If you remove the alternator, oil breather, distributor and intake manifold
you will not need much clearance at all. Regular ramps will give the easiest
and most stable access.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of A
PETER MARSH
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 8:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: How high do I lift the wee beastie?

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