Now you tell me, been there done that.
And that’s the back of the motor, plus the 12v actuated cam timing adjusters. But I love my W8.
I bought a commuter car (2000 passat wagon) with scrapes down both sides, I was amazed at the extra room people gave me. Drove it for 2 years. Bought a straight, nice looking ‘03 passat W8 wagon, still had the temp plates on it when I was side swiped.....