Date:         Mon, 30 Nov 1998 17:52:47 -0600
Reply-To:     Colin Moran <cmoran@CSWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Colin Moran <cmoran@CSWNET.COM>
Subject:      The engine is out
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Hello,
     Well I've finally gotten my engine pulled out.  It has been
frustrating.  I have had my new engine for three weeks and haven't had time
to put it in.  I have been doing a little bit before I have to go to work.
I took today off so I could get something done.  After disconnecting all the
wires and hoses, the engine came out very easily.  I have almost all the
parts removed form the old engine.  As I removed the coolant tubes. I
checked each for rust.  I am amazed.  There is not a single rust spot
anywhere.  I am glad I have been taking care of the coolant.  I was afraid
of finding paper thin tubes.  I remember reading posts of tubes that had to
be replaced.  I am the second owner of the van.  The P.O took the van to the
dealer to be serviced regularly.
I hope that by tomorrow afternoon to have the new engine in the van.  It
wont be ready to drive but at least I can get my $1,100.00 deposit back.
     I did find a couple of broken brackets.  The bracket that holds the
bottom of the alternator, was broken in too.  I will have to weld it back
together.  The bracket that holds the passenger side of the muffler was
broken and missing.  I thought the muffler was moving a little too much.
    I also looked inside the heads.  There was a little white corrosion, but
nothing major.  I hope this bodes well for the rest of the coolant system.

Well that's all for now.
Colin Moran
'86 Syncro GL
Beebe AR