So with tape measure on cardboard and tape threaded through engine fairly straight, taking into account cardboard thickness and bracket at rear exhaust cross pipe, (which may be "level" with the engine support cradle) from top of alternator to bottom of engine cradle and engine case I'm seeing ~ 20" Two images of measurement taken: https://photos.app.goo.gl/njctdFT5HjDBdFVH3 Neil. On 9/22/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > For removing a complete WBX, 25" floor to skirt below bumper is enough > room right? > > I will be lowering engine onto carpet. (working on gravel floor) -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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