Hi Everyone,


Was prepping to swap out head gasket, and purchased all needed equipment (ie, spare aluminum block; gasket; chain, etc). Out of curiosity (too many projects) called my Benz expert (20years in biz) and asked how much labor would be if I gave him parts. He said that you didn't need to break chain to replace gasket...is that true?


Looking at pictures (ebay, my spare block, etc) I can see the gear attached to the aluminum block? Given he has been in biz long enough (considered a local benz legend)...what am I missing?


FYI: loaned car to wife; radiator hose came off; she ran it anyway w/out radiator fluid...heated..blew (spark plug holes flooded with radiator fluid).


Thanks in advance,


Jub

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Current:
1971 Mercedes Benz 250 (Euro Spec)
1972 Mercedes Benz 250 (US Spec)
Past:
1972 Mercedes Benz 280