Weird, that is how I removed mine last weekend. Maybe I had more clearance due to my rotated compressor housing. The biggest pain when removing the manifolds is the support strut below the turbo. Get ready to curse…

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

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