Sure, you're looking at a good 2 days the first time in and out, just be
careful, clean, and meticulous.  The vanagon engine comes out physically
easily (I would NOT do them in the car) but is a real bear in the fact you
got all those damn hoses, wires, exhaust parts...  Still 2 good full days
and a nice floor jack and all the parts.  Ron had a great deal on full
gasket kits (Elring) containing 2 head sets BTW for $99.  Be ready to fix
anything exhaust related, and presuppose new fuel lines if you haven't.
Manifold tubes, water pump, and anything else marginal at this point as
well.

John
vwbus@mindspring.com