Engine Drop question, Been done to death I know.. just want to confirm Options

[stateofidleness]

Guys, first time I dropped an engine I had the help of a friend. This go round, I'm flying solo and wanted to see if this method would work just as well.

Instead of the "removing the wheels in the rear" route, I'd like to try:

1. Car on the ground like normal, all connections disconnected and "ready for dropping" except for the engine bar bolts and transmission mounts.

2. Transmission/ATV jack (harbor freight kind) raised up to the engine height and the engine/transmission then disconnected.

3. Lower engine/transmission combo as far down as transmission jack will allow it (about 4" off ground).

4. With engine still on jack and under the car, jack up the rear and place on ramps.

5. Drag engine/transmission out on the transmission jack.

Will this method work? Do you think there will be any clearance issues?

[Dave_Darling]

First drop I did was with the rear wheels on ramps. Josh2's car. We had to remove the air cleaner, the throttle body (2.0, so the TB is vertical), the oil filler, and the dipstick. I don't think the rear valance was on the car at the time. Clearance was tight. I forget what kind of floor jack we used; one that was shorter when lowered would have helped some.

Taller ramps, or a car that sat higher in the back, would also have helped. Putting the front up in the air would have made for less clearance.

--DD