Bolt size for mounting engine on a stand

[G00GIEE]

As per the title!

My M40B16 engine is coming out and I want to mount it on a stand - what size of bolt/threaded bar do I need to do so?

Looking to emulate this set up...(at the 4 minute mark)

[flybynite]

Generally they are standard M12 (1.75 pitch IIRC) but you can check on realoem with your car details to be sure.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=23_1099

Some engine stands you just re-use your bellhousing bots

[G00GIEE]

thanks very much, will look at getting some threaded bar, or as you say, just re-using the bolts from the bell housing if they are long enough