On Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:26 -0500, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
> My basic feeling is that most manuals are not very helpful.
>
> They tend to say remove this or disconnect that but fail to tell you
> how you might accomplish that task.
Most automobile services manuals, particularly the factory manuals,
My basic feeling is that most manuals are not very helpful.
They tend to say remove this or disconnect that but fail to tell you how
you might accomplish that task.
Things like electrical plugs often have tricks that one must figure out
before damaging them while trying to get them to let go.
I think he wants to pull the engine, not replace the mounts. He's shocked to
find that there are shocks on the engine -
Ed, I don't think there's much different between the turbo 617 and your 616
engine, as far as R&R is concerned.
The shifter stays in the car, one rod gets disconnecte3d from the
MOtor mounts and engine shocks are not that difficult. Put a block
on top of a jack and under the oil pan. Loosen the big bolts on each
side motor mount. jack up the engine half an inch or so. remove the
allen bolts holding the motor mounts to the frame. Pull out the old
mounts, put in the
Ok, how about a step by step for someone that hasn't ever pulled an engine
before. I just learned that apparently the 123's have engine shocks as well
as engine mounts?
So does that mean there are two shocks, and two mounts? You unbolt all four
and then the engine drops to the concrete with a reso
On Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:17:13 -0400 Rich Thomas
wrote:
> In general that is the method to do any engine, the 123 is/should be no
> different. Fuel lines, electrical stuff, vac lines, and water hoses.
> You'll of course have to disconnect the drive shaft and anything
> attached to the tranny f
If you separate it you are doing it the hard way. The use of a
leveler makes it much easier.
On 4/6/2011 7:46 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
The one time I pulled engine and transmission together I had a hell of a
time getting the thing tipped enough to clear the front of the engine
bay (this was wi
yes, FAR easier.
On 4/6/2011 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
And it is far easier to do it as a complete unit (engine and tranny) than a
single component...
Dan
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I had a leveler. Basically I could not get the engine tipped enough for
the front to clear the crossmember at the front of the engine bay before
the valve cover hit the firewall. I finally SQUEEZED it out by removing
the valve cover, that gave me a few more inches. You really have to get
it near
A leveler between the hoist and the engine makes it a LOT easier when you
pull the engine and tranny together. Yo don't need to lift it higher, and
inserting it back in the re0installation phase is also made easier. I think
mine was around $40 at the equivalent of Harbor Freight - money well spent!
The one time I pulled engine and transmission together I had a hell of a
time getting the thing tipped enough to clear the front of the engine
bay (this was with the fan removed and radiator out). Not sure if the
W123 is roomier in that regard, but I'd be inclined to separate the
engine and transm
It should be in the 123 manual or the OM616/617 manual. It is good
to read, but not always very clear. too much detail/steps about some
things and not enough about others. That means it is a typical
manual.
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And it is far easier to do it as a complete unit (engine and tranny) than a
single component...
Dan
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On Apr 6, 2011, at 5:17 PM, Rich Thomas
wrote:
> In general that is the method to do any engine, the 123 is/should be no
> different. Fuel lines, electrical stuff, vac line
In general that is the method to do any engine, the 123 is/should be no
different. Fuel lines, electrical stuff, vac lines, and water hoses.
You'll of course have to disconnect the drive shaft and anything
attached to the tranny from the car (shifter!).
Just have a good crane, maybe with one
pretty straight forward
undo various bits
keep track of them with notes, taped labels and perhaps a digital camera
lift the old one out
reverse the procedure
be careful
do not hurt yourself
various folks will argue for days about whether it is better to remove
the engine and transmission o
Does anyone know where I could find step by step instructions - preferably
illustrated - on removing and reinstalling an engine from a W123 turbo
diesel (or similar)?
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