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Racing,
We tried the method you described for the crank pulley removal and I will post some photos tonight. The bolts are M6, not M8 on this unit (it is a 1985 Euro model) and so we fashioned a strongback that we bolted to the face of the balancer and reacted the torque on the frame rail just below the self leveling system hydraulic flud reservoir (took it out of the way). That worked, but that was no 200 ft.-lbs. What is the procedure for putting that thing back in there?
The next problem is the balancer is not one piece. The outer half came out, loose, not even attached to the inner part. No signs of any metal distress at the metal bore in the center, it just looks like it was always two pieces. Is this normal? I think we will have to buy a new one by the looks of things. But, now how does the inner half come out? Looks like a very tight fit. I will post a photo of the part that came out later too.
I can see the sleeve with the woodruff key in it inside the bore through the chainbox housing cover. Looks like a very tight fit. I tried tapping lightly on the half of the balancer that is still there and it doesn't seem to be interested in suggesting it might be loose.
Well, got to go back and try some more stuff. Jim
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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles
Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)
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