Holding Up m20 While Removing Subframe

[Frenche]

I have an m20 in my 1971 2002. I want to remove the subframe to get new bushings in etc. I don't know where to secure the m20 in order to keep it up like this m10 using the same system.

(or better system if you have any ideas)

[deutschman]

just wrap the straps around the oil pan. i did this same thing with my m10. the straps kinf of make a "u" shape around the motor conecting at each 4x4.

cheers

[Frenche]

just wrap the straps around the oil pan. i did this same thing with my m10. the straps kinf of make a "u" shape around the motor conecting at each 4x4.

cheers

So its just sitting on the straps. Argh scary. Okay

[KenC]

Get a friend with a cherry picker.

[Pussy30]

Theres a tool for that but I can a pic of it. It spans accross the bay and has a hook in the middle on a threaded rod that connects to the motor.

[lennon]

So its just sitting on the straps. Argh scary. Okay

The straps are holding the weight in the picture you posted too.

[jlevie]

I use an engine brace attached to the lift point just behind the distributor. The transmission cross member will support the rear of the engine & transmission assembly so you only need support the front of the engine from the top to drop the subframe.

[gp.plus]

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html

Peace of mind for $60. Autozone will probably rent you one.

[deutschman]

or you could just man up, and strap your motor up with a 4x4. unless you have a kids birthday party in your car and give them all red bull while your working on it, the motor will not move an inch.
i did this in my drive way -which is not %100 flat- and did my steering box, volvo big brake kit, and sub frame bushing, on my 2002. no movement.

[Frenche]

or you could just man up, and strap your motor up with a 4x4. unless you have a kids birthday party in your car and give them all red bull while your working on it, the motor will not move an inch.
i did this in my drive way -which is not %100 flat- and did my steering box, volvo big brake kit, and sub frame bushing, on my 2002. no movement.

Dude so you just put 2 pieces of wood out and straddle the engine over the fucking straps? i thought they would go through a loop on the engine or sumtin. Well I should buy that Harbor Freight thing and do it "the right way" but its gonna come out to like 80 with shiping taxes and shit. Which isn't a lot for my life but like you said that technique with 2x4s should work!

[tinkwithanr]

Why not just drop the whole subframe with the motor still attached. Seems more straight foraward

[Blackangusinc]

Just buy a tank of helium and a bunch of balloons and rock it "Up" style... duh

[88schwarz]

place a wide flat piece of wood under oil pan and jack it up very slightly. use a wide enough piece of wood so that is distributes the load across the pan and jack it just enough so that it is supported. I did this when i dropped my subframe to install the turner motorsport reinforcement kit. worked great. also may want to support your steering rack.

[Van Westervelt]

This is what they look like. Its what I use in my garage.

[gp.plus]

place a wide flat piece of wood under oil pan and jack it up very slightly. use a wide enough piece of wood so that is distributes the load across the pan and jack it just enough so that it is supported. I did this when i dropped my subframe to install the turner motorsport reinforcement kit. worked great. also may want to support your steering rack.

JACKS FAIL! atleast use Jack stands under it once its lifted.