temperature

[athadani]

So finally after all the effort of looking at the radiator, thermostat etc, it was the "joint de culasse" engine head gasket that was used and a change not only took care of theoverheating issue but also the automatic gear box is real smooth and the whole car seems to be stable. Before on turning off the ignition the engine would sputter for a few seconds but that too is gone. It was expensive but who cares.

The little side story. First the gasket changed, had to take the car back because it still overheated and the garage discovered that a 230 Sl gasket had been used and finally it was found that the gasket for the 280 SL USA is different from the European model. All fine now.

Thanks to all who helped with their input and in particular Joe and Cees. Yes Cees, Where do we stand with the poster? Christmas present?

Ashok
280 SL
White Grey US Autom.

[Cees Klumper]

Congratulations Ashok on getting the issue fixed.

Yes, Xmas present for sure! I am getting together with the artist who will do the whole production, I have now 35 photos 'in my pocket' with a few more on the way, so I reckon in two months we should be all set. It was a lot of work but who cares  

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic

[ja17]

Hello Ashok,
I believe the only difference in 280-SL head gaskets is an early and late 280-SL's. They should not be unique to USA.
The 230-SL head gasket is definately wrong for your 280-SL as you found out. It sounds like your mechanic got an educated on the matter also.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[Ben]

Surely nobody would attempt to fit a 230 gasket to a 280 ??  They are totally different !

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor