at this point, I would be looking for indicators of a recent top-end overhaul.

ie.. mangled bolts, uneven distribution of grime, clean parts. .. a shiny black headgasket sticking out from underneath the head

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Found out today that it had a new head put on by a local Mercedes shop.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

a "New" head?

documentation?

are you familiar with the casting numbers and where to find them?

Are the injectors at an angle?

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where do i find the number? I will be back at car soon will look to see if there on a angle.

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83 300TD Sable 402K " Work Truck "
81 300SD Gray 240K " Loner Car "
04 E320 Blue 90K " My Winter rig "
07 BMW X5 4.4 118K " My Summer rig"
04 Jetta TDI Wagon 168K " Wifes "
08 Toyota FJ 109K " Wifes winter rig "
04 Jetta TDI 120K " Daughters Car "

Drivers side (right side when looking at engine) of engine. Directly behind number 2 injector.

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1987 300TDT - 195,000 (Original #14 head)
1993 190E 2.3 - 105,000
1981 300D - 250,000

The number is somewhat blocked by the crossover. You are interested in the last 4 numbers. 14 01 is an original head number, 22 01 would be the latest and greatest.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


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Id sure be now checking paperwork to see about warranty.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

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Hi, This is getting Exciting! Let me say lets get basic here. First remove Tstat.. second remove hoses from Rad. . Third Run garden hose through top hose does water exit through bottom hose? No? Somebody put something together wrong! Water exits? Put back together fill w/h2o pull injectors and do a Leakage test. Bubbles? OH OH! no bubbles things are looking better! As an aside, I worked in New England for a number of years and I found it a great place to get many surprises (spelled screwed) on cars if you are not very careful! StillI recomend anyone buying a car to get apre purchase inspection!! I saves soo many headaches and$$$$. Hope this helps.

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