Date:         Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:35:29 -0700
Reply-To:     jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET>
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From:         jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET>
Subject:      Re: Pull engine and tranny together?
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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.

Furniture dolly is a good idea. I'm actually using one my father made some
20+ years ago for dropping the engine on his beetle. It differs slightly
from a regular dolly in that it's U shaped so you can roll the jack in
between the two sides. I may need to build a second one for the tranny end;
the who shootin' match is considerably longer than a bug engine alone...

John Bange
'90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"