[tech]: dropping an engine w/o a hoist?

[rapieper@yahoo.com ('Cheapass' Ron Pieper)]

Yes, the two 2x4's across the fenders will work fine, with some nylon
straps...Big Mac and I used motorcycle tie downs.  That's because my
hoist is at Daun's.  

Engine removal was quick, after getting all mounts and obstructions
free it took about 9.81 m/s2 over maybe a foot.  Ask Brian.   ;)

Engine install was step by step raising into place with the straps and
2x4's.  That's what I'll be doing when I install my 2.0L.

Ron

--- Michael Abatzis <abatzis2@hotmail.com> wrote:
> i'm thinking about doing some parting this weekend; i think once i
> get the 
> engine out i'll feel like i'm accomplishing something. anyway, i have
> no 
> engine lift and am wondering the best way to get it out. drop out the
> bottom 
> obviously, but how? i'm thinking about some rope wrapped a couple of
> times 
> around a pair of 2x4s (like you can do with the tranny), with a jack 
> underneath. lower the jack all the way, and use the 2x4s for the
> rest. or 
> actually i can just prop the 2x4s on something, and use 2 people to
> lower it 
> the rest of the way, if that makes any sense. keep in mind the car is
> 
> wrecked, so breaking things isn't a huge concern. and no, i don't
> have a 
> sawzall...tia,
> 
> -Michael Abatzis
> Hotlanta! GA
> 1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP-->parting, web site up soon!
> 1987 Scirocco 2L 16v...
> 
> 
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