engine/trans removal..., a blend of approaches....thoughts please Options

[scottb]

i have done a search, read through most threads, and printed off the pelican method and have thought up a blended approach. please review and let me know if i'm getting ready to hurt myself or the engine/trans.

1) drive the front of the car up on ramps.

2) using 2 floor jacks, raise the ass end of the car and high as possible and place on tall jack stands.

3) follow the pelican approach until it comes time to lower the car.

4) at this point, using one of those motorcycle/ATV jacks, raise the jack to the engine bar/trans, loosen the bolts, and lower the whole unit. wheel it away.

5) reverse to install.


this seems like it would be easier than moving the whole car down on to a furniture dolly. more room to work underneath. no removing the jackstands and the associated danger to yourself and the car. use gravity to bring the engine down. gint did something similar on a lift per his postings. i am going to do some engine bay work along with changing out of fuel lines so having the car elevated sure seems more convenient and safer as well.

any thoughts? got an engine pull coming up in a bit and i want to keep it easy and convenient but safe as well.

if this has been posted elsewhere, my apologies for not finding the thread.

cheers,

scott

[jr91472]

I am not sure about raising the front of the car??? I assume you are wanting to keep the car level since you are using the motocycle jack to lower the motor.

Most likely, you will have to raise the rear ALOT higher than the front in order for the engine induction and such to clear the rear axels (Unless your ramps are taller than mine). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) If that is the case then I would be worried about the front wheels rolling off the ramps as you raise the rear.

I just did this using the Pelican procedure without a hitch and by myself.

good luck (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)