Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-17-2004, 12:40 AM
oldsouth's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 635
Cylinder Head

Well my cylinder head has started leaking a little water out of the back left corner. Not much but I have had to add about 1/2 gallon of coolant in the last 2 weeks. A mechanic friend and myself removed the head today and I am undecided whether to just install a new head gasket or have the head gone over at a shop. Car has 268,000 miles and I had just had Mercedes install new valve seals. I had them do it because they have the special tool where it can be done without removing the head. Should have waited a few weeks I guess. Anyway, head looks straight but since it is off, would it be prudent to have a head job done? Or put it back on with new gaskets?

__________________
1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-17-2004, 12:47 AM
carson356
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
head

to which model are you reffering?
rebuild it is the best option.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-17-2004, 01:40 AM
oldsouth's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 635
1995 S-350
603.971
268,000 miles
It was an external leak. Car was running fine.
Engine health - Using 1 quart of oil every 1000-1500 miles. Closer to 1500 miles. Compression good and within specs.

__________________
1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page