Originally Posted by Big Red
OK, I've just read through the Haynes manual. They use an engine hoist and a transmission jack. I don't have either.
Can it be done with a small floor jack. I've got 4 jack stands and a back board to roll around under the car. Do I really need the hoist to lift up on the eninge and can I use just a small floor jack to hold the tranny and lower it down?
Since you'll be removing the transmission-side engine mount, you'll need to support the engine. I would raise the jack so that it's touching right in the middle of the oil pan. Then, undo your motor mount, then raise the jack/engine slightly, put two jack stands underneath the oil pan, with a board to spread out the load, then lower the engine onto the stands.
Use the jack to lower the transmission to the ground. If you have an old tire, you can dissassemble the transmission from the engine, slide it off the mainshaft while still supporting it to make sure it doesn't snap anything, then lower it onto the tire. I've had to do that before.
Did you follow my advice?
Also, if you're going to do this with a manual, do it with a Helms. Haynes is highly lacking.