I think you have to remove the cable from the front before you can get it out of there. Not much of a market for those motors though. I tried selling one on ebay last week. No bids at the $25 price.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine