I've been busy for a while
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The gap really surprised me too... hence I want to verify and correct (if needed) the dimensions of the pan close to where they are supposed to be.
The engine is out of new parts as well, and pretty complete, genuine nos 914 case, NOS Porsche (comes in a VW box, I know, but I like to brag, I mean SHARE!) 66mm crank (short stroke, large journal=sturdy crank), Carrillo 5" rods, 964 Turbo 3.6 P&Cs, Ducati 996 Desmoquattro heads (used unfortunately), 993 oil cooler w. fan, 964 filterbracket, 930 oil thermostat, 930 generator/fan assembly, but Sharpbuilt (or maybe Riechert) shrouding still missing.