Supporting the Engine for Oil Pan Removal
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2022 7:21 pm
I have a leak which is either at the back of the oil pan or the main seal.
Archives X from this board (2001) describe using 2x4s or a pipe across the shock towers to support the engine with chains so that the subframe can be lowered. In other Archives, there is discussion of lowering the subframe an inch or so to remove the sway bar and also supporting the engine to earn some inches to get a gasket into position. A hoist will involve taking the hood off, which is a PITA.
Where could/should I attach a chain to the engine when using a transverse support? The shock towers are fairly far aft in the engine bay. Attaching chain forward of the support will urge the support to slide forward.
Also, has anyone used one of these engine supports? Harbor Freight has a similar version.
Danke,
Eric
Archives X from this board (2001) describe using 2x4s or a pipe across the shock towers to support the engine with chains so that the subframe can be lowered. In other Archives, there is discussion of lowering the subframe an inch or so to remove the sway bar and also supporting the engine to earn some inches to get a gasket into position. A hoist will involve taking the hood off, which is a PITA.
Where could/should I attach a chain to the engine when using a transverse support? The shock towers are fairly far aft in the engine bay. Attaching chain forward of the support will urge the support to slide forward.
Also, has anyone used one of these engine supports? Harbor Freight has a similar version.
Danke,
Eric