First thing I'd recommend is that you only ever turn the engine over with either

1) the starter motor (electrically => turn the ignition key or use a clip on starter switch)

2) with a 27mm socket on the crankshaft pulley.

If you are turning the engine with the 27mm socket on the crankshaft pulley turn the engine over in a clockwise direction (viewed as you are looking at the front of the engine). DO NOT TURN IT the other way.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
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