2052006 10 Posted June 11, 2008 Right, my engine's coming out this weekend, with any luck. I've hired a hoist from a local tool hire place but they say they don't supply slings (some sort of safety reason apparently). What is best to use as slings OR is it best to buy some proper slings and if so where from? Do Halfrauds do them? Thanks Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daza4 24 Posted June 11, 2008 Send me a PM and we might be able to arrange something. I have a chain with some bolts that I use and seeing as I live near wootton bassett the other side of the M4 to you then will certainly save you some cash. Daza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M@tt 77 Posted June 11, 2008 an old seat belt does the job perfectly as does any high strength rope like a tow rope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 3 Posted June 11, 2008 The little ratchet straps from Machine Mart are also good, about a fiver each, adjustable, and have quarter ton SWL. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052006 10 Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions. Daza - PMed you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy 70 Posted June 11, 2008 I used nylon rope doubled. Available at B&Q etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kate205gti 4 Posted June 11, 2008 have always used tow ropes or seat belts - even with the fully load 6 engine - and no issues so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted June 12, 2008 Another vote for seabelts. Free from the scrappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fox 3 Posted June 12, 2008 I've just got a pair of tow ropes, having one in each lifting eye helps to lift/lower wich side of the engine if you need to. And they have nice little hooks on the ends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey S 29 1 Cars Posted June 12, 2008 an old cambelt does the job just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted June 12, 2008 I didn't know what I was dealing with the first time so I went complete overkill and bought some 8mm diameter steel chain. Use 4 exhaust clamps to attach to lift eyes and load leveller. Still, has served me well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
