Is there a way to tell which engine came stock on my 914? |
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Is there a way to tell which engine came stock on my 914? |
ubii |
Jul 28 2009, 03:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-July 09 From: Lawson, MO Member No.: 10,586 Region Association: None |
I know this might be a dumb question, but is there any way to tell which engine (1.8 or 2.0) came stock from the factory on my 914? I recently bought what I thought was a 1975 2.0, only to later discover that according to the engine serial number (EC044801), that it really is a 1.8. The PO listed it as a 2.0, only because it had the 2.0 emblem on the back and unfortunately I was dumb enough not to verify the engine serial number before I bought it . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) The fuel injection system has been completely gutted and has been replaced with a single carb, so I do not know if it originally came with a L-Jet or D-Jet. I am simply trying to figure out if this 914 originally came with a 2.0, which was later replaced by a 1.8 for some reason or if it originally came with a 1.8 and someone mistakenly added the wrong emblem later on. The engine serial number does appear to be within the range for 1975, which is (EC 0037552 - EC 0045072), but all this does is confirm that the engine and car were built the same year. I guess in the end, it doesn't really matter, though it would be nice to know if this is the original engine or not.
VIN Info - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...mp;viewid=12405 Thanks, ubii |
ubii |
Jul 28 2009, 09:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-July 09 From: Lawson, MO Member No.: 10,586 Region Association: None |
Who knows how or why the 2.0 emblem ended up on the car, but at least, now I know that it originally came from the factory with a 1.8. Thanks again for all of your help.
Thanks, ubii |
SirAndy |
Jul 28 2009, 10:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Who knows how or why the 2.0 emblem ended up on the car So the PO could sell the car to you for more money?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy |
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