I remove the whole engine/trans unit on a single floor jack 'all the time'
all my my little self, and it's no big deal at all !
getting the balance point is about the trickiest part. and make sure you
have every last thing disconnected.

it's easier taking out the whole unit, than it is doing either just the
engine, or just the trans.
I mgiht but a 2 X 10 about two feet long between the floor jack pad and the
engine/trans.

----- Original Message -----
From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?

> <Not sure if I'd do the final drop with 1 person
> but with 2 people the engine and tranny dropped just fine.>
>
> But if you must do it alone, get an ATV/motorcycle jack.   Jeff