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eric914 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
The motor has been converted to carbs, no original fuel injection included, no carb included. Not a lot of history. Unknowen if rebuild or origional. Motor pulled strong before it was removed though. Does have leakage on a couple of the push rod tubes but I would have resealed them before I put it in anyway. I have a set of Weber 40IDF's so the fuel injection missing is not a loss.
Looking at buying this just wanted some second opinions before I jump. I haven't kept up with the price of aircooled stuff as I had started down the Suby conversion path about 1.5years ago. If anyone is interested I have an ER20T motor and a Kennedy conversion kit I will be selling soon. Time has befome scarce and I just want the car on the road. If alot more power is desired in the future a 6 will be the answer. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Viermeister ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
the engine mounting bar would make me think it s a 1.7L. if you can, check the engine serial number or at least, count the number of bolts/nuts on the intake to head runners.
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eric914 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Does this angle help. Can't see the heads but I know the plug location was different on the 2L's as well.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
the engine mounting bar would make me think it s a 1.7L. if you can, check the engine serial number or at least, count the number of bolts/nuts on the intake to head runners. good point the second pic confirms that the spark plug angle is correct but I would certainly check the serial number ga or gb probably. (in front of the oil filler down in the canyon between that and the impellor. If a true 2.0 of questionable character 500 but no no more!!!!! We have hundreds of these questionble character 2.0 engines here and would be happy to get 500 for one, so maybe "low ball" the guy based on that. |
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
A good (rebuildable) core maybe $300-$500 depending on what goodies come with.
One that can be vouched for as still good/low miles and recently rebuilt, upwards of $1k or even more. |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
A good (rebuildable) core maybe $300-$500 depending on what goodies come with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) this is just a core, so start at $250 and see where it goes ... |
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Member: Team NARP ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Core 2.0L heads go for up to $500. If the seller knows what he/she has, they will want more. If they want more than $500, buy one from George. I would be concerned about the cam. Many who added a single Weber did not bother to change out the FI stock cam, so even adding the dual 40s it won't run "right."
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I put the Poor in Porsche ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 ![]() |
What it's worth is based on a few things. The truth is, most engines are mystery motors, because they rarely have records from new, and even then there could be underlying issues.
1. Compression and leakdown. They will give you an idea of the internal condition that's much more valuable than hearsay or speculation. When spending real money, get real numbers 2. Other people's desire to have it 3. Your desire to have it 4. Their desire to sell it Having a single weber progressive is a bad sign. It's like seeing a five blade fan on a rebuilt 911 motor. It certainly makes you wonder. If it's a nice motor, they they shouldn't mind doing compression and leakdown on it. It's as easy as bolting up a trans and starter, and getting a good set of jumper cables, a strong battery, and a charger. If it's got 130lbs of compression cold on all cylinders, and leakdown checks out, it's worth more than $500, more like $800-$900. If it ends up having less than 100 psi compression on any cylinders, even cold, or has leakdown issues, it's probably not worth installing without opening it up to address the issues. Value then, is a true core, worth $300-500 if everything looks ok otherwise. If the motor has been sitting, make sure you top off the oil level prior to testing, and the night before testing remove all the spark plugs, squirt some WD40 in each spark plug hole, let it sit overnight, then spin the motor a few times, to build oil pressure and toss out any extra WD40. Let it sit for a bit, then test. You'll spend some time getting weber 40's dialed in, or probably the same amount to source stock FI and get that running. Be aware, if for some reason they swapped out the cam, then stock FI could have some issues with it as Greg said. Used motors are a crap shoot. If you are in a position where you absolutely need a motor that's a good runner, and it would be devastating to find out it had issues after installing, then spend the extra money and buy a motor someone has removed to do a six conversion. It won't cost much more, but you stand a better chance of getting a good motor, and it will probably be complete from induction to exhaust. |
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Professional Lawn Dart ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
pull the oil pump and look at the cam and cam gear.
if the cam gear is riveted to the cam - stock cam. if it has bolts, its been replaced, and some cams are stamped on the end where the oil pump goes. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I just bought 75 2.0 motor complet with FI & exausht. Only thing I didn't get was the tranny. I know it is a good running motor with only 80k original miles. I got a pretty good deal at $550. Helps to get lucky sometimes! I was thrilled with the purchase as I'll get my car on the road in weeks insted of months. Good luck
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