I pulled the engine out of my W124 E300 this summer. Pulled engine and transmission together and it came out nice and left the AC Compressor in there and out of the way. We left the condensor in also, with a thin piece of plywood to protect it. It is a tight fit but will go. Just takes a little time to turn it a little and get it aimed just right. I did have the front end up on ramps and have a quality engine hoist with the crank adjustable balance bar tied to the engine in two places. I think it is much easier to pull engine and transmission and seperate them and put them together on the bench or shop floor. Of course, I am pretty old and really hate spending a minute more under the car then necessary. Probably never would have got it done except that Bajaman is 50 years younger then me. Bajaman is one fantastic mechanic and thinker. Thanks again man.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

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