im doing a clutch next week and i have both options to do this at so tell me where the best one would be, supporting the engine by jackstands or using an engine hoist. thanks.

 

neither.

you can just let it hang

 

even though two(i think?) mounts will be taken out?

 

WELL JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE IF YOU WANT. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PUT A JACK STAND ON THE OIL PAN BUT MAKE SURE YOU PUT A BLOCK OF WOOD BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE STAND
BY THE WAY YOU ALSO NEED A TWELVE POINT TEN MILL. SOCKET FOR THE CLUTCH JUST A HEADS UP I DON'T KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE THOSE SOCKETS SO IF YOU DON'T YOU MIGHT WANT TO GO BUY ON BEFORE YOU START

 

It won't fall without but I feel safer having something hold it up. I think a good floor jack is the easiest way to do it.

 

yeah its just a matter of preference.

and hes right on the 12 point 10mm socket. with out it you are screwed!!!!!

 

alright thanks, I'm doing it at a friend's shop so I would figure he will have one..... thanks again

 

it cool but still put a wood block under the oil pan for sure

 

ok, also why 12 pt rather than a 6 pt socket? where can i find one of those

 

Hey, if you know what your doing use a hoist if you are skilled with it, then just take out the whole engine so u have more room and do it that way. Thats if you know how to take out and put in an engine, just remember to take off the throttle body, because the tps usually gets fucked. Good luck
-Aaron-