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transmission jacks and adapters
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:26:11 -0700
...I've since learned that there are specialized transmission jacks that are too expensive for me and also adapters for standard garage jacks. I...
Re: Fuel Line Firewall Piece
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:19:34 -0500
...You can replace the plastic adapter without jacking the vehicle. It's easier to access the transmission side of the adapter from under the...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:33:52 -0700
...adapter& curtain springs > To: Kim Brennan<kimbrennan@mac.com> > > > The only product he sells that completely baffles me is the "scoop" type > transmission pan...
Re: engine seal/tin holes
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Fri, 24 May 1996 09:41:05 EST
...and adapter plate if needed); mount on engine. 3. Strip exhaust and induction systems off engine. 4. Mount engine to transmission and jack into...
Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 18:54:58 -0500
...I bought a transmission jack adapter for my floor jack, but ended up not being able to use it because my floor jack couldn...
Re: hole in fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Mon, 9 Aug 2004 18:58:02 -0400
...So here is my next question, I have access to a lift, and to a transmission jack with a fuel tank adapter. I am...
Back on road, Auto Trans installation info
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:53:44 -0700
...Yikes! Building a frame for the transaxle or buying/renting a transmission jack adapter will help a whole bunch. 3) I used a cheap...
Re: A few Items for sale
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:53:39 -0500
I also have adapters for the jack mounts that will work with a hi lift jack that my dad made me out of stainless...
Re: LVC: Tools- tranny swap success/ Gearwrenches and Harbor Frieght Tranny Jack
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:42:47 -0600
...Horrible Freight makes a transmission adapter for any jack with a 1" hole in the saddle. It's OK for the money, but pretty...
Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:23:02 -0700
...I bought a > transmission jack adapter for my floor jack, but ended up not being > able to use it because my floor jack couldn...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:01:20 -0400
...I find it's actually much easier because you can really get some leverage and man-handle the transmission, the jacks can actually lift...
Re: A few Items for sale
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:23:05 -0500
Ok..I only have the idiots guide to vw, the aircooled bentley, and some hi lift jack adapters x 2 left. If anyone is...
Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:24:03 -0700
...the engine and transmission as a unit. I just balance it on a floor jack........ and sometimes I weld up adapter plates that plug...
Re: A few Items for sale
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:23:40 -0500
...idiots guide to vw, the aircooled bentley, and some hi > lift jack adapters x 2 left. If anyone is interested, please lmk. Have a...
Done!! (was Re: dropping tranny to do clutch)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 27 May 2010 19:45:12 -0400
...I used this jack to drop the tranny: http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-39178.html It makes it easy to...
Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:10:28 -0700
...jack on the front transmission mount if manual trans. if auto trans ...I made an adapter quickly out of some 2 X 6's...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:10:15 -0700
...Robert's idea of jacking up one edge of the transmission to rotate the level of the two mounting holes is appealing. Is there...
Re: Tranny Swap this weekend...
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:33:22 -0800
...recommendations? I don't have a tranny jack but was thinking about using > the tranny jack adapter...or renting one... > > I am just most...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:28:26 -0700
...no experience > with this). > > Option two is to buy a tranny jack adapter from Harbor Freight. I'm > probably going to order this anyway...
Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:49:42 -0700
...Option two is to buy a tranny jack adapter from Harbor Freight. I'm probably going to order this anyway for future use. Maybe...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:24:05 -0400
...no experience > with this). > > Option two is to buy a tranny jack adapter from Harbor Freight. I'm > probably going to order this anyway...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:04:01 -0700
...Option two is to buy a tranny jack adapter from Harbor Freight. I'm probably going to order this anyway for future use. Maybe...
Re: Refilling manual transmission fluid
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:43:27 -0700
...And this is with the passenger side jacked up, so I'm wondering if I just overfilled when I did the engine conversion in...
Re: Refilling manual transmission fluid
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:02:12 -0700
...Refilling manual transmission fluid > Hey all, > > Sorry to revive this old thread, but it's relevant ;) > > My van has a slow drip from one...
