[Jdykstra]

Do I really need the long lowering bolts in order to remove the engine? I’m at the point where I need to disconnect the plumbing. But before I commit to removing the engine I was wondering about the lowering bolts.

History, my engine has 140,000 mile. Very rough idle and stalls but once I get to speed it’s fine. Dealer ran compression and all three are at least 50% off compression.

 

[jwight]

This shows a 451 cdi but it's the same* for a gas engine: Evilution - Smart Car Encyclopaedia You'll need a subscription to Evilution, but it's well worth the money.

*with the exception of the specific diesel bits, of course...