On 1/9/10, Scott Daniel  - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> as others have stated,
> the transmission ( a traditional VW thing, btw, dating from old Bugs of
> yesteryear ) has to go down and away from the trans simultaneously, a bit of
> each at a time.
>   As you ease it away from the engine a little, then it has to do down, then
> away some, then down some more.
>
> the only real way to do it is with a floor jack, which gives you 'both'
> .......up down control, and 'move away' movement.
>
> I like to support the engine from above. I lay a 2 X 4 or two, or a 4 X 4
> across the engine opening above the engine, support it with ropes or chains
> ( you'll want it to drop down some ) . This way there's nothing in the way
> underneath the engine.
>
> I approach the trans from the front of the van with the floor jack, , not
> from under the engine.
> Once the trans is down, you can roll it out from under the van, or if there
> isn't enough room to do that, wrestle it off the floor jack, and drag it
> out.
>

For sure Scott. Thanks.

I was thinking of supporting the engine from above this time.

Still undecided about tranny choice. Upgrade to AB (WBX) + linkage or
stick with DK.

Details details....    ;)

Neil.

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