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I've gotten my self another project vehicle, and subsequently more projects/duties for the Element.
First up pick up a 16v DOHC 1.8L VW engine.
Hmmm? How do you load and engine into the back of an element w/o crushing the spare tire cover and gouging the isht out of the floor????
Build a load slider.
I don't have detailed pictures/measurements at this time. But the mechanically inclined should be able to understand what's going on here...
I've used 3/8" MDF to spread the load a little, 2"x4"s boxed together to form the structure and "Rails", and 3/4" MDF w/ 2"x4"s to create the "Trolley". Underneath I've cut out the 3/8" MDF to allow 2"x4"x8" blocks to drop into the opening where the seats would connect on the bottom. This keeps everything in place while moving the load. I used some large lag bolts as tie-down points, but should have located them lower because the rear ones interfere w/ moving the trolley.
I never intended to drop this motor off at home, but that's how it's going to work out now. So I'll be attaching some Lag-Eyes to the trolley so the motor will be secured while the trolley is moved out onto the rail extension I'm going to build next...
First up pick up a 16v DOHC 1.8L VW engine.
Hmmm? How do you load and engine into the back of an element w/o crushing the spare tire cover and gouging the isht out of the floor????
Build a load slider.
I don't have detailed pictures/measurements at this time. But the mechanically inclined should be able to understand what's going on here...


I've used 3/8" MDF to spread the load a little, 2"x4"s boxed together to form the structure and "Rails", and 3/4" MDF w/ 2"x4"s to create the "Trolley". Underneath I've cut out the 3/8" MDF to allow 2"x4"x8" blocks to drop into the opening where the seats would connect on the bottom. This keeps everything in place while moving the load. I used some large lag bolts as tie-down points, but should have located them lower because the rear ones interfere w/ moving the trolley.
I never intended to drop this motor off at home, but that's how it's going to work out now. So I'll be attaching some Lag-Eyes to the trolley so the motor will be secured while the trolley is moved out onto the rail extension I'm going to build next...