QuestionI blew the cylinder head on my 1987 300SDL it has a 603.961 engine. I have found a cylinder head from a 1987 300TD which has a 603.960 engine. Everything I can find out says that the cylinder heads are the same. Is this true? What do I need to do to make the 960 head fit the 961 engine? any help will be greatly appreciated.
Daniel
AnswerHi Daniel,
Below is the interchange and notes for the two vehicle parts you mentioned. Your '87 SDL is included with the 'B' interchange and the '87 TD is included in the 'A' interchange. Read the notes for interchange differences and fitness.
--------- A ----------
MERCEDES 300D 86 124 Type; (300D)
MERCEDES 300D 87 124 Type; (300D & TD)
--------- B -----------
MERCEDES 300D 86-87 126 Type; (300SDL)
MERCEDES 300D 92-93 140 Type; (300SD)
MERCEDES 350 90-91 126 Type
MERCEDES S-CLASS 94-95 140 Type; S350D
=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
NOTES:
|A| and |B| interchange; difference is minor design variation.
--------- A -----------
MB $1770 <-- original dealer price
SOHC.
--------- B -----------
MB $1920 obs <-- means obsolete part (not manufactured anymore)
SOHC.
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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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