Engine Support Bracket?

[aaroniusmaximus]

Going to replace my transmission on my 2000 528i. Manual suggests the use of an Engine Support Bracket #00 0 200 00 0 208.
Probably not going that route. I'm thinking either a 2x4 with all thread from above or blocking up the engine from underneath.
Any suggestions or diagrams would be appreciated. If supported from above, where do I attach to?

[benjammin989]

The engine support brackets are normally used by shops because you can raise and lower a vehical on a lift with the engine supported. If your doing this in a garage with the car on jackstands, a jack and a block of wood on the oil pan will do just fine. I like to use a 2x10 or 2x12 to increase surface area as much as possible.

[aaroniusmaximus]

Got it! Now that makes sense...didn't think of that!
Thanks benjammin!

[benjammin989]

Not sure of oil pan location on your engine keep in mind how its biased to the engine mounts. If it forward biased you might need a well placed jack stand maybe a block of wood or small bottle jack to support the weight of the rear of the engine.