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post Dec 21 2004, 03:20 PM
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Family,

The size and shape of the 914 motor is a little wonky.

Has anyone had success with an engine hoist or stand that allows for good access and cleaning once the powerplant is removed?

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Do people leave it resting on the ground/platform?

Any info would be great and happy holidays?

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post Dec 21 2004, 03:42 PM
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I've done the on the ground thing, once it is all taken apart it is wasy to move it around to clean it. Reassembly I don't suggest doing on the ground since the crank has to be dropped into one half from above (studs get in the way of the case half lying on the ground). But, if you take a milk crate and cut some holes in it for the studs to pass through along with the rods, you got yourself a cheap assembly stand for the shortblock at least.

I bought a v8 adjustable engine stand from a neighbor for 25 bucks, it works great and no more kneeling on the ground during assembly. You can also buy a bench mounted engine stand from most VW places that would work well too, just make sure your bench can take the weight of the engine!

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post Dec 21 2004, 03:46 PM
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Talk about timing. Last weekend I built a stand for my engine and tranny out of 2x4's and plywood on casters. I'll take some shots of it tonight and post them.
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:23 PM
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We welded the bench stand on the v/8 stand . works good, kills 2 birds with stone. see pics


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post Dec 21 2004, 08:23 PM
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post Dec 21 2004, 08:52 PM
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Not really practical for splitting the case and doing engine internals but has worked great for everything that I have done. Had the P&Cs off. Can be raised and lowered, rolls around. I can use it to take the engine out and put it in as well. I think it is actually a transmission stand.


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post Dec 21 2004, 09:02 PM
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I used a JC Whitney engine stand with a VW addaptor:
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post Dec 21 2004, 09:03 PM
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Here's a picture. It cost about $100.00:


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post Dec 21 2004, 09:04 PM
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You can move it around and rotate the case for easy access.


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post Dec 21 2004, 09:11 PM
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newdeal...that is one pretty engine!
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post Dec 21 2004, 09:30 PM
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Thanks...it's my first re build. Jake has me a little concerned but so far it's running pretty good (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

I kept it basically "stock" 94 euro pistons/ cylinders and a Webcam/lifter set and added a type 1 oil pump. Not sure I picked the best pistons [AA] but I had a very tight budget. I had the heads and crank done by a pro along with an align bore and new oil galley plugs [tapped in that is].

Hope it breaks in good. If not I just may do it again. It was a fun job.
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post Dec 21 2004, 09:33 PM
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I love these four cylinder engines. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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post Dec 21 2004, 10:13 PM
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I have a true engine stand but this is my engine/tranny stand (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


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post Dec 21 2004, 10:16 PM
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Its made out of some left over plywood. (its the plywood I had on my windows during the hurricanes (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) )

It has casters under it.


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post Dec 21 2004, 10:17 PM
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I also have a engine only stand.


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post Dec 21 2004, 10:18 PM
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It is also on casters and made from unistruct steel.


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post Dec 21 2004, 10:21 PM
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sorry so small (boy, have I said that before (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) )

Here is a closeup.


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post Dec 22 2004, 01:02 AM
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Where do you get this VW Workbench Adaptor? i've Been looking for one, and I currently just have my engine on a V8 stand, but it's holding both case half's, so I can't split it yet.
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post Dec 22 2004, 01:55 AM
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I bought mine on ebay $20.00 they are in catologs for 29.95. any VW type will work.

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post Dec 22 2004, 02:21 AM
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If you can wait till after new years when I can ship it, you can have mine for $20 + shipping. It is the same type that Bernie has welded onto the other stand.
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