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Sep 15, 2006 | 11:08 PM

DamianSoul

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Oil Pan Removal

I'm about to change the oil pan gasket, and was wondering how I should go about supporting the engine? Is there a safe place where I can place a floor jack underneath the engine for support? Thanks.

Sep 16, 2006 | 02:45 AM

c00lduke

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There is a tool that supports the engine and rest on the strut towers. I've seen many use the bottom flat part of the transmission though also.

Sep 16, 2006 | 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by c00lduke

There is a tool that supports the engine and rest on the strut towers. I've seen many use the bottom flat part of the transmission though also.

I see no reason the tranny wouldn't work, but keep the jack as close to the engine as possible.

Another option is to hold up the engine by the hook.

Dave