I just went through all this engine pulling. It didn`t occure to me once the
engine was on the hoist it would be hard to roll it away from the car. I
was on rough asphalt. plus I had the rear on the car raised up on blocks
and the front on jack stands. the hoist only goes up so far,& didn`t clear
the front support. so had to raise up ea side with hyd jacks, remove the
stands. then let one side down, run around the other side let that side down. then lower the engine a little as the car went down. then was able
to remove engine.
Rolling the hoist with the engine is a little tricky with the weight in the air.

when I put it back in, I used some 1ft wide by 7ft steel plates. rolled real
smooth. then it was just the reverse of the take out.

If you are using one of those engine tilters, that short little crank is a PIA
to turn once the weight of the eng and trans are hanging.
hack the darn thing off and weld on one of those long nuts, then use a
wratchet. I think we welded on a 5/8 nut, don`t remember for sure.
but what a difference when I put it back in, gives you more leverage.
Or maybe an impact might be good.

My 2 cents worth.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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