Hi Paul, My "pull the engine" reference was mainly to private Vanagon owners but it can apply to repair shops as well. Sadly the Vanagon repair reliability reputation has long been trashed by people trying to save $20.00 and ending up on the side of the road cursing the @#$%& WBX. Pulling the engine allows a valuable inspection of critical electrical connectors, hoses and all otherwise difficult to inspect areas. Clutch, oil seal, fuel line, water pump, oil pressure switch etc. access is cheap with the engine already on the engine stand for a major repair. A 360* engine rotation stand allows precise inspection of all aspects of any ongoing major repair as well as unique views of engine areas that are simply not possible with the engine installed. Repair shops and Vanagon owners that elect to perform a complex engine major repair in the vehicle often forfeit these benefits. Pulling a WBX engine (for a major repair) actually saves money, whereas performing complex repairs (like head resealing), risks money. Often Vanagon owners and even some repair shops view WBX engine R & R as a "Big Job" when in fact it's quite simple. I can supply a step-by-step procedure to get the WBX motor on the floor. I'm disgusted to read of the numerous Vanagon List members whining on the side of the road after spending good money (albeit not enough) for major repairs. I believe the Vanagon repair reliability reputation has been virtually destroyed by this "save money" attitude! Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail&xAPID=42&PS=47575&PI=7324&DI=7474&SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg&HL=1216hotmailtaglines_addphotos_3mf |
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