Green200tdi Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Hello all, looking at buying a work bench for the garage and was wondering How much does a 200 TDI engine weigh with all its bits ie starter motor, alternator, fuel injector pump, power steering pump ect, seen a bench says can hold 500kg any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I think they are around 350kg. Personally I wouldn't trust that bench, 500kg will be static load, not humping an engine about. The chipboard will deform if under a constant load as well. Cover it with 3mm steel and fix securely to the wall and then maybe If you want to rebuild an engine, buy an engine stand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 What Bowie said - a setup like that will collapse if you use it as a workbench, it's designed for things sat squarely on the shelves not moving around and the weight ratings are always (ahem) optimistic. Pallet racking I'd trust, but that's a bit chunky for a workbench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Avoid working on engine on a bench if you can - that one in the pic will not be safe and shall cause harm. Static loads are mentioned and working on engines if everything but that that.. I build a bench myself and it will take an engine with gearbox easily. However, I work them on the ground. Can't drop that way and will make for boring, if safe, working.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green200tdi Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Cool thank you, just somewhere to put parts for a full strip down when the time comes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I'd still be putting the engine on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green200tdi Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 52 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: I'd still be putting the engine on the floor. I have an engine stand but need to remove the big plate that is under the crank shaft to get to the con rods just an idea to keep it all in one place really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 don't use a bench. I used a cheap engine stand like that and was quite happy https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=W9LvXfjZNtaUk74P2teM4Ag&q=engine+stand&oq=engine+stand&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.2285.5428..5808...0.0..0.101.1154.11j2......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131.qS9wO5JJL0M&ved=0ahUKEwi488qcyqvmAhVWysQBHdorA4wQ4dUDCAU&uact=5 Tdi engine is around 270 kg including Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 A engine stand would be much better, I borrowed one from a workmate & it was much better than grovelling on the floor or trying to turn the block over on the bench. there's a Machine mart in swindon at bottom of victoria road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 As others have said get an engine stand, it's much safer and easier. I got mine off ebay for just a tenner. I made a sturdy bench for working the head etc and covered it with 3mm sheet steel for about £25 and maybe £15 for the timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Green200tdi said: I have an engine stand but need to remove the big plate that is under the crank shaft to get to the con rods just an idea to keep it all in one place really You say that you have an engine stand, so it should be possible to invert the engine whilst it is mounted on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 most engine stand have a rotation facility so you can work on bottom end of block without getting on the floor, the stand I had on loan would allow rotation & it can be locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) They all have a rotation facility which can be locked. It can be operated with a lever, so the engine is good to turn. On cheap engine stands, this is a tube in tube system, which can be hard to rotate due to friction sometimes. It is a good idea, to grease it before mounting the engine. Cheap stands are on a limit with the weight of a 200Tdi, but still work. Edited December 11, 2019 by Sigi_H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 19 hours ago, Green200tdi said: I have an engine stand but need to remove the big plate that is under the crank shaft to get to the con rods just an idea to keep it all in one place really Remove the flywheel housing before mounting on the stand, see my engine rebuild thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green200tdi Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 8 hours ago, western said: Remove the flywheel housing before mounting on the stand, see my engine rebuild thread. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 2:33 PM, Green200tdi said: I have an engine stand but need to remove the big plate that is under the crank shaft to get to the con rods just an idea to keep it all in one place really It’ll be fine for that. It is no work bench - it is a bench sized storage shelf system, so used for storage it’ll manage, especially with the parts spread over the surface area with heavy stuff near the corners. But used as a bench, with any lateral forces from pushing, pulling or twisting things and it’ll collapse like a house of cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 A strong bench for putting anything heavy on needn't be expensive. I built my bench out of 3'' fence posts and 2 thicknesses of 3/4'' ply on top. Cheap and really strong. I'd happily put my whole 90 on it. Well I would if I could get it in the garage, which I can't 😊 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I did exactly as Mo said. Cheap and very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.