me and my dad are pulling the engine on his 84 z this weekend to freshen it up a bit and replace some things. we got a cherry picker and an engine stand already. what is the best way to remove the engine while leaving the tranny in? were not pulling the tranny out, so we plan on just putting a jack under it to hold it up, but how do we get the bellhousing bolts out? can we do it with it in the car or does tranny have to come out with engine? thanks!

 

Having done it both ways, it's easier to pull the engine and transmission together than it is to leave the transmission in.

In my opinion.

But, to get to the bellhousing bolts with the engine/transmission in the car, get a long 3/8" drive extension (like 18-24") and a 9/16" universal socket.