1987 TD Wagon Head Gasket Question!!! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gvanhouten · #1 10-20-2005, 09:42 PM

I just bought a 87 300TD wagon that has 188,000 miles on it. The previous owner stated that there is coolant coming out of the tailpipe and the car ran over somthing that punctured the radiator and overheated the engine.

My question is how difficult is it to replace the headgasket in this car. I just got done doing a 91 300TE Wagon and it was pretty straight forward.

I am not sure if the head is warped or possiably cracked. I plan on of course tearing into it over the weekend and I know there are other things to look for but more importantly what to look out for when do this type of repair. Thanks for all you input.

George

sixto · #2 10-21-2005, 01:09 AM

The OM603 is not very different from the M103 as far as pulling the head, skill- and toolwise anyway. There is a specific sequence for loosening and tightening the cam towers in the OM603 and when torquing the OM603 head bolts you'll hear sound like a submarine that's gone too deep.

Even if the head survived the overheating and a professional inspection suggests it's fine you have to wonder about how long it will last.

Sixto
87 300SDL

t walgamuth · #3 10-23-2005, 01:00 PM

it would be an excellent idea to have the head pressure tested at the machine shop.

tom w

autozen · #4 10-25-2005, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixto

The OM603 is not very different from the M103 as far as pulling the head, skill- and toolwise anyway. There is a specific sequence for loosening and tightening the cam towers in the OM603 and when torquing the OM603 head bolts you'll hear sound like a submarine that's gone too deep.

Even if the head survived the overheating and a professional inspection suggests it's fine you have to wonder about how long it will last.

Sixto
87 300SDL

The crews of only two US nuclear subs, the Thresser and the Scorpion, know that sound, and they're not talking about it.