no big deal on the engine support. I just use 2 X 4's or a 4 X 4 across the engine cover opening .. with chains or very heavy ropes around the flywheel area of the engine . hangs there nicely that way. always be very careful about the vacuum connection nipple on the vacuum pump .. they break of very easily. , that white plastic part on top of the vac pump. scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Downes" <bobdownes@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:51 AM Subject: 5sp trans determination was: 5sp trans woes
> WELL! i'd like to thank all on the list for the sound advice. After > talking > to some helpful gentlemen at various vw rebuilders, i determined that my > problem is most likely the pinion shaft 'double tapered bearing'. so, i > have > a pretty complete rebuild kit(including about $400 just in tools) on the > way > from long enterprises and i'm getting myself psyched up to get all up in > some dang gearbox! WOO! > > so here's a good discuss-o-question: what kind of setup do you use to > support the engine while the trans is out? i have to roll the van out of > the > shop while i work, and i'm sure i'll figure something out but do you folks > have any super cool, non-obvious tricks? is it worth it to fabricate > something like the tool shown in the bentley manual? it doesn't seem like > there will be all that much weight to support, will there?(my van is > diesel) > > updates/pictures to come > thanks again, dudes > -bob |
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