No More Heads Gaskets from Pelican Parts ? Or ?

[aluminum]

Seems that Pelican Parts has lost a Supplier " For Head Gaskets for a 250S Mercedes
They fit a few other Car's as well :
I don't have the Real story why yet ?
Elring Part#180-016-46-20-INT for $64.75
Moreover I see no move to find another supplier for some reason .
My guess is that this is a big deal as lots of parts sellers sell the same Gasket and are as well Out Of Stock Part#180-016-46-20-INT Humm

So ? anyone know where I can get a Head Gasket ?
Car is a 1967 Mercedes 250 S

I got emails from Elring Have a Look

(1)I have not asked then directly yet why they stopped making the Gasket yet ?
(2) I wonder if I well get a answer to such a question ?
(3) well Pelican find another supplier ?

Now some other Big Parts sellers all stock Old stock parts until they are done I know . I certainly hope this does not happen to Pelican ?
One would think that perhaps a large order might start up another run of Gaskets for the Elring Part#180-016-46-20-INT but have no Idea
Perhaps Pelican well post a Message here to explain the situation as they see it for us
Some replies I got :
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Obradovic, Branimir
6:52 AM (1 hour ago)
to me

Hello again,

We do not produce this gasket in our normal production.
Maybe some dealers in the world have old stock from this gasket.

I offer to you an handmade gasket from our prototyping department not a normal production gasket.

You will see, after the dealers sell the last gasket, nobody can buy this gasket for this price. You will find then only our handmade gasket from our prototyping department.

Best regards
Branimir Obradovic

ElringKlinger AG
Sales Manager Special Applications
IAM Western Europe & Germany
Fon +49 7123 724 621
Fax +49 7123 724 85 621
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Gesendet: Mittwoch, 28. Oktober 2020 16:27
An: Obradovic, Branimir
Betreff: Re: Do you no longer make this head gasket ?
Obradovic, Branimir
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Wed, Oct 28, 7:50 AM
to me.

Hello,

Thanks for your mail.

If you want this gasket, we can produce it.
Delivery time after order: 8 - 10 weeks
Price: 186,25€/each
Minimum quantity: 3 pcs.

If you have questions, please contact me.

Best regards
Branimir Obradovic


By the way If you know where I can get a Gasket don't be shy Thanks

[rumb]

It appears available here:
https://www.niemoeller.de/en/w111/w111-mercedes-benz-220sb/B012/010103/c01490-cylinder-head-gasket-8-7-1

or

https://www.niemoeller.de/en/item/D%2001%20577a

There are different varieties so you would have to check your application out.

[aluminum]

lol that's $200 & $400 each + with shipping
not my Cuppa tee

Yes I saw those but thanks .That's just not my Cuppa Tee and the reason for these forums yes .
I respect your trying to help however thanks

[rumb]

Not just this chassis/engine, other head gaskets are hard/impossible to find. Same with other mission critical parts that have disappeared over the last few years. Stock up now on everything you think you might need in the future.

[aluminum]

Originally Posted by rumb

Not just this chassis/engine, other head gaskets are hard/impossible to find. Same with other mission critical parts that have disappeared over the last few years. Stock up now on everything you think you might need in the future.

So These Cars are finished as far as parts availability like head gaskets .
I now wonder about rings and bearings humm

Looks like you can get parts but only at a huge cost like more then the car cost
lol so this place is worthless for things like a part they don't stock . They well not search out a new source then ?.
Kind of like rock auto now sold until Out then gone

[aluminum]

180-016-46-20-INT
Found Brand New Mercedes Head Gaskets for a real price of $70
Here is your chance to buy now
humm PM me

[Fitts07]

Originally Posted by aluminum

180-016-46-20-INT
Found Brand New Mercedes Head Gaskets for a real price of $70
Here is your chance to buy now
humm PM me

I believe that one is a 180-016-47-20, which is for Unimogs. It doesn't have the copper reinforced water passages. May still work though? I think it looks more modern with the sealing ring around the entire perimeter.

