On 4/8/05 19:47, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I've not yet pulled the tranny from my own van yet though I have done it > on Beetles many times. I did have a mechanic I relied on for engine and > tranny work, but he has retired. When he would pull the tranny, he > always put a 4X4 across the engine hatch space and wrapped a heavy chain > around the front (transmission end) of the engine for support, and then > pull the tranny. Always seemed to work with no problems. I don't know > how much play up or down he allowed, but it seemed straight forward > enough. My eventually have to put the principle into play. > > Regards. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > Using a similar technique to put the engine and tran back together and to get the engine out of the way for the transmission install. I have a metal sawhorse and a 2 ton comealong that I use to hoist engines with on vanagons. I think my van is having fun with me. It allowed me to do my subie install with absolutely no difficulty at all. Engine even dropped in on first try. Not this time. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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