The 5E engine requires the following decklid modification: http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut/DECKLID.HTM Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -0500 From: Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM> Subject: Re: 2.6 SA engine kit To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 1. I think I heard that it is true that you can sort of cut the rear decklid and have that part of the motor stick up into the engine compartment hidden within your existing rear mattress without raising the rear mattress at all. If it is true that one can make the motor fit by merely removing some of the foam from inside that rear mattress, then this sounds like a positive thing albiet probably a little noisier. |
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