On Friday I will begin reinstalling the cylinder head on my 1999 E300 turbodiesel. I have an engine hoist and will use it to slowly lower and maneuver the head on to the new head gasket. If anyone has done this job please let me know if you installed the exhaust manifold on the head first or installed the head first then bolted on the exhaust manifold.
It would seem easier to install the head on its own and add the exhaust manifold later. My only concern is clearance between the head and the turbo's three bolt mounting flange once the head is on the block.
Thanks,
Ken

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