John,

Back in '91 my '84 7 pass with A/C and auto trans was given to me 'cause
the engine was blown.

I scrounged around and found an '84 automatic parts van and made the
exchange in my carport (unassisted).

The one caution is ... be careful of the transmission pump shaft.  With
engine/trans tilted, it can slide out and become bent (ask me how I
know).  Luckily, I had the parts van and just used its shaft.

Good luck,

Mike

'84 GL 7 pass auto
'85 GL Westy 4 spd

Some local air-cooled guys have told me that if they can change out the
engines in their Vanagons w/o help, I should be able to do the same with
the 1.9 WBX in my '84 Vanagon.

Who has gotten a 1.9L long block recently?  Who was the rebuilder?  I
have a Haynes, and a microfiche copy of Bentley.  What else do I need?
This will be a driveway job.

List vendors:  Who wants to take my money?

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger with A/C and auto. transmission