Well I did mine a couple of times the easiest way I did it was to unbolt the engine mounts and lift the engine slightly this makes the work easier and isn't as invovled as unbolting the crossmember. I know you didn't really want to but it is so much easier that way...Stubby

 

Well I did mine a couple of times the easiest way I did it was to unbolt the engine mounts and lift the engine slightly this makes the work easier and isn't as invovled as unbolting the crossmember. I know you didn't really want to but it is so much easier that way...Stubby

bugger, what did you use to lift the engine? i dont have an engine crane...

 

if you have another jack and a piece of small 2x4 wood you are set. I usually placed the jack under the trannie tunnel and lift the engine from there. Be careful that you don't bind or break anything off when lifting the motor. Dont' worry it isn't as bad as it sounds your biggest problem will be the motor mounts. If you don't have another jack then it will get difficult...Stubby

 

hey thanks a lot, would you mind showing me a picture of where you'd put the jack for the tranny? thats not going to break the tranny lifting a motor from it?

 

No it won't break the trannie. I lift it right where the flywheel is or where the bellhousing bolts to engine that is where you will want to lift it that is a strong point. I may be able to get a pic for you but I can't right now...Stubby

 

No it won't break the trannie. I lift it right where the flywheel is or where the bellhousing bolts to engine that is where you will want to lift it that is a strong point. I may be able to get a pic for you but I can't right now...Stubby

thanks dude, i just want to see where exactly you lift it, i dont want to break anything.

 

You don't have to worry to much just make sure you aren't lifting on any wires or anything that looks like it will break easily The bellhousing is very strong and for the amount of work you will performing it won't harm the trannie...Stubby