Which one is a better investment? I can get both for 200dollars
Hi JAY ... Neither is a large investment compared to the time and work using them involves. Lifting an engine requires a lot of work getting stuff disconnected and , even worse, reconnected when put back. Of the two, I believe the crane would more useful. When considering such projects, you should take into account all your work and time the project will take. Whatever, I wish you the best.
The engine support is mainly for dropping the tranny, used before the car is up on a lift. The crane is for lifting the engine while the four wheels are on the ground. Most timing belts can be done without lifting the engine. Lifting the engine involves a very long list of procedures before actually yanking it up even a few inches. You have to disconnect and support the transmission, drain coolant and fluids and disconnect the hoses and wires, remove the engine mount bolts, maybe pull the radiator out, disconnect the A/C system lines, and remove the tranny and oil cooler lines, the coolng fans, shroud, hood, and so on. Good luck!
Probably an engine crane (engine hoist). Engine support you still need to lift the engine for the engine support. You hardly ever need to maneuver the engine to do a timing belt. Edit: I have one of the portable lifts what some refer to as a cherry picker. I've never had the need for an engine support.
