Mart00SS

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I've been a Mercedes Tech for 4 years and I just bought a 2000 SS/ 6speed and the oil pan gasket is leaking. I've been able to change it on some other cars in the past while the engine is in the car, I'm wondering if anyone has changed it while the engine is in the car, I know there is not much room for the engine to be lifted without hitting the cowl. Any info would be good before I go tearing it apart.

letsrun97z

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alot of people take out motor mount bolts and jack the engine up for room then slid the gasket around the pan i know fel pro gaskets are runnder so its not a prob

ae13291

iTrader: (8)

yea put if he is removing the oil pan where is a good place to lift the motor???

letsrun97z

iTrader: (7)

engine hoist, block of wood&tranny pan or unfortually some people do block of wood and harmonic balancer