First, its a LOT easier to change the water pump with the engine out, so
just do it!

My WBX engine slid out fine with the van on regular metal ramps - they are
probably 9" or so high.

Have fun, Jake

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:32 PM, A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@mac.com> wrote:

> Now the "new" engine (with a STAR REBUILD OR NO REBUILD) is unshackled from
> its pallet and resting on a new engine stand, soaking overnight in copious
> amounts of degreaser - I need to ask this silly question to the learned of
> the group.
>
> HOW HIGH do I need to lift the back of the Vanagon off the deck so-as to be
> able to slide the old out and slide the new in?
>
> I have limited overhead space and am just trying to get an idea if I can do
> it where it sits - or not.
>
> Plan tomorrow is more scrubbing, take the alternator to be tested for
> output and bearings blah blah blah, the water pump has a little, and I mean
> a little play, so maybe replace it, and get ready to start removing bits
> from the old engine.
>
> Hava wonderful evening.
>
> PM
>

--
Jake

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

Crescent Beach, BC

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