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Hi. I have a 1984 Red Porsche 928S, Northern California.
I've never pulled an engine. I bought a hoist and leveller. Im nervous about attaching chain to the wrong spot. I've taken two pictures and I've searched the forums. I'm just not clear on the spot that is designed to attach.
Please help.
Thanks
Great. Thank you. I now see the two lift points. I've read to attach to a third spot for balance. Is there another lift point or is that less important. I'm using this lift
Make sure the bolt for the leveler are strong enough. Also, find someone that that pulled an engine (doesn't have to be a 928) in their life and have them at least be there to guide you through it.
When you start lifting it, go slow and constantly circle the engine looking for unhooked wires because that lift has no mercy when it comes to forgotten connectors.
I pulled one earlier this year with no prior experience. You can do it, although I agree that having someone with experience on site would've been helpful.
FWIW, here are some threads I found helpful and kept for future reference. (Your mileage may vary.)
Make sure that you have room in front of the car to move the engine-and-hoist assembly once it is up in the air and free from the car. Ask me how I know this. LOL
If you are doing this on your own I would suggest leaving the fuel injection harness in the car by completely disconnecting it and laying it over the right fender as feeding it through the firewall is a pain without some help. That said I might be able to help as I just went through this drill. Check your PM's.
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Pulling engine help
