in an '82 300SD, do I have to pull the engine?

Thanks

You don't have to pull it but you do have to get it out of the way.
Unfortunately, the transmission has to come out OR the engine pulled.

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Jim

Thanks

Much easier to drop the tranny IMO.

Sixto
93 300SD

I recently had to replace the top tranny bolts because the person that rebuilt my tranny for the p/o put the wrong size bolts in and they weren't seating, causing pretty obnoxious vibrations. Getting to the top bolts isn't that hard. Just get a helper and be creative with several feet of extensions. Pulling the motor, however, also isn't too bad.

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Seth

1984 300D 225K
1985 300D Donor body
1985 300D Turbo 165K. Totaled. Donor Engine. It runs!!!
1980 300SD 311K My New Baby.
1979 BMW 633csi 62K+++? Dead odo

In an 82 SD the top tranny bolts are easily accessible from above.

Sixto
93 300SD