Hi Jim.

My initial "Friday" thoughts are pretty much just that. The engine was
there, staring me in the face, tape measure nearby.....   ;)

Hypothetically speaking, if I had a proper space, a spare Vanagon
etc., at best it would be an interesting exercise. I do appreciate
what you're suggesting. Even "designing" and making my new engine
carrier is challenging enough. (I really hope it works out). Can't
imagine tackling something like a Honda engine swap!

Neil.

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com> wrote:

> "ROUGH measurements of Honda engine length show it might fit the
> Vanagon engine bay (though what looks like the cam(s) position sensor
> juts into Vanagon firewall) and height from crank OC shows engine may
> fit under lid. (though did NOT measure down to oil pan bottom). The
> coolant hose in/out looks similar to my ABA so that's not an issue."
>
>
> This reminds me of something I did way back when. I would encourage
> the curious, but would advise correcting this before doing anything
> else:
>
> "(though did NOT measure down to oil pan bottom)"
>
> I would think you'll find the rest of the effort vastly more
> troublesome and time consuming than this, and perhaps precluded by it
> as well.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim Akiba

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