Dear all,

I have a 116.963 engine in my 1983 380SEC, with the last 6 digits: 026395.

I have purchased a head gasket set that fits a 960,961,962,964. It turns out that the cylinder bore is about 4mm bigger than the one I need. Can this head gasket still be installed (everything else fits)?

What has changed with the valves (valve stem seals)? Many manuals show a different part number (althoguh at different engine number cut-offs) for different last six digit engine numbers?

What is a good brand to get gaskets from (e.g., is "elring" good)?

Finally, does anyone have a new or slightly used exhaust and intake valve (one exhaust and one intake), they are willing to part with for some compensation?

Thanks,

Greg

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

One more thing:
- Many places do not distinguish between 116.961,116.962,116.963, and 116.964 engine head gasket sets. Does this mean that I can mount the 116.962 head gasket on the 116.963?

Please help...

Thanks,

Greg

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

Dear All,

I promise this will be my last desperate try to push this posting back to top.
Anyone - please help...

Greg

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

that if the mb parts suppliers dont distinguish it would be ok. i wouldnt trust this one to autozone or like cut rate parts places. i recommend calling mike at metric motors in california. he prob will know off the top of his head and you might end up buying some parts from him.

or ask phil at fastlane.

tom w

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