Hi Chris, I'm no expert but I believe it makes a difference whether your van is 2WD or 4WD (syncro). Syncro instructions are on the syncro yahoo group site at: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/files/technica/Transmission/ IIRC my sycnro tranny was removed white the van was on an overhead lift (but you cuold likely do the same from a pit) via a tranmission jack supported from the bottom. The engine came out next, supported from the top by a crossbar across the engine compartment and slowly lowered. Chris P.S. I don't think you're asking this but in case you are... I doubt the engine can be removed through the engine cover; it must be removed downward. On 10/1/06, Chris Hawkins <hawkeye@kingcon.com> wrote: > Greetings, > My new GoWesty 2.2 engine has arrived; transplant pending (91 Westy, AT, > 137,000 miles). Also the transmission is to be removed and various seals > and cooler replaced. My questions: 1) Is it better/easier to remove the > engine/transmission as a unit from underneath the van or from the top using > a engine hoist. 2) Remove them as separate units? > My facilities include a drive over pit, however I lack a tall transmission > jack. > Any other tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance for everyone's advice. > > Cheers, > > Chris H > 91 Westy "Arkle" > |
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