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Subject:Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
From:B Feddish
Date:Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:40:57 -0400

> It looks like I'll finally be able to drop the engine and transmission in
> my 87 Westy this weekend. Are there any websites that have a good set of
> instructions to drop both the engine and transmission (and of course put
> them back in)?
>
> I'm assuming I'll have to rent a big garage-style floor jack to drop the
> engine? All I have is a small 1.5 ton floor jack.
>
> Any other tools needed or suggested?
>
>
> Thanks in advance?

I spent a month one day at Chris's house (Jordan View VW) taking out an
engine and tranny from an '83.5 automatic about 2 weeks ago.  We used a good
floor jack to do the job. Not sure if I'd do the final drop with 1 person
but with 2 people the engine and tranny dropped just fine.

I still have rust in my eyes......

Bryan