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Gelbster · 06-20-2016, 03:22 PM

Get the car level & up on the tallest jack stands you can buy.I have these.They are almost 1m high.
12 Ton Jack Stands
Support the engine with a cross bar from above.If you ask specifically about the engine support bar someone will have a photo. I used the generic Harbor Freight bar .
1000 Lb. Capacity Engine Support Bar
You will need to fabricate some plywood 'pads' for the feet of the bar to rest on.
Make sure the bar takes all the weight of the rear of the engine by winding up the adjusters so the rear of the engine is at least 1/2"(12mm) above it's normal level.
Jack up the trans using a transmission jack or motor cycle jack. The trans is heavy and wobbly so be careful how you secure it.
Take your time and do not force it.
Hope this helps.

06-20-2016, 03:22 PM	#5
Gelbster Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: S.California Posts: 2,029	Get the car level & up on the tallest jack stands you can buy.I have these.They are almost 1m high. 12 Ton Jack Stands Support the engine with a cross bar from above.If you ask specifically about the engine support bar someone will have a photo. I used the generic Harbor Freight bar . 1000 Lb. Capacity Engine Support Bar You will need to fabricate some plywood 'pads' for the feet of the bar to rest on. Make sure the bar takes all the weight of the rear of the engine by winding up the adjusters so the rear of the engine is at least 1/2"(12mm) above it's normal level. Jack up the trans using a transmission jack or motor cycle jack. The trans is heavy and wobbly so be careful how you secure it. Take your time and do not force it. Hope this helps. Last edited by Gelbster; 06-20-2016 at 03:25 PM.