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2.0l engine stand??



go rent a pickup from a local hertz or something.
it'll cost you about $50.00 but it will save you much haeart ache later.


On Thu, 21 Mar 2002, Kervin wrote:

> Since the car is nice that you are going to carry it in.  I would get
> some wood (like 2x4's) put down in the hatch section.  Then some heavy
> duty plastic to keep any juice from dripping on the carpet.
>
> T Berk wrote:
> >
> > Brian Haygood wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey folks, there is a vague chance I would be picking up a 2.0l engine and
> > > dragging it home in my wife's GTI soon (MKIV).  Can anyone give me any
> > > advice on what I would need to get it home in one piece?  Can anyone give me
> > > some dimensions for an engine stand of sorts that would keep it from
> > > damaging itself or the GTI on the way home?  Preferably something made of
> > > wood, straps, and bungie cords that I could throw together.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Brian
> > >
> >
> > Won't need sand to get it home, Motor Stand sounds like what you need
> > once it have it and want to work on it outside of the motor.
> >
> > I'd say (w/ the seat Up) lay a moving quilt in the back and get some
> > help to lift in over the rear hatch sill , wrap the blanket over the top
> > of it and if possible wedge some foam or what ever around it. As long as
> > it doesn't lay over too far it shouldn't leak too much.
> >
> > hth,
> > TBerk
> >
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