Engine pull...

[Justified Expense]

I am about to pull my engine/tranny combo in my 2G, need to know where the best location would be to secure the pull chain ends. I assume one end would be to an exhaust manifold bolt but where would be the best location for the other end?

 

[CiscoBite1Time]

Intake manifold for me.

 

[pauleyman]

The factory provided two spots. Separate brackets all by themselves. One by exhaust manifold and one by throttle body

 

[SOADweskey]

Unfortunately a lot of people remove these brackets but if you still have them or can get them they are very handy, also the one on the drivers side exhaust manifold also acts as a heat shield for your timing belt.

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[dexterholland04]

I usually just take a yellow 5000 lb ratchet strap and wrap it around the exhaust and intake manifolds. Has not failed me yet!

 

[Justified Expense]

Thank you....I do have one bracket but the other by the valve cover has been removed. I hope to be able to pull the engine by the end of the week....got a few projects going on in the shop at the same time.

 

[Cesarlcase]

One important tips I wish I had known the first time is use as short of a chain as possible. As clearance became an issue for me towards the end. So don't use a balancer imo

 

[Boomdeeze]

I usually just take a yellow 5000 lb ratchet strap and wrap it around the exhaust and intake manifolds. Has not failed me yet!

I too use this method and has not failed me yet, even supported the added weight of the heavier auto trans with just these two straps.

 

[dexterholland04]

I too use this method and has not failed me yet, even supported the added weight of the heavier auto trans with just these two straps.

Yeah, I have since swapped to auto and it had no problem!