OK, I have determined I am going to have to replace my transmission myself since I am short of funds, and I have reasonable mechanical skills, tools, and a buddy willing to help.
I have read the excellent how-to articles on the 2nd to 1st gen swap, and changing the solenoid pack, etc. as well as the factory repair manual to psych myself up. But I have yet to find a specific how-to actually remove & replace the transmission in the real world sense.
My question(s) now have to do with clearances and grocery list of items I will need.
1a) I have 4 jackstands, 4 ramps and a 3-ton floor jack with max 20"/min 6" lift. How high does the car need to be jacked up to fit the trans underneath it?
[I also plan on making a custom plywood tray to adapt my floor jack to raise/lower the trans. ]
1b) What are the ideal jackstand locations on the undercarriage for this job?
2a) How much clearance do I need side-to-side to pull the front axles out (space in my garage might be tight)??
2b) how do I support the axles if they are not pulled all the way out?
3) I have read about people cutting the exhaust to do this job. Is this advisable/ avoidable???
4) I recall reading about folks struggling with some part/ having to really pry/ cuss to get the trans out. What is this sticking point and what other pitfalls are there? Any tips/ words of wisdom?
I'm sure I'll have other questions, So :thanks: in advance for your help!
I have read the excellent how-to articles on the 2nd to 1st gen swap, and changing the solenoid pack, etc. as well as the factory repair manual to psych myself up. But I have yet to find a specific how-to actually remove & replace the transmission in the real world sense.
My question(s) now have to do with clearances and grocery list of items I will need.
1a) I have 4 jackstands, 4 ramps and a 3-ton floor jack with max 20"/min 6" lift. How high does the car need to be jacked up to fit the trans underneath it?
[I also plan on making a custom plywood tray to adapt my floor jack to raise/lower the trans. ]
1b) What are the ideal jackstand locations on the undercarriage for this job?
2a) How much clearance do I need side-to-side to pull the front axles out (space in my garage might be tight)??
2b) how do I support the axles if they are not pulled all the way out?
3) I have read about people cutting the exhaust to do this job. Is this advisable/ avoidable???
4) I recall reading about folks struggling with some part/ having to really pry/ cuss to get the trans out. What is this sticking point and what other pitfalls are there? Any tips/ words of wisdom?
I'm sure I'll have other questions, So :thanks: in advance for your help!