[diesel_mercedes] 87 300 TD Front strut replacement

 

Anyone attempted this?

With or without a spring compression tool?

Giving thought to trying this using jack stands and a floor jack.

Thanks,
Rusty

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Silvia '84 300SD - off with her head!

 

Where's Ben (Detroit)? Didn't he just replace the head on one of his cars?
I haven't had to do this on my MB, though did on my Toyota PU a few
years back.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA

On 1/12/13 4:47 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Silvia '84 300SD - off with her head!
> Posted by: "Barton"barton.fiske@gmail.com bartonfiske
> Date: Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:29 am ((PST))
>
> I saw the thread about things being quiet, and they have been for me as well - haven't put even a turn on the engine since it the mega-valve-guide-slop was spotted. Today Silvia gets towed home to soon to be surgical lab that is currently my garage. I've managed to cajole my diesel literate brother to help me with a head removal (and hopefully a rebuild)from my 300SD. Not sure exactly when this will begin (w/in a week to 10 days), but most likely you'll be hearing from us in the near future....pics will come as I get a chance to take any of interest....based on what I've learned so far, as long as the head is not too worn and no cracks, it is re-buildable. New ones are on offer from MetricMotors in CA for $1100 + $550 core - I'm sure they're nice, but hoping I don't go that route.
>
> To the person who offered me a spare engine - THANK YOU! I can't find your email/note right now, but your kindness is most appreciated. At this point I'm going to (try) to repair what I've got on hand, but won't count out the offer if its still open and needed further down the road. I really do love this diesel minded community and appreciate everyone's support...
>
> over and out for now....anyone who has direct experience removing/refurbishing/replacing the head on 300SD/OM617 engines, please feel free to share your stories/advice direct or on the list...

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