jmsklmn32

Had to do some work on my car and have the longblock/transmission out of the vehicle. I am working at home with limited tools and low clearance (just on jackstands). I was wondering if anyone has used a engine hoist and load leveler to install the engine and transmission together, from the top. I was considering doing it this way so as to solve the top two tranny bolts or dropping the subframe and messing with the steering linkage issues. I am working by myself and doing them separately seems to be a PITA, just as removing them was.

Thank you!

96-EJ6

Yep...no problem with an engine hoist. Just remove the shift lever for some extra clearance and she'll drop right in. A floor jack to support the tail of the transmission is nice to have also.

jmsklmn32

Appreciate it! Will be giving it a go very soon. Did you do it with or without the intake manifold on? Where would you attach the chains?

Billman250

From what I know, it's physically impossible. it will not fit. Slows2k has tried it and said it cannot happen.

jmsklmn32

Billman - Thanks, I'll shoot him a message to confirm.

Nothing like some good 'ol conflicting responses

s2klariat

Lowering the subframe isnt too bad. I've had the transmission down twice in my car. Long extension and hitting the top bolts on the trans is a breeze.

baZurk

I would lower the subframe/engine/transmission all at once and then maybe use the engine hoist to lift up the front of the car to get the whole drivetrain out from underneath it.

AE_Racer

This is how I did mine

Billman250

I have always pulled trans out first, then engine with harness from the top.

It's been on my list to drop subframe, motor, trans, rack, front susp all at once (raise lift off of it).

Slows2k

Not possible to install engine and trans assembled from the top unless you cut the crossmember out of the engine compartment. The oil pan doesn't clear the crossmember, the cylinder head hits the firewall.

If you can get the car high enough, or have a lift you can install from below. Unless you have a post lift don't bother trying. When working on jack stands remove the transmission 1st, then the engine.