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06-05-2019, 11:52 PM | #1 |
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How I support the engine with a tie-down strap when removing the transmission
A few things to keep in mind.
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How often does this really need to be done?
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Whenever the transmission is removed. Guess I should've explained that.
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I just assumed it was an ancient engine yoga technique that allowed for better oil flow.
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It balances the engine's chi.
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Thanks for the pics. The routing underneath: is it pretty much straight down the sides and then across the oil pan?
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Nope. Look for the hooks. You'll slap your forehead when you see it.
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That looks way more convenient the using a jack.
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Now you got it.
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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. |
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...........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
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Been there, done that. I feel your pain.
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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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