help on my 96 c200

[dylan]

i have a suspected headgasket problem
i want to know if i need any special tools etc to undertake the job
i have done plenty including ford v6 cvh pinto etc but dont know if i will needthing that only MB have

is it something to try

any help would be realy appriciated


many thanks

 

[television]

Nothing special needed but there is a knack re the manifold and one of the bolts, Ian Walker has posted on this recently, I will try and find it

 

[dylan]

cheers for that look for ward to hearing from you

 

[big x]

No special tools are required but I would buy the Haynes manual and make sure you are fully conversant on how to reinstall the chain tensioner correctly.

adam

 

[dylan]

is it just a head set or do i need new head bolts ie: stretch bolts?

 

[television]

is it just a head set or do i need new head bolts ie: stretch bolts?

Yes new head bolts. do remove the tensioner first, and have some cable ties so that you can tie the cam sprockets up on to the chain.

I have not found the other post yet, have you looked to see how easy it is to get to the exhaust manifold bolts, if the rear one is too hard to get too undo the down pipes and remove with the head


Do take special care when putting the head back on re where it goes over the timing cover, as many get leaks there after doing the work.

You will need special instructions on re fitting the tensioner

 

[LastMinute]

do i need new head bolts ie: stretch bolts?

You possibly should use new bolts, but you don't have to.

The Haynes manual recommends measuring them and replacing them if they're longer than 105.0 mm.

 

[dylan]

thanks again i will price this up