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• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:32:00 +0000
  I got an engine hoist from Harbor Freight for about $200. It was well worth it. I jacked the rear of the van High...
• Free! Free! Free!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 06:55:10 -0500
  ...One used Bosch Alternator One starter for 1.9 liter waterboxer Also have a brand new red engine hoist used only once, plus new...
• FS - 1984 Vanagon Engine (Rebuilt 2.1L), Stand, Hoist, & Parts
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:33:00 -0700
  ...Engine Hoist Engine hoist is from Harbor Freight and is about 3 years old. Always stored indoors. Contact Info Please email me by responding...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:00:58 -0700
  ...Mark Jim Felder wrote: > I'm talking about lifting the vanagon rear end enough to lower the > motor--with a hoist hanging from a...
• she runs . . . finally!
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 21:00:29 -0600
  ...She's not quite ready to hoist the mainsail yet, but soon . . . Maggie '85 Vanaru "The Anne Bonney" Sittin' next to Billy Bones, whose...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:24:01 -0700
  ...A petard is clearly a hoisting engine, and > equally clearly not a hoisting motor. Brrrm brm brm brm brm brm brm, > brrrm b' brrrm...
• Re: CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:32:25 -0600
  ...His is less than $20, including the hoist! And you'd never notice it under the rear seat. Jim On Nov 3, 2006, at...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 11:50:31 -0700
  ...Now to attempt pan removal w/o hoist. -dm On Nov 3, 2012, at 11:48, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > It takes...
• Re: '82 Diesel, fuel, where did it go?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:00:58 -0700
  ...the tank was once upon a time damaged fron a floor >hoist or jack pushing in the bottom? Some brain service people think the...
• Pulling a diesel engine... instructions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:18:41 -0600
  ...At one time, I saw some instructions on how to drop the engine using sawhorses and a hoist sitting over the engine on the...
• Re: Fuel Carriers
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 23:26:11 -0500
  ...I'm sure they're certified in > some way for boating safety regs. > > Carry one on the roof rack? > > Ever try to hoist a...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:46:26 -0700
  ...With an > >engine hoist, > > >whoowhee! No jacks to mess with, no blocks, nothing to slow > >you down. > > > > > >Clutch position? Well, if you aren't...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 9
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:05:21 -0800
  ...I looped some strong rope around the top of it a few times and hung the borrowed chain hoist from it. I tied more...
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:42:43 -0400
  My shop is 25x40 with 12ft ceiling, and it's not nearly big enough! If you plan to install a hoist, better go with...
• Re: A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:50:51 -0400
  ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/hoistframe.jpg > > This is what I used to support the trans...
• Re: Engine Removal devices Cherry picker etc.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Jackson/Mary Kenady
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:55:35 -0700
  ...I am using an aluminum $150 motorcycle hoist from Harbor Freight. I put the Van wheels on dollies, this raises the van a bit...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:18:43 -0400
  What's wrong with the traditional jack stands, a piece of plywood, some wood blocks and a floor jack? You can build a simple...
• Re: Engine lift
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:10:40 -0400
  ...Works for me! john > tried the 2 ton engine hoist $199 made in China from my local Pep Boys. > Very heavy duty unit with...
• no longer what i did wrong but thanks to list advice i gots it right mostly
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:47:50 -0700
  ...actually went to my neighbours driveway - he has a couple of hoists so i would not find myself completely adrift if required ... ran the...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 5 May 2012 07:26:38 -0700
  ...do I also want some kind of hoist available to help with >> moving the engine around my workspace, or to elevate it while transferring...
• Alaska Members Only
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Sun, 18 May 1997 21:54:08 -0500
  ...If it works, I'd like to hoist a few to Gerry and the list with any of you up there. Herb in Ames...
• upper bunk entry
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sun, 30 May 1999 09:25:45 -0500
  Volks, Trying to think of a compact ladder that will hoist the wife or 8 year old daughter into the upper bunk without my...
• Re: upper bunk entry
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Mon, 31 May 1999 12:21:32 -0700
  ...on the edge of the closed stove top (better reinforcement), then hoists herself on the bunk. I am afraid lazyness will eventually find her...
• Re: Engine Transmission removal
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:50:05 -0700
  ...from underneath the van or from the top using >a engine hoist. 2) Remove them as separate units? To me, it looks like a...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:09:00 -0400
  Thanks, Jeff! We will hoist one for you, Patty and Jack! On 9/30/10, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > Good catch Pedro...
• Engine Transmission removal
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:02:13 -0400
  ...from underneath the van or from the top using a engine hoist. 2) Remove them as separate units? My facilities include a drive over...
• Re: Engine out, CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:29:42 -0700
  ...I remove the chain hoist > from the saw horse and put it on this hook to raise the engine high > enough to attach the...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:28:56 -0700
  ...chain, a floor jack, > and some scrap lumber to make a "hoist". Maybe something like > this would help you: > > <http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/automotive...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:26:09 -0400
  ...tim in san jose (sorry I were so obtuse) > >Couldn't you swing the hoist into the hatch, wrap it around >and lower the...
• Subie ENgine Pull Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 17:17:54 +0000
  ...The engine is chained to a hoist, the trans is supported by a floor jack, all 4 bolts connecting the two are out, everything...
