Benz M103 Turbo top end refresh, head gasket & timing | Part 1

Finally we begin the process of refreshing the top end of our W124 300CE Mercedes-Benz M103 Turbo engine in this detailed YouTube video. We’ll begin with teardown and inspection of the head/block, eventually getting to replacing the head gasket & fine-tuning the timing in Parts 2 & 3 . Bare-witness to the meticulous steps involved in revitalizing the engine's performance. Whether you're a car enthusiast or DIY mechanic, this video provides valuable insights into maintaining and optimizing the power of the Benz M103 with special consideration for Turbo. PARTS LIST: ARP head bolts - 3 packs https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ar... Mercedes Cylinder Head Gasket Set -Elring 1030105420 Mercedes Oil Pump Chain - Iwis 0039970194 Mercedes Valve Cover Gasket - Elring 1030160421 Mercedes Engine Timing Chain Kit -Febi Bilstein 30307 Mercedes Oil Pump Chain Rail- Febi Bilstein 6011810159 Mercedes Coolant By-Pass Hose -Genuine Mercedes 1032030082 Mercedes Belt Tensioner Damper - 1032000114 Mercedes Water pump Laso 1032003701LA Mercedes Serpentine Drive belt - Continental 6РК2257 Mercedes Belt Tensioner - Febi 1032000870 Mercedes Drive Belt idler - INA 6012000770 Exhaust Manifold Stud - Febi Bilstein 05080027AA Mercedes Exhaust Nut 1201420072 300CE purchase road trip:    • Road trip in a Mercedes-Benz 300CE that sa...   300CE M103 Turbo first start:    • Mercedes-Benz M103 Turbo Install Part 3 | ...   300CE head gasket fail:    • Cars and Coffee foiled | Mercedes-Benz W12...   Connect with Auto Afflicted: Social -   / autoafflicted   Email - [email protected] Auto Afflicted Garage - https://g.co/kgs/w9ka1j8 230 N Cutler Dr Unit A North Salt Lake, UT 84054