Is the piston at the correct height at TDC? (yes)
Does the piston skirt hit the crank throw at BDC? (no)


You sure you don't have enough room in the block to take a little off if the two conditions above are met?

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport