I'm going to be pulling my oil pan, and I'd like to make it easier by lifting the engine up a couple inches. I've got access to an engine lift, but i need some tips.

Where exactly should i attach my engine hoist? Would it be better to remove the tranny (M6) before i do this, or should i leave it in? If so, should I undo the tranny mount, or just remove the engine mounts bolts, lift up on the engine and hinge on the tranny mount?

 

Just un-bolt the motor mounts, the tranny mount will flex enough to not hurt anything. Also, when I pulled my pan, I had to loosen the bolts on the sub-frame and drop it a few inches so everything would clear.

 

Oh yeah, you could probably take out a couple of the intake manifold bolts, and attach your hoist with some longer bolts.