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Posted by: simonr Sep 15 2010, 01:51 PM

I am going to rebuild my type 4 2.0 this fall . I have a nice stand and yoke. what is the best way to get the engine up on the stand . I have access to a v8 engine lift but not sure where to bolt it on . any method ideas would be greatly appreciated THANKS

Posted by: underthetire Sep 15 2010, 01:58 PM

It's a whole lot easier just to bolt the yoke on and have the neighbor help you lift it on the stand.

Posted by: simonr Sep 15 2010, 02:27 PM

great idea!! I love this forum LOL

Posted by: type47 Sep 15 2010, 02:38 PM

MainelyCustombyDesign makes a nice adapter for Porsche/VW cases which uses the fittings that come on American motor engine stands.

Posted by: RobW Sep 15 2010, 03:29 PM

I did it solo using a jack, a chair, and some prayer...

A neighbor works better...

Posted by: underthetire Sep 15 2010, 03:35 PM

Common man, I can go to your house pretty much any day after work.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Sep 15 2010, 03:40 PM

I 'field-stripped' mine first. I removed the intake, exhaust, fan, oil cooler and heads. Attached the yoke then lifted it up myself.

Remember, attach the yoke to the side that has the distributor.

Here's a http://www.tampabay914.com/4742905914/APR2009.html to my website showing how I disassembled a '74 2.0l stock FI engine.

-- Rob

Posted by: cary Sep 15 2010, 07:28 PM

How about a HF chain hoist mounted to an eye bolt in the ceiling. If your garage has living above it. It should have a beam in it. If its open. Lay a 4x4 across 4-6 joists and your good to go.
You'll end up using it for more things than you think.

Setting up a new 4400 sq. ft rented shop. I think we'll have 3 of them in it. Father in Law has bought numerous ones at garage sales. The last one I used I could barely pick up its so heavy.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 16 2010, 06:24 AM

I installed a small crank hoist in my garage. Rated to 1 ton - total overkill for a T4. But it works like a champ at lifting an engine single handed and mounting it on an engine stand.
Zach

Posted by: vsg914 Sep 16 2010, 07:51 AM

Fork lift works real nice Ray.

Posted by: RobW Sep 16 2010, 08:29 AM

Thanks.. be careful what you wish for... he he

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Sep 16 2010, 08:39 AM

This is what I used! Just put straps under the engine and attache in the center over the top of the motor and lift!!

Posted by: RFoulds Sep 16 2010, 10:58 AM

Thats what my tennage son is for. "come on Son, pick that up and hold it for me while I tighten these bolts."

Now get me a beverage.