Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: perry113 on March 06, 2010, 06:04:35
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Maybe I'm wrong, but the casting features on the valve cover of this engine look like those you see on a 250 and 280 series engine.
Did they have 230 series engines with this later style valve cover casting?
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Perry -- does this seem to be the same as yours??? (looks the same to me)
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Perry -- does this seem to be the same as yours??? (looks the same to me)
The picture you posted looks like a 230SL. I base this on the valve cover casting.
Take a look at this picture. I marked the provisions I question in the valve cover casting that would lead me to believe my original posted picture is a 250 or 280 series engine.
Did any 230 series engines has these provisions?
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I think the banjo fitting breather tube was replaced with the rubber elbow during the 65 model year. 280sl's have a 1/4 twist oil cap. My 66 230 has the same valve cover as the one in your photo, The notches you hilighted were for improved crank case vent baffeling.
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Maybe I'm wrong, but the casting features on the valve cover of this engine look like those you see on a 250 and 280 series engine.
Did they have 230 series engines with this later style valve cover casting?
What are the VIN and Engine #s of your car?
naj
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Perry,
See attached pic. Mine is a 1966 230SL and it also has the indents and it si original.
Hope this helps. :)
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Then my question is answered.
Thank you.
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If your car is a 65 I would think your valve cover looks like mine. The rubber breather was later then 65 I believe. I have a late 65 and it was just rebuilt. The spark plug wire frame is also missing . I attached my photo for reference. Hope it helps. Your valve cover is definitely right.
Jesse
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The change in the breather line was introduced in December 1965 and that included the fitting on the valve cover.