Date:         Fri, 8 Feb 2002 14:48:02 -0800
Reply-To:     Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Aristotle Sagan <killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 GL Engine Exchange
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1.9 to 1.9

Piece of cake. It can be done with a floor jack (the one with little wheels
on it), some 4x4s, and a couple of jack stands. Read the manual as to how
and in what order to remove all the hoses, wires etc. Took a couple of hours
taking my time. Replace the clutch and check the flywheel while it's out.
Special tools? Hammer type impact driver, torque wrench, some method for
locking the flywheel in place when you are taking it off. Not much else I
can think of. I wouldn't hesitate to do this on the side of the road if it
were at all necessary.

And I did it myself.

tim o'brien in san jose

84 wondervan (it's a wonder it's still running)

>
>I'm looking for feedback from any list members who have done their own
>water
>boxer engine replacement.
>
>I have a high-mileage 1.9 liter.  I'm thinking of attempting the
>replacement
>myself, using an engine from one of the recommended long-block rebuilders.
>Following the Bentley manual, how difficult a job is the engine exchange?
>Do you require any special tools beyond those found in a well-equipped home
>garage?  Is a chain hoist or lifting device necessary?  Is this a
>two-person
>job?
>
>Any feedback would be appreciated.  The van runs well, but at 269,000
>miles,
>the right head gasket is starting to leak coolant again.  The original
>engine has served me well, but it's time to plan for a replacement.
>
>Chip Beckham
>Atlanta, Georgia
>85 GL


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