pulling engine without hoist?

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Steve-
 Now you're entering the world of fantasy.
That said, how about you and me going in and buying one of these little
jewels?  I've wanted one for a LONG time!
:)

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: <jester@westfailure.net>
To: Larry <rocco16v@netzero.com>
Cc: <alienj@bad-candy.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 7:53 AM
Subject: Re: pulling engine without hoist?


> On Sun, 21 Apr 2002, Larry wrote:
>
> > fryer-
> >   Bite it and BUY one!!   You'll thank yourself every time you use it or
> > your friends use it.  (you DO have a Vanagon, right?)   :)
> > Besides, nothing gives the impression that you are a real, expert
car-guy
> > like a hoist in yer garage.  All your new-found friends will think,
"Dude!
> > This man is SERIOUS."
>
> Nahh, an engine hoist doesnt say serious, at least not so much as a
> hydraulic or electric car hoist (like the ones at the auto shop... where
> they have pads for jack points, not the drive-on-store-your-corvette-
> above-your-lincoln ones.)
>
> If i ever walk into a man's garage and he has one of those, i'll have to
> bow down or something...
>
> They're about $2500-3000, but man would that be nice, raise the car to
> walk-under height in about 30 seconds... stop me i'm fantasizing again. no
> more jack stands or ending up rolling around in a sulphur scented gear oil
> puddle or anti freeze down my arm & puddling under my ass or..... I think
> with a tad bit of ingenuity you could even rig one to be an engine hoist
> too :)
>
> peas,
>
> Steve
>
>
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