Is there something I'm not seeing here? A 60x head is no more complex than any other head. I had mine done by a local machine shop, Westchester Auto Machine, and the only thing special I had to do was lend them a spline socket to remove the prechambers. Hot tank, surfacing, new valves, seats, guides and stem seals. $600 and done. Maybe you'd need a specialist if you were doing a short block, but for the head? It's a flat, SOHC, two valve head. Tell me what's tricky.

Finally found a local shop, my search key words where off, instead of typing Diesel head repair/service I just typed CNC shop and went on a wild goose chase.

I was qouted $600 as well, minus parts. If my head fails pressure or warp limits I'll just buy Max's head if available.

Having another car is going to allow me to REALLY dig deep on my 300SDL.

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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily

1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
2000 Mercedes E320 Black - 136,000 miles - Needs repair

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