I was reading this manual a member showed me that showed that the lower pan can be removed in the car if the motor is lifted slightly. Really don't want to try it if I don't have to.

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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k
26 mpg needs lots of love
given to me in pitty

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33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's
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