Thanks for the idea Steve. I think in leiu of getting a come-along and renting a hoist I'll probably just invest in a floor jack - it makes sense to have one if I intend to work on the car.
What other tools are necessary? I have a decent ratchet set, although I'll need to get the special tools for the tranny and some metric sockets. Yes, I've been using an adjustable to change my oil
OK, one other thing: I don't have a sump plate. The bottom of my crankcase just has the seam, and the oil drain plug is a nut that goes in horizontally. Where should I put the floor jack to lower the engine down?
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Mark Szabo
1986 911 Targa 3.2