Date:         Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:42:32 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Transmission removal
Comments: To: Chris Hawkins <hawkeye@kingcon.com>
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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"
>