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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: new bern nc
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1990 350SDL Head Gasket Replacment
I am in the process of removing the head on my auto. The gasket blew out on the back of the head on the exhaust port. I have searched the site over the last several days and have recieved much needed help but am not clear on the removal of the pin that holds the left upper chain guide. Based on what I have read it appears to be pressed in? I have also got the impression that a slap hammer can be used or a bolt and washers to remove it? Does it sound like I am on the right track? Any advice is appreciated. This is truly a great site.


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I have not had the need to do this to a 350SD/SDL so I am not certain about this. But on a 220D or a 240D the pin is pressed in from the front of the engine, and it has a threaded hole. I used a stack of washers with the hole bigger than the pin, and a nut on a bolt that threaded into the tapped hole. It worked fine (no room for a "slap hammer" or other impact type puller). Hope this helps, Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)

10-4 It looks like thats a simular type pin. Thanks for the imput.

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