Oh man, I had my car up on a hoist already and the pan off and couldn't lower the car since it was peeing trans fluid so I just grabbed the crank pulley and turned it little by little while someone else watched. My fingers were on fire. I also say use the crank bolt, its not worth is hurting yourself or risk the engine starting by bumping it over with the starter.

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1984 300D, 246k, veggie, sold
1982 300SD 301k