how much does a vts engine weigh/engine stand

1. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

   #1 13th December 2007, 01:32

   Need to know how much does a vts engine weighs complete except gearbox clutch and flywheel.
   
   I want to buy a stand for it.
   
   Has anyone here had there engine on a stand, what one did you use?
   
   Take it either of these should fit as they are universal just bolt it where the gearbox bolts on?
   
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-VALL...QQcmdZViewItem
   
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2. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

   #2 13th December 2007, 01:38

   At a guess i'd say the first one should be enough. (but thats just a guess)
   
   Dude, where the hell are you in Maidstone????
3. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

   #3 13th December 2007, 11:54

   From lenham near maidstone
   
   
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 13th December 2007, 12:46

   I've got a vts engine on the stand that'll take 340kg, and there's no problems at all, seems to do it easily!!
   
   Me and my brother can easily lift the vts engine (excluding gearbox) so shouldn't be anywhere near 340kg!! Might want some high tensile bolts to hold it on though, just incase!!
5. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

   #5 13th December 2007, 12:51

   Ah you're part of the Lenham crew
   
   That's why i've never seen you around M/stone.
6. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

   #6 13th December 2007, 13:01

   nice one cheers for that "raunchz" machine mart to one that is rated at 230 kg hmm wonder if that will be man enough. as anyother ones i will have to get delivered this one i can go get today.
   
   Lenham "crew" aye mate? Im about in maidstone every now and then. used to be all the time in my westcoast when i was first driving. youve prob seen it about i sold it to a lad thats always in maidstone colour coded polsi blue tinted windows black wheels big exhaust etc...
7. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

   #7 13th December 2007, 13:05

   Ye i think i may know the one its a mk1?
8. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

   #8 13th December 2007, 13:07

   yea, mk1 a rite minter had a full respray before i sold it.
9. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

   #9 13th December 2007, 13:13

   There is a lad round my way that has a car that fits the description but its a VTR. I'll keep an eye out for the westie...
10. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #10 13th December 2007, 13:15

    Well going on the fact that me and my bro can lift the engine (minus gearbox) I reckon 230kg would be fine.
    
    What's the price difference between the 230kg one and the 340kg one? Cos if it's only like £10, may as well get the 340kg one just to be on the safe side.
    
    One point to remember is that the engine will be as secure as the bolts you use to hold it on !!! !!!
11. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

    #11 13th December 2007, 14:02

    Yea from machine mart where ill be getting it from theres a 230kg one thats 32 and a 350 kg one thats 47 hmm mite just risk it . You and your brother could be huge tho tried lifting mine wernt happenng lol
12. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

    #12 13th December 2007, 14:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by motobruce tried lifting mine wernt happenng lol

    Weak...
13. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #13 13th December 2007, 14:32

    lol, we'r not huge ! lol, I would estimate the engine to weigh around 120 - 140kg.
    
    I reckon the 230kg would be fine - just get some high tensile bolts to hold it on, and have the bolts using all the thread on the gearbox bolt holes, and you should be fine !! At first I was nervous leaving it, but had itn on there for around 2 months and been fine !!!
    
    Having it on the engine stand makes it so easy to clean up and paint. Good luck with it !!
14. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

    #14 13th December 2007, 15:13

    Just cos ur hench soulless lol.
    
    Was me on my own
    
    we use them at work on van engines but there a lot bigger and bolt on to where the engine mount does. Think ill go buy one then see how it goes.
15. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #15 13th December 2007, 15:28

    nah, Karl points and gets someone else to do it
16. Noddy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Maidstone, Kent Posts: 4121 Mk2 Posi Blue 1.1

    #16 13th December 2007, 15:34

    nah, Karl points and gets someone else to do it
17. motobruce Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Maidstone Kent Posts: 561

    #17 13th December 2007, 15:37

    sounds about right