Harbor Freight 1500 # ATV Floor Jack, Thinking it might be great for engine/trans removal Options

[914Sixer]

I saw this in the flyer, so I checked it out at the store in San Antonio. It is well made and half way light weight. Extends to about 20" with about a 12x14" rubber coated platform. Upper level comes off if needed. It would be a pretty stable platform to work with for engine/trans removal with out having to balance the trans end while lowering jack. I am probably going to get one for me because I do most of my work alone. Price is $189 but with a 20% off coupon brings it down to $150

[mapguy]

I've pulled many an air cooled engine with the cheaper yellow one from HF. Indispensable tool in my garage. I even considered it when purchasing a stand. I got a C type stand so I could roll the ATV jack into it with the engine on, then lift it in place with a shop crane or a buddy.

One of my favorite things is that the ram is very good letting it down. The foot pedal on mine has a nice long travel and allows for very slow and small movements.

That and a couple scrap 2x4s will stably and reliably pull engines out of most VWs and the 914. My old westy was the best. The whole ass end came off and you didn't even have to put the bus on jack stands.

I'd say buy it if you plan to pull and replace more than 4-6 engines. If not, find a buddy that has one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)