Mercedes M180 - Water Distributor Internal Head - 127 016 05 60, 1270160560
Genuine Mercedes Benz M180 - Water Distributor Internal Head Pt No: - 127 016 05 60, 1270160560
This part was used in the late versions of the venerable M180 engine used in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
These plugs help to direct the water passing through the head waterways to improve cooling the “hot spots” in the head. They are also sacrificial alloy inserts that are designed to corrode instead of the aluminium head itself. These are essential fitments during any engine overhaul or head rebuild.
Suits the following engines: -
- M180
Used in the following cars:-
- W180 Sedan (1954 to 1959)
- W180 Cabriolet (1956 to 1959)
- W180 Coupe (1956 to 1959)
- W187 Sedan (1951 to 1954)
- W187 Cabriolet (1951 to 1953)
- W187 Coupe (1953 to 1955)
- W105 Sedan (1953 to 1962)
- Unimog 404
This part is shown as No 64a in the attached parts diagram.
Part No: -
A1270160560
1270160560
A127 016 05 60
127 016 05 20
127 016 0520
127-016-05-20
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