So, tried pulling the sway bar, but will admit, you all were right, the engine has to be removed... Trouble is, since the auto is not moveable there is no room to get a crane in. Now what?

I sure miss Sandy Eggo where there was an aircooled community. I now know that I need to pay, as why they no longer help. There is no one out here with a diesel Mercedes and no good mechanic willing to work on her. All alone to mess up on my own...

B.T.W., now I am saving up an even bigger amount and then when I need work, take her to the good doctor in Sandy Eggo, versus a mechanic or technician. Only a seven hour drive so only issue would be missing couple days of class.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.