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Old 08-04-2012, 11:16 AM   #35
Eric G
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Originally Posted by rdc8118 View Post
Eric, great post, thanks for sharing.. How did you support the engine when dropping the tranny? I've got a scissor lift at home and thinking of doing the clurtch/ims over the winter. Just trying to figure out if I'll be able to achieve it.
Not sure if this is going to cause anyone consternation, but I have done this on other builds and it works nicely for me.

In the first picture the central point circled (as noted) I used a jack stand to support the engine while using the transmission jack to back the tranny out. Then I lowered the car a tad bit more and put the dense rubber spacers in and lift the car back up. Compression was minimal and the engine sits soundly on the pads. I have seen others use 2x4's and other small pieces of wood. So I think there are a few schools of thought on supporting. Personally I like the rubber as it maintains solid but soft contact.



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