Do Mk2 engines sit crooked?

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tylernt
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Do Mk2 engines sit crooked?

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I have a thread over on the 'Vortex but I'm getting conflicting answers and I trust you guys more. :) Is it normal for the passenger side (of a US vehicle) of an engine of a Mk2 to sit way higher than the transmission side? I'm getting a serious slant/tilt in my newly rebuilt and reinstalled TD and I'm trying to decide if I should do anything about it.

I did replace the stock solid rubber motor mount with a hydraulic.... I measured beforehand and it seemed like they were about the same height, so while I could put the rubber mount back on I don't think it will remove the slant.

Thoughts?

Here's the slant:
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How much clearance should there be at the trans side?
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