The Wahey Bus Porsche Engine Fitment

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The Wahey Bus Porsche Engine Fitment

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Hi all,

For those of you who are interested I have posted some progress pics of the engine getting installed. Its still in the fitment phase but its getting there.

Apologies I have provided a link to the FaceBook page as its easier for image upload/viewing.

https://www.facebook.com/TheWaheyBus


https://www.facebook.com/TheWaheyBus/photos_stream

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Very well done Sean!!
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Thanks Muderick!!
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looks awesome!
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Nice work and progress! Want to hear that motor!
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You kombi guy's are crazy
That's gone be a insane ride
Would love to see this bus run :hangloose:
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The day I hear it run.....will be a gooooooood day!!
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Those pics make me feel dirty...
any thing easy probably isn't worth doing.
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Hahahaha....so dirty
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The final engine fit, front and rear suspension and front disc brakes are in......progress pic on the FB page if you are interested :)

I just want to hear that engine now!!
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