Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> COA - Transmission Number, Certificate of Authenticity
fishgeckos
post Jan 2 2018, 08:46 AM
Post #1


fishgeckos
**

Group: Members
Posts: 53
Joined: 6-December 17
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 21,680
Region Association: Southwest Region
Hi I recently bought my 914 (photo attached for those curious - '73 2.0L) and I now want to obtain the Certificate of Authenticity for it. I located the Engine Number required for the Certificate Application, but I need help locating the Transmission Number required for it. Any suggestions? I don't (yet) have a car lift, so maybe that is part of my problem. Thanks.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dave_Darling
post Jan 2 2018, 09:47 AM
Post #2


914 Idiot
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 14,991
Joined: 9-January 03
From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona
Member No.: 121
Region Association: Northern California
Look along the centerline of the trans at the bottom.

--DD
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Kansas 914
post Jan 2 2018, 10:25 AM
Post #3


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,999
Joined: 1-March 03
From: Durango, Colorado
Member No.: 373
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jan 2 2018, 08:47 AM) *

Look along the centerline of the trans at the bottom.

--DD

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

It will look something like this:

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bbrock
post Jan 2 2018, 11:03 AM
Post #4


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,269
Joined: 17-February 17
From: Montana
Member No.: 20,845
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
On a four cylinder, it is slightly more cryptic but in the same place. You can see a pic here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2518057
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
iankarr
post Jan 2 2018, 11:30 AM
Post #5


The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,481
Joined: 22-May 15
From: Heber City, UT
Member No.: 18,749
Region Association: Intermountain Region
FWIW, the trans number is often listed as "Information Not Available" on the COA. I'm told you can ask Porsche to add the info, but haven't done that myself.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Shadowfax
post Jan 2 2018, 11:49 AM
Post #6


Show us the meaning of haste
***

Group: Members
Posts: 509
Joined: 19-January 15
Member No.: 18,340
Region Association: South East States
They wouldn’t add it on mine. Something about the record keeping not being so good with respect to the trans numbers.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
fishgeckos
post Jan 2 2018, 11:59 AM
Post #7


fishgeckos
**

Group: Members
Posts: 53
Joined: 6-December 17
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 21,680
Region Association: Southwest Region
QUOTE(cuddyk @ Jan 2 2018, 11:30 AM) *

FWIW, the trans number is often listed as "Information Not Available" on the COA. I'm told you can ask Porsche to add the info, but haven't done that myself.



Were you able to obtain the COA without the Transmission Number? The COA application form indicates that the inclusion of the Transmission Number is a requirement for the issuance of the COA.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
iankarr
post Jan 2 2018, 12:17 PM
Post #8


The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,481
Joined: 22-May 15
From: Heber City, UT
Member No.: 18,749
Region Association: Intermountain Region
Yes. I called Porsche and ordered it over the phone. All I provided was the VIN and engine number. And my credit card.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
DRPHIL914
post Jan 2 2018, 12:53 PM
Post #9


Dr. Phil
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,768
Joined: 9-December 09
From: Bluffton, SC
Member No.: 11,106
Region Association: South East States
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
very nice looking car,! first 941 for you? btw nice looking 928 in the back ground!.

you can get some ramps to drive on to , back on to them and will give you enough height to get under there a see whats up- also enough to work on motor or oil change etc.

Phil
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dave_Darling
post Jan 2 2018, 03:44 PM
Post #10


914 Idiot
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 14,991
Joined: 9-January 03
From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona
Member No.: 121
Region Association: Northern California
The requirements for ordering a COA have changed over the years. You didn't used to have to provide anything other than the VIN and possibly some kind of proof of ownership. Then they started requiring the engine number, and if you didn't provide one they would leave that section of the COA blank. Sounds like they may be doing the same with the trans number now too.

I'm guessing that they want to keep people from re-stamping other parts, or some such. So they'll tell you if the number you have is correct, but won't tell you the right number if you don't know it already.

