Pulling the head on a 16-valve 190E (getting good at it now) to replace the chain guides and the oil pump. Seems you have to take the head off to get the front cover off.

Anyway, I need to remove the crankshaft pulley and have no lift, so I don't want to remove the transmission unless I have to, but I am not sure how to restrain the crank while I unscrew the fastener at the end of the crank. Anyone have any experience to share? Thanks, Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)