First 914 2.0 L engine drop

[artluvr]

This is my first post. I am about to drop my first engine. Can anyone tell me how much clearance between the car and the floor I need to get a 2.0 L engine out from under the car. My jack maxes out at 21 1/2 inches with a 2x4 block on it. My jack stands are 16 3/4 inches high. I plan to use a motorcycle jack to move the engine.

[beatnavy]

You should be good. I mean, I can't speak to the height of your particular motorcycle jack (I use a furniture cart), but my jackstands max out at 17" and jack at about 20 inches. I've done it a couple of times without any issues I can recall.

Not necessarily related directly to your question, but may be helpful: 914 Engine Drop Made Easy.

[artluvr]

Thank you. The engine removal article is excellent, but it does not state the clearance required.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

You should be prepared to pull the intake, distributor cap, oil filler, and dipstick off the motor. That will give you a good bit more clearance if you turn out to need it.

The motorcycle jack will eat up about 3"-6" of clearance as well. I've seen palettes, carpet scraps, creepers, and floor jacks also used. The flatter the support, the more clearance you'll have.

--DD

[mikedsilva]

Originally Posted by artluvr

This is my first post. I am about to drop my first engine. Can anyone tell me how much clearance between the car and the floor I need to get a 2.0 L engine out from under the car. My jack maxes out at 21 1/2 inches with a 2x4 block on it. My jack stands are 16 3/4 inches high. I plan to use a motorcycle jack to move the engine.

You could always jack it up in 2 stages.. and put thick timber blocks under the bases of the stands for extra lift.

1st stage - jack up and put stands under car, with blocks underneath. (medium height)
2nd stage - lower jack, place thick block on jack pad, re-lift car even higher, raise jack stands to highest setting.

It'll be easier than trying to re-lift the car once you have the engine halfway out...