Jacking with engine removed
 

Any suggestions how to safely jack up the rear of an SC once the engine/transmission are removed?

Once I've dropped the engine I want to drop it back onto its' wheels so that I can push it outside to pressure wash the engine bay. Then, obviously I've got to jack it back up to re-install the engine at a later date.

I'm not keen on using the side jacking points as it needs to be raised to a considerable height to get it back on axle stands in order to re-install the engine/transmission.

I use a section of 2X6 spanning the back edge of the pan, just forward of the torsion tube.

HTH Thor

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Thanks,
I thought this might be the solution but was worried about floorpan strength.

I did the same as Thor. The drivetrain represents a major % of the total weight of the car, and it's now gone. So there is a lot less stress placed in that area when they are gone. Using the 2x6 helps distribute that stress evenly over a larger area.

Your quite right, it'll be a few 100kgs lighter for sure.
Thanks.

You can simply put one side down first and then the other.

Around 600 Lbs