""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> No easy way to do that. However, you can take off the upper radiator
> support, remove the radiator, and lower the condenser (if equipped).
Takes
> only about 30 minutes to take the engine out that way - slides forward and
> out.
>
> On my '97 3.9L, we did it this way (also disconnecting the motor mounts at
> the engine...not the frame)...slides right out. (We do it this way all
the
> time on the 3.9/4.7/5.2/5.9 and Diesels at work - much quicker than the
way
> the manual wants it done.)
>
> - Bernd
Why not just unbolt the torque converter from the flexplate and leave it on
the trans? Then you'd only have to slide it forward a smidge.
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L Above Statement Not True ^^^^^ www.omg-stfu.com
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