I have dropped my transmission on my 93 NA. The engine is now supported by a harbor freight cross beam + ramey Z slinger (bolted to the middle of the intake plenum).
I would like to drop the oil pan.
If i unbolt the engine mounts and drop the lower subframe, will the engine stay perfectly balanced?
Has anyone tried this?
I would like to replace the rear main seal/retainer gasket/oil pan gaskets, before putting the tranny back on...
I would only lower the subframe a few inches. It does require disconnecting the steering rack from the steering column, and a few other lines, but it would still make the oil pan drop very simple.
I am removing the oil filter bracket anyways.
I can't really lift the engine much with the HF cross beam. Only about half an inch.
Any advice?