Do I need to use an engine stand?
10-21-2002, 05:58 PM
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Do I need to use an engine stand?
I have my engine out the car right now and all it needs is to have the headgasket replaced. I have a hoist and engine stand. Currently the motor is just sitting on the floor with some concrete blocks under the crossmember(still attached). What I am wondering is can I replace the headgasket as the engine sits currently or should I put it on the engine stand.
If I should put it on the engine stand then do I have to take the clutch off to bolt the motor up to the stand (it currently has the clutch and bellhousing still attached) also what size bold should I use it this is indeed necessary?
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If I should put it on the engine stand then do I have to take the clutch off to bolt the motor up to the stand (it currently has the clutch and bellhousing still attached) also what size bold should I use it this is indeed necessary?
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10-21-2002, 06:08 PM
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I would put it on an engine stand... and avoid the risk of damaging anything in the event it rolls to the side or anything...
10-21-2002, 06:25 PM
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You can do it while it is on the floor, but as mentioned above, the risk of it tipping over is there. At the very least, find a way to keep it stable.
No need to remove the clutch, just the bellhousing. Use the 4 bolts to secure it to the stand.
No need to remove the clutch, just the bellhousing. Use the 4 bolts to secure it to the stand.
10-21-2002, 09:47 PM
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Do it on the floor!!! If you put it on the stand, then you have to take off the bell housing, flywheel, and all clutch parts. No sense in doing that!!! It is a pain!
Why did you take out the engine if you just needed a new head gasket???
Why did you take out the engine if you just needed a new head gasket???
10-22-2002, 03:05 AM
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[quote]Why did you take out the engine if you just needed a new head gasket??? <hr></blockquote>
I was wondering that too!
I would check out the clutch.It's easy to do, since engine is allready out of your car.
I was wondering that too!
I would check out the clutch.It's easy to do, since engine is allready out of your car.
