ZeroTwo

Is it possible to lift the engine a tad in order to change the oil pan and drop the subframe without the engine hook points? ( N3A1-10-566 & N3A1-10-560B). The previous owner removed them (for what ever reason) and the only places that have them aren't from Europe, and will take a while to deliver. Is it worth risking it? Or should I just order some and wait. The engine needs to be lifted a bit, and was thinking of using the intake manifold

dguy

iTrader: (8)

A chain and a 6mm bolt in either of of each of the original lift points mount holes will work.

ZeroTwo

I see. I could try and do that. Im going to get the strongest bolts possible though

evo_koa

iTrader: (2)

You can put a jack on the bottom of the tranny and lift it up.

FDAUTO

iTrader: (4)

an alternate method is to put a wood and a jack under the bellhousing. you dont have to go from the top

ZeroTwo

Bell housing? Or can I just lift it up from the middle part? I don't want to risk cracking anything.

dguy

iTrader: (8)

Where do you think the pick points are bolted to from the factory? :P

ZeroTwo

The intake manifold and the engine? Thats where the hooks mount

billyboy

Supporting by the UIM using nylon slings or decent rope will be fine. 5 fasteners at the LIM and a 6th outboard at the TB are not going to fail with that weight, I've dropped a subframe that way using an A frame in the side channels. The stock lift points are M8, a spreader bar with a couple of longer fasteners and an engine hoist will work as mentioned - prefer the A frame method, as you don't have to worry about the hoist legs in the work area - or the usual leaky Chinese hydraulics nowadays.

Making sure you don't mangle IAC, IAT, WG/PC (or other bits if you have either an early or late manifold) and wiring goes without saying.

dguy

iTrader: (8)

Yes, and what I'm saying is that you can mount to the same spots. Getting 'the strongest bolts possible' isn't really required - 2 M6s of even 'cheese' grade 6 will be fine.

FDAUTO

iTrader: (4)

if that's your concern then the bell housing is a better pick. Less leverage

evo_koa

iTrader: (2)

What he said.