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Dave H

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Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« on: June 07, 2024, 17:03:25 »
Looking for a reasonably priced 280 cylinder head UK based,
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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2024, 12:56:17 »
Hi Dave,

I had to replace my 280 cylinder head recently and did not realise until then that their is an earlier type and a late type, both completely different.

Mine was an earlier type which was more difficult to track down, could have had a choice of a few of the later type, ended up getting one via eBay from Germany.

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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2024, 14:21:32 »
Glad you mentioned that Ray, it’s the later one I need .
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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2024, 16:25:41 »
I have both early and late heads. However, I am in the US. Shipping will be expensive, but if you don't find anything give me a tinkle.
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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2024, 00:50:47 »
I'll have one in France, we'll be there as of July 1, let me know if you can't find one in the UK.
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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2024, 13:02:37 »
Cees, when you check your heads, see if you have one with ID 280SEL/SL and casting number 130 016 17 01. I have a location in Germany you can send it to.
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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2024, 18:32:24 »
Dave (retro Dave?).
I might have one.
what's the part number on yours?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145457406285

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Re: Looking for a 280 cylinder head .UK based
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2024, 09:33:05 »
Hi Colin

I will double check the casting number tonight when im home from work and let you know :) .
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