Engine Stand Bolts [Merged 8-21-20] bolt mounts mounting attaching

[rivet0r]

I picked up a 6bolt for my 95 tsi (walked), and also an engine stand. I was wondering what the best place would be to bolt up to on the block? Also, what bolts should I use and where can I get some? I don't have any spare bolts or anything I can use, so I need to buy some either way.

Any help would be great,
rivet0r

 

[Opus69]

My stand is by no means ruined

I was able to remove and replace the rear main just fine... I personally thought the 4 inches of total clearance was excessive..

I've owned a few stands and these were really long...

 

[talontsi902]

does any one know the exact size of the threads on the bolt ? i cant get to get a bolt out for a few more days and need this thing on the stand soon thanks guys

Opus69 i also had to cut my last stand down just like you did but i ened up selling the engine to slowboyracing and just gave the guy who picked it up the stand for free and also agree that you didnt ruin your stand the new stand they are 1 1/2 inches long to the block will i need to get longer bolts then 3 inchs ?not thinking so but to make shure


also i think the grade of the bolts does matter im not going to to trust my engine to be secure on the stand till i know what grade would be best. i think grade 8 if i rember right the ones ones stock on the bell housing ar grade 7or 8 any one back up this info ?

 

[project_tsi]

The bolts thread pitch are M10 X 1.25, and I used 100mm long bolts I bought from Lowes.

You can see what top holes to use in this pic, but use the 2 outermost holes on the bottom that holds the tranny on.

 

[Syndicate13]

Turbo bolts are the perfect size and length for most stands.

 

[jaredgsx]

I am about to pull my motor and rebuild it, but where and what bolts do i use to attach the block to the motor stand

 

[billys90tsi]

put it where the tranny bolts would normally go

 

[jaredgsx]

would i use the tranny bolts?

 

[Gamble97]

any high grade bolt should work. Just go get some 8.8 bolts.

 

[billys90tsi]

not long enough go to ## parts store get the same thread but about 2 inches long and it should work fine . hope i helped u out some.

 

[sadsm]

If I recall correctly they are 70mm long. I tried the 75mm long ones and they were too long, so I just put some washers on them. Would of taken pictures but my cam is out of batteries.

 

[90gst_sean]

I'm mounting my engine for the first time tonight. As I looked everything over and measured the bolt length I will need, I noticed that the two bottom bolt holes I was planning to mount to have little shafts coming out of them.



When mounting a 6 bolt 4G63T on a engine stand what hole should be used for bolting the engine to the stand?

If mounting to the out side bottom bolt hole on the engine, should the metal sleeves be removed, or should you bolt up to them? Can the metal sleeves even be removed?

I plan on using 1.25 x 10, that are 6 inches long. Is that going to be good enough to support the block with accessories?

Thanks again guys. I don't mean to ask a million questions, its just, I have been doing a ton on work on the car lately and most of its stuff I've never done before.
Thanks, Sean.

 

[Spoolin98]

If you can, use all the transmission bolt holes, but I have mounted them with just 3 bolts before with no problems. As for the sleeves, I mount it with the sleeves in, no problems. I'm not sure if you can remove them or not.

 

[yellow90tsi]

I usually remove those dowel pins for the transmission. They do come out with a little finess. Just wiggle them back and forth. Then u can mount right up

 

[Newlogics]

Most engine stands have mounts big enough for dowel pins to simply go inside. If, however, on your stand those pins won't go through the mount, then you need to remove them.

A good way to do it, is to get a socket that fits inside just perfect, then grab it with vise-grips and twist back and fourth while pulling it out. The reason you need to put a socket inside, is so that you don't flatten it when you crimp it with vise-grips. Of course, in some instances they come out so easy, that none of that is needed.

And another suggestion, is to remove rear main seal housing before you mount the engine, as it will be a pain once the block is on the stand.

 

[Splitpi]

Thanks Project_TSi for the bolt pitch and size ...

 

[AlaskanDsm]

I cannot find ANY bolts in my town at all for my engine block that are long enough to go through my engine stand. I am posting to make sure I am not looking for the wrong thread and bolt size. I should be looking for a metric size 10 bolt with a pitch of 1.25 correct? And if that is correct, I believe I am going to have to make bolts for them unless someone knows a way to get around that without messing up the block. Any help would be GREATLY apprieciated. Tools and lifts I borrowed need to be returned . TIA!!!!

 

[99gst_racer]

Head down to Lowes with one of your tranny bolts and match up the thread size and pitch. Lowes also has grade 8's if you don't mind paying a couple bucks for each bolt.. It's better to buy them a little too long than short, as you can shim the length with washers.

 

[rhino4]

yeah i know home depot will probably have them too. and if you go to autozone or advanced auto parts ect... they can usually order whatever you need..goodluck

 

[moto x]

I got mine at Home Depot for a dollar a peice. I had no problem finding them. Mine are 3" long.

 

[TunaTalon]

If all local sources fail, or you live in BFE like me, then try http://store.nutsandbolts.com/index.html

 

[absolute_DSM]

I just use the bolts from my tranny.

 

[squeak104]

For my engine stand the bolts that held my turbo on were the perfect length and are the right size and thread for the block.

 

[Defiant]

You can also use allthread, if anyone near you carries that.

 

[AlaskanDsm]

Thank you all for responding! Only one problem... My engine stand requires me to have like 4 5" bolts. and no one in town seems to have any. I have checked with everyone in town... or just about. I can't even find any threaded rod with the right size and pitch. I am really stuck on a stump and my car will never get running a this rate and my family needs a second car right now... 3 people running a single car is horrible! I will check to see if I have the 4 turbo bolts. But i don't think the car has them... the head was seized and i think someone ransacked it for parts .

 

[moto x]

Anyway you can cut down the posts that hold the engine?