Ramps in the back is fine.  I fit under there pretty good in that situation
and the transaxle slides in and out just fine.

You might consider supporting the motor from above with a 2 x 4 and rope -
its more flexible that way and you won't have the stands in the way.

Good luck!

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 11:55 AM, pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com>wrote:

> It seems I've lost my clutch... can't really shift gears unless both the
> engine and vehicle are stopped or if they're both moving.  (It feels like
> it
> hasn't failed 100% yet, but something has gotten really bad really fast).
> Hydraulics look and feel fine, so I guess I'm dropping the tranny.  I got a
> Sachs clutch kit---might as well change the clutch even if its just the
> bearing.
>
> Anyways, any tips on doing this, other than following the manual?  I'm
> planning on renting a transmission jack to make things go easier.
>
> Should I be able to get away with having just the rear of the van on ramps?
> I don't have a way of supporting all 4 wheels that I feel good about (all
> jack stands and ramps I've ever seen warn that they are only suitable to
> lift one end of the vehicle while the other is on the ground.)  Also... I
> was planning on supporting the engine on jack stands when I drop the
> transmission... any better ideas?
>
> Thanks!!!
> Wes
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

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