go with a buddy and pull the engine and trans together remove trans when they are both out on the ground much easier. Metric sockets and wrenches, regular stuff, I've done it 2wice and I ain't no mechanic. Find a manual from a 240 and put that thing In there, not too hard.

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1996 E300 110,000
1985 300TD 212,000
1980 300D 238,000