Looking for a Portland, OR area enthusiast with sound engine-building skills to assist in my heated garage - days or evenings - in the removal/replacement of the head on my 1986 602.911 (W201)

I have another vehicle, so I am not on a critical time-line to get the work done.

Compensation: $45/hr and as much of the applicant's choice of beverage that can be consumed in one day or evening, each day or evening.

I have a minimal tool array but a good NAPA/Machine shop is less than 5 mins away and tool rental around the corner. I have the factory service manual on disc.

This is not a joke regardless of how it might sound. I have pulled heads on V8's before, but nothing with fuel injection so I am a little nervous and need help. I want to be involved with this repair, so I am offering a good-natured experienced mechanic (I know that is a contradiction of terms) the opportunity to educate a fellow enthusiast.

Please PM me for more details or offers. Thanks in advance,
- geoff

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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron")
139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen")

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
- Albert Einstein

take a walk down memory lane...

PM sent.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

LOL, I was wondering if you were gona jump on that. I had a good, mechanic/friend help me through a rebuild, he'd help me through the "sticky' stuff like getting the pistons back in the holes without busting the rings Worked out well

OH.. A heated garage and beverage of your choice

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

I know, I know... sounds too good to be true - but it is true

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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron")
139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen")

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
- Albert Einstein

take a walk down memory lane...

Let me know if you need rebuilt injectors too.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

Probably a good chance I will - 247K original miles

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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron")
139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen")

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/...0bb92d3c_m.jpg http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1325284354

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
- Albert Einstein

take a walk down memory lane...