LOL

my van is sitting, I just yelled STAY BOY, until i get parts

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Joseph  Fortino
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----         Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 1.9 to 1.9
>
> Piece of cake. It can be done with a floor jack (the one with little
> wheels
> on it), some 4x4s, and a couple of jack stands. Read the manual as
> to how
> and in what order to remove all the hoses, wires etc. Took a couple
> of hours
> taking my time. Replace the clutch and check the flywheel while it's
> out.
> Special tools? Hammer type impact driver, torque wrench, some method
> for
> locking the flywheel in place when you are taking it off. Not much
> else I
> can think of. I wouldn't hesitate to do this on the side of the road
> if it
> were at all necessary.
>
> And I did it myself.
>
> tim o'brien in san jose
>
> 84 wondervan (it's a wonder it's still running)
>
> >
> >I'm looking for feedback from any list members who have done their
> own
> >water
> >boxer engine replacement.
> >
> >I have a high-mileage 1.9 liter.  I'm thinking of attempting the
> >replacement
> >myself, using an engine from one of the recommended long-block rebuilders.
> >Following the Bentley manual, how difficult a job is the engine exchange?
> >Do you require any special tools beyond those found in a well-equipped
> home
> >garage?  Is a chain hoist or lifting device necessary?  Is this a
> >two-person
> >job?
> >
> >Any feedback would be appreciated.  The van runs well, but at 269,000
> >miles,
> >the right head gasket is starting to leak coolant again.  The original
> >engine has served me well, but it's time to plan for a replacement.
> >
> >Chip Beckham
> >Atlanta, Georgia
> >85 GL
>
>
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