After some searching, seems the general consensus is to remote the intake manifold and go at it from there. I'll review removing that and possibly do some de-greasing before starting.

Could probably use a pep talk as well. :/

Thanks for the info.

-m

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Now:
2018 Tesla Model X
1999 S500 Grand Edition 164k
1992 300D 2.5 Turbo 287k
2005 E320 4MATIC wagon
1991 Alfa Romeo 164L 99k (sleeping for a while)

Then: 96 Lincoln TC, 93 Lincoln TC, 87 560 SEL, 87 300 SDL, 80 300D, 89 560 SEC