Tall jack stands under the rear suspension (rear end needs to be about 2
1/2' off the ground) and a standard 2 ton floor jack with a plywood square
on it to support the engine.  I highly recommend a VW engine stand too, it
saves the back!

You can rent the jack, but they are so cheap now it's worth buying one at
your favorite big box store.  I've seen them for $65 at wally world.

Getting it out is the easy part, lining it up with the clutch when
installing is the fun part.

Stuart

P.S.:  What's the sawhorse for?

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jim Felder
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 6:56 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?

I need to remove my engine and go through it. What's the easiest way? I plan
to put a sawhorse over the engine bay like I do in my diesel, but I want to
know the easiest way to get the whole chunk out without the transmission.
Thanks,

Jim