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Afternoon all
I finally got hold of very low mileage engine block to replace my knackered one in my 2002 c class 270 CDI.
The head etc. is already off the car so I set about removing just the block today. I've pretty much lost the light now but got as far as getting the hoist out and splitting the engine from the auto gearbox.
I've managed to pull the engine forward about 3-4" and can see the flywheel and torque convertor but the engine appears to be impeded by something and I cannot pull it forward any more.
My questions is should you lift the engine (and jack up the gearbox) as you pull forward and if so how much? Does the sump hit the cross member if it is not lifted enough? I'm pretty sure I've disconnected everything that should be disconnected and I have a good view of everything as the head and manifolds are already removed.
Also is it necessary to remove the radiator? I have removed the fan and and protected the radiator at the moment but unsure how much the engine needs to come forward to get the shaft out of the transmission.
Any suggestions very welcome! Thanks, Paul
I finally got hold of very low mileage engine block to replace my knackered one in my 2002 c class 270 CDI.
The head etc. is already off the car so I set about removing just the block today. I've pretty much lost the light now but got as far as getting the hoist out and splitting the engine from the auto gearbox.
I've managed to pull the engine forward about 3-4" and can see the flywheel and torque convertor but the engine appears to be impeded by something and I cannot pull it forward any more.
My questions is should you lift the engine (and jack up the gearbox) as you pull forward and if so how much? Does the sump hit the cross member if it is not lifted enough? I'm pretty sure I've disconnected everything that should be disconnected and I have a good view of everything as the head and manifolds are already removed.
Also is it necessary to remove the radiator? I have removed the fan and and protected the radiator at the moment but unsure how much the engine needs to come forward to get the shaft out of the transmission.
Any suggestions very welcome! Thanks, Paul
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