Hi, they told me that this car does not use valve seats... but instead have the head bored out, anyway sorry but this is off topic but can someone tell me where to get a hood emblem repair kit and front bumper covers for both sides for the W123?

Thanks

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1975 240D W115 version 3 (Australian car )

If they're like other automotive and aircraft engine applications, especially air-cooled engines, the chemical is sodium. Sodium reacts with water violently, so the danger is probably inherent moisture in the air.

Kurt

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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride!
- '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member).

Where to get the parts in Kandy, Srilanka or to get the parts in other countries besides Srilanka?

I do not know that much about the older Engines and I do not think I have any Manuals that would tell me if there is no separate Valve Seats in the Head.

(A lot of Car gasoline Engines have no separate valve seats or separate Valve Guides and even my Volvo Diesel has no separate Valve Seat; but my 300D has them.)

The main thing is if the Valve guides are worn you cannot count on the Valve seating area being reground centered.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Other countries.... the US? does fast lane have any? anyone on the forum have a 123 for parts? I tried ebay too... (kandy does not have any parts... you have to go to colombo for them... (6 hour drive) and even they don't have the bumper covers

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1975 240D W115 version 3 (Australian car )

I just did a Valve job on my head. Had a cracked head, so I got a new one. Took all the valves out of the old one and they were fine. If you need some, I can ship them to you. They are just sitting around my garage.
I am in SD, CA.
Andrew

my valves are scored and bad... but they are trying to re-surface them or something... so if that does not work and we end up needing valves than yes

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1975 240D W115 version 3 (Australian car )

Valves must not have a feathered edge after grinding. If some do get them from the member that posted on your thread perhaps.

Your shop should know if some are not reusable after machining.