Mercedes Benz W202 C280 Engine M104 Head Gasket Replacement Part2 Assembly

[@isaiahbrooks1462]

This is absolutely the best video in the history of online m104 videos pertaining to this topic. Hands down. Minimum edit, not only did you show your mistakes but you also showed how to correct them. Much respect to you, a keep it real Mechanic. Every other video uses engine lifts and all types of special tools that cost more money... the point is to save money. This video shows more than how to change the head gasket. There's a host full more of parts you can learn to change. I will be subscribing to your channel.

[@nestorkamara4313]

good evening Sir, I'm Nestor from Liberia, but lived in Germany I really appreciated your video it's helped me a lot because such Mark vehicles are the most difficult to Timing , I'm a Mechaniker too

[@MercMad113]

Great video, thanks. For basic timing, before installing the camshafts the crank should be set to 30 degrees BTDC. In this position the camshafts can be fitted and rotated without valves hitting the pistons. Once fitted and set, and the 4mm pins inserted, the crank is rotated to 0lT or 0l0 (TDC) and the chain is then fitted. It makes it easier.

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Great tip!

[@kevinoconnell8242]

These videos are so valuable to someone like me, thank you

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

You're so welcome!

[@rumipezo259]

Awesome work Mr. Andy and thanks again for share.

[@vettper]

Very educational!! Thank you for this video!

[@mohamedamer8833]

Amazing job..thumbs up. Now I believe no oil leaks at all. I need to do this to my engine head(the famous head gasket issue in all MB from 1993 till 1996 ),but am not so professional like you,oil leak is too much beside my engine head that I have to change oil every 2000 km or less :( Wish you all the best.

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

So far so good. the leak on my engine wasn't too bad, but as i'd drive on hi speeds the oil would leak at the back of the engine onto the exhaust pipe and it would smell burned at the stop.

[@petepeete6988]

super díky tomuto videu jsem nastavil rozvody

[@yellowjoe.2000]

awesome video

[@Yashimura1]

I love your videos. You’ve saved me so much time and money especially in a time when I needed to save the most. Thank you for everything. Question regarding this, did you have to machine the head before assembling it all together again?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

No, I used to work at a place where we had CMM machine, the measurements were ok. you can use a straight edge to check your head. If you had the engine overheated Id worry about it, otherwise you might get away without machining the head

[@Yashimura1]

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[@brianbaskoro9415]

Thank you so much for this video ....

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

I usually try not to let the chain drop, i use a piece of electrical wire to secure the chain. I dont think the chain will fall of the crankshaft sproket, i dropped it few times, but i would not recommend to do it on purpose, just to be safe.

[@nisedreemz]

Any disadvantage of just putting the cams on/head together before installing the head on the block?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

If you can handle the wight and place the head in the right position onto the dowel bushing, why not. You don't want to move the head around because dowel bushing might scratch the head surface

[@DetRieckhoff]

The WIS (Werkstatt Informations System) from Mercedes says for the cylinder head bolts: Length (when new): 160 mm Max. Length: 163,5 mm Fasten them in step one with 55Nm, step two turn another 90°, and in step three another 90° (cold engine!).

[@oglaz]

Did you have to resurface the top head? Cheers

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

No. I measured it with a straight edge. It was OK. I never overheat the engine

[@philipcooper8297]

Every car manufacturer says you need to use new bolts when replaceing the head, because they strech as you torque them down.

[@andrewp3089]

Yes, they do recommend to replace them. But in the MB work instructions they say to measure the length of the bolt and to replace them if they are over 163mm. I decided to reuse the bolts and on installation I didn't feel any difference from istalling the new ones, I'll see the results when I start the engine.

[@adriannyasia]

he forgot to mention how hard it is to get that last bolt in by the firewall

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

😁 with some patience....

[@budridley1796]

When you take the timing chain off the cam sprockets do you let it just drop? Will it fall off the crank sprocket or is it captive? If it does drop off the crank won't it be really hard to set it back on that sprocket so that the marks you made on the cam sprockets are lined up again?

[@brianchapple4690]

How can you tell which zero you should be on, on the crank shaft?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

google is your friend, there's lots of related info. if you still don't find it, give me your email, i can scan MB procedure.

