coullstar 0 Posted August 8, 2008 If the head is split from the block how heavy is the block with crank, pistons, sump etc still in place? Note no gearbox etc as it will have been removed from the car. Can it be lifted by a couple of average non body builders or will I need an engine crane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted August 8, 2008 ~ 140kg Ouch! :crazyeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted August 8, 2008 me and 2 mates picked up my R32 with all ancillaries, and the gearbox attached. that was heavy :gag: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted August 8, 2008 Hire an engine crane - only about £20 for teh day and makes it easier to fit in exactly the right place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted August 8, 2008 yeah ~300lbs, so 140kg ish as Kevs says. Deffo hire a crane though, it's not really worth the aggro of lifting it yourself and trying to align engine mounts is a major PITA without one as fla said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 8, 2008 All I need to do is get it of a trailer into the garage. Its not going near the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 8, 2008 Carry it in you wuss. I've moved a VR6 short motor on my own, it's not that heavy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted August 8, 2008 skateboards are awesome for moving stuff like this. Regularly use one to move engines/gearboxes out from under the car and vice versa! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted August 8, 2008 You should manage that with 2 or 3 people ok, we (2 of us) got my old engine (with head still attached) out the back of a berlingo and up about 10 stairs into my back garden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted August 8, 2008 skateboards are awesome for moving stuff like this. Regularly use one to move engines/gearboxes out from under the car and vice versa! :lol: I used a skateboard to move a 7 man hot tub :shock: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 8, 2008 Don't you mean you were in a hot tub with 7 men? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herisites 0 Posted August 8, 2008 Don't you mean you were in a hot tub with 7 men? :lol: Always get those two mixed up :roll: :camp: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah, surely it's a 7 woman hot tub? :lol: Good work though! Moves fridges a treat too :nuts: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Just a gentle warning about picking up extreme loads; your large intestine breaking through into your scrotum can be one of life's less enjoyable experiences. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted August 18, 2008 And there's a nice thought for a Monday afternoon..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Just a gentle warning about picking up extreme loads; your large intestine breaking through into your scrotum can be one of life's less enjoyable experiences. Best wishes RB been there done that(as a child) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
