Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Feb 1 2023, 04:52 PM

Rob at DC just posted this, in case anyone is feeling lucky!




Attached image(s)

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 1 2023, 04:57 PM

So close

Looking for 6404159 ...

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 1 2023, 05:19 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 .... Man, that is so so so close. I would be tempted to try to buy that case just so you at least have an almost spot-on case and at least it is the period correct 914-6 case.

I have a '71 914-6 case that is about 20 numbers off my original case just to have a correct 914-6 '71 case in the event I ever sell the car or decide to do another engine.

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 1 2023, 05:24 PM

2 digits. I could pull the trigger on that one. If I needed a 6 case. Anyone inquire about pricing?

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 1 2023, 09:18 PM

Close 4371

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 1 2023, 09:25 PM

Posted by: zoomCat Feb 1 2023, 10:45 PM

I believe they’re listed for $4k on the website.

https://www.dcauto.com/parts/78382?illustration_id=5401&year=1970

Posted by: gms Feb 5 2023, 10:10 AM

I will caution anyone thinking about doing business with DC Auto and Rob, their idea of a rebuildable motor is different then mine. In fact the only usable part my engines came with were the cases.

Posted by: gms Feb 5 2023, 10:17 AM

after the engines arrived I immediately pulled them apart and here is what I found

cam tower so twisted the rocker arms were stick


The other cam tower was junk, both sides were Left cams still wet and rusty

Posted by: gms Feb 5 2023, 10:21 AM

webers were seized and missing jets and jet holders


and the engine I paid an additional $500 for had a melted filter housing

Posted by: GregAmy Feb 5 2023, 10:26 AM

When the point is to get the right case number so that you can burn into a $pendy concour$e re$to to sell your 914/6 to a big money collector for stoopit money...well, dem's the breaks...

Edit: after all, those engines were pulled from their original home for a reason: no one wanted them, most wanted to swap in a bigger engine. So it seems reasonable that they led a pretty ugly life...

Posted by: gms Feb 5 2023, 10:31 AM

bearing surface scared


every cylinder was rusted but then sanded with about 120 grit sand paper to fit the pistons back in.

Posted by: gms Feb 5 2023, 10:33 AM

I sent this to Rob and he sent me a set of 80 mm heads without valves and some useless pistons pistons

Engine 1

914/6 air cleaner- melted
Air cleaner snap cans – rusted thru
Weber IDA carbs – broken air correction screw, seized throttle shafts
Missing linkage cross bar, reverse lever and mounting brackets
Cam shafts pitted
Both cam towers – gouged cam bearing areas, second twisted
Oil Cooler – crushed & does not hold pressure
Heads (2.0 L1819d 911T) fly cut to 2.2L, inconsistent combustion chamber volumes, many studs missing
2.2L pistons and cylinders – water damaged, cylinders sanded
Missing 2 rear engine transmission mounting studs m10x105mm (999.062.099.02)

Engine 2

Only 1 K&N filter
Zenith cards - seized throttle shafts, incorrect for 914/6
Alternator ring cracked (fan and alternator acceptable)
Missing linkage cross bar, reverse lever and mounting brackets
fiberglass engine shroud - broken mounting holes, Incorrect version
Oil Cooler – AN? fitting welded to bottom
2.2L pistons and cylinders – mismatched set, water damaged, cylinders sanded
Oil pump - Seized
Missing flywheel
Missing 2 rear transmission mounting studs m10x105mm (999.062.099.02)

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 5 2023, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the heads-up about DC Auto and Rob. Finding trusted suppliers is always a gamble and anxiety ridden. I have been burned a couple of times while gathering parts for my car. Fortunately for me the parts I was burned on were not that expensive.

Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 5 2023, 11:24 AM

I have 3 also ...Bare Cases

6414053
6404034
6405482

1k each offer..

Posted by: Superhawk996 Feb 5 2023, 11:36 AM

Post to classifieds if you don’t want to deal with fixing them. I’m interested at the right price point that reflects need for machine work and a Total Overhaul.

Whatever you do, don’t scrap them!

Same on the plastic air cleaner assembly.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Feb 5 2023, 09:11 PM

I've done well at DC, but I left with a truckload of cars.


Attached thumbnail(s)


Attached image(s)

Posted by: davep Feb 6 2023, 08:44 AM

Adam, you had a better result due to ton's of experience and inspecting in person while making the purchase. Meanwhile Glenn got a pig in a poke.

Posted by: Steve Feb 6 2023, 09:01 AM

Its easier when you go and inspect the parts yourself. I've had good luck and bad luck with DC Auto. The last part i bought was a 911 front suspension bottom cover. It was rusted and banged up pretty bad. I threw it away and bought a new one for not much more money.
Also beware of LA Dismantler. I bought a motor from them and as soon as I got it home I did a leak down test and 3 of the 6 cylinders were really bad. They said I was not a "real" shop, so too bad. By the time I could get into a real shop, the warranty was gone. I should of did a leak down before pulling the exhaust and other stuff off of it. I would also recommend getting the warranty in writing and make them do a leak down in front of you.