With the help of my two buddies we were able to pull out the engine with the tranny attached. It took us longer to pull it out. We want to make it sure we dont damage any parts. Removing the cable attached to the tranny is abit complicated. Somehow I managed to remove them without breaking any connectors. The last screw to be remove on the engine are the engine mount screws. After that I unbolted the tranny support. This will give me access to the three bolts on the differential connected to the tranny. Remove only the bolts that connects the tranny to the rubber plate. Leave the other three bolts on. You need to tap the differential to lossen fron the tranny. Start lifting the engine until u pull it out all the way.
Until next week for putting it back. I'm waiting for some parts to arrive.
I decided to buy a used engine with less than 60000 miles on it. Mine has 203000 miles already. I paid $1317.00 free delivery and no core charge. The engine was pretested and passed compression test. Has one year warranty.
Did I get a good deal on this?

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94 E320 Silver 210000 miles
94 740il Pewter Green 97000 miles- Retired
05 S430 4Matic
07 Lexus IS250

I pulled and installed a 300E engine w/trans by myself although I highly recommend having help.
A few pointers: Drain all fluids before disconnecting lines. Don't connect the hoist to the engine hooks as they will bend and are bolted to the aluminum head. Run some straps around the engine. The load leveler is helpful but depending on the type, it's crank will come close to the windshield since it needs to be close to the engine. If not, your engine hoist (cherry picker) may not clear the radiator over rider given the drivetrain is removed at ~45 degree angle. You may want to lower the car to the ground after you've unhooked the downpipe and motor mounts to gain more clearance. Go slowly, some connections are missed or easier removed once the engine is lifted.

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Need more help guys.
Now that the engine and transmission are pulled out, my next problem is on how to remove the clutch plate that connects to the engine flywheel. See with arrow picture below.
Could someone please tell me on how to separate this part so I could attach the transmission to the engine?
The second picture is the old engine and the last picture is the replacement.
Thank you in advance.

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94 E320 Silver 210000 miles
94 740il Pewter Green 97000 miles- Retired
05 S430 4Matic
07 Lexus IS250

Where did you get this used engine?

I bought it in Sacramento, CA

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94 E320 Silver 210000 miles
94 740il Pewter Green 97000 miles- Retired
05 S430 4Matic
07 Lexus IS250

After I got the torque converter out, there is oil coming out on the center of the converter. Is this oil is separate from the transmission? Do I have to replenish the oil? There is plug on the side of the torque converter. Is this the plug where you pour oil? Please guide me.

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94 E320 Silver 210000 miles
94 740il Pewter Green 97000 miles- Retired
05 S430 4Matic
07 Lexus IS250

That's transmission fluid. Put the TC back on the trans and make sure it engages the pump. Do this by rotating the TC until it slips into the trans another 10-15mm. After you get everything back together and the engine running, fill the trans with the proper fluid through the dipstick tube.
Why did you pull the TC out of the trans?