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08-23-2003, 06:57 PM
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IP removal tips
Hey Guys,
My father and I are in the heat of an IP R&R. I bought a nice rebuilt unit through Potomac German Auto to replace my old, dry, original piece that had failed. On my W115 220D, I am having one hell of a time removing the bottom mounting bolt/nut from the triangular mounting plate on the IP. The IP is secured in place by these three bolts, and the bottom one seems impossible to see or feel. It seems everything (oil filter, motor mount, battery trayis in the way from getting a wrench in there. What adjacent parts should I remove to do this properly? Do I need a special tool? Your thoughts and experiences? 
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08-23-2003, 09:30 PM
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Nevermind guys, I got it.
The trick is to remove the drivers motor mount and its bracket, which bolts right up to the block. Loosen the motor mount and jack up the motor an inch or so by the pan. By removing the motor mount and bracket and rasing the motor, you gain enough clearance to secure a socket on the bottom IP bolt with a 3/8" extension and wrench. The IP pulls out the top of the engine bay with little struggle. It was a good excuse to change the motor mounts, anyway.
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08-24-2003, 07:27 PM
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A bent wrench works well, too, available from Snap-on and Mac, among others. Not very cheap, though.
Peter
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1972 220D ?? miles 1988 300E 200,012 1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000 1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!
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