Help! On my 1984 300SD, I can not get the upper tube in, there is not enough room! I spent 4 hours trying every angle and rotation, even removed the air cleaner and tried to go in from top, no room. been reading searches on this forum, fsm and Stu Ritter/Richard Easely diy.

Do I need to remove the wastegate/turbo? Do I need to shave 1/2" off of upper tube "bell area"? I got the bottom tube in with new oil pan seal/orings installed and tube bottoming out in the oil pan. oil pan is removed.

What a @#$&^ PIA this job is as warned and expected!

Any tricks/ suggestions?

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