Author Topic: 250 Vs. 280  (Read 3355 times)

Tom Zelinsky

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250 Vs. 280
« on: August 14, 2008, 10:43:22 »
Good day all'
Thanks for all the input I get from this forum ! Next question I have cocerning my 280sl exhaust manifold is the compatablity of a 250 I can't seam to have the casting # located on my car so I'm flying blind on the purchase if I can ask for some help concerning this ?
 Thanks Tom

Naj ✝︎

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Re: 250 Vs. 280
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2008, 12:16:20 »
Hello, Tom,

The casting numbers to look for Left hand drive vehicle:

129 142 00 02 Front
129 142 02 02 Rear



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« Last Edit: August 14, 2008, 12:17:01 by naj »
68 280SL

Jonny B

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Re: 250 Vs. 280
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2008, 09:57:00 »
Naj has the numbers, and the headers are the same. It is the early 230Sl's that have a different header
Jonny B
1967 250 SL Auto, DB 568
1970 280 SL Auto, DB 904
1966 Morris Mini Minor