Oil in water/coolant, 1993 MB 280TE
02-10-2011 | 09:31 AM
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1993 Mercedes 280TE
Oil in water/coolant, 1993 MB 280TE
Hi, I'm in the UK, have owned a 1993 280TE Automatic (W124) for about a year, and am totally in love with it!
Have just discovered oil and "mayo" in the water/coolant reservoir, which leads me to think that the head gasket is starting to go. There is no water or "mayo" in the oil or gearbox oil.
I've read various articles about this - some say its 3 to 4 hour job, while others say its 8 hours plus.
Can someone give me the benefit of their knowledge and/or experience. If the cost is not too prohibitive I'd love to get it sorted. Like I said, I love my Merc (nearly as much as my wife!)
Oh, and I'm not very technical, so please keep it simple for me
Any help would be gratefully received
Have just discovered oil and "mayo" in the water/coolant reservoir, which leads me to think that the head gasket is starting to go. There is no water or "mayo" in the oil or gearbox oil.
I've read various articles about this - some say its 3 to 4 hour job, while others say its 8 hours plus.
Can someone give me the benefit of their knowledge and/or experience. If the cost is not too prohibitive I'd love to get it sorted. Like I said, I love my Merc (nearly as much as my wife!)
Oh, and I'm not very technical, so please keep it simple for me
Any help would be gratefully received
