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EJ 22 into a L Bug - Will it fit ?

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#653985
So can an EJ 22 fit into an L Bug engine bay without cutting ?
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#653987
I'm sure you will tell us 😀


Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#653989
Maybe but I am afreai my rear end will flex to much and crack the frame horns, maybe I need some bracing, know anywhere I can some good stuff at an affordable rate before the weekend ?
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#653991
I will wave my MAGIC wand 😂.


Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#653993
Craig Torrens wrote:I will wave my MAGIC wand 😂.
Well I am waiting by my letter box, but damn it is cold so I am going inside.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#653994
Oh and since it has been 10 minutes since my post I now know for a fact that and EJ 22 will not fit into an L Bug without cutting. If you moved the box fwd 50mm it would but not in the stock position.

Oh well all to hard, anyone have a 1916 for sale cheap ? with warranty and fuel injection ?
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

guru Officially Full-On Dubber

236 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#654045
Use a really big hammer and you wont need to cut.❗

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#654046
guru wrote:Use a really big hammer and you wont need to cut.❗
mm well I sort of did, but since I know a good body guy I am sure he can make it pretty. In fact I hot it so hard the rear of the bug just fell off...
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#654100
It'll be ok the rear bumper will hold it all together , well sort of anyway , and the 75's have got a huge ass anyway
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#654171
the SOHC motors usually just squeeze in a bug arse end

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#654180
Baja Wes wrote:Sell the L bug
good advice 😂


Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#654202
DUB74L wrote:the SOHC motors usually just squeeze in a bug arse end
Yep they do but you need to cut the inner panels, modify the oil filler and remove the engine bay sealing tin.

Then skin the rear clip before you put it back on.

But it fits .... at least it would I am sure if I was doing such a thing based on my internet search and tyre kicking.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#654232
what are you up to Brad🙄 you are getting worse than Seagull👍

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#654238
rocknrob wrote:what are you up to Brad🙄 you are getting worse than Seagull👍
ouch🤓
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#654307
rocknrob wrote:what are you up to Brad🙄 you are getting worse than Seagull👍
mm nah I have seen the shit he sells and could never compete with his level of quality, I have some of it here if you want to have a look for yourself.

Besides I will actually be driving my toy within a few months.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia