hello
can anybody tell me what the easiest way to remove an engine from a 1997 E320? Tranny need not come out for mechanical work.

thank you in advance

First disconnect all the wiring and fuel lines. Then undo everything else. Then you take the engine out.

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'98 E300 turbodiesel

Thanks for the response.
However, I need to know if it comes straight out or at an angle or should the tranny come out as well as one unit?
all hoses and wiring has been disconnected.
just not sure and want assurances that this is easily done as any other normal vehicle
thanks again

I plan to pull out the engine from my 94 E320. Can you tell me how did you remove the engine? I had all the wiring and parts attached to the engine disconnected and removed except the tranny.
Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

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

Put the hood up all the way, straight up. Drain all fluids, including the torque converter, and remove the engine and trans as a unit.

You will need to take out the engine at an angle so sue one of those wscrew cranbk things on your engine hoist. (sorry, I don't know the official name)

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

If you just need to pull the tranny then I sure would not pull the engine/tranny complete.

Anyway, if you do then that sucker is going to have to be pretty close to a 45 degree angle when you come up with it. You will want the car where you can roll it forward/backward a little if need be. Nothing real complicated about pulling it. I typically remove the power steering pump and a/c compressor from the block and leave them hanging in the engine bay.

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Jim

You're talking about the torque converter, which should just pull off. If you need to get the flexplate off, there are about ten bolts on that, but you need something to counterhold the plate - there is a tool that fits in the gear teeth for that.

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You will have to turn the engine over to remove the six fasteners holding the torque converter to the flywheel.

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Jim

Yes Im talking about the torque converter. Ok I found the access bolts below the engine. Thanks guys

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

Put the nuts and/or bolts in separate plastic bags and label the bags. When you reinstall the torque converter, replace the front trans seal, carefully insert the TC into the transmission, make sure the dog for the pump aligns, bolt the engine and trans together and then bolt the TC to the flywheel.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Ill do that. Thanks Warren

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

The TC wont come out when I pulled the transmission away from the engine. The TC was left intact to the engine. I have to apply a little force to get it out. Nothing damaged. Now I am ready to attach the transmission to the new engine.
Regarding transmission oil, the manual calls for a ATF III. Is this the same as ATF+3?
Which is better the regular transmission fluid or the Mobil 1 ATF full synthetic.
Thank you Chas

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

The TC is bolted to the drive plate. You should unbolt the TC from the drive plate and keep it stuck in the trans. Since you didn't do this, I suggest you replace the TC seal in the trans as there is a good chance it's damaged.

Most of your ATF resides in the torque converter - it is a fluid coupling. You drain it from the drain plug, and can refill from there too, but obviously check level again after everything is all back together, and don't let the engine run for long at all until level is back to where it should be.
The fluid you want is Dexron III. I don't know if you'll get much benefit from the synthetic - just change it as sepcified (every 30k or so if I remember right).

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