So, after losing coolant for a while i narrowed it down to the top rad hose connected to the thermostat, so i replaced that.
That somewhat sorted the problem but the car was still running hotter than usual esp during standstill, so i suspected the thermostat and i changed that.
still running hot and losing coolant and coolant steaming in the expansion tank, i suspected the rad and a air lock.
after taking off the rad and finding that it aint blocked i found that coolant was dripping of the offside engine mount on the floor. i can only assume or be correct in thinking that my head gasket has failed between the the middle cylinders, as they are quite common to go in that area as the heat is more focused there. i guess it may have been leaking there from the beginning of me losing coolant.
So, if the HG is gone, i can assume the head has been warped because of the prolong use of the vehicle while losing coolant plus the overheating.
So i have a few options.
the engine is a 2.0 auto 111945
1. fix head gasket myself.....if so what parts and tools do i need?
Mercedes part numbers would be appreciated.
1.1 take out engine and recondition it.
2. swap engine with same engine or upgrade
3. use k-seal or steel seal
4. get rid of the car
5. use as garden ornament
I have read a few threads and i know what i am taking on if i was to do this myself.
any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.
i have had this car since 2007 and i just love it. the current mileage is 156000
That somewhat sorted the problem but the car was still running hotter than usual esp during standstill, so i suspected the thermostat and i changed that.
still running hot and losing coolant and coolant steaming in the expansion tank, i suspected the rad and a air lock.
after taking off the rad and finding that it aint blocked i found that coolant was dripping of the offside engine mount on the floor. i can only assume or be correct in thinking that my head gasket has failed between the the middle cylinders, as they are quite common to go in that area as the heat is more focused there. i guess it may have been leaking there from the beginning of me losing coolant.
So, if the HG is gone, i can assume the head has been warped because of the prolong use of the vehicle while losing coolant plus the overheating.
So i have a few options.
the engine is a 2.0 auto 111945
1. fix head gasket myself.....if so what parts and tools do i need?
Mercedes part numbers would be appreciated.
1.1 take out engine and recondition it.
2. swap engine with same engine or upgrade
3. use k-seal or steel seal
4. get rid of the car
5. use as garden ornament
I have read a few threads and i know what i am taking on if i was to do this myself.
any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.
i have had this car since 2007 and i just love it. the current mileage is 156000