engine/trnasmission/ exhaust weight

[lyonsfin]

About to drop the motor in the 914-1.8. I am planning to drop w/transmission and exhaust attached as I only need to remove one head and re-tap the spark plug hole. Any idea of the combined weight?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Less than 600 lbs. Probably more than 400 lbs.

More than I can lift on my own, but doable with one or two strong friends. The bare motor can be lifted by two moderately-strong guys.

--DD

[lyonsfin]

Thanks

[porschetub]

I seem to remember the 911 + box is around 500lbs so it sounds like you are about right Dave,the T4 motor is fairly heavy when compared to the T1.
The first T4 I did with a friend who had a VW shop promply fell off the jack on to my foot,no injury due to steel capped boots,that prompted me to make a base adaptor for his trolley jack,easy and safer after that.
The sump on these motors is hardly what you would call flat.
Would it make more sense to remove the box after supporting the engine I wonder?

[mepstein]

engine and trans weigh 325lb