Slightly OT Unique Engine hoist

[scirocco@powerlink.net (John C. Worden)]

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At 04:21 PM 6/4/02 -0400, drew wrote:


>What's really crazy is why didn't they go to the extra effort of removing
>the grill and rad support?  A2 engine removal is a snap from up top if you
>pull the grill and rad - especially if you're using a front-end loader or
>a couple of buddies and a length of iron pipe (btdt, but not on a VW.)
>
>Drew
On A2's it actually can be VERY easy.  The grill and radiator support come 
out, but
if you pull the bumper, lower cowl and crossmember there is nothing in the 
way-it
will come straight out.  Every piece across the front of these unbolts and 
comes out.


John C. Worden
Bucksport, Maine

'98 Dakota 4x4-
'86 Scirocco 8V-
'81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
'78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.

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