We pulled and replaced a 3.0 liter six in our 86 W124 last year. We pulled it with the transmission. It helps a lot to have a lift with an adjustable two chain bracket on the end of the main chain. That way you can adjust the tilt you need with the screw crank. We left the air compressor off and hanging, radiator has to come out and I think we protected the condensor with thin plywood. We had the front end up on wheel ramps and we had a floor jack under the differential. That gives you the room to get it out of there, but it is a tight squeeze and we had to turn the engine sideways a bit both to get it in and out. Take your time, go slow, and have adequate help on hand.

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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

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
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