Maybe i missed previous info but you should be able to pull both heads off
while engine is still in the vehicle.  I did both heads on my 87 Vanagon 7
passenger with 2.1 waterboxer engine.  You shouldn't have too many problems.

Claudio Cella
87 Vanagon  GL
90 Jetta TD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Baker" <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: spark plug blow out

> 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.