while an earlier head may fit it could be a variant on your original.

There's a good thread with additional detail on MB . org web site, bu unable to find link at present.
Remember that the US only got 5 years of the OM606.
1995 - OM606.910 N/A, mechanical pump
1996-1997 OM606.912 N/A, electronically controlled pump
1998-1999 OM606.962 Turbo, electronic pump

I would think that there's zero difference between the .910 and .912 non turbo heads but is there a difference between the turbo and non turbo versions?
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