Dear all,

I have a 116.963 engine in my 1983 380SEC, with the last 6 digits: 026395.

I have purchased a head gasket set that fits a 960,961,962,964. It turns out that the cylinder bore is about 4mm bigger than the one I need. Can this head gasket still be installed (everything else fits)?

What has changed with the valves (valve stem seals)? Many manuals show a different part number (althoguh at different engine number cut-offs) for different last six digit engine numbers?

What is a good brand to get gaskets from (e.g., is "elring" good)?

Finally, does anyone have a new or slightly used exhaust and intake valve (one exhaust and one intake), they are willing to part with for some compensation?

Thanks,

Greg

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)