I have to (for the 3rd time) take out my tranny to fix a leak from the rear seal. I have an engine support bar and was curious how some of you use it to support your VQ30DE/K. I have been using the side engine mount (passenger side) and the front engine mount bracket as supporting points for the engine. But would like to support the engine at a 3rd point. Any ideas from you guys would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

floor jack

 

Well, that's usually what I used to support the engine, up until I have to unbolt the oil pans. I was just curious if there is another place I can used a chain and support it at another point on the engine and have the transverse engine support hold it. BTW, thanks for your reply.

 

What about after you take the trans off, put the upper transfer case bolts that thread into the engine block then run a chain through those.

 

Hmmm, sounds like it should work. I have a feeling I am going to be replacing the RMS again and if so; I will give that a try. Thank you so much for your help.

 

i might have to do this again yay!! i have a 5spd though

 

I placed a 2x4 across the strut towers with a chain and you can use coat hangars, bail wire, safety wire, or a jack under the engine ( like a small bottle jack). If you have a garage then a floor jack could be used! If you're in an apt or multi unit dwelling I would leave any thing out cause peoples fingers are really sticky these days!

 

Need help finding out whats this part called in a 85 maxima manual transmission..


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"striking rod" is the bar, and the connection(thingy(real technical, huh)) is the "yoke"
. why do you ask? just curious. was it bent during removal/installation?