Removing transmission but still rolling car around
 

From my understanding once the transmission is out, the engine need to be supported, but I would still like to roll the car around. Ideas?

If axels are removed or supported then just a ratchet strap under the motor up to some catch point or a mechanics rolling platform with supports on top.

You need what is called a lift bar, which mounts across the top of the engine bay and holds it up from above.

I bought one of these when I dropped my engine a couple of years back. Someone on this forum actually made one with a pair of 2X4s. Pretty simple but effective.:)

Supporting the engine is pretty straightforward, as the previous posters have said. Problem is though that once you remove the aluminum plate and the diagonals is that if you put weight back on to the wheels, there's a very good chance you'll slightly bend the frame oh, then you have to rig some ratchet straps to pull the frame components together so you can get the diagonals back on. And then of course you will have to get the car aligned. I would try not to move it around

Wheel dollies if your floor is in good shape

I like the 2x4 and ratchet strap idea. For this specific car alignment is not a concern. I could put the aluminum frame back on after the transmission is out right?

Another consideration, if the axles are also removed from the wheel side you lose the clamping force of the axle nut and you will damage the wheel bearings if you roll the car.

I wouldn't remove the axles. I would tie them up.

sorry, duplicate message

This is how I supported the engine using a 4x4 and a threaded hook (for vertical adjustment) when removing the gearbox

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The eyelet on the Boxster engine near the throttle body seems very flimsy and not enough to support the engine. Anybody have pictures of how they did this on a Boxster?

No pics, I used the top bell housing bolt as a snatch point--I have chains with engine lift metal bars and used my engine hoist. (I was pulling the engine & transmission.) But you could use the 2x4 trick. Be sure your 2x4 is fairly fresh, or better yet get a 4x4. The engine is very heavy.