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09-14-2007, 06:56 PM
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Head Gasket Job on a 606 (E300)
Just a thought...if you're planning on doing this job by yourself or at an INDY buy the reman parts for the head ahead of time if you plan on renting a car (if you get a loaner - no worries).
I have to wait for a shipment from Germany. No dealership in the US or Canada had them in stock. The fastest way is from teh mothership in Germany (5-7 days no guarantees - it's hurricane season) Indy = $$$$$ + rental (or if you have a 2nd car no worries) = $$$$$$$$$$ Stealership = $$$$$$$$$ (loaner) = $$$$$$$$$ Stealership wins (you drive a Benz for 2-3 weeks instead of PT cruiser)
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1991 190E 311K [Brilliant Silver/Black MBTEx] -retired 1996 E300 315K [Black/Grey MBTex] Want to put a tank in the trunk for WVO/SVO in the E300 Need to find a place to store my OIL!  Still procrastinating about the biodiesel/WVO  Made some biodiesel but so afraid to pour it all in - I've added some and think I'll supplement my fuel to see how I make out  Made some biodiesel but the process scares me - methanol fumes are not your friend! Need to do this outside. 
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09-14-2007, 07:10 PM
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Just wondering......why does it need a headgasket at 168k? The 606 is supposed to be legend of reliability...?
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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-  '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)
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#3
09-14-2007, 07:58 PM
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He said in the other thread that he had an external leak. Mine used to have some residual pressure in the cooling system, but Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Repair mostly fixed it. The OM606 engine is pretty reliable, but the head gasket may still be a relative weak point.
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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual) Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL
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09-17-2007, 11:22 AM
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legend my a$$
My M103 was a legend, I did the head job myself at 283K miles. Granted the leak was oil/coolant mixing and my 606 is only coolant leaking outwards but overall my 190E was a more reliable car.
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1991 190E 311K [Brilliant Silver/Black MBTEx] -retired 1996 E300 315K [Black/Grey MBTex] Want to put a tank in the trunk for WVO/SVO in the E300 Need to find a place to store my OIL! Still procrastinating about the biodiesel/WVO Made some biodiesel but so afraid to pour it all in - I've added some and think I'll supplement my fuel to see how I make out Made some biodiesel but the process scares me - methanol fumes are not your friend! Need to do this outside.
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09-20-2007, 05:59 PM
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Just an update
Guides arrived from Frautown and they sent 24, but ALL INTAKES!!! I'm over it, my rental is costing too much so I asked them just change the intake guides and give it back to me. Stealership wins, I'll go there next time I have an issue of this magnitude. My W201 (2.6) was never a hassel. I thought my diesel woul dbe less problematic...so far not so the case.
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1991 190E 311K [Brilliant Silver/Black MBTEx] -retired 1996 E300 315K [Black/Grey MBTex] Want to put a tank in the trunk for WVO/SVO in the E300 Need to find a place to store my OIL! Still procrastinating about the biodiesel/WVO Made some biodiesel but so afraid to pour it all in - I've added some and think I'll supplement my fuel to see how I make out Made some biodiesel but the process scares me - methanol fumes are not your friend! Need to do this outside.
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