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07-07-2005, 10:55 PM
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1983 380 SEL Head Gasket Job!!!!!
OK, my 1983 380SEl has been leaking oil out the left cylinder head for about five years and it has finally gotten to the point that it is leaking about 1 quart every 500 miles if I drive around tow.
The funny thing, if I drive it on a highway trip the oil leak near stops! I've ordered all the parts. I intend on doing the timing chain (already a double chain), all the guides, head gaskets on both sides, and totally reseal the entire upper half and front of the engine. I've already purchased three special hex key sockets to remove the cylinder head bolts. My question is, what problems may arise in this venture? I've heard of broken head bolts and stripped head bolt holes in the block. I'm reusing my original bolts due to the fact that the Mercedes does not use torque to yield bolts. I'm a Ford mechanic and this is my first major repair on old Janis (the cars name). If anyone can offer any advice I'm open to hearing. I just want to get my baby back on the road leak free! This has been the best car I've ever had. She has 225000 miles on her and she still looks like new although the seats are starting to show there age. Last edited by whunter; 11-29-2008 at 07:23 PM. Reason: spelling 
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