if using the very logical floor jack method ..
removing a waterboxer engine/trans as one unit works nicely.

If I only need the engine out ..
I do just the engine by itself.
and to do both together is plenty easy.

I didn't read the posts on the winch methods ..
I can say however. that a floor jack is built to do exactly what is needed..
support the weight of the engine ..
allow it to roll out, then down, then roll back a bit more, etc.

Sure works nicely.
A decent 'full size' floor jack is a very, very useful tool .  I like good
size wheels on them too.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?

> Would it make sense to drop the engine/transmission en bloc, leaving
> the forward mount connected; then disconnect and lower that?
>
> Thanks,
> David