Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Paul99 on April 30, 2016, 16:29:04

Title: 1966 230 - Can the sump/crankcase cover be removed with the engine in?
Post by: Paul99 on April 30, 2016, 16:29:04

My 1966 230 may need a rebuild.  It is still smoking and so will get the head off to check each valve guides etc.  I would like to pull the pistons as well.  Can that be done with the engine in please?? 

Title: Re: 1966 230 - Can the sump/crankcase cover be removed with the engine in?
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 30, 2016, 16:43:22

Take the head off and inspect the cylinder bores. You would need to remove the block to remove the oil pan before you can get the pistons out.

Title: Re: 1966 230 - Can the sump/crankcase cover be removed with the engine in?
Post by: Pinder on May 01, 2016, 13:18:06

If you take the head off you are at the point where you might as well pull the whole engine and do new pistons etc. Getting the engine out is not that difficult once you have removed the exhaust manifold and intake. Just label all the wires and take a lot of pictures. a engine lift helps a lot and so does an engine stand.