Re: [MBZ] SDL motor mounts.

2006-11-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that is correct. Its a very easy job though, plenty of room with the 603 Loren Faeth wrote: I finally ordered new mounts for my SDL, and went out to size up the job. I quickly concluded it ain't as simple as on the 110,111,108,123 cars. I could do the 200D mounts from on top in a few

Re: [MBZ] SDL motor mounts.

2006-10-31 Thread Rusty
Cold weather Loren? Shoot, it's 70 here. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 2:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] SDL motor mounts. I finally ordered new mounts for my SDL, and went

Re: [MBZ] SDL motor mounts.

2006-10-31 Thread Loren Faeth
30 something high here, and dark shortly after 5 pm. Blow some of that hot air up here! Please? (keep talkin') At 02:34 PM 10/31/2006, you wrote: Cold weather Loren? Shoot, it's 70 here.

Re: [MBZ] SDL motor mounts.

2006-10-31 Thread dave walton
I just did them on my 87 SDL. I did not like the amount of weight I was having to put on the oil pan to take the weight off the mounts, so I pulled out the engine lift. I ended up lifting the whole engine and transmission a wee bit to get the old mounts out, then a good bit more to get the new

Re: [MBZ] SDL motor mounts.

2006-10-31 Thread Loren Faeth
thanks, Dave, that is what I was looking for. One thing you need to watch for: The motor mounting arm bolts into the block go into the crankcase, and will leak oil if not sealed with silicone or crush washers. My 87 SDL had a big leak out of the mounting bolts on the driver's side. I took