Hi JJ

Since it�s a VW Boxer, get the engine out of the Vanagon and into your
house - or at least somewhere under a roof !!
Working outside with nothing over your head is a PITA, and what about if
it�s too hot, too windy or raining for a threeweek period ??
Dirt, rain and loss of interest has got more than one nice project to end in
a  "Parts for sale" ad...
And with a little help from that Citro�n friend you could easily carry the
engine into your kitchen which is a good place to work on something if you
want to finish it fast ...

Good Luck
Calle

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jens Jakob Andersen" <jens.jakob.andersen@POST.DK>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:52 AM
Subject: Wanted. 2.0 L aircooled engine - european version

> Hi
>
> I am researching the where and what about an engine for my 1982 aircooled
2.0 Caravelle Bus, 4 gear, gasoline, carburettor version.
>
> It might be the easiest route to go - I did an engine inspection yesterday
(visual) and I can see:
> * Pushrodtube seals gone
> * Valve cover gaskets gone
> * Head-gasket going in one side
> * Maybe leaking oil-pump.
>
> I know that all this about 20-50 hours or so to do - even with breaking a
few bolts in the process and doing the odd hammering etc.
>
> And I want to do it. Definately!!!!!! (Let it be mine personal
"mini-roadhaus")
>
> But as a part of my mental preparation, I am going over the possibilities
;-)
>
> Kick in with your 5 cents ;-)
>
> As I do not have access to a garage, it will be an "in the street" job....
:(
>
> My idea is to get the bus an axle stands, work on the engine, when night
comes cover engine up in plastic or something, rear wheels back on, lower
Bus from axlestands. I guess that I can get the work done in about 2-3 weeks
of calendar-time, being well-prepared up front - so I am really scoping.
>
> And if everything goes wrong, well, I can allways get the bus towed to
professional garage. Or skip from just doing gaskets to an entire
engine-swap (I hate to loose face - then better just up-the-bets till it
gets crazy.....)
>
> ( http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8938/kimsgsa.html - dont let me near
your VW ;-) )
>
> Happy driving and dirty hands
>
> JJ