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COA - Transmission Number, Certificate of Authenticity |
fishgeckos |
Jan 2 2018, 08:46 AM
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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.
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 2 2018, 09:47 AM
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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 |
Kansas 914 |
Jan 2 2018, 10:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Look along the centerline of the trans at the bottom. --DD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It will look something like this: |
bbrock |
Jan 2 2018, 11:03 AM
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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
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iankarr |
Jan 2 2018, 11:30 AM
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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.
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Shadowfax |
Jan 2 2018, 11:49 AM
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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.
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fishgeckos |
Jan 2 2018, 11:59 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest 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. 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. |
iankarr |
Jan 2 2018, 12:17 PM
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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.
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DRPHIL914 |
Jan 2 2018, 12:53 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
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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 |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 2 2018, 03:44 PM
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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 |
Shadowfax |
Jan 2 2018, 06:17 PM
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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
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Shadowfax |
Jan 2 2018, 06:17 PM
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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.
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rgalla9146 |
Jan 2 2018, 07:14 PM
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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 ? |
JeffBowlsby |
Jan 2 2018, 08:02 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Sure.
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rgalla9146 |
Jan 2 2018, 08:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 2 2018, 10:13 PM
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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)
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rgalla9146 |
Jan 3 2018, 07:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
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. |
fishgeckos |
Jan 3 2018, 08:23 AM
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fishgeckos Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 6-December 17 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 21,680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(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! |
mepstein |
Jan 3 2018, 08:35 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,314 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(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. |
fixer34 |
Jan 3 2018, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,087 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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. |
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