250-275lb. Two strong men should be able to move it off or onto a
tailgate. Leaving the muffler/cat and alternator off will make it a
little easier to handle.
Al Brase

jbange wrote:

> I have a dumb question that I couldn't find in the archives: how much
> does
> the 2.1 waterboxer engine weigh? I'm getting ready to put one in and I
> need
> to know how many friends I'll need to bribe to manhandle the old one out
> and the new one in. Also, I fear that getting it on and off the delivery
> truck might be an issue if they don't have a lift-gate.
>
> John Bange
> '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
>