My W123 617.952 Engine Swap Thread

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Originally Posted by dieseldan44

Soooo Im looking at this thing and making my list of things to do.

Question:

Is there any reason to separate engine from transmission at this point?


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- polish valve cover
- paint manifolds???
- fully clean engine and make pretty????

Any thoughts or opinions appreciated..

Cleanliness is next to Godliness - so yes clean it - but a mirror finish on a valve cover is a bit naff in my opinion

As for "at this point" - which point is that?

I think it is best to remove and install the transmission and engine at the same time - together - the chances of damaging the transmission are smaller (in my opinion again).