thanks to the excellent diy guides here i tried to remove the valve covers on my M119 in 97 E420, but i realized i will NOT be able to do this with my tools.

unlike the W140 chassis there is virtually ZERO ROOM behind the motor to access the hex bolt. I spent 30 min trying every combination of bars & wobblies but no-go.

Kudo's to anyone with a 97 E420 who can do this in your garage!!!

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Current cars:
2001 MB E55 AMG
2003 Honda S2000
2000 Honda CRV

Gone but not forgotten:
2004 BMW 325i 5sp sport
1999 BMW 540i sport
1997 MB E420
1995 BMW M3 coupe