At 03:36 PM 1/6/2011, A PETER MARSH wrote:
>Once again your response is really great.  I will study the Bentley
>and the Haynes also the two web sites with laid out steps, as
>in  http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ and
>http://www.vanagonparts.com and have discussions with the
>Foreman/Chargehand at the school prior to the time the van goes for surgery.

It's really not such a big deal as you may be imagining.  And it's
pretty impressive-looking, sitting there on the floor with its
exhaust system coiled around it like a big snake (oops, spoiler <g>).

A small hint -- old rusty hose clamps respond much better to nut
drivers and you'll hardly ever cut your fingers.  And they have two
different size heads, the size you have a driver for and the other
size.  Six and seven maybe?  Six and something, anyway.  Don't be
tempted to use 1/4" instead of six, unless you like spending quality
time unjamming the heads from the nutdriver.

Best,
David