just how bad can it get

[LAMBERT]

Ok, now I'm really on a major downer. Can anyone estimate the time required to change the head gasket on my 320sl

 

[Spike]

I'd estimate about 5 hours work.

If you get it done at an independent specialist, prices vary between £700 -£1000 depending on location.

Depending on mileage, whilst you have the head off, you may as well put in new guides and seals and re-lap the valves etc.

Don't get discouraged, its a pain when they go but not uncommon around the 100k mark.

 

[LAMBERT]

cheers

Thanks for the info, it's good to know I'm not the only one to suffer.

 

[Andy]

Hi

The approx time for removing & refiting a cylinder head on a 320 will be 9.5hrs.

Yes it common. Unless its done mega miles I an not so sure I would have the valve out.

If the head gasket is leaking water in a big way & coming out the exhaust. I would have the valves reseated.

Hopes this helps


Regards

Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com