190E (W201) 1982-1993: 190E 2.3, 190E 2.6, 190E 2.3-16, 190E 2.5-16, 190 D 2.2, 190 D 2.5, 190 D 2.5 TURBO, 190E 2.5-16 Evolution I, 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II

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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a difference between an early say 1985 190e head and one off a later car say 1987? I have a crappy head on my 878v and Im in need of a new one. I found one at the junk yard thats off of an 85 and they said they werent sure it would work. I ha d thought before 85-90's 2.3 8v engines parts were interchangeable. Any help before I buy this?

Any help is much appreciated!

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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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I think the cam lobes, and the the timing chaing drive are different.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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as long as the head came off a M102.985 and the timing gear on the cam match you will not have a problem, however if it is the double chain type and yours is a single, you only need to swap the gear.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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i called mercedes and they said that up until 88 the head and the cam were identical. getting my head next week hope all is well
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