Originally Posted by weekendmechanic

Thanks Dave, can the exhaust manifolds stay on the block or do i have to take them off in the bay?should i take the alternator , power steering and AC off the front of the engine? i am buying a used engine to replace the one in the car, timing chain broke in the old motor. I have a great hydrolic crane with an electric penant for picking the motor, so thats not a problem.I just never worked on a mercedes before.