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Posted by: scottb Jul 8 2006, 01:55 PM

are they jacking the car here on the trans? is this kosher? never done this before but sure would be convenient.

thoughts?




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Posted by: cantley914 Jul 8 2006, 02:01 PM

Sure looks like on the tranny at the transmission mount.

Looks like convenient but I don`t like the idea of a car jacked without stands underneath (for safety)

Steph

Posted by: mihai914 Jul 8 2006, 04:29 PM

I wouldn't use the transmission any more, I've done it in the past but I see 2 reasons for not using it now:

1. If you jack it up on the tranny it's probably on that fine center line in the casing, not the best thing to have balance.

2. The transmission ears are not as strong as one would believe, I had both of them break in a car accident and everything just fell down.

Posted by: nebreitling Jul 8 2006, 05:15 PM

yup. it's 'probably' okay -- and it's a common practice -- but there's a slight risk involved. ymmv.

Posted by: type47 Jul 8 2006, 05:20 PM

don't go too far forward on the engine as a jack point either. i popped both engine mounts (rubber bonding between mounting studs) lifting the car. like stretching a rubber band...

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jul 8 2006, 05:28 PM

He may have one of those engine/trans adapters for his jack. I have seen and

heard of the ears at the rear of the trans breaking and it also damaging the

mounts. I do not take the chance, but it is up to you.

Posted by: scottb Jul 8 2006, 06:44 PM

i have one of those trans/engine plates and it is for removal and install.... not for jacking the whole car up..... hmmmmmmmmm........

they work great for the purpose though!!!