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| simonr |
 Sep 15 2010, 01:51 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 11-July 10 From: Indianapolis Indiana Member No.: 11,925 Region Association: None  |
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
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| underthetire |
Sep 15 2010, 01:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
It's a whole lot easier just to bolt the yoke on and have the neighbor help you lift it on the stand.
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| simonr |
Sep 15 2010, 02:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 11-July 10 From: Indianapolis Indiana Member No.: 11,925 Region Association: None |
great idea!! I love this forum LOL
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| type47 |
Sep 15 2010, 02:38 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
MainelyCustombyDesign makes a nice adapter for Porsche/VW cases which uses the fittings that come on American motor engine stands.
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| EdwardBlume |
Sep 15 2010, 03:29 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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I did it solo using a jack, a chair, and some prayer...
A neighbor works better... |
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| underthetire |
Sep 15 2010, 03:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 15 2010, 02:29 PM)  I did it solo using a jack, a chair, and some prayer... A neighbor works better... Common man, I can go to your house pretty much any day after work. |
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| watsonrx13 |
Sep 15 2010, 03:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
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 link to my website showing how I disassembled a '74 2.0l stock FI engine. -- Rob |
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| cary |
Sep 15 2010, 07:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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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. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Sep 16 2010, 06:24 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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 |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 16 2010, 07:51 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Fork lift works real nice Ray.
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| EdwardBlume |
Sep 16 2010, 08:29 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(underthetire @ Sep 15 2010, 02:35 PM) QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 15 2010, 02:29 PM) I did it solo using a jack, a chair, and some prayer... A neighbor works better... Common man, I can go to your house pretty much any day after work. Thanks.. be careful what you wish for... he he |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Sep 16 2010, 08:39 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE I have access to a v8 engine lift but not sure where to bolt it on This is what I used! Just put straps under the engine and attache in the center over the top of the motor and lift!! |
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| RFoulds |
Sep 16 2010, 10:58 AM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region
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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. |
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