[@rjredd]

i have the same motor but it is in a ssangyong musso and the manual says to have the crank set to OT instead of OO so i am a little confused over the correct settings

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

yes, should be OT

[@sharonvanalphen3315]

how did you clean the psitons?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

scotchbright + WD40

[@sharonvanalphen3315]

@@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel thnx

[@youreinluck9627]

I've got an issue with an oil leak on my 1995 c280 as well, I've attempted to stop the leak at the timing cover 3 times now, I got the gasket seated perfectly, gasket sealant in perfect amounts done even more diligently than you did in the video, yet I keep getting a seepage from the passenger corner 10-15 seconds after I start the car back up, same amount of oil each time, do you think its the head gasket leaking? any response would be greatly appreciated its my first car since 15, and I've had it for 5 years, had the transmission rebuild not even 500 miles ago, and this oil leak isn't letting me sleep at night...

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

There aren't many choices, only 2 - head gasket and timing cover gasket. You can try and retorque headbolts first, if it will not work then head gasket. Apperently original gasket collapses in the front passanger side corner. New gasket has a metal insert.

[@youreinluck9627]

I will try your suggestion, the previous owner told me that the head gasket had been changed before and the head had been surfaced down a small amount, how ever I do not think the gasket is an updated one since it was so long ago. @@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel

[@flaviorosa3393]

otimo brasil

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Muito obrigado

[@EndofUSA]

wouldn't that be over torquing the head with two 90 degree turns????

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

EndofUSA No. Thats what the MB instructions require

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

No, that's what MB manual is asking for, 55 Nm and then 2 90 deg turns

[@dontehoward1554]

so is the engine suppose to be in top dead center whenever you start the engine?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Donte Howard sorry, i dont understand your question

[@dontehoward1554]

AndyP Mercedes-Benz Channel basically what I'm saying is I did everything you did for a head gasket change and once I put everything back together I cranked my car and once I cranked it it the engine ran for like 5 seconds then it stalled out (shut down) I was asking why is this?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Donte Howard did u mark the chain and gears before taking it apart?

[@dontehoward1554]

AndyP Mercedes-Benz Channel maybe I need to turn the crankshaft pulley to zero then try to start the engine?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Donte Howard no. it doesn't matter. are u sure you got the timing set correct?

[@007.5]

добрый день у меня броблема 104 двигатель 3.2 в 3 цилиндр попадает масла на поршень из за этого закладывает свечу и машина дымит . проверили голову на трешену клапана претер заменил масла съемные калпочки заменили кольца поставил все на места завел и все равно масло в 3 поршне ? что делать не знаю и еще заметил что давление в двигателе падает на холостых подскажите в чем проблема

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

конечно так на расстоянии очень сложно сказать. Все что могу посоветовать - проверьте компрессию в цилиндрах, что бы убедиться что нет трещин в головке - я так думаю что поставили новую прокладку, когда делали головку - обязательно нужно проверять головку и блок цилиндров на плоскость, там допуски маленькие, может придется шлифовать - проверьте есть ли масло во впускном коллекторе, может масло идет через него

[@007.5]

AndyP Mercedes Channel здравствуйте я заметил что есть масло но не знаю как это называется может это и есть впускной коллектор оно одевается на головку блока и в нее входит рама с форсунками масло в канале именно в 3цилиндр как оно туда попадает?

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

черный пластмассовый на стороне водителя? это впускной коллектор. карторные газы направляются обратно в камеры сгорания, надо смотреть все систему рециркуляции. я никогда глубоко с этим не разбирался , но похоже что забит EGR valve или PCV valve и гонит масло бо бпускной коллектор. Гдето читал кто-то даже установил маслоотделительнуй фильт на трубке рециркулации газов и сливает раз в месяц.

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

смотри...там 2 вакуумные трубки (гдето около 10 мм диаметром) подходят снизу во впускной коллектор как раз около 3-4 цилиндров, мне кажется масло идет через эти трубки и 3 цилиндр всасывает, поэтому только 3 цилиндр и засирает

[@007.5]

сколько стоит комплект

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Канат Дадабаев можно уложиться в 100$

[@ngonds]

hi mr andy i need to inqiure that is the w202 111 engine compatible with the w203 body

[@AndyPMercedesBenzChannel]

Im not 100% sure if u need to change engine mounting brackets , i know m111.951 were instaled in c180 w203 2000-2002

[@اشرفشوشان-غ4غ]

عندي مشكلة في مبرد الزيت المحرك فيه تسريب زيت الرجاء الرد عليا

[@kyawmya308]

မာစီး ဒီ s320

[@rahulsoni6652]

Hi Andy I just did this on my car... the car is timed as yours but it stalls only when hot and is retarding the timing. Here's a clip kzbin.info/www/bejne/boGkpo2uqbR7l7c