er.... why not replace the head? it's ultimately cheaper then getting another car, unless theres more wrong with it then ejust the head

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Heads seem to cost as much or more than I paid for the car. Where would I even begin to find a head for this engine?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mercedes+603+engine+head

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1972 280SE 4.5

Very funny!

Start with the parts for sale forum on here if you are in the USA.

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving