My 1978 280CE has the symptoms of a blown head gasket, hopefully not a cracked head. I am attempting to remove it and it will not release. I have the manuals etc. Yes the M8 bolts that people miss have been removed along with any other hinderances. The manual indicates that I can leave the exhaust and intake manifolds on. Hopefully you all can shed some light on this.

Thanks is advance.

Bob

It's been a long time since I had a m110.

Did you take the top half of head off (with the cams)?
If that is off it is easier to see if you misses a bolt.

There is also an oil return line in the back (under the intake manifold)

Maybe a pin of the chain guides is still in.

If everything is clear you may have to use some force, gaskets do stick after a while.

Rob

How many head bolts have you removed? (14)

How many 8mm allen bolts from inside of the head area as well?

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