Scared the heck out of me the first time, but I've kinda gotten used to it,
though I still hate it.  I just drop the tranny on my chest.  The trick is
to not have it too high so it doesn't fall too far.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Zoltan" <zol@FOXINTERNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: Transmission or engine ?

> Well, certainly it is easier for the workshop to remove the tranny.  It is
> not always easier for the little guy who works under the car.
> If you have an engine lifter, it is easier to take the engine out, in my
> opinion.  There are more things to remove and install but it is
manageable.
> If you have transmission lifter, I think it is easier to remove the
tranny.
> Talking about working under the car without a car hoist.  The transmission
> is real heavy and hard to handle.  You don't want to drop it on the ground
> or on yourself.
> Zoltan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "wayout" <wayout@IX.NETCOM.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:44 AM
>
>
> > I need to get in and replace my clutch....
> >
> > It is said in the Bentley gospel that the clutch may be removed /
replaced
> > by removing the tranny.
> > I am a simple man with simple tools.
> > My question is, is it easier to remove / replace the engine than the
> > transmission?
> >
> > Thank you
> >
> > Jason Loewenstein
> > Marysville / Tulalip, WA
> > 85GL
>