Jeff et al, I've removed and installed tranny's in '81 and '86 vanagons and have used various jacks, floor and regular cylinder types. I followed Haynes/Bentley methods basically. Two additional things I would recommend: 1. While the trans is out replace the pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft, it costs about $10.00. I had one go in Jan. once and that cost me a combination of 3-4 days of freezing, towing, removing the engine and trans (I didn't know it was the failed bearing that was preventing the clutch from functioning so I took out the engine first). 2. When finally installing tranny have a friend back at the engine move the crankshaft pulley back and forth with a wrench or socket while you push the tranny back into position. It will go in much faster, I know this. Rick Koller '90 syncro-Westie
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