Date:         Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:23:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Chuck Kuecker <ckuecker@CKENT.ORG>
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From:         Chuck Kuecker <ckuecker@CKENT.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Pull engine and tranny together?
Comments: To: jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET>
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What works really nice is a furniture dolly under the engine. I've pulled
the works a couple times out of my '91 with no problems. Just be careful,
as it really does weigh around 400 pounds assembled. You will need to have
the back end of the van up about 20" to allow the engine and dolly to clear
on the way out.

I unbolt the rear mount first, then the front mount after the engine is
resting on the dolly, then raise the car to let it all slide out. The AT
cooler lines are easier to get at once the back end is lowered a few inches.

Chuck Kuecker
'91 GL

At 22:03 04/08/2005, you wrote:
>I'm putting in a rebuilt engine so I need to pull the old one out. I also
>need to replace all the coolant hoses, the AT cooler, the seal between the
>final drive and the auto tranny unit, and regrease the CV joints. Looking
>at all this, it sounds like I have to pretty much unbolt every dang thing
>anyway, so why not pull the whole thing at once? Loosen the front tranny
>mount, lower the engine end onto the dolly,  then move the jack and lower
>the other end. Am I taking the easy way out, or am I going to end up
>wrestling with a five foot long 400 pound monster?
>
>John Bange
>'90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
>