• Re: TRIP HOME. Traveling across the country, without all your gears...
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:24:39 -0400
  ...You are a remarkable dude and you still have a lot of years left to go! Would be great to hoist a home brew...
• 5spd trans & syncro panel van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:25:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They had a caramel brown syncro panel van up on the hoist for a trans rebuild. That was a first for me. alistair
• My coffee cup arrived!
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 23:41:38 -0700 (PDT)
  This morning I hoisted the first cup of java to run through my new "4 bus design" ceramic mug (organic guatamalen for those who...
• Re: Building a Shop
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:12:56 -0500
  ...Most hoists need min. 145 inches too....found that out and had to modify mine slightly. You also need 6 inches of concrete to...
• Re: last minute engine swap questions
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 4 May 2012 20:00:22 -0400
  ...do I also want some kind of hoist available to help with >> moving the engine around my workspace, or to elevate it while transferring...
• Re: R.I.P. 79(80) Bug Convertible
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 18 Feb 1995 11:13:25 -0800 (PST)
  >So folks, if you would sometime this weekend, hoist a beer/or >observe a moment of silence in memory of "New Bug"...cut down...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:33:27 -0500
  ...I transfer the chain hoist to that hook, roll the engine under it, and lift it to the height of either my adjacent workbench...
• Re: Engine Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 18:24:27 -0700
  ...a boat trailer part? We > usually use a hoist or 4x4 and ratchet straps.. but a hand winch would > be much faster. Got any...
• Re: Subie ENgine Pull Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:38:31 -0700
  Do you have a cherry picker engine hoist?? I have never tried it without one, so I highly recommend you rent one if you...
• Fryday Fun with the Empire VW Camping Club on Labor Day - VW Bus Hoist
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:03:24 -0700
  Hey gang, Check out the video.��Kevin decided to cut a�good van in half and have it�protrude out of his upstairs loft...
• Re: Engine removal by Zoltan
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:08:02 -0600
  ...Heck, I would settle for renting a hoist, and letting it lower the engine, rather than dropping it with a jack, which sounds like...
• Re: My hats off to you do it yourselfers
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 2 May 2005 08:56:18 -0500
  ...no hoist (engine hoist only), no welder (I did have to hire a guy just once), no air tools, no special tools to speak...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 13:44:20 -0400
  ...With an > >engine hoist, > > >whoowhee! No jacks to mess with, no blocks, nothing to slow > >you down. > > > > > >Clutch position? Well, if you aren't...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:56:58 -0700
  ...I have 4 floor jacks and a tranny jack but for engine removal/installation the hoist method is preferred. Another thing I use is...
• Re: Engine Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:30:46 -0700
  Good lookin' hoist Tabe! I use a variation on this theme: http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ZoltanHoist.jpg/ZoltanHoist-full;init:.jpg It was also...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:14:10 -0700
  ...I have to get my motor from the >> garage hoist to the car on a furniture dolly, so I have just figured >> out how...
• Good VW shop near Yuma, AZ?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 08:56:48 -0800
  ...The last shop didn't put it on the hoist until it had cooled, and couldn't find anything wrong. I suspect it could...
• Re: Syncro starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:43:14 -0800
  ...Hey guys i have limited time on a hoist tomorrow at work.. My starter in my 87 syncro is shot.. Any tips or must...
• Re: nuts vs head gasket job
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 10:13:30 -0700
  ...I saw this home made hoist - which I think Neil linked to on the samba (unfortunately his hoist pics were broken links) ; https://sites...
• Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 May 2002 10:54:21 -0400
  ...1) It MUST be filled on the ground and hoisted up there. If you fill it on the roof you run a high risk...
• subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 07:59:08 -0500
  ...Because of his feedback and suggestions, the subie engine is now mated with the tranny and under the Vanagon, ready to be hoisted into...
• Re: Uh oh...Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - ~K~
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 23:07:30 -0300
  ...I can't see any holes (without hoisting it up). Any thoughts on what it might be (except the last of my savings :-( , again...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:22:10 -0400
  ...The difference is that today they are using shingle hoists and pneumatic nailers, so they are covering a lot more square footage for the...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:51:43 -0500
  ...I have to get my motor from the >>> garage hoist to the car on a furniture dolly, so I have just figured >>> out how...
• Re: Gas in my ear (OUCH!)
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 21:53:07 -0700
  ...And how do the ear mites feel about that? > Sorry--feeling a little punchy today after single-handedly HOISTING AND > INSTALLING MY NEW ENGINE...
• A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 01:19:37 -0400
  ...http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/hoistframe.jpg This is what I used to support the trans while the engine was out. Worked...
• Re: was tune-up 20 ?'s now how long on jack stands
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:35:13 -0500
  ...The shop has two bridge hoists, one in each bay, usually when one of us is working under a vehicle we will move the...
• Re: Messed up Steering column
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 07 May 95 01:03:20 CDT
  ...Don't be hoisting your- >self in using the locked steering wheel as leverage. I've paid >the price. Will you? which is why...
• CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 10:03:29 -0800
  I used to use a 'cherry picker' style engine hoist for removing or installing an engine. I can't tell you how impractical it...
• changing gasket at bottom of cylinder sleeve
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:50:31 -0800
  ...Of course this is much easier on a hoist with all the trick tools. try at your own risk. Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall...