Matching numbers, How to know Options

[trojanhorsepower]

How does one match the engine, trans and chassis numbers. I have read several times that the COA's are not accurate, so how can we tell. I can see how one could narrow the numbers down to production years, but is there a way to decipher the VIN or other numbers and determine what the engine, trans numbers should be?

Thanks

-Peter

[carr914]

Thanks Guys! So on what grounds do people say that the COA's are wrong? I guess that if you know the history of the car..... but that can't be very common.

I have seen many inaccuracies, but maybe they only happen to guys in Tampa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) , as smg had problems as well.

My 74 Euro Carrera RS was listed as a 911, even though the VIN # was very easy to figure out as a Carrera.

My 914-6 ( 673) had the wrong Engine # listed by about 25 units ( I have the Original)

One of the 914-6s ( #1724) had the wrong Interior Code

I think that most of the problems are caused by inattention or lack of familarity of our cars. smg's problem was the Options Codes were being interpreted by 944 info.

Back in the day when CoA's 1st came out, they would list which Import Center they came through, which Dealer sold the car and all the correct info. This info still has to be around somewhere.

T.C.