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Originally Posted by OsoMoore
Can you recommend a particular lift table?
Any recommendations on the engine stand?
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I bought the 1000lb unit from HF and it worked great. One slight mod a friend helped me make is to re-mount the folding handle so that it folds away from the table deck instead of towards. This allows you to not have to worry about clearance under the rear bumper/chassis. It requires you to use two hands to activate the lowering lever when the handle is lowered (one to hold tension on the cable guide and one to squeeze the lever) Easily reversible if needed in the future.
I already had a geared head 1000lb folding engine stand I bought from JEGS 10 or 12 years ago when I needed to R&R the 5.0L in my 928 S4. The key is to get something with a very stable and wide leg structure to minimize the risk of tipping the whole thing over when rotating the engine. I have a washing machine drain pan that I toss on the legs when doing engine work to keep the mess off the floor.
I mis-spoke about one item in my earlier post talking about special tools. You will need the large crowfoot wrench and cam holder to R&R the nuts securing the cam sprockets to the cams. A local enthusiast might have the set or perhaps a local shop would loan with a refundable deposit equal to replacement cost. Add your own 1/2" breaker bar and Bob's Ur Uncle.
Happy wrenching.