We managed to get the a/c compressor and water pump et al out and managed to clear the torque convertor and extract the engine. In the process it appears that there are a few issues that would be wise to address while the engine is out.

1. Replace the fuel injector electrical connectors. One appears to have been fixed along with one of the injectors, the rest are brittle and require attention. Photo attatched.

2. Source a rebuilt A6 A/C compressor and replace along with pulley. Got no problems sourcing a pulley, but the pricing of the compressor.....yeah. Would love to get this taken care of now but the budget is already stretched to its max right now...

3.Replace exhaust/muffler o-rings (2 passenger and 1 driver's side).

4. Wiper washer fluid reservoir tube is corroded by battery acid.

I've already got replacement engine mounts, as well as the necessary gaskets and o-rings that accompany this job, hopefully we can get this baby done in good time. Will try and post pics.

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Sam

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 "Kenyatta" **parts car(?)**

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 "Arabian Grey"