Head swap on a 603

[benzguy300]

The original #14 needs to come out I have a #17 that I want to install I’m looking for someone that is willing and have the knowledge to do the job the car is in Fontana Ca

[vwnate1]

AGA of Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, ask for Victor .

That sucker is HEAVY ! .

I took the one off the car in the junkyard but had Victor install it in my Brother's '87 300SDL .

You really should replace all the cam followers with new from Mercedes, not terribly $pendy and yes, you can use new followers on an old cam as long as the lobes aren't ground up .

Let us know how it goes .

[benzguy300]

Tanks for the information. Do you know a machine shop that can work on a 603 head ? I know a local shop in Rialto but he doesn't have the tools to remove the prechambers

[tjts1]

You shouldn't resurface an om603 head unless its far out of spec at which point you should probably look for another head.

[vwnate1]

I assume you're wanting to have the valves done and the guides replaced long with new valve stem seals ? .

I used Metric Motors in North Hollywood, they're Russians who understand that success comes in cans, not in cannots .

Remember to order the correct valve guide oil seals first from The Classic Center else you'll get whatever cheapo ones the Machine Shop has on hand ! .

Victor also has a local place he uses .