Im in the same boat, I will be needing a head gasket for my 1968 230 and its NLA. Same head gasket as the 250S.

180-016-46-20 current P/N for M180 block from mid 60s through mid 70s?
180-016-34-20 is a superseded part number
180-016-47-20 UNIMOG 404 M180 headgasket

[aluminum]

Part#180-016-46-20
fits several Cars like the 250S and I belive the 230
Looks Like we shall be getting Head Gaskets thanks to

Reinhardt, Harald of Elring Gasket's in Germany
Thanks to his help the Classic Center is now able to order them
as Well I extended the offer to Pelican Parts and perhaps they shall join in the the order like Classic Center . Both of these Great supliers are helping keep these cars on the road .

I am not sure how long it may take to have them made up but could be several months Perhaps but they well come

[aluminum]

Repost

[cth350]

good work. Thanks -CTH

[Fitts07]

This is awesome. Ill definitely buy one when they become available for my finny.

[aluminum]

Ya Great News
I have been so busy but shall call the Classic Center next week and ask about the Price . Pelican sells that same gasket ($64) they told me but gets it from some Wholesaler Vender not the manufacture so I expect the Classic Center price may be higher not sure.
As well most likely as there have been none for awhile that may invite a price change and nothing most often go's down like my tax's
I well ask them for a discount but won't hold my breath
Picked up another 68 250S ( My second ) and guess what it needs a Head Gasket
Is dirty in these Pic's but the Paint is Very good wood work not bad at all easy to refinish all but 2 window frames they well require some work or replacement.
Its loaded LOL all but a sunroof , Factory AC /PW/PS/Becker still their Good Dash ! & Fair steering wheel
Perhaps I well sell one as I already have a 67 but as one is a Manual and one a Auto trans give me an excuse now does it not lol

[Fitts07]

I like that 250s. Ive always wanted a w108, never been able to find one at the right time. Now with prices going up on most of them its out the window. Those t-rusty fintails stay cheap though lol. Dont understand the price difference.

I could see the classic center selling head gaskets for 125-150 for a limited production run.

[aluminum]

I was buying some 250 S Parts and Cars and I passed on 2 Finny's
Photo of the Wife peeking inside
The trunk was loaded with Ton's of Carbs and Factory AC Stuff it seemed
I could have bought that car for $250 . $300 and perhaps should have .
Had a lot of good features like Power steering .
All the trim was in the trunk taillights and such
I would like a Wagon however for sure

[aluminum]

Originally Posted by Fitts07

I believe that one is a 180-016-47-20, which is for Unimogs. It doesn't have the copper reinforced water passages. May still work though? I think it looks more modern with the sealing ring around the entire perimeter.

Im in the same boat, I will be needing a head gasket for my 1968 230 and its NLA. Same head gasket as the 250S.

180-016-46-20 current P/N for M180 block from mid 60s through mid 70s?
180-016-34-20 is a superseded part number
180-016-47-20 UNIMOG 404 M180 headgasket

Hello : I found a Site that seems to have a online Perhaps " Hollander Interchange Book " you can enter your Car your searching > like for example Cylinder Head 1968 Mercedes 250 and right away you can see what Cylinder heads " Interchange " with that exact Car . An example is a 1968 Camshaft interchange > this is the interchange from that site > see below >>
3 - interchangeable has been found based on your search...
Make Model Year
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES 250 1965 - 1972
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES 280 1967 - 1973
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES 300E 1967 - 1973
all free at https://www.picknpullsa.com/Home/Interchange
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Here an example of Cylinder head interchange for a 1968 Mercedes 250
Make

Mercedes-Benz
Model

MERCEDES 250
Year
1968
Part

Cylinder Head
No data found based on your search... ( this means they don't have one at the Yard)
1 - interchangeable has been found based on your search...
Make Model Year
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES 250 1965 - 1969