"Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I think one of the key things is to have an engine leveller on the > engine crane. That way you can alter the angle of the engine and > tranny. Also once the unit is out it would make it easier to > position the tranny on blocks of wood.
If you are tempted to buy a cheap Chinese engine crane, be aware that they sometimes come with an even cheaper engine leveler accessory. I pulled the M180 engine from my W110 with this, and it bent the leveler so much it was unusable thereafter. The crane itself was fine. I pulled that engine with the tranny attached, and it was sooo difficult to get it all out. I had the hood off, radiator out, all accessories off the block, pullys removed, etc. and still ended up crushing a heater tube on the firewall because of the tight clearance. Maybe if I had raised the car first so I could get the engine absolutely vertical without the tranny hitting the floor it would have worked. Oh I also had to remove the drag link from the suspension. The shop manual of course pictured a technician in spotless white coveralls easily removing the equally spotless engine with transmission attached, at a moderate angle. Also I have no idea how this experience will translate to your W123. When I reinstalled I put the tranny in first then the engine it was much easier. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
