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Engine bay as engine stand......

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Originally Posted by 911Etarga View Post
I was wondering if anyone has done this? To check where a leak is on my engine (main seal area), could I install the engine into my car with out the trans, bolt the engine in and use a jack stand to support it. Then start the engine to watch for leaks?
Without the transmission, you need to have a way to hook up a starter and be able to secure the engine. This is is very doable. If you're the kind of person who likes to experiment and tackle challenges, this will be it. You'll be needing a set-up some what like this:



After removing the engine from the car, you could determine where the leak/s are coming from without going to the hassle of mounting and starting the engine sans transmission. I wish you are located nearby and use my engine test stand.

Tony

Last edited by boyt911sc; 09-02-2008 at 04:16 PM..
Old 09-02-2008, 04:02 PM
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