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> Jack placement for lowering engine/tranny, Should be a quick answer!
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post Jun 1 2005, 03:54 PM
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I'm ready to lower the engine/tranny from my 914. I've decided NOT to do the Pelican method. On my Type 3 I've lowered the engine as well as the engine and tranny using a small floor jack -- it was quite the balancing act but I've done it multiple times. I now have a standard sized floor jack (bigger saddle that is removeable) and will be using that for the drop.

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Where should I place the saddle for lowering the engine with the transaxle?

My guess would be between the engine/tranny mating and the "taco plate" (is that the right term?). I have bits of wood and scrap metal so I could either weld a custom saddle for this drop or just use some plywood between the saddle and engine/tranny. Recommendations and experiences? TIA! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 1 2005, 04:17 PM
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I place the jack stands under the rear pick ups for the swing arms and then use a standard floor jack with a 2x3 piece of 1/2 inch plywood sitiing on top of the saddle.

Jack it up with the center of the jack about 3/4 of the way back from the front of the engine......one person (if available) watching from up top and one below controlling the jack. Slowly lower trans and engine while watching for hang ups. I use my right hand for the jack control, left hand for steading the trans by holding onto the muffler.

If the car is high enuff up.....and the rear valance is off....you should be able to slide/pull the engine straight out after removing the jack and lifting the CVs out of the way.

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