230/250sl head gasket question

[Minerva]

This maybe a completely stupid question but I'm working on a 230sl, which has a 230 M127 block and a 250 head fitted. What head gasket do I order a 230 or a 250 or is there any difference.
Thanks
Keith.

[Naj ✝︎]

Same gasket.

MB 129 016 1520 OR
Elring  831.434

naj

[Minerva]

Thanks Naj!

[Benz Dr.]

That head gasket wasn't available last time I looked so you should check before going any further.

[Minerva]

Thanks Dr Benz, Its too late for that! All in pieces this while.
Keith.

[Naj ✝︎]

That head gasket wasn't available last time I looked so you should check before going any further.

Dan is right.
No stock at Elring as well !!

naj

[Benz Dr.]

First time I checked was last October and then again in March. Now it's July and still no stock?!!!  I was fortunate in that I had a head gasket so I was able to finish the job I was working on which left last week for Calgary. Otherwise, it would still be sitting here.

I looked everywhere and couldn't find one to save my life. At some point I have to wonder who's sailing the ship.........or did it sink last year.

[ja17]

Yes, stocks seem to be gone!  Just one or two NOS on Ebay for too much money!

[Pawel66]

Sorry to interfere, but just out of curiosity - these are no good?

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113-/03-engine-m127-m129-m130/05-cyl-head-camshaft-valves

This NLA message is indeed showing up more and more often...

[ja17]

Thanks Pawel66, might be good to get one just in case!

[stickandrudderman]

I got lucky recently and found a supplier who had three NOS genuine MB ones.
I bought them all and they are accounted for!

[Benz Dr.]

I was able to locate one last week. Kind of liker hens teeth right now.