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

[Porcharu]

That method works great. You need the rear end up about 24" (remove the rear valence for a few easy inches) to slide the engine/trans/jack assembly out, the front could probably (mines up about 6") be on the ground. I have "installed" my Subaru engine and trans about 5 times so far, that ATV jack is one of the best tools I have bought lately - get the aluminum one from Sears.
I also removed the exhaust - everything, before I dropped the engine.