1995 C36 Factory head-gasket missing reinforcments

[M104-AMG]

Has the Factory 1995 C36 head gasket been superceeded, by a new part number that has the metal reinforcements, so the head-gasket doen't recede over time and cause a leak ?

If so, what is that part number ?

I had to try two dealers before they could understand that an E320 or C280 head-gasket is different in size than the C36 head-gasket (H WA 104 016 01 20).

If not, does Elring sell one with the correct diameter and reinforcements ?

BTW: the Factory 3.6 head-gasket is stamped "Elring".

Thanks,
:-) neil

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[c280nz]

i thought the c36 has the same bore as the 3.2 but has been stroked to 3.6ltr?

[Lordkoo]

Originally posted by c280nz
i thought the c36 has the same bore as the 3.2 but has been stroked to 3.6ltr?

Nope. C36 and C32 block is different! C36 uses the same block from the diesel motor. I maybe wrong, I believed the bore on the diesel is bigger.

[M104-AMG]

Originally posted by c280nz
i thought the c36 has the same bore as the 3.2 but has been stroked to 3.6ltr?

C36 has 3.5-liter diesel crank for longer stroke, and the bore was increased 1-mm.

In short, you can't use the stock C280 or E320 M104 head-gasket.

I've heard of some people putting in some sort of liquid gasket on both ends even if there is a metal reinforcement.

Anyone know what liquied gasket that would be ?

:-( neil