J.H.

The head gasket you buy here on Fastlane is the exact one you'll get at any MB dealer: Elring. If you do the job right, there's no reason why this gasket should leak for at least 100k, unless of course you overheat the car :D

If you have any Q's, email me. About half way into this DIY, you'll ask yourself, why in the hell did I attempt this#@#% Once you're done though you'll feel a great sense of accomplishment. Take your time, and don't make any stupid mistakes that will set you back.

Good luck!

~Paul

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'91 300E, 215K miles

Thanks Paul!
 

I will take you up in your offer for private e-mail, when I find some time to do it. As far as, "half way down the job...". I know what you mean. That is the way I felt when I was changing my evaporator. That was a job!:eek:

Let me add that headbolt measurement and proper torquing are critical. Also be VERY careful bolting the rocker arms back on! I learned the HARD way that this is no place for an air rachet.

I just purchased a head gasket set for my '91 420sel from FastLane... it said it would be a Goetz set, but when it showed up at my door it was a product from Victor Reinz, a German gasket maker owned by Dana Corp. My initial reaction was, what the f***, so I looked at the Dana / Reinz website. They claim to be "the largest engine sealing provider in the world". I've heard of Dana, but not of Victor Reinz. Anyone have any experience here?