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Ultramaroon 06-05-2019 11:52 PM

How I support the engine with a tie-down strap when removing the transmission
 
A few things to keep in mind.
  1. Don't go cranking it tight right off the bat.
  2. Make sure the right-side hook isn't tweaking the hard line under the cover.
  3. Be careful to route the left side exactly as shown.
  4. It's quite possible to bend the strut braces. Don't be a knucklehead.
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https://i.imgur.com/iS7ouWBl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dtCdVnyl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5FQYq8wl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2fUTrlWl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ORQwJRxl.jpg

soundman98 06-06-2019 12:03 AM

How often does this really need to be done?

Ultramaroon 06-06-2019 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98 (Post 3225032)
How often does this really need to be done?

Whenever the transmission is removed. Guess I should've explained that.

soundman98 06-06-2019 12:22 AM

I just assumed it was an ancient engine yoga technique that allowed for better oil flow.

Ultramaroon 06-06-2019 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98 (Post 3225039)
I just assumed it was an ancient engine yoga technique that allowed for better oil flow.

It balances the engine's chi.

H1C 06-06-2019 03:08 PM

Thanks for the pics. The routing underneath: is it pretty much straight down the sides and then across the oil pan?

Ultramaroon 06-06-2019 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by H1C (Post 3225192)
Thanks for the pics. The routing underneath: is it pretty much straight down the sides and then across the oil pan?

Nope. Look for the hooks. You'll slap your forehead when you see it.

H1C 06-06-2019 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3225207)
Nope. Look for the hooks. You'll slap your forehead when you see it.


Oh ok -- it looks like you're hooking onto the two black stamped steel covers on either side of the intake manifold.

NoHaveMSG 06-06-2019 04:00 PM

That looks way more convenient the using a jack.

Ultramaroon 06-06-2019 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by H1C (Post 3225220)
Oh ok -- it looks like you're hooking onto the two black stamped steel covers on either side of the intake manifold.

Now you got it.

H1C 06-06-2019 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG (Post 3225222)
That looks way more convenient the using a jack.



Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3225259)
Now you got it.


I like this method -- went outside and checked out those steel covers; yes they do seem sturdy enough to hold the engine still via the tie down. Set it once and forget it for the duration of the job.



With a jack, it's in the way as you're working and moving back and forth to and from under the car; it's too easy to bump it out of place; and as I learned, also pretty easy to jack it back up too much when replacing a jack that's been bumped out of place.

NoHaveMSG 06-06-2019 09:33 PM

...........or when the jack that is supporting the engine is twisted and you can't get the trans jack forward enough to stab the trans into place. Ask me how I know about that one :bonk:

Mr.ac 06-06-2019 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG (Post 3225312)
...........or when the jack that is supporting the engine is twisted and you can't get the trans jack forward enough to stab the trans into place. Ask me how I know about that one :bonk:

Been there, done that. I feel your pain.

H1C 06-06-2019 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG (Post 3225312)
...........or when the jack that is supporting the engine is twisted and you can't get the trans jack forward enough to stab the trans into place. Ask me how I know about that one :bonk:


Lol yeah... pulling and replacing the tranny to change the TOB has to be the most unpleasant job I've done on this car.

I dented my oil pan by over-jacking the engine after the jack got bumped out of place, and wound up having to replace that. Spent hours trying to cut through the FIPG holding it on. I gave up at one point. Then I got this tool and once it arrived, I was able to cut through the FIPG in a few minutes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011DR95WM/

And then I had costochondritis for a couple of weeks afterward, from wrestling with a 86 lb hunk of metal for hours, on my back, with about 18 inches of vertical space to move around. Not fun.

But, if I have to do it again to fix my small oil leak coming from somewhere in the bell housing, I'll be using this method to keep the engine from tilting forward. :)


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