The only problem with this method is that the height of the van changes when
you drop out the engine (the van is lighter, so it springs up).

I put a 2x4 in the rear compartment, stretching across the engine hatch. Tie
some rope to the board, loop it down around the transmission, and tie it
back up to the board. Sort of like a jock strap for the transmission--it
supports it. Then pull the engine, and the rear of the transmission will be
supported only by the rope. My $.02.

>From: Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Engine removal
>Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:39:38 -0800
>
>>Jack,I've never had to remove the trans too. sounds like too much work to
>>me.
>
>
>Correct...
>
>Unbolt the 4 bolts holding the engine transmission together. Have support
>blocks about 4 inches under the front of the transmission, have a floor
>jack
>under the engine. Disconnect the engine mounts on the outboard side and
>lower the engine. It will basicly slide off the input shaft of the
>transmission. Lower engine and  pull out on floor jack.
>Sounds easy, is easy.
>
>Follow the Bentley.
>
>tim in san jose
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