You might want to get the Haynes manual for the '230 250 280 SOHC' since it has a good section on head removal. If it would help I can fax or mail you the relevant pages from the parts book which has good exploded diagrams. Send me a fax or address.

This is a fairly straightforward job. I would recommend removing the hood for more workspace. Unless you have a hoist, take the exhaust/intake assembly off first because it makes things damn heavy if you leave it on.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe