New to 914's. Please help identify my engine., VIN Numbers |
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New to 914's. Please help identify my engine., VIN Numbers |
INDAWEEDS |
Jun 23 2016, 05:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 23-June 16 From: michigan Member No.: 20,137 Region Association: North East States |
Hi,
My 1972 914 is VIN 4722904683. The engine number in my 914 is EA023811. Could this be the original engine to the car? … Could it be a VW type 4 engine. How do I tell the difference? Thanks in advance for any help/advice |
dlee6204 |
Jun 23 2016, 06:33 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
EA023811 EA was used in VW's from 1972-1974 (1700cc engine) but also in the 914 between 1972-1973 (also 1700cc) Thanks. Does the number 023811 help tell if its a 914 or VW engine? ... or any other bolt-on parts or stampings that are Porsche or VW only? You do not have a Porsche engine. All 1700 engines in 914s are VW Type IVs. A 914 is more VW than it is Porsche (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
INDAWEEDS |
Jun 23 2016, 07:13 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 23-June 16 From: michigan Member No.: 20,137 Region Association: North East States |
EA023811 EA was used in VW's from 1972-1974 (1700cc engine) but also in the 914 between 1972-1973 (also 1700cc) Thanks. Does the number 023811 help tell if its a 914 or VW engine? ... or any other bolt-on parts or stampings that are Porsche or VW only? You do not have a Porsche engine. All 1700 engines in 914s are VW Type IVs. A 914 is more VW than it is Porsche (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Thanks. So numbers matching for a 914 1.7 is more about (period correct) 72 car, 72 engine? This is what 914 owners look for when buying a 914 base. Not so much if its a VW or Porsche engine correct? ... at least for the 4's |
SirAndy |
Jun 23 2016, 11:24 AM
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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 |
Not so much if its a VW or Porsche engine correct? ... at least for the 4's All /4 cars had VW engines. The T4 engine *is* a VW engine. Although VW had some help from Porsche when they designed it but that's besides the point. You will find VW stampings all over your engine, which is *correct* for a /4. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) PS: The only way to find out if it is the original engine and thus "numbers matching" is to order a COA from PCNA. |
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