As the title says, does anyone know what the bolt sizes are required to mount the block to an engine stand?
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I don’t know the answer to your question, but while we’re on this topic, which engine stand would you recommend?
I wasn’t aware there was a way to mount it to a standard engine stand.
Whatever sizes hold the transmission to the block…
Harbor freight. Good enough for shops to use them… They’re also only $50
The engine stands have the large offsets on them this is because most people use the transmission bolts as they fit in the block and they are high load. The large offset is there to represent the same offset you would see on the transmission its pretty standard for most transmissions.
i asked this a long time ago, and was told that using an engine stand with a heavy aluminum block isn’t a good idea.
Yes thats a good point. Its not a great idea to suspend the motor off the back of the block espically on our all aluminum blocks. I and others generally use a motor cradlle or a undersupport motor stand.
^great point indeed! Got a link to any of those?
I built and welded mine myself but I did it off a design I saw. Ill see if I cant find a link to the one I used as a refrence.
I started to build my own as well. I only got the base of it done before I got sidetracked with other things
http://i65.tinypic.com/i35lbb.jpg
My plan is to have braces that will mount to the side of the block were the motor mounts would bolt in
edit: I also put legs on it so I dont have to bend over alot to work on it. Perfect height for sitting on my stool and roll around it as I work
The answer is M10x120mm & M10/100mm and M12X120mm for both sides (depending on the stand arm sleeve length)
If I use the transmission threads, it blocks access to the timing components and etc. that I want to remove. I test fitted the block on a stand from the front and there are enough supports to mount it, but its sketchy where the block is aluminum and the bolts only get 1" of bite, I kept the engine semi supported by the crane just in case. I didn’t feel good about it so I am going to find another route.
I just bought another 6 foot work bench that can support 3000Lbs, and I put casters on it so I can move it around. Just about to invest in a hoist which will give me more options in the future.
I don’t suggest this method although it was holding fine… it seems kind of sketchy
I will just put the block on a bench for now, pull the timing gear left on it and then mount it on the trans side to get the heads off.
In the Bentley it suggests an engine stand, it looks quite interesting the design they use (see below). I am making a temporary stand out of some old pallets and a tire with a furniture dolly on the bottom so I can move it around as I have a spare 07K and a 24v VR block I need the stand for next.
Bentley image:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/sewermonsterBW/A10-10070_zpsndkbnohc.gif
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/sewermonsterBW/A10-1800_zpsnwm099ve.gif
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f202/sewermonsterBW/A10-10226_zpsdpbcjpt0.gif
Also I am trying to get the heads off the block and its a pain.
I had also heard using a traditional engine stand with the aluminum block was a no-no. So I built my own from 2x4s and made some pin/standoffs to support it where the VAG tool shown in the Bentley would support it.
http://i.imgur.com/PLVtrI2.jpg
(cross bracing was added to tie everything together before the engine hoist was removed - can kind of see it here:
http://i.imgur.com-k9AIaaU.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/jSR0Zsa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZSDtRge.jpg
can’t edit my post, but realized my 2nd link was broken, here is the fixed one:
I really like that design! I have a pile of 2x4"s lying around so this is a great option.
The wood option is great if your not able to weld your own. Its always best to support the motor from the under side.
I made something like this that can carry the motor and trans and then be seperated
http://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.racingjunk.com/ui/6/15/39360156-922-Engine-Dolly-Cradle-Display-stand.jpg
Here I tried to help make it so you can see your pics
This is a great way to do it. Its a wooden version of what I made
That looks perfect!
Thanks for letting me know. It took forever to find that picture this way if you didnt want to make your own you could look up what that company had that might work as well.
Mine its as clean looking but I can drop the motor and trans as one and then seperate them. Its the best because you really want to be able to put on the automatic out of the car if you can as the bolts are kinda hard to get to. Also it doesnt do you any goood to have a rear mount motor stand if you need to do any of the timing service or inspection.
Glad it might have helped