Stuart,

I just used that very jack for a transmission pull on my van and loved it.
Well worth the expense.

Joe

On Sat, Apr 29, 2017, 9:59 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm thinking the same thing.  I did this once on my '68 with a manual
> transmission, but that was a lighter assembly and no cooling system. I
> think
> I'll pick this up tomorrow:
> http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-low-lift-transmission-jack-61232.html
> $80 with the always available 20% off coupon.
>
> I'm taking the tranny down to German Transaxle and trading it in on their
> "turbo" version (Audi transmission section) that's on the shelf waiting for
> me. A mini vacation in Bend too.
>
> Next will be installing the Subaru & transmission as a unit, or not. I
> think
> I need to do it as a unit to set the mounting point for the engine mount,
> but I'll ask that question on the Subaruvanagon list.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2017 6:11 PM
> To: Stuart MacMillan; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: RE: Pulling engine/transmission together?
>
> I tried a number of times. Unless you have a lift and real good method of
> dropping that assembly and then moving it is a bit too much to manage. If
> you do remove it as an assembly leave the torque converter attached to the
> drive plate. Letting it bounce a bit on the shaft can damage it. After
> removal the transmission is easy to manage and move of lift as needed. A
> good transmission jack can make moving the engine or transmission easy and
> help lift it to a bench or stand. Drain as much of the fluids as possible
> to
> reduce the mess.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Stuart MacMillan
> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2017 8:57 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Pulling engine/transmission together?
>
> I'm finally starting on my conversion project, and both need to come out.
> Which is easier, both together or separately (automatic transmission)?
> I'll
> disconnect everything before removing either, including the torque
> converter.
>
>
>
> I have multiple floor jacks and a hoist too, but I'd prefer not to use it
> unless it makes things a lot easier.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Stuart
>