Interesting thoughts on removing the engine and trans as a unit. I had my 300 turbo engine in and out twice this spring. Pulled the engine both times without the tranny because a wise engine guy told me that was best, regardless of the book instructions. As I was staining to get the top trans bolts loose or tightened I wondered just how wise that shop manager really was. Also mating the engine and trans and torquing the flex plate bolts is very difficult under the car. Much less installing the seals.
My question is just how much clearance is there to manuever the assembly out of the engine compartment with that trans hanging on the rear? Do you usually drain the trans fluids before doing so or just use a plug? I do have a lift and engine tilt/sling that functions quite well. Should be of some help.
I am not ready to pull the stuff out again this week, but who knows?