Camshaft Availability

[Harry]

1966 230SL.

Hello.  I am just checking for the availability and source for a camshaft for this car.  Are they still available?  If so, who is the source(s)?

Thanks,
Harry

[Ed Riefstahl]

Hi Harry,

Do you have the old cam shaft? When I purchased my 1966 230SL it had one lobe that was nearly gone due to not getting any oil from the oil tube. I knew it had a real problem, but I bought it that way.

I sent the cam shaft to a place in Texas I think. They "spray welded" it and then ground it to factory specs. When I got it back, it looked like new. That was 22 years and 60,000 miles ago.

I keep records and receipts of everything I do to my cars. If it will help you, I'll look through my records.

Ed & Clover Riefstahl "Cruising the back roads of America, one mile at a time".

1966 230SL (Ms Magoo) Horizon Blue
1970 280S (Miss Daisy)
1999 BMW Z3 5 speed
1991 BMW 318I 5 Speed
1997 Toyota Paseo Convertible - One of 1000, (have you ever seen one?)
1997 Ford Ranger step side (Mater)
2023 Mazda CX 5
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[Cees Klumper]

Have you checked the usual parts suppliers including the classic center? They likely have them.

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/03-motor-m127-m129-m130/05-a-zylinderkopf-nockenwelle-ventile

[Pawel66]

Yes, they are. A 180 051 84 01. Pick up a phone and call Mercedes dealer (or Classic Center in the US). They should be able to help upon providing your VIN or engine number.

[Harry]

Thanks everyone.  Good information!

Harry