Author Topic: Water Inserts/Distributors For Late 280SL Cylinder Head, How Many of Which Size?  (Read 2349 times)

w113abudhabi

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Can anyone please assist with which of the following part numbers and what quantity of each are required for a late 280SL cylinder head (1970 model). These are the water inserts or water distributors to help cool the cylinder head and as I understand are pressed into the head. These were missed off my parts order and may delay the head rebuild and reinstallation.

A1270160860
A1270160460
A1270160760

Many thanks,

Pierre

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The EPC shows 3 each 127 016 08 60 and 1 each 127 016 04 60.
Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

w113abudhabi

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Thank you sir. I will get them ordered.