To stabilize your transmission so you can pull the engine out by itself,
simple run a chain under the tranny and secure it on either side of the
chassis - tighten it so it will not droop.  Now you can pull the engine and
the tranny will stay put.  I have a parts van and the tranny has been in that
position for a year or more.  I am going to pull the tranny next week because
I need it.

Russell Gunter
'85 GL
'84 Vanagon
'93 EV