bgambino Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 98 outback I avoid pulling an engine whenever possible But i have to change that dang separator plate on a car I am flipping (THIS PLATE MAY BE THE SECOND WORSE DESIGN PROBLEM OF THIS ERA SOOB...next to the #1 HEADGASKET debacle) I've grabbed the intake manifold with straps before as there are no obvous hooks to grab....manifold is not the best route for sure Where does everyone else tie up to? Also...does anyone have any extra car fax reports they could run for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daredevil1166 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 There's a loop on the right rear of the engine(from drivers position). I use that and the A/C compressor bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) i use the intake , but i have done it the other way as well. but what i really like is a tip i learned here. i use an old seat belt as a lifting strap. much friendlier for the engine than a chain. Edited January 26, 2011 by johnceggleston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 ... i use an old seat belt as a lifting strap. much friendlier for the engine than a chain. Thank you for Such Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 One I came up with at the junkyard about 10 years ago after I forgot a chain. I go all the way around the heads if possible but if you are at home with a chain use the Alt/AC bracket, it should have a hole through it, and as stated before the Right Rear above the bellhousing bolt opposite the starter. You can always take a bolt and a washer and thread it thru a hole on the chain and torque the bolt down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 what happens if your car does not have that bracket by the Alternator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) I bolt the "balance beam" on the cherry picker to the alt bracket and there is a loop IIR back by #3 cylinder where the engine meets the trans. Seal belts are great. That's what JY's around here use. I use them a lot but when trying to adjust the angle of the engine when going back in I like the beam. I use a clevus(sp?) at each end (sometimes they are tight on the alt bracket) to attach the engine to the chain. Edited January 26, 2011 by davebugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 damn everyone has that bracket but me.. all the other subaurs I had had it but I'm thinking the last person who owned the car removed it when they changed the alternator thinking it' was a wasted piece of metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Don't know what year Suby you have but its the bracket that holds the alternator. After removing the alternator there is a place to hook to the bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 damn everyone has that bracket but me.. all the other subaurs I had had it but I'm thinking the last person who owned the car removed it when they changed the alternator thinking it' was a wasted piece of metal? Not the one on the front of the bolt, the one on the center of the bracket. Look from the left or right fender side across the top of the bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benfolio Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Here's a semi-decent picture of where the points are, or SHOULD be on any EJ series engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I tie an old seat belt to both front runners of the intake. It balances perfect. I've done it probably 100 times. These engines are light, you really don't need a chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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