PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Need some help with removing oil pan on W124 with m103

pifcat2 · #5 06-10-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dka-66

Thanks guys, just the info I did not want to read but I do really appreciate the info.

I was hoping there was some magical location that I missed while under the car yesterday.......... but it looks like I knew the answer.

I am gonna take a look and see if I can use the bottle jack method but I would be surprised if there was enough space even for that........ and the engine hoist is at the neighbors shoved in the back of his garage.

does anyone know the locations for where to attach the chains for the hoist? and do I only have to disconnect the front engine mounts or do I need to get the rear one as well?

not sure how much clearance you'll need between the crossmember as I've never removed the pan but the engine is lifted at a 45 degree to clear the front over rider. There's not much room to lift it straight up. There are hooks on the engine but I would used straps since they will bend. The trans mount must be loose in addition to the engine mounts. You'll also need to unbolt the exhaust. That is "if" you need to lift it more than an inch or two...