Peter,

A useful checklist is available at

http://www.vanagonparts.com

- in the technical section, engine removal & installation.

Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

www.wordless.me

On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:05 AM, A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@mac.com> wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> The ORDER that I question is the blow by blow removal of the 2.1 wasser
> boxer in my 91 GL in away that is very easy to understand and perform.
>  "Why" - I hear you ask?
>
> My local VoTech school here in Naples has come to my rescue and will remove
> my broken engine and rebuild the "new" used VW rebuilt engine I have to
> install.  The principals have asked that I attend each day students will
> work on my project and in an effort to guide them in the right direction - I
> need some direction from my experienced list friends to make sure I don't
> instruct the students the wrong way!  (I don't want to screwup.)
>
> I know the cooling system has to be disconnected and I know the exhaust
> system has to come off first - or do I?  (I am only assuming this is what
> happens.)
>
> Please jot down what you think is the correct way to remove the old engine
> please.  Then I need an ORDER in which to rebuild (add) all the bits to the
> "new" engine before we install.  The van will be on a lift.  The replacement
> engine on my HF engine stand.
>
> The school will take my Beastie the second week of February so we have
> plenty of time.
>
> Thank you in advance
> Peter Marsh
> Naples FL
>