1990 350sdl
 

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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: new bern nc
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1990 350SDL Head Gasket Replacment
I am in the process of removing the head on my auto. The gasket blew out on the back of the head on the exhaust port. I have searched the site over the last several days and have recieved much needed help but am not clear on the removal of the pin that holds the left upper chain guide. Based on what I have read it appears to be pressed in? I have also got the impression that a slap hammer can be used or a bolt and washers to remove it? Does it sound like I am on the right track? Any advice is appreciated. This is truly a great site.


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I have not had the need to do this to a 350SD/SDL so I am not certain about this. But on a 220D or a 240D the pin is pressed in from the front of the engine, and it has a threaded hole. I used a stack of washers with the hole bigger than the pin, and a nut on a bolt that threaded into the tapped hole. It worked fine (no room for a "slap hammer" or other impact type puller). Hope this helps, Jim

Head Gasket
 

10-4 It looks like thats a simular type pin. Thanks for the imput.