JimmyL is right. It does seem like you are jacking up the whole car, but there will be a point where the engine weight is relieved from the springs and only the engine will lift. It is quite aways up there, but I doubt any of us have measured it exactly.

Just keep going...as long as you have at least one side mount, the center mount loosened, and have checked clearance on the fan shroud and throttle linkage....just keep going.

Rick

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