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cris torlasco 
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 Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: Dealer Engine/Transmission Lift Tool |
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This thing rocks! I used it today for the first time. Definitely made installing an engine easier, allowing one to finely adjust the height with just one hand, while under the bus checking alignment of transmission bolts. I also used it to install a transmission, and even to raise a bus on two wheels just as a regular shop jack would.
I found a thread about these things in the bay window forum (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2981742#2981742), but no mention of it here so I thought I'd share.
In "locked" position.
Base released by two spring-loaded levers, very user-friendly.
Done!
Came with three adapters for early 36-40 hp, 1500-1600, and 1700-2000 aircooled engines. Nice to have in the shop.
Cris
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| How much was the harbor freight one and poss a part number please. |
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codeMechanic
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ITEM 2792-0VGA
$75.99
I'm on my way down to get one 
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WM971252
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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The down falls of the Harbor Freight one is... The thing does not lock on to the case, the front wheels do not swivel, and the plate does not tilt.
Chris we got that for an anniversary gift to eachother way back and it was the best one yet. The only problem I have is I keep breaking the wheels. Do watch the ball on the crank wheel. I caught it just right and ripped a hole in my thumb. |
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cris torlasco
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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| WM971252 wrote: |
| The down falls of the Harbor Freight one is... The thing does not lock on to the case, the front wheels do not swivel, and the plate does not tilt. |
Plus height adjustment might not be as precise? And will it last as long? Hmmm...the dealer lift really feels like it will work for another 40 years.
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| Chris we got that for an anniversary gift to eachother way back and it was the best one yet. The only problem I have is I keep breaking the wheels. Do watch the ball on the crank wheel. I caught it just right and ripped a hole in my thumb. |
I'll keep that in mind, thanks.
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j.pickens
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I like the Harbor Freight lift.
Wait for it to go on sale, as it does every two months or so.
I plan to make a tilt plate to fit between the arms, I'm just using two by fours and wedges now, but works pretty good.
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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That dealer lift is awesome.
I don't suppose it would be too difficult to fab something to lock to the engine on the China Freight lift.
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VWAdam
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, the dealer lift is awesome. I love mine, so do my good VW friends here 
I paid $150 for it from the same old closed shop I bought my '64 from.
I have the 40-hp and later engine clamp and the TypeIV adaptor. I wish I had the 36hp one instead, I'd actually use it instead of the type4 one which i'll probably never use.
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j.pickens
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Yes, the dealer lift is awesome. I love mine, so do my good VW friends here
I paid $150 for it from the same old closed shop I bought my '64 from.
I have the 40-hp and later engine clamp and the TypeIV adaptor. I wish I had the 36hp one instead, I'd actually use it instead of the type4 one which i'll probably never use. |
Looks like an aircooled go cart.
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mightymouse
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| so..... where do you get one? i want one bad. any info is appreciated. PMs are fine. thanks. dave |
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VWAdam
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| so..... where do you get one? i want one bad. any info is appreciated. PMs are fine. thanks. dave |
Get lucky and stumble upon one. When I went to scope out the shop in Mississippi I bought the '64 from, it was in the shop itself with an engine on it. The owner showed me how it worked and I immediately asked "Is this for sale too?" He hesitated a bit, I could tell he didn't really want to get rid of it even though he'd closed shop a few years ago and said "for you, I guess it could be......$150" I didn't even haggle and said "SOLD!"
Best $150 I've ever spent for anything VW related. It cuts engine removal/installation time about in half for me.
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cris torlasco
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Same here, I got it from an ex-VW mechanic, who bought it from a dealership many years ago. Got other VW-specific tools as well, but this one has to be the most useful one. I am surprised I never see them in this site's classifieds.
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j.pickens
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| cris torlasco wrote: |
I am surprised I never see them in this site's classifieds.
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I'm not. That would be about the last thing for sale in my garage.
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VWAdam
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| cris torlasco wrote: |
I am surprised I never see them in this site's classifieds.
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I'm not. That would be about the last thing for sale in my garage. |
Seriously. The day I get rid of mine will be the day I don't own a VW.
Hell, I'm really picky about who I'll even lend mine to.
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| cris torlasco wrote: |
I am surprised I never see them in this site's classifieds.
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I'm not. That would be about the last thing for sale in my garage. |
Seriously. The day I get rid of mine will be the day I don't own a VW.
Hell, I'm really picky about who I'll even lend mine to. |
That's why the rest of us have to go to Sears/Harbor Freight/Kragen/PepBoys, whoever has the best deal on an ATV jack today. For engines, my ATV jack works much better than a normal floor jack, even with it's shortcomings. You learn to work with it's quirks. Yes, without a tilt, getting them out is easier than getting them back in, but not that bad. Works good on Type 4 engines too. $90 at Sears for Craftsman ... http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950190000P? |
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cris torlasco
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:11 am Post subject: |
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I'm not. That would be about the last thing for sale in my garage. |
Your are correct John, mine is not going anywhere anytime soon. But I thought you would still see them for sale every now and then by someone getting out of the hobby, or not having use for it, etc. But I am not even sure of how many of these lifts were made (I imagine quite a lot, in order to supply all the dealerships), nor of their history. I assume they were made in the USA, not Germany. Mine doesn't have any IDs, but I recall a photo of one with an ID tag somewhere.
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VWAdam
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| cris torlasco wrote: |
| j.pickens wrote: |
I'm not. That would be about the last thing for sale in my garage. |
Your are correct John, mine is not going anywhere anytime soon. But I thought you would still see them for sale every now and then by someone getting out of the hobby, or not having use for it, etc. But I am not even sure of how many of these lifts were made (I imagine quite a lot, in order to supply all the dealerships), nor of their history. I assume they were made in the USA, not Germany. Mine doesn't have any IDs, but I recall a photo of one with an ID tag somewhere.
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I know that the wheels on mine are stamped that they are made in the US. They all match and don't look to have been replaced.
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Sweet, another VW thing I can have scrappys look out for.
There is alot of VW stuff that doesn't look VW, and it makes its way to the scrap yard since the price of scrap went up so much.
That thing is boss, seriously.
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| They were a "local manufacture" tool. There was a guy in upstate NY that had a bunch made. That is who I got mine from way back then. He does not have any more of them. The big problem is they do weigh a bit so shipping will not be cheap (but worth it). I do see them appear ones in awhile but they get snapped up quick. |
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