Thats One Ugly OM603 #18 Head

[oilslick]

Out of a '93 300SD. All the intake valves had been making slight contact with the pistons. #1 intake valve had made enough contact to scar the top of the piston. Amazingly enough, none of the valves are bent (according to the "spin them in a drill test). I'm waiting for a good deal on a complete, older OM603 engine. This is fun when it's just a project and not a necessity.