I need an engine stand to hold the M70. Is a Harbor freight 1000lb stand adequate? Its got 4 wheels (don't want a 3 wheeler). The engine will not have any accessories on it (alternator, ac compressor, ps pump, exhaust manifolds) so should be less than 500lb.
That's what I used. Works fine.
'93 850Ci - Mineralweiß Metallic
2001 740iL - Titansilber
ALPINA B7 -Alpinweiß III
...the price of cool ain't cheap!
Steffen - what method do you recommend? Dropping engine down, pulling up and out or removing entire front bumper and pulling forward?
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I remove everything in front (radiator, upper crossbeam, and complete front end bumper/spoiler). I also leave the transmission attached and pull it along with the engine. It will help if you have the load leveler - makes life so much easier. Dropping the front subframe and removing the engine/trans from underneath works also, provided you have enough space to do that.
'93 850Ci - Mineralweiß Metallic
2001 740iL - Titansilber
ALPINA B7 -Alpinweiß III
...the price of cool ain't cheap!
Got it and thank you. I actually have a 4 post lift, so may drop it out the bottom as I think it will allow me more room to maneuver. Although, now thinking through it, not sure that I can support the front end with my bridge jack and still get everything out. :/
Another QQ for you, any truth to the rumor that the v12 block can "warp" from being on an engine stand?
PS. Just picked up an '07 B7 with 48k miles... freaking excited! Are you loving yours?
Last edited by adwebinc; 09-12-2017 at 01:18 PM.
'07 e65|N62 - Alpina B7 - Black Sapphire|Black|Loaded|GONE
'02 e46|M54 - Orient Blue|Beige|'Vert|GONE
'00 e39|M52 - Anthrazit Metallic|Grey|GONE
'01 e38|M73 - Anthrazit Metallic|Schwarz|Shadow-Line|GONE
'91 e31|M70 - Schwarz|Schwarz|M70|FOR SALE
'13 328i Auto - Black Sapphire|Coral Red|Sport Line|GONE
'05 545i SMG - Jet Black|Black|Bamboo Anthracite|GONE
'07 335i Auto - Montego Blue|Grey|GONE
'05 545i SMG - (Euro Delivery 7/22/05)|Black Sapphire|Auburn|GONE
'97 528i Auto - GONE
You won't twist the V12. I have 3 engines in storage on engine stands that have been like that for a few years.
The B7 is a BLAST! I was always eyeing an M5 or M6, but this thing is way better, it is the total sleeper car.
'93 850Ci - Mineralweiß Metallic
2001 740iL - Titansilber
ALPINA B7 -Alpinweiß III
...the price of cool ain't cheap!
Last edited by adwebinc; 09-12-2017 at 09:26 PM.
'07 e65|N62 - Alpina B7 - Black Sapphire|Black|Loaded|GONE
'02 e46|M54 - Orient Blue|Beige|'Vert|GONE
'00 e39|M52 - Anthrazit Metallic|Grey|GONE
'01 e38|M73 - Anthrazit Metallic|Schwarz|Shadow-Line|GONE
'91 e31|M70 - Schwarz|Schwarz|M70|FOR SALE
'13 328i Auto - Black Sapphire|Coral Red|Sport Line|GONE
'05 545i SMG - Jet Black|Black|Bamboo Anthracite|GONE
'07 335i Auto - Montego Blue|Grey|GONE
'05 545i SMG - (Euro Delivery 7/22/05)|Black Sapphire|Auburn|GONE
'97 528i Auto - GONE
Looks like yours doesn't have the BMW Night Vision - absolutely cool option.
You will love that car.
'93 850Ci - Mineralweiß Metallic
2001 740iL - Titansilber
ALPINA B7 -Alpinweiß III
...the price of cool ain't cheap!
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