Can a head gasket be replaced on a C220?
Patman1 has provided several excellent videos on Head Gasket replacement on a C220. If you watch them you will see what is involved in the job. Scroll down to see his post.
When to replace the head gasket on a Mercedes Benz?
If your car is not burning oil (and it’s probably not) go ahead and get the head redone with new valves and seals. Valves and seats wear simply out, no matter well the car is maintained. With your mileage your valves probably have pretty good wear on them, meaning you’re losing some compression and power.
Can a head gasket leak affect the cooling system?
Conclusion (by, other much more experienced DIY mechanics and a couple of professionals): The head gasket leak is now a real issue and has grown even larger, thus affecting the cooling system. The temperature is out of control, even though there is no coolant leak anymore.
What to do if your head gasket is gone?
The coolant leak was gone, but there seemed to constantly be airlocks in the system. Also the car would still overheat and reach temperatures above 100 C. 4)Tried to get the airlocks first by flushing the radiator but the airlocks were still there.
If you have had a water pump or thermostat fail, and your car overheated, there is a very good chance you are going to be looking at performing this job, as the extreme temperatures associated with an over heated engine can damage both the head and its gasket.
Can a DIY mechanic replace a head gasket?
Replacing your head gasket might be the biggest job you will attempt on your car short of rebuilding the entire engine. It is not a quick or easy job, but can be done by a DIY mechanic if you take your time, have the right tools and follow the instructions.
How to replace gasket on Mercedes Benz W124?
Remove the two 10mm bolts for the cross over valve (red arrows), the electrical connection of the air pump (green arrow) and route the vacuum and electrical lines away from the front of the head. Use a 6mm Allen and remove the lifting bracket from the front of the head (red arrows).