W124 head gasket

[JR]

anyone have a clue where to get an uprated head gasket for a 124??
std part just doesn't do it, head has been skimmed by 10 thou and i need to get the compression down a bit.
a copper one would be ideal but i cant find anyone to cut me one

all help muchly appreciated

cheers

JR

 

[EEEDELLI]

What type is the ordinary one? Is it a fibre type and what does it do (or not do)?

I was recently given a very battered w124 230E with a warped head due to jammed thermostat so I have this yet to do. I suspect the head will have to be skimmed. (Are you getting pinking or something?)

 

[NormanB]

JR

I may be wrong but a dealer would not supply 'unmodded gaskets' - they would provide the correct standard for your engine type. I would not have thought 10 thou would be so critical on CR either but maybe dealer could advise on a gasket for a skimmed head.

 

[Andy]

Hi

I would double check that the cyl head has not been skimmed before. You engineer should be abould to check the cyl head height to make sure its with in servicable requirements.

If you having problems with it continual blowing. I would check the surface of the cylinder block.


Regards

Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com

 

[JR]

thanks for the replys guys, should have mentioned that the engine has two garret t3 turbo's bolted on (boost is 1.01 bar)
block and head were machined and matched at the last re-build but the std gasket is proving to be a bit weak.
i need some-one cut me a solid copper gasket but do you think i can find this elusive person WELL NO!!
heres hoping

cheers

JR

 

[EEEDELLI]

Have you tried a specialist turbo converter? They would probably be able to advise.

I know that these guys have a good reputation with commercial vehicle conversions (motor homes / vans etc) so it's not quite the same sort of thing but the chances are that they'd be able to point you in the right direction of someone who could provide you with a suitable gasket.

http://www.tb-turbo.co.uk/

Regards,
David.

 

[dieselman]

I would go for making your own by hand out of a copper sheet, which is what a manufacturer will do anyway.

You will need a suitable sealant to create a good haermetic seal.

Try these people. They sell gaskets and a sealant. US but have a UK agent in Derby.

http://www.headgasket.com/

 

[JR]

SUCCESS AT LAST !!!!!!!
finally found a specia;ist gasket maker in sudbury, copper core laminated gasket ordered and paid for (****** expensive too)
will let you know the result

thanks for all the suggestions

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