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swood1

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230SL Engine block to head query
« on: February 23, 2018, 09:14:28 »
Hi all,

Can anyone confirm if a head (no. 230/250A 180-015-33-01), would fit a 230SL block?


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Steven
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Re: 230SL Engine block to head query
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2018, 13:11:24 »
Hi, Steven,

I think you've got casting numbers.

A 180 engine would not have fuel injection.

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Re: 230SL Engine block to head query
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2018, 20:22:19 »
Thanks Naj,

Yes this makes sense, I thought the numbers didnt tie up with ones in Technical manual.

Thanks.

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Re: 230SL Engine block to head query
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2018, 02:57:29 »
Yes you need a 250SE or SL head with a W129 number. The #180 heads are from carbureted engines the chain galleries on these are not as wide as the fuel injected heads and will not fit.
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Re: 230SL Engine block to head query
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2018, 08:26:02 »
So much to learn, thanks.

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