The van should never be lifted by the engine or transmission. At best the
rear mounts can get torn. At worst the case can crack.
Using a 2X4 or better yet a 4x4 the rear carrier can be used to lift the
rear. If only changing a tire the jack can be placed under the control arm.
Of course block and chock and use jack stands if working underneath.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of T
Collins
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:43 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??

So I needed a repair that required taking the wheel of the Vanagon. The guy
at the tire store rolled the huge floor jack towards the back on the van...
Meaning about to place it under the engine, I'm assuming that he was going
to use the engine carriers as a jacking point.

I corrected that in short order, asking him to used the manufactures jacking
point right in front of the rear wheel....

Was I wrong? could he have jacked it somewhere back there?? am I being
overprotective....I said to me at one point, Its ok buddy, I'm just trying
to do my job.

El t.