The old 55 amp alterntor with adj bracket attached came out easily from the bottom opening with no interference. The bigger alternator with adj bracket attached was like a difficult puzzle to get in from the bottom opening. I almost gave up and was going to remove the coolant hoses /thermostat housing that's in the way and go in from the top. Has anyone done that on a 83 W123 turbo?

__________________
85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked