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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: H8Rain on November 29, 2011, 11:06:29 AM

Title: Engine Support
Post by: H8Rain on November 29, 2011, 11:06:29 AM

I am getting prepared to replace my upper and lower oil pan gaskets.   It appears I will need to raise and support the engine from above (see attached).  Is this something I can rent?  Any suggestions as to where I can obtain one?

Thanks.

Title: Engine Support
Post by: H8Rain on November 29, 2011, 11:08:54 AM

Sorry, can't seem to post the pic.

Title: Engine Support
Post by: colin86325 on November 29, 2011, 11:21:49 AM

Harbor Freight sells engine  support bars.  A place like Autozone might also rent them; try calling around.

(http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_11976.jpg)