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Tranny install question



I'm feeling really grateful to a good friend right about now. He hoisted 
mine in for me, among other things. And unlike your experience, we had fun.
cathy



>From: "Tyler P." <ty@festf.org>
>To: "List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Tranny install question
>Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:19:06 -0700
>
>So last night I went to install the tranny.  I ended up using a jack
>this time and laid next to the jack making holding the tranny in place
>with my hands while I worked the pump with my foot.  Put I have a
>problem.  I couldn't get it in with the motor mount attached to the end
>cap.  So I took it off and got the tranny installed.  Well now I want to
>kick myself cause I can't get the motor mount on now.  I was figuring
>that with the tranny and engine lowered on the driver's side there would
>be enough clearance to get the two bolts that attach the mount piece to
>the tranny in, but there isn't.
>
>So, in general, how do I install the tranny?  Should the mount be on it
>before putting the tranny back in the car?  I'm going to go over there
>tonight and drop it again and try to put it in with the mount installed.
>I'm thinking that now I have successfully put in the trany I should be
>able to get it with the motor mount on.
>
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