I am not making anyone think a non turbo head is worth as much as a turbo one, but I believe the casting is the same. Turbo valves and cam are for sure different. However, If someone had a cracked or badly warped turbo head, an N/A head casting could be used with all the turbo parts. Of course the guides would need to be replaced as well as the standard valve and seat grind and head surfacing. Also, if someone has a non-SLS engine that is good, and they want to put it in a wagon, the N/A bare head would be a good donor for a rebuilt turbo wagon head.........Rich

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

Rich, thank you so very much for clarifying!

Now thanks to you, can at least put that in the notes. Heck, no rush to sell as might need it someday myself.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.