Engine Stand Question

MickeyUSA · Post by **MickeyUSA** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:31 am

Do you need the Volkswagen engine mount for a engine stand? I have two V8 engine stands (one expensive, one cheap), can I use the engine mount from one of these or do you need the Volkswagen one. Last time I rebuilt a VW it was on the garage floor.

fubar · Post by **fubar** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:54 am

I would think the floor might work better if you have to split the case???????????I have seen people use the remains of a transaxle for a stand. It can also hold a starter for compression testing etc.

newmanx59 · Post by **newmanx59** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:55 pm

You can buy an inexpensive benchtop engine stand and use the head in your regular engine stand. I can't see ever working on a VW engine on a bench, an engine stand makes it so much easier and quicker.

MickeyUSA · Post by **MickeyUSA** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:23 pm

Thanks for the input. The problem with the bench type is the receiver pipe is smaller then the engine stands. They do have one with an adapter to make it fit. Guess I'm off to spend more money.

5150bossman · Post by **5150bossman** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:17 pm

I have a 750 lb capacity Chicago engine stand (Harbor Freight cheap) with four adjustable mounting points. If adjusted correctly (about as small as it will go), it will fit a VW motor.

MickeyUSA · Post by **MickeyUSA** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:58 pm

Thanks Bossman. My expensive one goes smaller then my cheap one. And since I just got rid of my 350 V8 it is available.