Date:         Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:06:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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Well maybe I've (I'm the OP) confused things but did try to include
relevant quotes below. However.....

Yes. There is a 2.1 WBX in the engine bay right now.

The rough measurement I posted was of the 2.1 WBX height from top of
alternator to bottom of engine carrier. I later noticed that the
forward exhaust cross pipe hangs lower than the engine case bottom so
I'm now ammending that measurement to ~ 21".

I posted the measurement so folks could ball park how high to lift the
van for removal of the WBX.

Body is raised. I see 25" from floor to skirt at body just behind the
2.1 muffler. I will NOT be using a floor jack or lift for engine
removal.

Neil.



On 9/25/17, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Maybe I've lost a detail or so on what the OP wants to do, but though
> Neil's measurements are for a vw inline 4 (and agree with my measurements
> for diesel removal.installs) I thought a waterboxer was sitting in the
> engine bay right now, and the body will have to be raised to full water
> boxer height before removal is possible.
>
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Sep 24, 2017 at 7:16 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
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>>
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>>
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>> <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>>
>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>
>


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Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>