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)
>
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> Neil n
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