So recently our eclipse ate the timing belt and we’ve had issues since , after replacing the whole upper end of the motor and while running it smokes like crazy. We think we finally have it narrowed down to rings have gotten stuck or broke but something along those lines. I was wondering if I’m going to pull the motor to change it out , can I pull it but leave the trans in still? And do i even need to pull it if I pull the oil pan and the head and pull the pistons out that way? Thanks in advance !