Subject	Getting ready to install transmission, is this easier?
Posted by	MidnightZ on September 13, 2016 at 9:51 PM
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Message	Hi guys, I haven't connect any wiring, hoses...etc to the engine, yet. It's just sitting on the engine mounts. I'm wondering if it would make it easier if I lower the engine with the hoist, to install the transmission? I think I just need to disconnect upper strut mounts, tension rods, steering CV joint, brake hose clips, and crossmember. Lower it enough to allow more space around the bell housing to reach the top bolts. Has anyone done this? It seems that the consensus of the folks on TT.net is that the top bolts are the hardest part of this task. Would this make it easier, considering I have't attach anything but engine mounts? So far, here's my progress to date... With my 14 year old son's help, we shoehorned the engine in: I left the chains for the hoist and strapped on the front bumper support. I bought a JDM import TT auto transmission. The harness and oil hard line were cut by the importer. Had to open the transmission pan to swap the harness. NA hardline not quite long enough. Ready to go: BTW, here is my previous progress TIA Paul's 1990 Midnight Blue 2+2
Follow Ups	Getting ready to install transmission, is this easier? - MidnightZ 21:51:51 09/13/16 Trans installed on engine before dropping into chassis - dfenton2 22:05:07 09/13/16 I think you can get it in just by tilting the engine back - -Grimm- 10:47:05 09/14/16 Yep...just like doing a clutch job. It doesn't need to tilt - white22sky 20:24:33 09/14/16 With my Auto, I don't bother to tilt the engine. - not4resaleZ 11:04:36 09/15/16 Flex plate is kind of in the way, but you can still - not4resaleZ 12:42:32 09/15/16 I've just always done it that way. Makes getting the top - white22sky 16:34:02 09/15/16 Agreed - ThisIsSparTTa 10:59:10 09/15/16 Don't drop the engine - ZaXxon 06:20:53 09/15/16
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