Re: WBX Recommendations Sought
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 29 May 2014 19:54:53 -0700
...I have an automatic transmission, and I don't want a complete kit from one vendor. I'd prefer to pick and choose the...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:25:16 -0800
...Once I fabricated a tranny jack >> adapter for my garage jack, the tranny slid right in. >> >> -- Craig >> >> On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:11...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 17:06:22 -0800
...Once I fabricated a tranny jack > adapter for my garage jack, the tranny slid right in. > > -- Craig > > On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:11...
Re: tools question;
Historical mailing list - Racer X
Sun, 22 Nov 1998 17:13:38 +0000
...And don't forget to leave space for the jack stands, floor jack, ramps, engine & transmission dolly, not to mention the air compressor, as...
Re: Engine Stand [was Re: Re: Sears Cycle Jack reduced to $69]
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:45:36 -0800
...Once I fabricated a tranny jack adapter for my garage jack, the tranny slid right in. -- Craig On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:11...
Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:23:59 -0700
...Only automatics need a > adapter plate. > > The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio > for fule > economy but if you need...
87 Vanagon Engine Swap Success (LONG!)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Dec 1995 00:48:08 -0500
...To simulate this situation as close as possible, I bought a transmission jack adapter for my floor jack from J.C.Whitney. You remove...
Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:10:19 +0000
...Only automatics need a > > adapter plate. > > > > The air-cooled transmission has the best cruising final drive ratio > > for fule > > economy but if you need...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...VW 295 Needle bearing drift VW 295a Adapter for VW 295 VW 296 Removal tool for transmission gear assy VW 297 Adjusting device for...
V6anagon un-V6'ed (continued) - LONG (sorry, Gerry)
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:41:00 -0700 (PDT)
...2.) Engine-transmission misalignment? Possible. This would be an adapter problem if true. Ideally, the centerline of the crankshaft should exactly match the centerline...
Brick Tour Packing List!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
...tires and spare, top off all oils and fluids, belts, hoses, seals, gaskets, filters, shocks, wheelbearings, clutch, brakes, transmission, air-conditioning, have wheels and...
Re: engine change
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:52:46 -0500
...To simulate this situation as close as possible, I bought a transmission jack adapter for my floor jack from J.C.Whitney. You remove...
Re: Hex Wrenches
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 25 Dec 1999 08:11:51 -0800
...also get a >1/4-3/8 adapter. it came in handy once. a 3/8-1/2 adapter would >be good. > >> Metric Hex...
Re: Which Engine To Install and by Whom
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:12 -0700
...With a transmission rebuilt I'm sure that will add about $2500 to the project! Yikes, it's starting to feel like the money...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:01:15 -0400
...My son who was 12 at the time was able to do a complete Zetec conversion with only help needed putting the transmission/engine...
Free tools for Rear Bearings and other stuff
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:29:18 -0500
...I didn't buy any parts, but they let use their big slide puller and pilot bearing adapter for free. It just took a...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:10 -0400
...I also have it equiped with Sirius and iPod adapter. On the SilverBeast (91 non-GL Syncro) I have reused my Pioneer AVIC- N2...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:41:13 -0400
...During this window, our primary family transportation went from a Ford > > Expedition to an Audi A4 CVT (love that transmission) to the current BMW...
Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:28:32 EDT
...During this window, our primary family transportation went from a Ford Expedition to an Audi A4 CVT (love that transmission) to the current BMW...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:07:55 -0400
...During this window, our primary family transportation went from a Ford > Expedition to an Audi A4 CVT (love that transmission) to the current BMW...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:14:32 +0000
...During this window, our primary family transportation went from a Ford > Expedition to an Audi A4 CVT (love that transmission) to the current BMW...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - mike
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:23:11 -0700
...During this window, our primary family transportation went from a Ford > Expedition to an Audi A4 CVT (love that transmission) to the current BMW...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:34:50 -0700
...During this window, our primary family transportation went from a Ford > Expedition to an Audi A4 CVT (love that transmission) to the current BMW...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:00 +0000
...except of course on the diesel specific conversions.) The engine to transmission/ matting, hanging, and fuel/induction/ exhaust portions of the kit were completely...
Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:48:04 -0700
...except of course on the diesel specific conversions.)� The engine to transmission/ matting, hanging, and fuel/induction/ exhaust�portions of the kit were completely...
I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:41 -0500
...except of course on the diesel specific conversions.)  The engine to transmission/ matting, hanging, and fuel/induction/ exhaust portions of the kit...