I did that because it was too much trouble to get the car that high in my garage. It wasn't too bad, but it would have been easier to install everything on a engine stand.

BTW, what does the average shop charge in hours to R& R an engine. Sounds like a decent pro should be able to do a carbed, non AC car in 4 hours without a problem.

Thanks Neil

Just a little more work than a '67 912, huh? LOL! Calendar instead of a stop watch!

My guess that Marketing Add-On is in place :D

Hey guys, here is purpose of this post is to establish THE BEST way to drop the engine and NOT like Pelican said 10 hours... Sorry Wayne...

Also, ATV jack http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/772047-1st-drop-top-end-observations-questions.html#post7662503

with plywood like this
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/772047-1st-drop-top-end-observations-questions.html#post7663162
OR this
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/401955-supporting-engine-removal-3.html#post3952426

looks like not a bad idea... What do you think guys?

Just wanted to add, some Fellow Pelican ideas, how to lift an Engine:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-964-993-technical-forum/800744-engine-drop-begins-2.html#post7961237

and this

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-964-993-technical-forum/800744-engine-drop-begins-2.html#post7961924

i once dropped a motor in the middle of a lap of Eastern Creek when the motor mount bolts loosened...or likely werent tightened...


that makes mine "the fastest" since i was doing about 60 kmph and all you guys were standing still for yours...;-)

The ceiling hoist is nice if you want to take the time to set it up. It's also out of the way and can be used for other jobs.

Floor hoist has to be stored if you buy and takes up floor room but has the mobility of load function.

Just under 2 hours dropping the engine on my 912E after work today, including complete removal of drive shafts and getting gunk in the eyes........

Here go, I came across another Engine Drop solution:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/818959-drop-engine-without-tranny-2.html#post8146741

Also, I came across this article from Hotrod about Engine stands: Budget Engine Stands - Hot Rod Magazine

where "Cheapo" 750 lb rated stand held up to 2200 lb of load !!! with Grade 8 bolts...



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