 Engine Drop Info, newbie questions |
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| buhs914 |
  Jul 8 2009, 07:16 PM
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Not So Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 16-June 09 From: Buckeye, AZ Member No.: 10,478 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Ok so i really need to drop the engine and fix some oil leaks and some cleaning and rust repair and this is my first engine drop in a 914 (did one in my dad's beetle, real easy). I might have access to a lift in the fall but if i wanted to do it in my garage what all would i need? I have everything i need when it comes to tools i just need some input on what other things i'll need. like jacks, jack stands, etc?
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| McMark |
Jul 8 2009, 09:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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| GeorgeRud |
Jul 8 2009, 09:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you've dropped a VW engine, you've got the basics down already, just turn the engine around! Good solid jackstands and a good floorjack are needed. You have to be able to raise the rear of the car high enough to be able to slide the engine out the back, so it does have to be fairly high. Removing the rear valance makes it a bit easier.
Otherwise, just start removing connections and control components one by one. Just remember the ground strap above the transmission, it's easy to forget. They were engineered to be fairly easy to remove, so just take your time. The procedures are outlined in any of the manuals if you need help. |
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| zonedoubt |
Jul 8 2009, 10:03 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
I bought an inexpensive tranny jack from Princess Auto (Canadian version of Harbor Freight). It made the drop quite easy.
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