I'm in the process right now of proving that the head can be removed without
dropping the engine.  I think it is possible.  You just have to take off
enough stuff to get to it.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id35.htm

----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon Simpson <toby.gun@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: spark plug blow out

> My spark plug blew out yesterday, I tried to thread it back in and it wont
go. I think I need a helicoil or a new sleeve? Can the cylinder head be
removed with the engine in the bus? anyone ever done this. I need the bus
fixed for Natural bus so I'm running out of time.