I'm preparing for my 1st engine removal and I'm going mentally over it again and again, so today's question is: which is the right spot to place the jack when lowering it? I read that under the engine, right on the oil sump? does it matter if I place the jack under the oil sump plate? should I avoid it?
thanks Ant
Place the jack under the steel oil sump plate. NOT case aluminum. The sump plate is the best balance spot and strong too.
Jan
I always use a floor jack. 2 to 3 tons. I center the round jack pad rigth around the sump plate. Best balance point I have found. Just take your time and make sure everything is disconnected before you try to lower it out. Good Luck
-- the Grokdoc Tom Malmevik all that groks is god
67 Baja "marti"Yes, the right spot is under the sump plate. Place an old folded rag on the head of a floor jack to prevent bending anything.
Bill, '67 Bug.
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