Head gasket bent in shipping, can it still be used? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

kalpol · #1 02-12-2009, 10:31 AM

I know the answer to this, I think, which is no, but I just want some confirmation. The head gasket I ordered for my 220D arrived today, and it has been bent right across the ring for the No. 4 cylinder. The metal ring has a kink in it on both sides. Can this be used?

Brian Carlton · #2 02-12-2009, 10:41 AM

I don't think you can get a definitive answer...........as it would depend on whether the kinked area is prone to an early failure.

But, if there is any risk at all...........do you really want to take it?

kalpol · #3 02-12-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

I don't think you can get a definitive answer...........as it would depend on whether the kinked area is prone to an early failure.

But, if there is any risk at all...........do you really want to take it?

I do not, and I've already called to get an exchange. I think that sealing ring is a pretty critical component, lots of pressure and heat there. I'm not even sure why i aksed inthe first place

, just to make sure it was unusable I guess.

tangofox007 · #4 02-12-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kalpol

Can this be used?

Don't even think about it.

pwogaman · #5 02-12-2009, 12:06 PM

absolutely no

Diesel911 · #6 02-12-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kalpol

I do not, and I've already called to get an exchange. I think that sealing ring is a pretty critical component, lots of pressure and heat there. I'm not even sure why i aksed inthe first place

, just to make sure it was unusable I guess.

Above; the correct answer.
There would be way too much wasted labor to replace it if it leaked and ounce it was used how could you get an exchange?

rs899 · #7 02-12-2009, 01:09 PM

I wouldn't even consider it on a gasser....