1990 240sx - pulling engine

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Did some searching, and did not notice any threads that give the info I needed. I just have one quick question.

I need to pull the engine on my 1990 240sx. For those who have done so, what is the easiest thing to do, in regards to the transmission? I tried getting to the trans bolts from underneath, but was not able to get the ones on the side loose. It's an awckward position. I haven't even attempted to get at the ones on top yet. They look extremely cramped. Is it possible to pull the engine without the trans, or am I going to have to take them out together?

Thanks,droll

[NISTECH]

you want to leave the trans in the car. the only way to get to the bell housing bolts is from underneath the car. You need a long extension to get to it.

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Thanks. So even get the upper ones from underneath? The problem is I don't have a compressor at home to use, so muscling it from on my back has been difficult. Are you suggesting say a flex head socket and about a 12-18 inch extension?

[NISTECH]

yes... but a trick is to undo the trans mount from the body and let the rear of the trans hang down to give you more room over the top of the trans.

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Do you recommend draining the trans fluid as well? I did not see any way of doing that other than taking the pan off.

Thanks for the help.

[NISTECH]

no you dont need to do that. your not doing any trans work. if you take the drive shaft out you may have a problem with fluid pouring out of the trans there. I used a peice of drive shaft i cut off an old one to plug that point.