M104 3.2 24v cylinder head

[The German Flower Pot]

i think i might need one

had head gasket done after ol went into the water and that did not solve it

now they have changed the oil filter housing and they have told me that if it happens again it might well be a cracked cylinder head

so a few questions

1 - where do i get one

2 - how much do they roughly cost

3 - how do i know im getting one that is ok

4 - can mine be fixed?


as usuall thanks for any advice



this is a reply to the original problem

For oil to get in to the cooling system, but not vice-versa, there must be a failure in the sealing between an oil pressure gallery and the cooling system. In my experience, this is rarely from the head gasket (but not impossible). There is only one oil pressure path through the head gasket, and the chances of this bit only failing are slim. A crack in the head or block is more likely. Oil/water intercooler is also a possible if your car has one. Do not just get your head gasket replaced unless it is positively identified as the culprit for this fault. A crack/pressure test of the head is vital. Just bolting back together without finding why will end in tears. I have been there.....

 

[MotardMan]

i think i might need one

had head gasket done after ol went into the water and that did not solve it

now they have changed the oil filter housing and they have told me that if it happens again it might well be a cracked cylinder head

so a few questions

1 - where do i get one

2 - how much do they roughly cost

3 - how do i know im getting one that is ok

4 - can mine be fixed?


as usuall thanks for any advice

1. Breakers such as MercMan in Southampton.
2. No idea, you'll need to phone round.
3. Have it tested by a specialist cyl head restorer. Look them up in Yellow pages. I have had heads for Rover V8's tested and diagnosed and it only cost me £30.
4. Depends, but most times yes. My car had its head off, had it welded and skimed and has been fine since.

As a guide, that job was £990! That did not include a replacement head, as mine was repaired.

Sorry you are still haivng issues, good luck!

 

[premmington]

£47 for pressure test

£47 for pressure test seems a better idea, you are not sure if the head is cracked or porous. Find local engine shop that does it.



http://www.remmington.plus.com

 

[Legoman]

if you get head checked and it isnt cracked , id suggest getting it skimmed , made that mistake on my golf gti a while back , ended up redoing it with skim less than a year later , is fine now and im selling it since i got my merc . 171000 miles on the golf and still going strong

 

[kth286]

Crewe engines are Mercedes engine specialists. Their literature seems very professional.

Do search to find their web site.