tools for tranny swap?

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

the engine weight keeps everything from sliding around.
i've actually done this with a single 2x4, a small floor jack, and some
clothes line.
Al


> I never though about using that method on _just_ the tranny...do the 2x4's
> have to be fastened together in any particular way?
>
> thx, JT
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kervin Ridgley" <kridgley@brownscar.com>
> To: "list" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:24 PM
> Subject: Re: tools for tranny swap?
>
>
> I got an idea from one of the posts about installing an engine without a
> lift.  On my Golf, I use three 2X4's.  One in each of the "channels" the
> sides of the hood rest in and one resting on these going left to right
> across the engine bay.  I used a nylon tie down strap with a ratchet thing
> that takes the slack out.  I was able to have the straps hold the
> transmission and it was really easy to line it up and bolt it in.  It may
> have taken longer than if I bench-pressed it in perfect the first time,
but
> there was no stress on me when I did it.
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