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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
Well, that is can't go wrong advice.
Do you know why the crank broke? I've never heard of a mb crank breaking before.
To do it correctly you will have to remove the cam chain as a minimum. At that point it makes sense to replace all the cam chain guides. Removing the crank without removing the head will be very tricky to say the least but it might be possible. I'd think going through the engine and replacing whatever is deficient would be a good idea.
Did you try to find a known good used engine?
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Prior to this the oil chain snapped and engine seized. The #1 piston journal of the crank was oval'ed by the rod bearings. I rehab'ed the engine but I did not machine the journal. I drove the car for another 15K and then the crank snapped near the oval'ed journal. I am pretty sure that was the reason and there is nothing wrong with the rest of the engine. I could replace the engine but I give myself a more challenging task
. Basically I do not know what I am getting into but I will give it a shot. The worst is to replace the engine later, nothing to lose but my time.