--DD
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Shadowfax
post Jan 2 2018, 06:17 PM
Post #11


Show us the meaning of haste
***

Group: Members
Posts: 509
Joined: 19-January 15
Member No.: 18,340
Region Association: South East States
double post - my bad
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Shadowfax
post Jan 2 2018, 06:17 PM
Post #12


Show us the meaning of haste
***

Group: Members
Posts: 509
Joined: 19-January 15
Member No.: 18,340
Region Association: South East States
I provided them with the original transmission number and this is what I got. This one is from Porsche N.A.’s updated form. The form does state that engine and trans numbers are required to obtain a CoA for cars built before 1979. I called first to obtain verbal confirmation on the engine before ordering.

Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Jan 2 2018, 07:14 PM
Post #13


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,569
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None
Has any member here ever received a transmission number on a 4 cyl. COA ?.....
... for that matter anyone ever received one with a 6 cyl. COA ?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
JeffBowlsby
post Jan 2 2018, 08:02 PM
Post #14


914 Wiring Harnesses
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,533
Joined: 7-January 03
From: San Ramon CA
Member No.: 104
Region Association: None
Sure.


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image Attached Image

Attached image(s)
Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Jan 2 2018, 08:32 PM
Post #15


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,569
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None
..........just as I suspected !!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Thank you Dave.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dave_Darling
post Jan 2 2018, 10:13 PM
Post #16


914 Idiot
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 14,991
Joined: 9-January 03
From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona
Member No.: 121
Region Association: Northern California
You mean Jeff. I understand how you can get confused, but Jeff is a lot better-looking than I am. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

--DD
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
rgalla9146
post Jan 3 2018, 07:22 AM
Post #17


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,569
Joined: 23-November 05
From: Paramus NJ
Member No.: 5,176
Region Association: None
QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jan 2 2018, 11:13 PM) *

You mean Jeff. I understand how you can get confused, but Jeff is a lot better-looking than I am. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

--DD


DOOOH !

Thank you Jeff !

You're both brimming with info.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
fishgeckos
post Jan 3 2018, 08:23 AM
Post #18


fishgeckos
**

Group: Members
Posts: 53
Joined: 6-December 17
From: Dallas, TX
Member No.: 21,680
Region Association: Southwest Region
QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jan 2 2018, 12:53 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
very nice looking car,! first 941 for you? btw nice looking 928 in the back ground!.

you can get some ramps to drive on to , back on to them and will give you enough height to get under there a see whats up- also enough to work on motor or oil change etc.

Phil


Thanks for the suggestion- I will get some nice ramps. This is my first 914 - love it so far. I've always wanted one - driving it is not disappointing at all!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Jan 3 2018, 08:35 AM
Post #19


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,313
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(fishgeckos @ Jan 3 2018, 09:23 AM) *

QUOTE(Philip W. @ Jan 2 2018, 12:53 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
very nice looking car,! first 941 for you? btw nice looking 928 in the back ground!.

you can get some ramps to drive on to , back on to them and will give you enough height to get under there a see whats up- also enough to work on motor or oil change etc.

Phil


Thanks for the suggestion- I will get some nice ramps. This is my first 914 - love it so far. I've always wanted one - driving it is not disappointing at all!

A jack and a jack stand will let you get under the car to look at the trans. Throw a piece of cardboard on the ground and slide under on your back. Might need a rag with some solvent on it if the numbers are dirty. 5 minute job.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
fixer34
post Jan 3 2018, 06:24 PM
Post #20


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,087
Joined: 16-September 14
From: Chicago area
Member No.: 17,908
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 2 2018, 07:14 PM) *

Has any member here ever received a transmission number on a 4 cyl. COA ?.....
... for that matter anyone ever received one with a 6 cyl. COA ?

Actually,yes. Ordered the COA for my -6 in April 2016. If I recall, the application at that time only asked for VIN.
I sent along a small note listing every number I could find on the car.
Mine came back with both engine and trans numbers listed. It does not have the 'matching numbers' note.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 8th June 2024 - 10:12 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...