Hi John,

I've had vanagon engines out before. If you're working alone, then
please DON'T drop them both together. The weight is considerable, and
there is potential for serious injury.

If you don't need to work on the transmission, leave it where it is.
That's my $.02.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/77/79 Westfakia "Bob The Tomato
www.pottsfamily.ca
www.busesofthecorn.com

On 10-Jul-07, at 12:36 PM, vanagonvw wrote:

> Been asking around the van lists for opinions, from folks who have
> BTDT:
>
> Need to do work on the engine of my air cooled 81, but I think the
> question applies to the water cooled as well.
>
> Do I want to drop the engine and trans as one piece, or do I leave the
> trans in place, and just drop the engine?
>
> First time to do such a thing on a vanagon, and just want it to be as
> trouble free as I can make it.
>
> The write-ups I have been directed to, talk about both, but most
> leaven
> the trans in place...so I am seeking wisdom.
>
> Thanks for sharing your experiences.
>
> John