Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLK Cylinder Head
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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLK cylinder head
No two cylinder heads are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Will a cylinder head from an earlier CLK fit my facelift model?
The Mercedes-Benz CLK ran across two main generations: the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009), with the W209 receiving a facelift in 2005 – so a pre-facelift W209 head and a post-2005 W209 head may or may not interchange depending on your exact engine code. The engine code is the critical detail here; if both vehicles share the same engine code, fitment is far more likely, but whether ancillary or mounting points changed around the 2005 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Never assume a head fits based on year alone.
Does the cylinder head differ between a CLK petrol and a CLK diesel?
Yes, petrol and diesel cylinder heads are completely different components and will not interchange under any circumstances. Always confirm your fuel type when requesting a quote, and supply your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check so the breaker can match the correct head to your vehicle.
Does it matter whether my CLK has a manual or automatic gearbox when buying a cylinder head?
For the cylinder head itself, gearbox type does not directly affect fitment – the head is determined by the engine, not the transmission. That said, always supply your full engine code to the breaker so they can be certain they are matching the correct unit, as some engine variants were paired more commonly with one gearbox type and may have had subtle differences.
Will a cylinder head from a CLK Elegance fit a CLK Avantgarde?
Trim level – whether Elegance, Avantgarde, or Sport – has no bearing on cylinder head fitment; what matters is the engine code, which is the same across trim grades sharing the same engine. You can ignore the trim name entirely when sourcing a head and focus solely on matching the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check.
Does a W208 CLK cylinder head fit a W209 CLK?
The W208 (1997–2002) and W209 (2002–2009) are distinct generations with different engines and architecture, so a head from one generation will not simply cross over to the other. Even where an engine family spans both generations, you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your specific registration and engine code before purchasing.
I only know my CLK's year – is that enough to find the right cylinder head?
Year alone is not sufficient, as Mercedes-Benz used several different engines across the CLK range at any given point, and engine changes can also occur mid-production year. The engine code – found on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check – is the single most useful detail you can supply to a breaker, and providing it will give you the best chance of a correct match.