>Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:22:49 -0700 >To:"Brian Cochran" <rangerbrian@hotmail.com> >From:steph@slkc.uswest.net (The Blackhams) >Subject:Re: engine removal Q. > >Mine was a 83 aircooled, so the antifreeze, and exhaust were not a >consideration. The whole job could be done in 20-30 minutes other than >the CV's. After you disconnect all the external wires, cables and gas >lines, It's just 5 bolts and it falls out. Don't let me forget the >clutch slave. That wouldn't be to bad except for the ill-concieved bolt >design (I think I 'm going to weld studs to the slave bracket while its >out so I don't have to hassle with the loose bolts that you can't get a >wrench on). I just used one floor jack placed under the middle of the >engine. I put my trans scissor jack underneath the tranny when it was out >to hold it while I seperated the engine and tranny. I'd recommend a trip >to the car wash before you try this as a cleaner engine and underside is >more palatable to work on. > >Have fun > >Steve Blackham >Centerville, Utah >77 Bus converted to camper (westy top) >87 Vanagon Weekender >83 Vanagon (new and present project) > >"Is Density a four letter word?" <www.ourcenterville.org/blackham/page1.htm> > > >>I'm going to pull my drivetrain soon. How long did it take you and did you >>use a single floor jack to hold the engine/trans? I've only pulled corvair >>engines and that was a while ago and I have a limited tool assortment. But >>I have yanked the CV's twice, so I know the story there. I figured the >>draining of fluids and the exhaust removal would be the worst. >>Thanks for any info and GOOD LUCK with your job! >>Brian Cochran >>84 westy >>Carnation WA >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > |
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