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Originally posted by ke6dcj
While getting a new headgasket for my C36 engine, my "new" tech said that some of the valve-guides on the C36 M104 AMG engine are loose.
Do I replace *ALL* of them, or just the problem ones?
Also, when you replace the valve guides, do you have to re-surface/cut the respective valves and valve-seats so you have a good seal again?
My thought is that when replacing the valve-guides, you can't get the valve exactly positioned and seated where it was previously, so you need to re- surface/cut the valves & valve-seats for a perfect fit/seat/seal.Please replace ALL the valve guides!!!
Also, anything else I should check or replace while doing the head-gasket?
Thanks in advance,
:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E
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Neil..yes you are correct!
When I Worked for Mercedes They Required the Valves and seats to be recut when valve guides were replaced..Please inspect the Exhaust Valves for pits and stem wear
When ever the 104 head is off I would recommend to reseal the rear heater pipe/o-ring and to clean and or update the EGR pipe!
LOTS of room with the head off
Since the Head is off..send it out for some flow work.. and a set of headers ..port matched
