Anyone use the engine support thing in the HF catalog? About $60. Looks just like the 4x4 support I've seen pictured that you use when doing the rod bearings.

 

This might help:

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...t=engine+stand

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...t=engine+stand

 

Nope...

The stand I saw in the HF was the one that goes over the top of the engine and sits on the edge of the fender. It's used to support the engine while it's still in the car so you can replace motor mounts and what ever else.

 

I would like to find one that somehow could be bolted into the strut towers, since our car has sloping fenders.

 

Ah, those things. Don't know what kind my mechanic has (probably snap on) but looks the same and works fine on 944's.

Just pull the motor, more fun that way!

 

I used this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43998

but I bought it directly from I think Westcoast Tool Supply out of WA for a little less and shipping was only $15 to PA.

I used nylon strap of appropriate strength wrapped around the engine support brackets to do my rod bearings and motor mounts. It was nice having two hooks to move each side of the motor up or down independently.

The legs of the engine support are not rigidly attached so they can pivot, compensating for the sloped fenders.

I could have made a 4x4 wood support but felt safer with a big hunk of metal above my head holding my engine up.

If you or anyone else is near Carlisle, PA you can come and check mine out if you want. It is way too heavy to ship out for a loaner.

Tom

'86 951 (new rod bearings, oilpan gasket, MAF, turbo, injectors....but still not running)
'84 944
'02 Jetta 1.8T

 

I used 2 pcs short 4x4s and crossed 2 4 ft 4x4 over the engine and used adjustable metal hooks from hardware store.
Even this is overkill for motor weight

hrk

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=36092

 

I just used the official Porsche engine-holder...



Actually rebuilt an engine this way too. With the oil-pan off, you can disconnect the rod-caps and pull the pistons out the top.

 

Danno, did you use Metric nails to hold the brackets together? <G>

I have a Harbor Freight engine stand (in pic to the left) that's been holding a 944 engine for several years. Sturdy, no corrosion, and the engine hasn't fallen yet. It's been moved across the country three times. I know it's not the one you were questioning, but it indicates the quality of the tool should be adequate for the purpose.

. . . Steve