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If you drive the front wheels up on some wood about 6"high, very little tranny fluid will come out when the hoses are disconnected because the front of the car will be higher.
However, if you haven't changed the tranny fluid since you got the car it would be a good idea to do so. Change it often as it isn't much$ When was the pan dropped last and the magnet cleaned off?
Everyone seems to struggle a little putting in the tranny cooler. They can all be a little different depending on brand and model and where you want to put it. I do not know if there are more than 3 alike between all the cars. I suggest you find one that is done and have look.
Timing belt can be doen without changing the coolant but pulling the radiator may make this easier. You would have a little more room. The main seal "front engine seal" is the crank seal. It is presed into the oil pump housing. The cam seals are out further to the left and right of the main seal.
Just my thoughts on the seals. I have done the tranny cooler and filter myself.
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