Rear hoist attachment on engine

SuperLomi · 01-09-2022, 05:21 PM

I’m working on pulling my engine for a rebuild, and I feel like I am missing something here.

As far as I am aware the rear hoisting point on the block is by the starter, but the hole seems to be obstructed by the transmission bell housing.

Can someone let me know what the correct procedure is to get a hoist attached here? I’ve seen a few videos where people are lifting from here, but none showed how the attachment was made, or their transmission seemed to have clearance around this.

Sato · 10-29-2023, 04:10 AM

Hi, I have the same WTF moment. Have you been able to solve this somehow?
I'm able to put there a 6mm bolt in that gap, but I'm not sure if that is good idea. I mean, hanging engine and gearbox on so small bolt seems unsafe.

SuperLomi · 10-29-2023, 07:02 AM

I used a 10” nylon sling from my rock climbing kit, protecting it from sharp edged with a piece of cardboard.

Like this: https://www.backcountry.com/b/metoli...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sato · 10-29-2023, 02:20 PM

Thanks, good idea!
I find that intake bolt (7mm) also fits, if I can buy some high strength 7mm bolt locally I will use it, otherwise rock climbing is the way

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SuperLomi First Lieutenant 204 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	Rear hoist attachment on engine I’m working on pulling my engine for a rebuild, and I feel like I am missing something here. As far as I am aware the rear hoisting point on the block is by the starter, but the hole seems to be obstructed by the transmission bell housing. Can someone let me know what the correct procedure is to get a hoist attached here? I’ve seen a few videos where people are lifting from here, but none showed how the attachment was made, or their transmission seemed to have clearance around this. Attached Images Last edited by SuperLomi; 01-10-2022 at 02:41 PM..
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Sato New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have the same WTF moment. Have you been able to solve this somehow? I'm able to put there a 6mm bolt in that gap, but I'm not sure if that is good idea. I mean, hanging engine and gearbox on so small bolt seems unsafe.
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SuperLomi First Lieutenant 204 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	I used a 10” nylon sling from my rock climbing kit, protecting it from sharp edged with a piece of cardboard. Like this: https://www.backcountry.com/b/metoli...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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10-29-2023, 02:20 PM	#4
Sato New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Thanks, good idea! I find that intake bolt (7mm) also fits, if I can buy some high strength 7mm bolt locally I will use it, otherwise rock climbing is the way
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