In a message dated 5/20/2009 11:51:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
thewestyman@GMAIL.COM writes:

But to  say that one has to take the exhaust system out first and then
remove the  engine, is ridiculous.  It is much easier to remove the exhaust
system  when the engine is out and is on an engine stand where you can turn it
anywhere.

Ever since I made this engine lifter, the job became a  non-issue.  More
like pleasure and fun.  For the average man, it is  a blessing, it is a gift
from above.  Suddenly changing the head gaskets  becomes a weekend job. 
That's what the average man wanted.  And it  lifts up the rear end of the
transmission also, thus one man can do that job  much easier without exerting self
too  much.
Enjoy,

hey zoltan  I disagree with you. sure you can remove the engine with  the
exhust on it , but it has to come off anyway so get it out of the way  first.
 changing head gaskets a weekend job??  You remove the engine  for this??
that is stupid in my book. only takes at max 10 hours to do this in  the van,
normally we can do it in about 6 hours leaving it all in the van. I do  not
plan on working in my driveway again if I can help it.  later   mark d
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