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    I have 2001 Grand Prix. Forward apply band broke in trans. Swapping with another... I cannot for the life of me figure out where/how to hoist the motor to keep in place while I drop the trans?!?!?

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    theres two brackets on the corners, hook a chain to each one, from the driver side and the pass side rear corner. near the alt.

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    There are factory black metal tabs on the front and rear heads you can hook too.Unless someone before you took them off.There bolted at opposing ends of the exhaust manifolds.


    Edit: scottydoggs was faster on the draw.
    1998 GTP Mods: Getrag 5 speed ,balanced bottom end,ARP hardware,L32 rods,Federal pistons .20 over,XP Cammed,Double roller,130# springs,and 3.4 Gen V,SSC springs,GMPP sways, C5 calipers,12 inch brakes.2000 Grand Prix SE 3.8 Mods: GT dual exaust,plog,downpipe,Transgo Shift kit,1.9 yella terra rr,strut braces,gmpp kit.Both noob tuned with HP Tuner
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    dang. they must be gone. i looked long and hard. i removed the alt. stuck a few scratch bolts in and some home made brackets. going to try and leave the front dog bones in and just keep tention on the rear
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    Quote Originally Posted by goldgp View Post
    There are factory black metal tabs on the front and rear heads you can hook too.Unless someone before you took them off.There bolted at opposing ends of the exhaust manifolds.


    Edit: scottydoggs was faster on the draw.
    mine are off and in a box with their bolts. im gonna need them soon lol

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    Same here.

    Clutter in engine bay? Ain't nobody got time fo dat!
    1998 GTP Mods: Getrag 5 speed ,balanced bottom end,ARP hardware,L32 rods,Federal pistons .20 over,XP Cammed,Double roller,130# springs,and 3.4 Gen V,SSC springs,GMPP sways, C5 calipers,12 inch brakes.2000 Grand Prix SE 3.8 Mods: GT dual exaust,plog,downpipe,Transgo Shift kit,1.9 yella terra rr,strut braces,gmpp kit.Both noob tuned with HP Tuner
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    Then hook the chain to the exhaust bolts or put bolts into the ends of the heads.

    That's all I've ever done.
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