It really helps if you remove the hood and nose section. With all that out of the way you can pull the engine + tranny +o.d. in one piece. I find to do this I need to jack up the front of the car about 12" and the final removal angle is very steep, but the whole thing goes in and out this way which is very convenient. I can't remember where i attach the chains to but I don't think I would ever use a strap as the angles are too steep for withdrawel. Good luck and keep you hands above the engine at all times.