pulling transmission, do I need to support rear of engine??

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I've got my tranny all unbolted from the bellhousing and ready to pull out. The engine is still in the car I got a jack under the trans. I start to lower it and the engine tilts and lowers with it. Is this OK? Will it stop at some point? Do I need to support the rear of the engine, or will it lower some and just hang there? Will it be ok like that?

Rick

 

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I would recomend that you do.

 

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I thought the same when I did my clutch in January,

I thought, Eh whatever lol,

Held up fine,

 

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I wouldnt worry about supporting it, unless your motor mounts are completley junk. I have never supported it when doing trannies.

 

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To avoid hitting the fan on the fan shroud, use a wood block and jack under the rear sump.

 

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You'll also likely find you have to get kind of medieval on it to get it out and to put it back in - no sense in loading up the front motor mounts that way. In addition to the shroud jrichker mentions, there are numerous other connections that can be put in a bind - cables, hoses, electrical connections, etc. Support the back of the engine.