Dallanar

Hi everyone, i have a bentley manual but it is very vague as u probably all know, i am replacing my engine as it has a 5-6 inch crack down the inside of cylinder 1, the new engine is on the way. my question is i have the top 6 bolts removed from transmission-short block. i can see at least 2-4 bolts on the bottom of tranny-short block, how do i lower the subframe enough to get at those bolts as i cannot with the way it is. do i have to remove the tires,drive axles, disconnect control arms? or is there an easier way to get at them. im on a short time frame to get this job done. any help would be greatly appreciated.

4Driver4

Keep in mind that the subframe supports the engine and transmission, so proceed with care. Support the engine from above, then see if you can loosen the two rear subframe bolts the remove the front bolts. The should allow the front of the subframe to swing down low enough for clearance.

Dallanar

Thanx for the info 4driver4, question from what i can see where the rear subframe mounts are there are 2 bolts on each mount, so loosen them up where are the front bolts located? and do i have to take anything else off to accomplish this, or just the bolts you mentioned?

4Driver4

I believe there are three bolts each side up front. You'll find them if you look. I remove the wheels, but nothing else.

Dallanar

Ok ill take a look at that in a bit, im glad i can do it with just wheels off didnt want to have to remove anything else, i have a engine hoist on its way, would like to get this engine out asap anything i could use to temporarily hold the engine and tranny, i have a 2 ton floor jack car is on jack stands right now.