easier to pull trans out too?

[sidewayzisbest]

Well im having oil pump/shaft problems and have to replace it =(. I was wondering when i take the motor out would it be easier to pull the trans out also? and any tips on replacing oil pump? thanks

 

[RYC CUKR]

In my experience it has always been easier to pull the motor and tranny out together. I pulled just the motor once and played hell trying to get it to line up with the tranny when putting it back in. It is a little more work to pull both but I think in the long run it will be easier and less frustrating. As far as the oil pump no help there, never had one go. Knock on wood.

 

[Smokedawg]

I have always found it easier to pull the tranny with it. I have tried replacing the oil pan by jacking the motor up but ended up pulling the motor anyway. I would just pull them out together..

Good luck!

-Smoke

 

[MrKwik]

I changed the pump and shaft in my 89 when the shaft failed and I did it in the car. I just removed the mount bolts and lifted the motor up with a cherry picker and stuck a big floor jack under the ballancer in case it decided to come down for some reason. Took about an hour and a half of I remember. Its not much fun but it is possible and faster than pulling the motor.

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

I've always pulled the trans w/ the motor, it just seems to be easier and quicker in the long run.